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High Point police still sorting out clues in slaying on Friendly Avenue CRIMESTOPPERS

HIGH POINT – Differing witness accounts and multiple crime scenes are some of the factors detectives are contending with in their investigation into a shooting last month that involved five victims, according to High Point police. Joseph McClease McMannus, 31, of High Point, was killed and four others were wounded after gunfire broke out during a large gathering at 227 Friendly Ave. Aug. 22. The shooting apparently stemmed from an argument. Investigators have had regular dialogue with the surviving victims and witnesses, but no arrests had been reported as of Thursday.

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Anyone with information about the shooting at 227 Friendly Ave. Aug. 22 is asked to call High Point Crimestoppers at 889-4000 or Detective Marc Kun at 887-7937. Crimestoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests or solutions to serious unsolved crimes. “We’re having different accounts of how things actually went down. We understand that people’s perceptions may be altered by an incident of that magnitude,” said Lt. Gordon Stallings, Violent Crimes Unit supervisor for the police. “We had a multi-

said. “It’s a tedious case, but one that we’re still getting some information on and would still like to have more.” All of the victims were at the residence at the time of the shooting, which apparently occurred primarily in the yard and front portion of the house. The four survivors’ injuries were described as non-life-threatening. All but one had been released from the hospital as of Thursday. “I think I can safely say it’s not a stale case at this point,” Stallings said. “We are hoping to have additional information come in from folks who may have been involved who we’re not familiar with yet.” pkimbrough@hpe.com | 888-3531

Trinity to unveil Center City Plan BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

TRINITY – Adam Stumb said a plan that will create an “identity” for the center of Trinity will be presented to the public next week. Stumb, the city’s planning and zoning administrator, has been working with Trinity’s consultant, the Lawrence Group, on the Trinity Center City Plan for several months. A draft of the plan will be presented to the public at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity City Hall Annex, 6703 N.C. 62. “The biggest reason for the plan is to kind of create some sort of identity or center for the town – something that most towns have but Trinity has kind of lacked since the college moved away,” Stumb said. “It should create some character for the city – a place to gather for Christmas parades and events. It will create a destination for the city.” A draft of the plan states the Center City Plan covers roughly 500 acres that has long been “considered the heart of the community.” The 500 acres are loosely bounded by N.C. 62/Interstate 85 to the south, Surrett Drive to the north and west, and Trinity Road/Sealy Drive to the northeast, according to the plan.

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Unsolved crime tude of witnesses we know about, and there were probably more that may have left the scene that we didn’t have a chance to talk to. We understand when shots get fired, people get gone.” Also complicating things was the fact that police had three crime scenes to deal with – the house, the spot about a quartermile away where McMannus was found at the intersection of Friendly Avenue and Hickory Chapel Road and the High Point Regional Hospital emergency room, where the wounded were taken. “It’s taken the detectives a pretty substantial amount of time to kind of piece the versions together and see what matches the physical evidence we found,” Stallings

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Roger Clodfelter was promoted to assistant vice president at High Point University. Clodfelter, who has been with HPU since 1996, will continue to serve as the director of WOW!, a position he’s held since 2006, and will be responsible for overseeing campus concierge, recreation services and student activities.

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Trinity Planning and Zoning administrator Adam Stumb examines plan that will be presented to the public next week to create an “identity” for the center of Trinity. According to Stumb, the Center City Plan sets out the future for the Old Town area of N.C. 62 from Trinity High School Road to Sealy Drive. Stumb said this is the area where Trinity College, which later became known as Duke University, was located.

Under the Center City Plan, Trinity will maintain a mix of commercial businesses and offices that are more residential in their appearance in the Old Town area. Stumb said the city of Trinity is planning for the future because sewer

is going to be extended to the Surrett Drive area by 2011. Craig Lewis, a principal with the Lawrence Group, said the Center City Plan suggests establishing a “Village Center” that would redevelop homes and create some

new shops. Lewis said the Center City Plan also indicates creating a city park behind the Trinity City Hall. A copy of the Center City Plan can be found on city of Trinity’s Web site. dignasiak@hpe.com | 888-3657

Officers in fatal shooting remain on leave Jeremy Paul Flinchum shot and killed Courtland Smith, a 21-yearold junior and fraternity presiARCHDALE – The two Archdale dent. police officers who responded to a On Thursday, Chief Darrell suicidal call on Interstate 85 that turned deadly last month continue to be on paid administrative leave, according to Archdale’s chief of police. Just before 5 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, the two officers conducted a Darrell Gibbs traffic stop on Interstate 85 re- Archdale police chief garding a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Gibbs said Flinchum and another who called 911 asking for police officer, whose name is not being assistance and indicated he was identified because he witnessed suicidal. Once the vehicle came the shooting, are on paid leave to a stop, according to police, a while the N.C. State Bureau of confrontation ensued and Officer Investigation conducts its invesBY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

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tigation of the incident. Gibbs said Flinchum had been with the Archdale Police Department since April 2008, but previously worked for the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for about six years. The unidentified officer has worked for the Archdale Police Department since April 2006, and has no other law enforcement experience, according to Gibbs. Gibbs described both of the officers as “hard working, very likeable, laid back and easy going.” The police chief said he has never had any problems out of either of them. “They are taking it hard,” Gibbs said of the officers. “Any time you take someone’s life, you take it

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hard. A lot of people don’t think of that. They think we are coldblooded, but we are not. It’s been very difficult for them as well as for everyone else in the department.” Last week, a Randolph County Superior Court judge released the Guilford Metro 911 tape and an Archdale police radio traffic audio recording. The Guilford Metro 911 tape indicated Smith told a dispatcher he was armed with a 9 mm pistol, suicidal and driving drunk at speeds of up to 110 mph. After responding to the incident, police radio traffic video indicates Smith at some point exited his ve-

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N.C. dog breeder charged with cruelty to animals RALEIGH(AP) – A North Carolina dog breeder being scrutinized for possible animal safety violations gave hundreds of animals away in an unsuccessful attempt to evade prosecution, authorities said Thursday. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said 38-year-old Ranna (RAY’-nah) Scott of Lucama kept more than 230 dogs in poor health over several months. She’s been charged with 13 felony counts of cruelty to animals. Maj. Mickey Wilson said animal enforcement officers visited Scott’s home about 50 miles east AP of Raleigh on Aug. 21 to In this photo provided by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County, a Maltese dog al- follow up on a previous lows staff to examine one of her three puppies while she keeps close guard of the other two. Authorities in North visit to her breeding busiCarolina said Thursday that a dog breeder being scrutinized for possible animal safety violations gave hundreds of ness. There they discovered hundreds of dogs animals away in an unsuccessful attempt to evade prosecution.

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New policy draft aims for legal approvals BY DAVID NIVENS ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

based on a percentage formula linked to the improved tax base increase over three years instead of a Taxes: Qualified applicants would dollar-for-dollar investment. have to pay their taxes and “We need to move on this,” Arobtain all the needed permits nold said. for their property expansions or Mulligan said commissioners renovations. should set a minimum grant award and require a board vote to approve Excluded: Owners of residenapplications. The new draft offers tial-zoned developments and both and a public benefit Mulligan nonprofit projects. But owners also found missing. The proposed of retirement, assisted living and policy mentions “improvements to skilled nursing facilities could qualified properties . . . as a signifiapply. cant factor in shaping the image of Guilford County as a compelling Approvals: Business owners location for new technologies and would apply for grants annually dynamic entrepreneurial activifor three years. Commissioners ties.” would approve the requests folMulligan also suggested a public lowing a public hearing. hearing process so commissioners can weigh public benefit. The new draft would set a March public commissioners in an Aug. 19 letter hearing for all applications. that “the (earlier) proposal appears Commissioners want to hold a to be a broad non-discretionary tax public hearing on the proposed exemption or rebate.” code as soon as Sept. 17. Arnold now wants expanding businesses to receive county grants dnivens@hpe.com | 888-3626

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Arnold seeks quick action on new policy BY DAVID NIVENS ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

GUILFORD COUNTY — Republican Commissioner Steve Arnold urged the Guilford County Board of Commissioners on Thursday to approve a proposed new incentives plan as soon as possible. There could be as many as 11 businesses waiting for a vote based on approved and pending business permits. Commissioners ap-

proved $1.3 million for a Commercial Investment Policy with the county’s $586 million 2010 budget, but approving the details has taken longer than expected. “I wanted this effective July 1,” Arnold said during a meeting at the Old Courthouse. “The longer we delay, the less of an impact it will have.” “We need to promote jobs today,” said Republican Commissioner Mike Winstead.

