Salem comes up short again at Carolina
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Salem Red Sox bats couldn’t crack Carolina pitching for the third straight game, and the Carolina Mudcats grabbed a rare series victory with a 7-3 win.
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USA U19s storm past Lithuania, 100-60
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Team USA improved to 8-0 and earned a spot in Sunday’s gold medal game after eliminating Lithuania (6-2) 100-60 at the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic.
USA U19s slip past Serbia, 71-62
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After five blowout wins, the USA U19 World Championship Team (6-0) was tested by Serbia (5-1) Wednesday night in its final game of the second round and the U.S. made the plays required on the offensive and defensive ends to claim a hard-fought 71-62 victory.
D pushes Team USA to 94-51 win over Australia in U-19s
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With the full-court, non-stop USA pressure defense again paving the way, the USA U19 World Championship Team steamrolled Australia (2-3) for a 94-51 victory and another dominating win in second-round play at the FIBA U19 World Championship for Men in Prague, Czech Republic.
Pelicans top Salem 1-0 in rain-interrupted affair
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Searching for more ninth-inning heroics after a walk-off home run three games ago, Brandon Jacobs launched a fly ball over Myrtle Beach centerfielder Jake Skole’s head that hit off the fence. As the Pelicans executed their relay, Salem manager Billy McMillon waved Stefan Welch home. The Sox third baseman was attempting to score from first base with one out. The relay throw was well placed, Welch slid in right as it arrived, and he was called out by home plate umpire Jorge Teran. The ump could have easily ruled in favor of either team; a replay would have been needed to determine the true correct call.
Montgomery Hall Homecoming features compelling genealogist research
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The Homecoming at Montgomery Hall Park will take place on Saturday, July 13 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. with proceeds from the sale of food and beverages at this free event benefiting the African American Heritage Festival.
Hewitt adds Eric Skeeters as George Mason assistant men’s basketball coach
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George Mason head men’s basketball coach Paul Hewitt has announced the addition of Eric Skeeters as assistant coach. Skeeters joins the Patriots following four seasons at the University of South Florida.
Summer food program begins for children in need in Valley
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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is participating in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program, sponsoring more than 25 feeding sites June through August for children at risk of hunger in the Valley, including Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Staunton and Augusta County.
Natoli’s walk-off single gives Salem first extra inning win
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Nick Natoli sent a single to right field in the 10th inning to drive home Blake Swihart, and the Salem Red Sox walked off against the Carolina Mudcats 4-3. Salem made the night memorable for fans that came out to watch the first post-All Star break home game. It was the first time the Sox played at LewisGale Field since June 16.
State announces winners of Public Service Awards
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Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the recipients of the Governor’s Public Service Awards during a ceremony today at the Executive Mansion including the winner of the third annual “30 Day Sprint” competition rewarding the best state employee innovation idea.
