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DATE: Saturday, February 8, 1997             TAG: 9702100031
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RADFORD TENNIS PLAYERS HELP ON A DIFFERENT COURT

The ball they play with is bigger than the ones they're accustomed to, and while this game is played on a court, it's one with nets at both ends instead of in the middle. Still, playing basketball with participants in Virginia Special Olympics is fun for members of Radford University's men's tennis team.

And worthwhile, both for the Special Olympics members and tennis players, says Mike Anderson, the tennis coach.

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ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  WENDY GREGG. Chad Jones (left) a member of the Radford 
          University tennis team plays one-on-one with Buddy Bishop. color.