Other commissioners urged caution. “I don’t think we would lose anything if we take our time,” said Democratic Commissioner Paul Gibson. “We’ll have to live with this for some time,” said Chairman Skip Alston, a Greensboro Democrat. Arnold, vice chairman of the board, has claimed some companies would be better off taking the grants rather than applying for other incen-

tives. The latest policy draft would deny grants to businesses receiving incentives under the county’s economic development policy which has job creation awards. “This policy does not speak to jobs,” Gibson said. The county currently offers grants of $1,000 to $2,000 per job in the range of $33,000 to $54,000 per year for businesses investing millions of dollars in expansions.

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Stinker: Bill to bar bad smells in buses fails

HONOLULU (AP) – The proposal to bar smelly people from Honolulu buses turned out to be a stinker. The Honolulu City Council had considered making it illegal to have “odors that unreasonably disturb others or interfere with their use of the transit system.” Anyone convicted of being too smelly could have been fined up

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GUILFORD COUNTY – A quick read of the latest version of a proposed $1.3 million county business incentive plan shows that commissioners would have to approve grants based on improvements of $10,000 or more. But commissioners decided Thursday they had no time for a longer study of draft changes aimed at satisfying possible legal challenges. The board will take a look at the eighth draft of the proposed policy on Sept. 16. Republican Commissioner Steve Arnold of High Point proposed the groundbreaking grants as a way to help small businesses that could not qualify for incentives offered to large businesses. The N.C. School of Government had some legal concerns, however. Tyler Mulligan of the government school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill warned

to $500 and/or given a sixmonth jail term. But officials and others wrinkled their noses at the plan during a hearing Thursday. Lawyers from the city and the American Civil Liberties Union said it was vague and could lead to unconstitutionally subjective judgments. Members of the public pointed out that bad

odors could be produced by disease, or be carried from a person’s workplace. The council’s transportation committee then shelved it. But the idea still seems to be wafting around. Councilmen Rod Tam and Nestor Garcia say they may make revisions to their bill and reintroduce it later.

In Thursday’s edition, High Point University was incorrectly listed as closed on Labor Day in the holiday closing box on page 2A. Monday is not a holiday for the university.

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ited his vehicle and the officers attempted to tell him to get back in before shots were fired. While the Guilford Metro 911 tape indicates Smith told officers he had to “pull something” out of his vehicle, it remains unclear by both recordings if Smith displayed a weapon to the officers. A Raleigh law firm filed a motion this week in Randolph County Superior Court for a judge

RALEIGH (AP) – Officials at a North Carolina museum have returned a Civil War flag to the Rhode Island National Guard in the hopes the gesture will be reciprocated. The North Carolina Museum of History said Thursday it has returned

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I see more change coming in November 2010

Things have changed so much since Election Day 2008, and I can’t think of one change that has been for the better. When I write my representatives concerning the trillion-dollar bailouts or the trillion-dollar “health care reform,” I generally receive wellthought-out replies from their offices in Raleigh or Washington, with the exception of Sen. Kay Hagan. Hagan’s office replied to my concerns about Maobama Care with a form e-mail, stating that Hagan is too busy campaigning for the changes that we the people demand to respond to letters. Actually, I think the changes will come in November 2010 when control of the Congress shifts dramatically away from the liberal tax-and-spenders which have held this country hostage since the last election. Hagan will be one of the ones to discover that her constituents do indeed have power over her, the power to vote her out of office when she’s up for re-election in 2014. We were promised that our troops would be removed from “unnecessary wars” in the Middle East during the campaign and would be brought home. Suddenly, a “necessary war” has popped up inside of Afghanistan, or was it after the suppliers of the war machinery were changed out with the new administration’s favorite suppliers? President Bush was vilified continuously by the left for not having an exit strategy in Iraq, yet the same folks who criticized Bush are supporting a war in Afghanistan that we cannot win. I guess the British in the 1800s to the modern Soviet forces in the late 1980s must not have been prepared for “that kind of war”

on health care reform page 425 were created by someone. That someone who wrote those e-mails, that someone who knowingly lied, that someone will seek absolution someday. Ask your preacher, if one didn’t originate the lie, but still forwarded these e-mails on to others, is that the creation of a whole new sin, or just the original sin passed along? Are the ones that clicked the forward button guilty of breaking the Eighth Commandment of bearing false witness? Should they seek absolution? Why are they trying to manipulate us and why in such a considering they were whipped sinful way. Our senator received phone number and Mark would on the battlefield and retreated. $1,670,000 from the insurance moreturn my call. I’m writing this Whatever happened to the War on on Aug. 28, and I have yet to get a nopoly to manipulate him; all we Terror? Did we win or surrender? return call. got were these lying e-mails. So Ignoring it won’t make it go away. Does Hagan care about her con- when he speaks for health care, RANDALL M. HEDRICK stituents or is she a rubber stamp consider for whom he speaks. High Point for Obama? Lying and spreading of lies to CARSON COX manipulate, plain and simple, is High Point bearing false witness. We may have really wanted to believe I’m not getting answers these lies to be true, but they were not. We were lied to and manipufrom Sen. Hagan Is it a sin to spread lies lated by others for their agenda. Let’s not pass on their lies. via the Internet? Don Mulligan’s Your View letIgnorance is no excuse for the ter Aug. 27 headed “Hagan should truthful dialogue that health care talk to constituents on health In North Carolina law, ignocare” is right on the mark. rance is no excuse. In biblical law, reform deserves. I only ask you to review your conscience. I called Sen. Hagan’s Greensdoes ignorance get a free pass? Pray for peace. boro office on Aug. 12, 13 and I am not without sin, I throw no JAMES BRIGHAM 18. Each time, I got a recording stone. I only ask you to review High Point asking for my name and phone your conscience. My question number and was told someone is on the origin of a sin. Not the would return my call. I phoned original sin of Adam, which has Hagan’s office in Washington, been passed to all that believe, but D.C., on Aug. 18. After asking a a sin originated by others, that we Should audiotapes and videohealth care question, I was told by knowingly pass on. tapes related to incidents such as the person answering the phone The sins I witnessed recently the death of Courtland Smith, who that he did not have an answer to in the form of lies, were passed was shot by an Archdale police ofmy question. He said he was only to thousands, who then passed ficer, be sealed from public view? an intern, but he would transfer these lies onto thousands more, me to someone who could. on the Internet. The lies that were In 30 words or less (no name, address required) e-mail your Guess what! I got a recording spread regarding the Cash for opinion to letterbox@hpe.com. that told me to leave my name and Clunkers Web site and the other

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aybe someone at the N.C. Department of Transportation has been listening during the last few years to Jamestown residents and city officials. But their message still may not have been comprehended completely by the DOT. However, the news that a proposed High Point/Greensboro Road bypass of Jamestown has been pushed back at least two years on the DOT list of transportation improvement projects surely is good news for the project’s many opponents in Jamestown. And Tarheel taxpayers everywhere should be glad, too. The nearly 8-mile proposed bypass project was estimated to cost $108 million two years ago. It’s probably more now and would cost even more after 2012, the earliest work would begin under the new projects priority list. DOT officials were correct to delay the project and move it down the priority list, but they would be even more correct to just scrap it altogether. Downtown Jamestown business leaders and residents in the path of the proposed bypass would love to see that instead of letting the project remain in limbo. After all, Jamestown already has two fine bypasses – Wendover Avenue and the I-85 Business Loop – and there’s been no desperate call from anyone for relief of massive traffic jams on Main Street. Surely, that $108 million-plus that the bypass would cost can be better spent on needed road improvements.

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Obama’s health care plan is all about control

he serious, and sometimes chilling, provisions of the medical care legislation that President Obama has been trying to rush through Congress are important enough for all of us to stop and think, even though his political strategy from the outset has been to prevent us from having time to stop and think about it. What we also should stop to think about is the mind-set behind this legislation, which is very consistent with the mindset behind other policies of this administration, whether the particular issue is bailing out General Motors, telling banks who to lend to or appointing “czars” to tell all sorts of people in many walks of life what they can and cannot do. The idea that government officials can play God from Washington is not a new idea, but it is an idea that is being pushed with new audacity. What they are trying to do is to create an America very unlike the America that has existed for centuries – the America that people have been attracted to by the millions from every part of the world, the America that many generations of Americans fought and died for. This is the America for which Michelle Obama expressed her resentment before it became politically expedient to keep quiet. It is the America that the Rev. Jeremiah Wright denounced in his sermons during the 20 years when Barack Obama was a parishioner, before political expediency required Obama to withdraw and distance himself. The thing most associated with America – freedom – is precisely what must be destroyed if this is to be turned into a fundamentally different country to suit Obama’s vision of the country and of himself. But do not expect a savvy politician like Barack Obama to express what he is doing in terms of limiting our freedom. He may not even think of it in those terms. He may think of it in terms of promoting “social justice” or making better decisions than ordinary people are capable of making for themselves, whether about medical care or housing or many other things. Throughout history, egalitarians have been among the most arrogant people. Obama has surrounded himself with people who also think it is their job to make other people’s decisions for them. Not just Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, his health care advisor who

