Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: MONDAY, August 21, 1995 TAG: 9508220031
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B-4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: FROM STAFF REPORTS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
In addition to his five titles, which is a record, Beecroft also has captured the qualifying medal a record three times. Last year, following a so-so first day of qualifying, with a 3-over-par 75, Beecroft breezed to a 4-under-par 66 the second day, finishing with 141, another record.
All of Beecroft's titles have been in even years, in 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992 and 1994.
The only other former winners listed in the field are 1989 title holder Henry Kerfoot of McLean, retired Gen. Jim Gunn of Alexandria, who won in 1985, and Lexington left-hander Blair Nicely, who won in 1982.
The low 31 scorers will join Beecroft in two matches Wednesday and Thursday, with the final two survivors meeting over 18 holes Friday morning for the championship.
In other sports in the region:
A pair of drivers from North Carolina were the only ones to claim twin victories in Sunday's WKA divisional karting action at New River Valley Speedway in Radford.
Matt Adams of North Wilkesboro captured checkered flags in the Stock Light and Stock Medium divisions, and Sam Beam of Davidson recorded victories in the Junior Champ and Junior Stock competition.
In other races, Hunter Pearce of Natural Bridge bested Andrew Woodyard of Christiansburg in the Junior Sportsman II race. Michael Crouse of Roanoke was first in the Junior Sportsman I. Jeff Woods of Vinton won the Limited Modified race and Jamie Ruley of Lexington was second in the Junior Restricted feature. Jason Lawrence of Floyd was second in the Stock Medium race.
Bobby Radford of Ferrum won for the 10th time this season Saturday night at Franklin County Speedway. Steve Lynch was second in the Late Model Stock Car race and Lowe Smith was third. Other winners were Travis Sharp in the Mini Stock race and Kelly Kingery in the Pure Stock race.
by CNB