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complains of Americans’ “overutilization” of medical care, but also professor Cass Sunstein, who has written a whole book on how third parties should use government power to “nudge” people into making better decisions in general. Then there are a whole array of Obama administration officials who take it as their job to pick winners and losers in the economy and tell companies how much they can and cannot pay their

executives. Just as magicians know that the secret of some of their tricks is to distract the audience, so politicians know that the secret of many political tricks is to distract the public with scapegoats. No one is more of a political magician than Obama. At the beginning of 2008, no one expected a shrewd and experienced politician like Hillary Clinton to be beaten for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States by someone completely new to the national political scene. But Obama worked his political magic, with the help of the media, which he still has. Obama’s escapes from his own past words, deeds and associations have been escapes worthy of Houdini. Like other magicians, Obama has chosen his distractions well. The insurance industry is currently his favorite distraction as scapegoats, after he has tried to demonize doctors without much success. Saints are no more common in the insurance industry than in politics or even among paragons of virtue like economists. So there will always be horror stories, even if these are less numerous or less horrible than what is likely to happen if Obamacare gets passed into law. Obama even gets away with saying things like having a system to “keep insurance companies honest” – and many people may not see the painful irony in politicians trying to keep other people honest. Certainly most of the media are unlikely to point out this irony. THOMAS SOWELL, a native of North Carolina, is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305. His Web site is www.tsowell.com.

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North Korea says uranium enrichment in final stage

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea says it is in the final stages of enriching uraninum, a process that could give the nation a second way to make a nuclear bomb. The official Korean Central News Agency said in a report early Friday that North Korea sent a letter to the U.N. Security Council outlining its moves. The U.N. Security Council has tightened sanctions against the North for a series of nuclear provocations, including an underground atomic test.

Blasts kill 6 at Serbia munitions factory

Brown says UK troops stay in Afghanistan for now

LONDON– Britain’s military will stay in Afghanistan until it can look after its own security, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Friday, dismissing a call from one of his government’s defense aides to begin planning a pullout from the country. In a major speech on Afghanistan, Brown was due to tell Britons that “we cannot walk away. People ask what success in Afghanistan would look like,” Brown said in excerpts released to the media ahead of the speech. “The answer is that we will have succeeded when our troops are coming home because the Afghans are doing the job themselves.”

Jimena weakens as it plows into Mexico, killing 1

LOS CABOS, Mexico – Hurricane Jimena unleashed flooding that killed at least one man and cut off hundreds of people in remote fishing villages on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula before mellowing into a drifting tropical storm Thursday. The 75-year-old victim drowned when his house flooded in the village of Mulege on the west coast of the peninsula, said Jose Gajon de la Toba, director of Civil Protection in Baja California Sur state. He said one other person was missing in the fishing village of San Buto.

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Novartis: 1-dose swine flu vaccine a possibility

BARCELONA, Spain – A third company signaled Thursday that its swine flu vaccine may protect people with just one shot instead of two – another hopeful sign for flu prevention efforts. Swiss drugmaker Novartis joins two Chinese companies that say the vaccine can be produced in one dose. In early results from human tests on one of its swine flu vaccine candidates, Novartis AG said one shot of its vaccine provided enough protection against the virus, as set out by criteria by U.S. and European drug regulators. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

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WASHINGTON (AP) – Faced with waning public support for the military escalation in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday that the war is worth fighting and signaled for the first time he may be willing to send more troops after months of publicly resisting a significant increase. Gates urged patience amid polls showing rising disenchantment among the public with the war effort, saying the American military presence in Afghanistan was necessary to derail terrorists. At a Pentagon news conference, Gates said efforts by President Barack Obama – including ordering an additional 21,000 U.S. troops

to Afghanistan this spring – are “only now beginning” and should be given a chance to succeed. “I don’t believe that the war is slip-

Gates urged patience amid polls showing rising disenchantment. ping through the administration’s fingers,” Gates said. Later, he added: “I absolutely do not think it is time to get out of Afghanistan.” Both Gates and Joint Chiefs Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen declined to talk about any of the recommenda-

Iraq accuses Syria of harboring armed groups BAGHDAD (AP) – Iraq’s prime minister said Thursday that Syria was sheltering armed groups wanted for cross-border attacks, forcing him to appeal to the United Nations for help in stopping what he called a hostile act. The prime minister’s appeal comes as four more people died in attacks around the country. Relations between the two countries have been particularly tense since a pair of truck bombings in August outside the foreign and finance ministries in Baghdad that killed about 100 people. Iraq, which has blamed an alliance between al-

Qaida in Iraq and Saddam Hussein’s outlawed Baath Party, wants Syria to hand over several suspects it says are based there. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who has faced criticism for security lapses that aided the bombers, met with a group of European and Arab ambassadors Thursday to press his case that those who plotted the Aug. 19 attacks are based in Syria. It is an especially sensitive issue for al-Maliki, who has used overall improvements in security as his main campaign talking point before January’s national elections.

tions contained in a new review of Afghanistan strategy sent this week to them and the president. Gates said only he could consider a major increase in combat troops under certain conditions. Gates said he would be comfortable with a larger U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as long as the increase reassured the country’s citizens that the Americans were there for the benefit of Afghans. “If they interact with the Afghans in a way that gives confidence to the Afghans that we’re their partners and their allies, then the risks that I have been concerned about the footprint becoming too big and the Afghans seeing us in some role other than partners I think is mitigated,” Gates said.

Iran assembly approves most of hard-line Cabinet TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received a broad mandate Thursday as parliament backed his main Cabinet choices – naming the first woman minister since the 1979 Islamic Revolution but showing international defiance by supporting a suspected mastermind in the bombing of an Argentine Jewish center that killed 85 people. The conservative-domi-

nated legislature rejected Ahmadinejad’s choice for energy minister and two other women nominated for less prominent posts. The rest of his 21-member Cabinet was approved. The broad backing was somewhat stronger than many in Iran had expected because even some of the president’s fellow conservatives had criticized him for nominating unqualified ministers.

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CIKANGKARENG, Indonesia (AP) – Children were crowded around a video game console, passing the time before they could break the Muslim holy month’s daily fast, when an earthquake touched off a landslide that smothered their Indonesian village. Rescuers were searching Thursday for those 13 children and several dozen more people buried alive, as officials warned the death toll of 57 is sure to rise. Thousands of others were spending the night in tents after Wednesday’s 7.0-magnitude quake flat-

An Afghan soldier sits on top of an armored military vehicle near the site of Wednesday’s suicide attack, in Mehterlam, the provincial capital of Laghman province, east of Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday. A Taliban suicide bomber attacked officials leaving a mosque east of the capital, killing the country’s deputy intelligence chief and 22 other people in a major blow to Afghanistan’s security forces.

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Tina Dugard speaks to a reporter Wednesday in Riverside, Calif. The aunt of Jaycee Dugard shares her story of her reunion with the kidnapped girl.

Kidnapped girl reunites with family

ANTIOCH, Calif. (AP) – At least three other registered sex offenders live within a block or two of the Northern California home where Phillip Garrido allegedly imprisoned Jaycee Lee Dugard for nearly two decades. More than 100 sex offenders in

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YAZOO CITY, Miss. – The mother of a Mississippi high school football standout says she wasn’t surprised to hear he wrestled a loaded gun from a 14-year-old girl on school bus. Ora Eulls said Kaleb Eulls’ four sisters and two cousins were also on the Yazoo County School District bus when the unnamed girl pulled a semiautomatic handgun out of her flower-print bag after boarding the bus on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 255-pound Kaleb Eulls approached the girl, tackled her and wrestled the gun out of her hand.

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ing her niece remembers her family and is enjoying getting to know her younger sister, who was a baby when Dugard was kidnapped. “The smile on my sister’s face was as wide as the sea. Her oldest daughter is finally home,” Tina Dugard said.

DALLAS (AP) – President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address next week was supposed to be a feel-good story for an administration battered over its health care agenda. Now Republican critics are calling it an effort to foist a political agenda on children, creating yet another confrontation with the White House. Obama plans to speak directly to students Tuesday about the need to work hard and stay in school. His address will be shown live on the White House Web site and on CSPAN at noon EDT, a time when classrooms across the country will be able to tune in. Schools don’t have to show it, but districts across the country have

been inundated with phone calls from parents and are struggling to address the controversy that broke out after Education Secretary Arne Duncan sent a letter to principals urging schools to watch. Districts in states including Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Virginia, Wisconsin have decided not to show the speech to students. Others are still thinking it over or are letting parents have their kids opt out. Some conservatives, driven by radio pundits and bloggers, are urging schools and parents to boycott the address. They say Obama is using the opportunity to promote a political agenda and is overstepping the boundaries of federal involvement in schools.

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Number of Americans on food stamps rises WASHINGTON –More Americans than ever before received food stamps in June, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday, with more than 35 million Americans receiving assistance. The numbers are 22 percent higher than in June 2008. The number of Americans receiving food stamps rose by more than 700,000 people compared to May. The USDA administers the food stamp program.

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Two Republicans to challenge Holliman BY PAUL B. JOHNSON ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

DAVIDSON COUNTY – One state legislative race in the Triad already is heating up more than a year before the 2010 general election, with two Republicans primed for the chance to take on Rep. Hugh Holliman, D-Davidson. Rayne Brown of Lexington, who narrowly lost to Holliman last fall, formally announced her

plans to run again in the 81st House District during a Davidson County Republican Brown Party gathering Thursday. Brown joins Davidson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Fred McClure, who announced his plans to run for the state legislative seat last month.

Brown and McClure, along with any other Republicans who may get in the race, will square off in the May 2010 party primary for the Republican nomination to challenge Holliman, the House majority leader. Holliman, a print shop owner from Lexington, has never faced a Democratic Party primary challenger since he first captured the seat in the 2000 general election. The 81st House District

stretches from Lexington and parts of western Davidson County to sections of Thomasville. Brown, in her first race for elected office last year, came close to unseating Holliman, who received 52.6 percent of the vote. “I have decided to run once again because, after such a narrow victory in 2008, Hugh Holliman has neither moderated his position on any issue of im-

portance to his constituency, nor become more visible and attuned to our concerns,” Brown said. Holliman said he welcomes a challenge from any Republican candidate and will stand behind his record, especially making tough fiscal choices this year when legislators confronted a $4.5 billion state budget shortfall. pjohnson@hpe.com | 888-3528

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Pamela Palmer, assistant professor of nonprofit leadership and management at High Point University, recently became the new board chairwoman for the United Way of Greater High Point. Her year-long responsibility will include providing leadership to the board of directors. Palmer is an active community member as well, such as through the High Point Area Arts Council.

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Shown at the Alternative Learning Center computer lab are students Dee Kirkland (front) and Aaron St. John, along with Thomasville City Schools Superintendent Keith Tobin.

Thomasville alternative school program moves into new building BY DARRICK IGNASIAK ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

THOMASVILLE – A Thomasville City Schools program aimed at getting students back on the right track has a new home. School officials learned about a year ago that the system’s Alternative Learning Center would need to move because the Baptist Children’s Home said they needed the building the pro-

gram was using at the Mills Home. Finding a new home for the Alternative Learning Center, Thomasville City Schools bought a building and renovated it over the summer. After about six weeks of renovating the 5,000-squarefoot building, construction crews finished the new facility, located at 19 E. Guilford St., for occupancy on Aug. 18. “I love it,” said Terrell

Scott, principal of the Alternative Learning Center. “It’s been really good for teacher and student morale.” Keith Tobin, superintendent for Thomasville City Schools, said the system bought the building, which formerly housed an accounting firm, for $150,000. Tobin said renovating the facility for the Alternative Center will cost the system about $300,000 when phase two of the project is completed.

According to Tobin, phase two will consist of adding a computer lab and making a basketball court behind the Alternative Learning Center. “It’s amazing the transformation that’s gone in this building,” Tobin said. “It has been completely gutted inside and all new wiring, all new plumbing and all new heating and air.” Dee Kirkland, a 10th grader at the Alternative Learning

Center, said the new building was “like a new start” for the school year. The Alternative Learning Center helps students who have been expelled in middle and high school fix habits that got them in trouble before returning to the traditional classroom. Kirkland, who is on a six-week plan at the school, said he hopes to return to Thomasville High School to play basketball. dignasiak@hpe.com | 888-3657

United Way names 2009-10 leaders

• Teresa Huffman, will serve as chairperson-elect. Her term be- Culp Inc., secretary • Lori Nurse, city of HIGH POINT – The Unit- gins in July 2010. Archdale, treasurer ed Way of Greater High Other officers for the and finance committee Point has named Pamechairperson la Palmer of High Point year include: • Leah Price, Sun University as chairper• Pete Cross, Cross Trust Bank, 2009 camson of the board of diCompany, past chair- paign chairperson rectors for 2009-10. • Jan Samet, Keziah, Molly Dickinson Jor- man and chairman of dan with High Point board development and Gates, and Samet, 2010 campaign chairperson Regional Health System personnel ENTERPRISE STAFF REPORT

• Molly Dickinson Jordan, High Point Regional Health System, community impact chairperson • Gene Bohi, community volunteer, marketing and communications chair • Vicki Miller, Children’s Initiatives chairperson.

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Ann Lewis Nelson

HIGH POINT – Mrs. Ann Lewis Nelson, 68, of High Point passed away on September 3, 2009 at Hospice Home at High Point. Ann was born on January 14, 1941 in High Point to Clyde E. Lewis and Annie Mae Hobson Lewis. She was a graduate of High Point High School. On June 12, 1959 Ann was married to Bobby R. Nelson. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. She had been a life-time resident of High Point and retired from Valspar Corporation after 32 years. Ann was a member of Oak Hill Friends Meeting for 45 years. Some of the many positions she held were Church Treasurer, Choir Director, Clerk of Ministry and Council, Elder, Sunday School Teacher and Secretary of USFW. Ann is survived by husband, Bobby R. Nelson of the home; mother, Annie Mae Lewis of High Point; brother, Tommy N. Lewis of High Point; sister, Linda L. Higgins and husband, Harry (Buck) of Trinity; sister, Kathy L. Trivette and husband, Jimmy of Archdale; sisters-in-law, Vivian N. Osborne and husband, Bob of Sophia; Bonnie N. Brown and husband, Bob of High Point; Brenda N. Hedgecock and husband, Michael of Winston-Salem; brothers-in-law Fred (Fuzzy) W. Nelson and wife, Mildred of Kernersville and Arnold Johnson of High Point; aunts, Edith Lewis and Joretta Lewis, both of High Point and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services for Ann will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Oak Hill Friends Meeting with Joseph Neal officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday night from 6:00 -8:00 at Cumby Family Funeral Service on Eastchester Drive in High Point. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Hospice Home at High Point for their kind and loving care. Memorials may be made on Ann’s behalf to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262 or Oak Hill Friends Meeting, 2001 Westchester Drive, High Point, NC 27262. Online condolences may be made at www.cumbyfuneral. com Arrangements by Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point.

Laura Mildred Burgess GREENSBORO – Mrs. Laura Mildred “Mickey” Burgess, 91, passed away to be with the Lord Thursday, September 3, 2009, at WhiteStone Masonic and Eastern Star Home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 5 in the chapel of WhiteStone Masonic and Eastern Star Home. She was born on October 28 in Guilford County, a daughter of Maude Tallulah Evertt and Charles Turner Archer. For 50 years she and her husband, Ward Burgess, lived in North Miami, Florida, later moving to Pisgah Forest, NC in 1987, and then back to Greensboro in 1998. She was employed by Southern Bell in Miami, FL and in Greensboro, as well as working for the Dade County School Board. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward Joseph Burgess, who she was married to for 58 years, her brothers; David, Charles, Bill and Ralph Archer, sisters; Radie White, Florence Wright and Ethel Cline. She was the last survivor of her family. Left to cherish her memory are her children, daughter, Patricia Burgess Hubbard and husband, Danny Crain, her son, Joe Burgess and wife, Diann, five grandchildren, who knew her as their “Nana”; Joe Burgess, Michelle Perkins, Amy Verdi, Michael Verdi and Laura Newton, nine great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, Virginia Archer of Greensboro and Lucy Archer of Humble, TX. She was lovingly cared for by the nurses and staff at WhiteStone Masonic and Eastern Star Home and Hospice of the Piedmont. They were all very special to the whole family. She was a beautiful woman both inside and out. Her high standards and desire to have things orderly taught us all to be better people. She dearly loved her family and we loved her. She lived a long wonderful life and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends at WhiteStone following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WhiteStone, 700 S. Holden Rd., Greensboro, NC 27407 or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262.

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LEXINGTON – Harry Ernest Michael, 89, of Lexington, died Sept. 2, 2009, at Alston Brook Nursing Home. A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Paul’s Chapel United Church of Christ. Visitation is one hour prior to the service at Paul’s Chapel United Church of Christ. Davidson Funeral Home Lexington is serving the family.

MARIETTA, Ga. – Bessie “Betsy” Mae Cain Prosser died Thursday, Sept. 3, in her Marietta home. Visitation will be today at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, 180 Church St., Marietta, Georgia 30060. Services will be at Mayes Ward-Dobbins 11 a.m. Saturday. Interment will be at the Earle Church of God in Earle, S.C., on Sunday.

Edward Lee Miller HIGH POINT – Edward Lee Miller Sr., 84, of 7617 Flormont Drive, passed on Sept. 2, 2009, at High Point Regional Hospital. He was born Aug. 3, 1925, in York County, S.C., to Robert Miller and Ethel Miller. He was employed by Dr. Paul Brighman for over 48 years before retiring. He attended High Point City Schools. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, wife Connie Joyner Miller; one daughter, Debra Ingram of Winston Salem; two sons, Edward Lee Miller Jr. and Kevin Ray (Terra) Miller, both of High Point; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and two devoted friends, George Pope and Jackie Watson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Foster Grove Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2 p.m. at the church. The Rev. B.D. Curtis will officiate, and burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park. A special thank you to High Point Regional Hospital, doctors, nurses and 7th floor staff. Arrangements entrusted to and services will be conducted by Gilmore Funeral Service.

Oscar Alford HIGH POINT – Mr. Oscar Alford, 59, died Sept. 2, 2009, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. Professional arrangements are entrusted to People’s Funeral Service Inc. in High Point.

Napoleon Terry HIGH POINT – Napoleon Terry, 50, died Sept. 3, 2009, at Hospice Home of High Point. Arrangements are incomplete at Haizlip Funeral Home.

Mildred Crowder Templeton CHARLOTTE – Mrs. Mildred Crowder Templeton, age 87, of Charlotte, NC, died Wednesday, 2, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital. Born November 6, 1921 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina, Mildred was the daughter of the late John Durant Crowder and Bertha Grigg Crowder. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1941, received an AB in Music from Limestone College in 1943 and earned a BA Degree in Music from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ in 1945. Following graduation, Mildred served as Director of Music at First Baptist Church in Goldsboro, NC. In 1947 she began serving as Minster of Music at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in High Point, NC. and followed in 1954 as Minister of Music at Dilworth Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. She was an active member of the Opera Guild of Charlotte for about 50 years having served as president, board member. She was a past member of the Charlotte Music Club and Charlotte Oratorios. In the 1950’s, Mildred sang lead roles with the Charlotte Opera in Aida, Faust and Il Travatorre. Since her teenage years, her singing talent was well known and appreciated by many as she sang for countless weddings, other church functions including over 30 years with the Good Fellows Choir at their annual Christmas fundraising meeting. She was a member of Providence United Methodist Church since 1960, having sung in the choir for over 40 years, including memorable choir tours to Vienna and Austria. Mildred continued to enjoy music, until her passing, whether by regularly attending the Charlotte Opera Carolina or by playing her piano at home. She was a past member of the Dental Auxiliary and the Republican Wom-

Grandmother defends parents of infant injured by dog MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

JACKSONVILLE – The grandmother of an infant whose toes were bitten off by a pit bull Monday is defending the child’s parents who were charged with child abuse. She says it could have happened to anyone. “My daughter loved her children and would do any thing for them,” Belinda Baker said of Robbie Lynn Jenkins, 20, who along with the child’s father, Tremayne Jerel Spillman, 23, remain in the Onslow County Jail charged with negligent child abuse resulting in serious physical injury and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Jenkins bond was set

at $50,000 and Spillman’s bond is $57,500, because he was also served with outstanding 2006 warrants for attempted breaking and entering. The child, 4-monthold Tremayne Jerel Spillman Jr., remains in stable condition at Pitt Memorial Hospital. Baker is upset that she has not been allowed to visit him. “I haven’t been charged with anything,” she said. “I have not been arrested. Why can’t I see my grandchild?” The 12-week-old pit bull puppy had to be euthanized so a rabies test, which requires a brain sample, could be performed. The test came back negative, Onslow County Animal Control officials said Wednesday.

en’s Club. She volunteered at her polling place for many elections and was a delegate to the State Republican Convention along with her husband. Mildred loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and the many old friends. In the last few years, many neighbors were especially caring towards her and the family is sincerely grateful to them. The family is especially grateful to the staff, nurses and therapists at Southminster Retirement Community for all their dedication during her recovery from a stroke in May. She was an especially social and outgoing person who always conducted herself with class and grace. Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years Dr. William B. Templeton in 2006, her brother John Durant Crowder, Jr., and her parents. Surviving family members include sons, Charles Winston Templeton of Burlington, NC, William Lee Templeton of Charlotte, NC, John Stephen Templeton and wife, Kim, and their daughter, Betsy, of Savannah, GA, Douglas Macarthur Templeton and wife, Dana, and their daughters, Olivia and Claire, of Wake Forest. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Providence United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. William T. Jeffries officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 am prior to the service in the Chapel at the church. A private burial will take place later that afternoon at Willow Valley Cemetery, Mooresville, NC. Contributions may be made to the Music Fund c/o Providence United Church, 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28211. Harry & Bryant Company is serving the family.

Woman sues Billy Graham group over race

RALEIGH (AP) – A black woman has filed a lawsuit against the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, saying she was abruptly fired from the organization after complaining it was not reaching out to AfricanAmericans. Kimberly McCallum of Charlotte says in the lawsuit filed in Mecklenburg County that she was the only black employee working in the association’s executive offices when she started there in February 2007. She complained to her superiors later that year when she was asked to recruit congregations to a camp program but found that a list of 635 prospective churches had only three congregations that were primarily black. McCallum was told a week later that her job was being eliminated. The association declined to immediately talk about McCallum’s job but called her allegations “preposterous.”

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FAYETTEVILLE (AP) – North Carolina prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a Camp Lejeune Marine accused of killing his Army wife last summer. Prosecutor Cal Colyer disclosed the state’s decision during a hearing Wednesday attended by Cpl. John Patrick Wimunc and his lawyers. Colyer said the death penalty is warranted because evidence shows Wimunc not only killed his estranged wife but endangered others by trying to burn her apartment after the crime, The Fayetteville Observer reported Thursday. Wimunc’s defense attorneys had no comment.

John Wimunc, 23, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree arson and conspiracy to commit second-degree arson. Second Lt. Holley Wimunc, 24, of Dubuque, Iowa, was a maternity ward nurse at Fort Bragg hospital when she was killed. The couple was getting a divorce after about a year of marriage, investigators said. Two months before her death, Holley Wimunc got a temporary restraining order to keep her husband away from her for 10 days. She said in the complaint that her husband put a gun to her head and threw her around their living room.

Holley Wimunc’s parents said their family could not decide whether to urge prosecutors to pursue the death penalty. “We have to let the people who know far more about this situation make those decisions,” her father, Jesse James said by telephone from Iowa, where he is dean of admissions at the University of Dubuque. “Whether they put John Wimunc to death or don’t put John Wimunc to death,” James said, “there’s no such thing as closure.” Holley Wimunc was reported missing July 10, 2008, after investigators found a smoldering fire in her apartment.

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DURHAM – A Durham man with a long criminal record has been charged with opening fire on two police officers during a routine traffic stop, police said. The man, Elliott Josiah Pierce, 26, of Durham was shot by police and has been hospitalized. Two people believed to have been with Pierce at the time he was stopped fled and are being sought by police. Police said Pierce, 26, who has twice served prison time for felony possession of a weapon by

a convicted felon, was a passenger in the car that officers tried to stop for a traffic violation Tuesday night. Pierce was taken to Duke University Hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg. The officers were not injured, according to police spokeswoman Kammie Michael. Pierce has been charged in the past with fleeing from police -- the charges were later dismissed -- and assault on a police officer/state employee. In addition, he has done prison time for felony larceny, assault

on a police officer, receiving stolen goods and misdemeanor and felony drug charges. He was in prison from May 14, 2007 to Oct. 6, 2007 for a series of convictions whose sentences ran concurrently. At the time of those convictions, he was on probation for a felony larceny conviction. Earlier, he was imprisoned from Aug. 12, 2005 to Nov. 16, 2005 on misdemeanor drug charges resulting from an Alamance County arrest. In 2001, he was placed on probation on a 2000 charge of resisting a police officer in Durham.

Woman lacks gumption to defend herself

ear Abby: I am 23 and have never been able to stand up for myself. I have an extremely sloppy roommate whom I always have to clean up after, a former fiance I want to cut ties with, and an overbearing mother who treats me like a child. I know I’m in these situations because I have allowed them to happen. I’d like to be able to speak my mind without fear of what will happen, but it’s almost as if I feel blackmailed, and sticking up for myself will make them angry. Any advice you can offer will be much appreciated. – Wants To Speak Up, St. Louis, Mo.

Dear Wants To Speak Up: Stop for a moment and look at what being a people-pleaser has gotten you – a roommate who takes advantage, a former fiance who won’t stop clinging, and a mother you’re afraid of having a frank talk with. Are you afraid if you have an unpleasant conversation that they won’t “like” you? By refusing to speak up, what you’re doing is encouraging more of the same. However, if you draw the line with your roommate and stop acting like her maid, she might straighten up – or move – which would free you to find someone with better personal habits. If you tell your former fiance it’s time to hit the road, you will free him to find someone else, which would actually be

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doing him a favor. And as for your mother, wouldn’t it be healthier to air your feelings than harbor the resentment you’re nursing?

Dear Abby: I have been married to a wonderful man for 28 years. My problem is his mother, “Hildegarde,” has always been overly attached to him, so much so that we moved out of state to get away from her. Hildegarde has now not only moved to our same small town, but to a home just up the street! My husband works long hours, and his mother expects him to visit her daily. If he gets a day off and we do something together, she cries to anyone who will listen that her son “never comes to see her.” This is affecting our marriage. Hildegarde acts like a jilted lover, and I am considering divorcing him to get away from her. Can you please help me? – Trapped Like Rats in Colorado Dear Trapped: Nowhere in your letter have you mentioned your husband’s feelings about his mother’s antics. Surely he must have known she was considering the move. Was he afraid to discourage her? If ever I heard of a couple who needed couples

counseling, it’s you two. You must stick together and form a united front. Hildegarde may also need a therapist to help her understand that her neediness is over the top. But exit the marriage only as a last resort, because if you do, you’ll be leaving him to her, and she is insatiable. Dear Abby: Ever since 2/02/02 I have created dinner parties or luncheons to celebrate days with unique numbers. On 5/05/05 (Cinco de Mayo) I had Mexican food with my family. On 6/06/06, six of us went out to lunch. The opening night of the Beijing Olympics was on 8/08/08, so eight of us had Chinese takeout while watching the event. I plan to continue this tradition until 12/12/12. With 9/09/09 coming up, my daughter suggested “Dress to the Nines” as the theme. Isn’t that cute? One of life’s greatest pleasures is to share a meal with friends. – Claire in Bethlehem, Pa. Dear Claire: I agree. While food fills the stomach, the company of friends and loved ones can be more gratifying because it fills the heart and feeds the soul. P.S. I hope that 13/13/13 isn’t a Friday. DEAR ABBY is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Charles Smith, public services director for the town of Jamestown, received a $1,500 University of North Carolina School of Government Scholarship Award from Local Government Federal Credit Union. One of 24 scholarship winners, will use the money to attend a municipal and county administration course at the School of Government at UNCChapel Hill. The school is the largest university-based local government training, advisory and research organization in the United States, offering up to 200 classes, seminars, schools and specialized conferences. The next application deadline is Dec. 1. For more information, or to apply, call (877) 367-5428 or visit the Web site www. lgfcu.org.

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JERICHO, Ark. (AP) – It was just too much, having to return to court twice on the same day to contest yet another traffic ticket, and Fire Chief Don Payne didn’t hesitate to tell the judge what he thought of the police and their speed traps. The response from cops? They shot him. Right there in court.

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Payne ended up in the hospital, but his shooting last week brought to a boil simmering tensions between residents of this tiny former cotton city and their police force. Drivers quickly learn to slow to a crawl along the gravel roads and the two-lane highway that run through Jericho, but they say sometimes that

Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department Chief Investigator Thomas Martin discusses a Jericho, Ark., officerinvolved shooting. The incident occurred August 27 in the small town outside West Memphis. isn’t enough to fend off the city ticketing machine. “You can’t even get them to answer a call because normally they’re writing tickets,” said Thomas Martin, chief investigator for the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Office. “They’re not providing a service to the citizens.” Now the police chief has disbanded his force “until things calm down,” a judge has voided all outstanding police-issued citations and sheriff’s deputies are asking where all the money

from the tickets went. With 174 residents, the city can keep seven police officers on its rolls but missed payments on police and fire department vehicles and saw its last business close its doors a few weeks ago. “You can’t even buy a loaf of bread, but we’ve got seven police officers,” said former resident Larry Harris, who left town because he said the police harassment became unbearable. Sheriff’s deputies patrolled Jericho until the 1990s, when

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) – Images of red swastikas built into tiles in the early 1920s in the Bonneville County Courthouse won’t be removed during a remodel of the building, officials said. The swastikas are at intersections of a much larger geometric pattern comprised of small red, white and black tiles put in place in 1921, well before the rise of the Nazi party in Germany in

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Some 200 homeless people wait outside a Skid Row shelter, clutching citation slips for minor offenses: jaywalking, sitting on a curb, pushing around shopping carts. In the past, many would have faced stiff fines and possible arrest for neglecting the tickets. But now they are eager to settle the cases with prosecutors, who are offering to forgive the infractions in exchange for four hours of community service. Authorities hope the new city program will ease a backlog of citations clogging the courts and resolve a nettlesome debate over ticketing people in the nation’s densest concentration of homeless. “It’s a good deal,” said Charles Gregory, a 47year-old disabled man who lives on Skid Row and has two tickets for fare evasion on a commuter train. “These are $200 apiece. I can’t pay that. I live in a homeless shelter.” The Los Angeles city attorney’s office launched the project four months ago by posting fliers around the neighborhood announcing monthly “citation clinics.” About 500 tickets were erased after the first two clinics. Defendants could choose chores such as sweeping, serving meals, and attending support meetings for alcoholics and drug addicts.

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ear Dr. Donohue: I started treatment for asthma for the first time at age 80. At first I took prednisone and albuterol. Then I had a Pulmicort inhaler. Now I am on Symbicort. The material that comes with this medicine advises that this LABA (long-acting beta agonist) may increase the chance of death from asthma. Exactly what is this telling me? – E.S.

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With asthma, there is a sudden constriction of the breathing tubes (bronchi), along with the production of thick mucus. Both block the flow of air into the lungs, and both cause asthma symptoms – shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Asthma changes are reversible. Asthma medications come in three major categories. One is quick-action medicines, the kind that get to work fast to open the breathing tubes. Many of these medicines are SABAs, short-acting beta agonists. Albuterol is one example. Beta agonists dilate bronchi. Too-frequent use of the short-acting beta agonists indicates poor asthma control. They should be used only for an acute attack, and attacks should be infrequent. The second category is cortisone drugs, the potent suppressors of inflammation. They calm airways and prevent their constriction. They also decrease mucus production. Taken by mouth, cortisone drugs have unpleasant side effects

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when used for long periods in high doses. Taken by inhaler, the side effects are few. HEALTH Pulmicort is a cortiDr. Paul sone-inhalDonohue er drug. ■■■ The third category of drug is long-acting drugs, drugs that keep the airways less twitchy for prolonged periods. Long-acting beta agonists, LABAs, belong in this category. LABA drugs have been noted to increase the risk of serious asthma attacks, which ended in fatalities for a few. That was in the days when they were used alone. Now they have been incorporated into preparations combined with cortisone drugs. Since these dual preparations have come to the market, no drugrelated asthma fatalities have been reported. The warning still exists because a LABA is part of the drug. You don’t need to worry about your medicine, Symbicort. It’s a dual medicine. Dear Dr. Donohue: A while back, you had information in your column about ear trouble while on a plane. Last spring, we went on an airplane for my grandson’s graduation. On the flight back, my granddaughter got a terrible earache. I had the same trouble a year previously. She was crying, and we didn’t know what to do. What causes this, and what can

be done for it? – B.L.

The earache comes from an imbalance of pressure on the outside and inside of the eardrum. It happens on ascent and descent, but it’s more common on descent. The pressure imbalance pushes the eardrum inward. That is painful. Hundreds of readers wrote to me about EarPlanes Ear Plugs, found in many drugstores. These earplugs lessen pressure on the eardrum. I’m convinced they work well. Other tricks to equalize pressure include repeated yawning, gum-chewing and plugging the nose between thumb and index finger while forcing air out of the nose. Get the EarPlanes. I believe they’ll solve your trouble. Dear Dr. Donohue: A cold front came in, and I had head/face pressure. What is that all about? – R.M.

A change in barometric pressure or a drop in temperature can increase the pain of arthritic joints. Weather changes also can trigger migraine headaches. I haven’t seen head pressure mentioned as occurring with weather changes, but I can imagine how it might happen. The sinus cavities of the head could be subjected to a difference between their own internal pressure and the outside barometric pressure. Perhaps you and I are headed for a Nobel prize with this discovery.

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A Glendale police officer patrols the outside perimeter of the Forest Lawn Memorial Parks & Mortuaries in Glendale, Calif., on Thursday. Michael Jackson was to be interred Thursday in the Great Mausoleum, where he will be joining Hollywood legends such as Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and W.C. Fields.

Family holds private burial for Jackson GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) – Michael Jackson will share eternity with the likes of Clark Gable, Jean Harlow and W.C. Fields, entombed alongside them in a grand marble mausoleum that will be all but offlimits to adoring fans who might otherwise turn the pop star’s grave into a shrine. A private family ceremony was set for Thursday night inside the massive multistory building at star-studded Forest Lawn Glendale cemetery. The service comes one month after a lavish public memorial that displayed the King of Pop’s gleaming golden casket to millions on TV. After the burial, the closest the

public will be able to get to Jackson’s vault is a portion of the mausoleum that displays “The Last Supper Window,” a life-size stained-glass re-creation of LeonarJackson do da Vinci’s masterpiece. Several 10-minute presentations about the window are held regularly 365 days a year, but most of the building is restricted. Lisa Burk, who blogs about celebrity graves at www.gravehunting. com, said the Jackson family chose well for his final resting place if it was privacy they were after. “It’s impossible to get in there,” Burk said. “It was be-

fore, and it will be worse now.” In court on Wednesday, it was disclosed that 12 burial spaces were being purchased by Jackson’s estate at Forest Lawn Glendale, about eight miles north of downtown Los Angeles, but no details were offered on how they would be used. The King of Pop died a drug-induced death June 25 at age 50 as he was about to embark on a comeback attempt. The coroner’s office has labeled the death a homicide, and Jackson’s death certificate lists “injection by another” as the cause. Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, told detectives he gave the singer a series of sedatives and the powerful anesthetic propofol to help him sleep.

WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Edward M. Kennedy said in a new book that he was not romantically involved with young Mary Jo Kopechne and that he never escaped the despair he felt after she died in the 1969 car crash that has been seared into the national consciousness as “Chappaquiddick.” He acknowledged that he enjoyed women and drink – sometimes too much so – but said reports of wild Kennedy excesses were exaggerated. He said he always has accepted the conclusion that a lone assassin killed his brother John and that Kennedy family members had worried about the emotional health of his brother Robert following John’s death in Dallas in 1963. He said it “veered close to being a tragedy within a tragedy.” Yet it was the specter of Chappaquiddick that Edward Kennedy, the youngest brother, never could shake. “That night on Chappaquiddick Island ended in a horrible tragedy that haunts me every day of my life,” Kennedy wrote

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in a memoir, “True Compass,” to be published posthumously on Sept. 14. The Massachusetts senator died last week at 77 following a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Kennedy said his Catholic faith helped sustain him as he wrestled with guilt over the events of July 18, 1969, when he drove a car off a bridge into a pond on the tiny island. His own anguish, he said, paled in comparison with the suffering endured by Kopechne’s family. “Atonement is a process that never ends,” he wrote. The book offers an intimate look at the personal failings, tragedies and triumphs of the famed Kennedy family’s last surviving brother.

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igh Point Museum Guild will present the documentary “With These Hands: The Story of An American Furniture Factory,” produced and directed by Matthew Barr, at 10 a.m. Sept. 16 in the High Point Museum’s Guild Room. Tom Kak reports the free program is open to the public. Barr is an associate professor of broadcasting & cinema at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The film looks at Hooker HERE & Furniture’s THERE shutdown of its last manuTom facturing plant Blount in Martins■■■ ville, Va., in 2007. Barr’s 79minute documentary tells the story of the factory through the words of 10 employees. He also interviewed others to put the closing into historical and economic context. The plant, which opened in 1924, produced case goods for Hooker until competition from imports led the company to source all of its wood furniture from overseas. Following the film, Ellen Denker, director of the North Carolina Furniture Heritage Project, will lead a gallery walk.

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YWCA High Point has a wish list: refrigerator, television, games, arts and crafts supplies, school supplies and Fall Career Closet clothing. The High Point Human Relations Commission and the YWCA will bring fall Front Porch conversations back. The subjects: socioeconomic issues and healthcare reform, at noon Sept. 17 at the YW. It’s the place to learn about the debate surrounding health-care reform and a deciphering of the 1,000 pages. What will health-care reform offer, give, take away, and/or compromise? Heidi Majors asks that you come for clarity, not for arguing. Majors also asks that you save the date (9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.) Dec. 4 for the seventh annual Holiday Home Tour.

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High Point University’s women’s documentary and lecture series begins next week with a lecture, “Women Inside Organized Racism,” followed by the documentary “Not in Our Town,” from which the photo above was taken.

HPU lectures tackle substantive issues Subjects range from women’s role in racism to the college dating scene BY JIMMY TOMLIN ENTERPRISE STAFF WRITER

IGH POINT – The rise and fall of women’s participation in organized racism will be the focus of a women’s documentary and lecture series kicking off next week at High Point University. “Women Inside Organized Racism,” to be presented Thursday evening, will feature Kathleen Blee, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, discussing her research on women and their involvement in various racist hate movements. Her presentation will also include a screening of the documentary “Not In Our Town,” a look at how residents of Billings,

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Mont., responded when a series of racist and anti-Semitic incidents in their town in the early 1990s turned violent. “What was interesting in Billings was, instead of people being scared of being victimized, the victims of this violence came forward, and the town really rallied around them and essentially stopped this mobilization of hate in their town,” Blee says. According to Blee, vandals threw rocks through the windows of some of the town’s Jewish families, identifiable by the menorahs in their windows. The townspeople responded by making posters of menorahs and displaying them in the windows of homes and businesses all over town. “It was a real pact of commu-

The Miss North Carolina USA and Miss North Carolina Teen USA pageants still are more than two months away (Nov. 13-14 at High Point Theatre) but the Miss NC USA Pageant Forum will be held in High Point next weekend, with Best Western High Point Hotel as headquarters. ... Nancy Bowman of High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau reminds you that Ilderton’s High Point Beach Music Blast is scheduled for the N. Main Street/W. Lexington Avenue area from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. $5. (336) 274-1538. tblount@hpe.com | 888-3543

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nity solidarity to stop this racist action,” she explains. “The film shows how ordinary people have the ability to turn back this kind of organized racist presence.” Blee’s presentation will kick off HPU’s “Turn Down the Lights/Turn Up the Volume: Women’s Documentary Film and Lecture Series,” a free, yearlong series dedicated to the experiences of women as their lives intersect in all aspects of society. Additional programs will be presented in October, February, March and April. “We are excited to explore, in such an extended format, issues that affect women,” says Joanne Sandberg, an assistant professor of sociology at HPU who is one of the series coordinators. “Yet, our guest lecturers and the wide range of compelling topics should be of interest to everyone.” Blee, for example – in addition to screening “Not In Our Town” – will share her extensive research on women’s participation in racist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan. “In the first Klan after the Civil War, there were no women at all,” Blee says. “But in the largest racist movement ever – the Klan in the 1920s – women were very significant in that movement. There was a women’s Klan edging toward a million women – it was really, really immense.” Women’s participation in the KKK and similar racist organizations then waned until revived in the early 1980s by David Duke, a white nationalist and former Grand Wizard of the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. “Then, after the Oklahoma City bombing and 9/11, there’s been a federal crackdown on racist groups, and a number of racist leaders became convinced women were less likely to attract the attention of police,” Blee says. “They felt that if they recruited women, they wouldn’t have criminal records as much as men, and they felt like women were less likely to commit non-

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“Women Inside Organized Racism,” a lecture by Kathleen Blee of the University of Pittsburgh, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday in Francis Auditorium, which is located in Phillips Hall on the campus of High Point University. Blee will also include a screening of the documentary “Not In Our Town,” a look at how residents of Billings, Mont., responded when violent activities reached a tragic climax. The program kicks off HPU’s “Turn Down the Lights/Turn Up the Volume: Women’s Documentary Film and Lecture Series,” a free, yearlong series dedicated to the experiences of women as their lives intersect in all aspects of society. Other programs include the following: • Oct. 8: The lecture will be “Gazing in the Mirror: When the Pursuit of Perfection Meets Reality,” and the documentary will be “Beauty Mark: Body Image and the Race for Perfection.” • Feb. 11, 2010: The lecture will be “Romance at HPU: Dating, Mating or Hooking Up?,” and the documentary will be “Spitting Game: The College Hook-Up Culture.” • March 4, 2010: The lecture will be “Empowering Black Women,” and the documentary will be “NO! Confronting Sexual Assault in Our Communities.” • April 8, 2010: The lecture will be “Join the Experiment of Global Creativity,” and the documentary will be “1,000 Journals.” All events are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://womensseries.highpoint. edu. racial crimes like robbery that would attract attention back to the group.” Today, Blee adds, it’s hard to get a feel for how active women are in racist organizations because most of them are underground. jtomlin@hpe.com | 888-3579

Brenner Children’s Hospital is partnering with other health agencies throughout the state to provide a shaken baby syndrome prevention program to parents and caregivers, called Keeping Babies Safe in North Carolina. The evidencebased program is a collaboration between the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, the University of North Carolina Injury Prevention Research Center, and the Center for Child and Family Health. The goal of Keeping Babies Safe in North Carolina is to reduce shaken baby syndrome in the state by 50 percent over five years and represents the largest and most comprehensive intervention for shaken baby syndrome in the country. Starting today, nurses and staff at Brenner Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive and Intermediate Care Nurseries began sharing the program materials and message with parents of all babies before discharge. Training and supplies were made available by Keeping Babies Safe in North Carolina. “The first step in this process is for all 89 hospitals in the state that handle deliveries to share the materials and message with all parents and caregivers of infants,” said Trish Harold, program coordinator at Brenner Children’s Hospital. “This way, the program will reach every parent of the approximately 131,000 babies born in the state annually.”

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“My partner and I need arbitration,” a club player told me. “We lost 50 points on this deal. I attribute it to a misfortune of war; he blames it on overbidding – by me.” Against four hearts, West led a trump. South won in dummy and led a spade: four, jack, queen. “I won West’s trump return and ruffed a spade with dummy’s last trump,” South said, “but I lost two spades to East’s A-10 plus a club. Partner says my game-forcing jump to three hearts was too much. If I bid two hearts, he’ll pass.”

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South was somewhat trapped by his “Standard” system, in which opener’s minimum change of suit covers a wide range of hands. His jump-shift was reasonable: North might pass a bid of two hearts when game would succeed. South makes four hearts against many East-Wests. West found a good lead, and East did well to duck the first spade. (South would get home if East took his ace.) There’s nothing wrong with bidding a pushy vulnerable game that only perfect defense will beat.

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SPARKS, Nev. (AP) – Top-ranked competitive eater and three-time defending champion Joey Chestnut has been dethroned as the winner of the Best in the West Nugget World Rib Eating Championship in Sparks. Pat “Deep Dish” Ber-

toletti of Chicago beat Chestnut on Wednesday by one-tenth of a pound. Bertoletti downed 5.8 pounds in 12 minutes. Wednesday’s contest was the fourth annual and featured 12 competitors. Chestnut, of San Jose, Calif., is ranked No. 1 in

the International Federation of Competitive Eating. Bertoletti is rated second. Bertoletti says he prepared for the contest by not eating since a large meal on Tuesday. He won $2,500 and his name will adorn a trophy featuring three golden pigs.

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HIGH POINT – A stout core group of returning runners and freshman who coach Mike Esposito expects to improve greatly will take the course for High Point University’s men’s cross country team as the season opens today in Winston-Salem. The women’s squad isn’t as deep, having lost the top three runners from last year. But, Espositio believes that by the end of the season both squads will live up to their preseason ranking in the Big South Conference poll. The men are picked to finish second behind Liberty while the women are tabbed to take third behind Coastal Carolina and the Flames. “The girls are a little bit behind the men right now,” Esposito said. The men’s team features three runners who placed in the top 16 in the Big South championships last year. They include sophomore Anthony Berkis (who was ninth), senior Josh Morgan (13th) and sophomore Neal Darmody (16th). They are expected to be among the Panthers’ top seven along with senior Josh Chasman, junior Javin Monds, and three freshman – Stewart Edmonds, Dakota Peachee and Jacob Smith. Edmonds was the Ohio Division I runnerup. Peachee won a NCHSAA indoor championship in the 3.200 meters. Smith represented Canada in the steeplechase in the IAAF World Youth Championships. “They came in very fit,” Esposito said. “They did what they were supposed to do over summer, and they’ve fit in real well. They haven’t been intimidated and have high expectations. They are helping provide the best depth we’ve had.” Esposito believes that the women can live up to their third-place preseason billing even though the losses to graduation include conference champ Zsannett Kis. He rates his best runner as newcomer Brittany Killough, a junior transfer from the University of Virginia-Wise who was the first female to qualify for an NAIA national championship as a freshman and sophomore “I think they can be that good,” Esposito said. “We’ll probably start off slow but we should be good by the end of the year.” He likes Killough because “she brings some experience. She’s a known commodity, a really hard worker who wants to improve. She’s done everything we’ve asked. We’re pleased to have her.” The leading returner is junior Emily Webb. She, senior Geneva Winterink, junior Kelsey Fraser, junior Monica Delizo and senior Julia Canfield finished in the top 34 in the conference meet last year. Kelsey Hunt and Vanessa Piacente are freshmen who could step into the top five. “Being picked third is fair,” Esposito said. “We lost an awful lot. We can compete to win. Coastal and Liberty are going to be good, and Coastal returns a lot of people. gsmith@hpe.com | 888-3519

N.C. State quarterback Russell Wilson (front) is tackled by South Carolina’s Eric Norwood during the first half of Thursday night’s game in Raleigh.

Gamecocks nip Wolfpack RALEIGH (AP) – Brian Maddox had a short touchdown run while Stephen Garcia completed a key third-down pass in the final minutes to help South Carolina beat N.C. State 7-3 on Thursday night. Garcia threw for just 148

yards on a frustrating night for both offenses, but the sophomore came through with a 33yard completion to Moe Brown that allowed the Gamecocks to run out the final 21⁄2 minutes. It gave South Carolina a second straight season-opening victory

against the Wolfpack, shut out 34-0 in last year’s meeting. Maddox scored from 1 yard out in the first quarter. The Wolfpack managed just 133 yards, with all-ACC quarterback Russell Wilson throwing for just 74 yards.

Labonte fills plate for Atlanta BY GREER SMITH ENTERPRISE SPORTS WRITER

Bobby Labonte will get the chance to race at one of his favorite tracks after all. Labonte was listed Thursday as driver of the No. 71 Chevrolet fielded by first-year team TRB Racing for Sunday night’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, a place where Labonte has won a personal-best six times. Labonte was booted by Yates Racing out of the No. 96 for the Atlanta event and six more this season where Hall of Fame Racing does not have sponsorship for the car. Labonte signed with Hall of Fame and Yates in January. “This whole thing came together over the last 24 hours,” Labonte said in a statement. “Slugger (Richard “Slugger” Labbe, TRG Motorsports crew chief) called me yesterday morning and had an idea, and wondered if I would be interested or not. I had some openings I wasn’t planning on, so it just kind of worked out. I am just trying to go to the rest of the races full-tilt. I talked to (TRG owner) Kevin Buckler a couple of times yesterday. He seems very committed, and I think it will work out for both of us.” Buckler said Labonte will also drive the car in the other six races where he is not in the No. 96. “When we heard that Bobby would be available, we got in touch with him to explore the scenarios,” Buckler said. “Bobby is such an icon in the sport and has so much experience to lend to

a new team like ours. ... One of the things we have learned in our first year in the Sprint Cup Series is that sponsors and fans have very strong connections to the series’ most popular drivers. Bobby brings an impressive resume of performance on the track and off. We are looking Labonte forward to our first race together in Atlanta and to seeing what the remainder of the season will bring.” Labonte said he and Slabbe go back to the days when Slabbe worked on the Nationwide Series cars that Terry Labonte fielded for himself. “Slugger worked with my brother Terry years ago when we had our Busch team,” Labonte said. “Terry and I had a team and Slugger worked on Terry’s car. He worked at our shop in High Point, so I have known him for a long time.” Labonte must qualify on speed at Atlanta because TRG is outside of the top 35 in owners points. NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said in an e-mail Thursday that Labonte is not eligible to use his past champion’s provisional because he was not originally entered in the No. 71. If he does qualify, Labonte will extend his streak of consecutive starts to 569. Labonte replaces David Gilliland. Buckler indicated Gilliland will be back in the car for the races where Labonte is not available. gsmith@hpe.con | 888-3519

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ighteen games dotted the college football schedule last night. Wow, that sure brings back a heap of memories. Who can forget all those classic Thursday nights to open the college season? Hey, wait a minute.

There were no Thursday night season openers back in the day. Time was, college football seasons started on Saturdays. I know that television rules the world, but seriously, how many games were televised last night? Probably no more than three or four. Wonder how many folks left work early for

that 6 p.m. tailgating prior to the Thursday night kickoff? Change may be the only constant in this world. I just wish college football season still started for everyone on a Saturday.

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR NEWSPAPER.

– MARK MCKINNEY ENTERPRISE SPORTS EDITOR

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is eligible to play beginning in the third game of the regular season. Goodell met with Vick for 45 minutes Thursday before announcing his decision. Vick, recently signed by the Eagles, played in last week’s exhibition game. Previously, Goodell said he would consider Vick for full reinstatement by no later than Week 6. Vick was released from federal custody July 20 after serving 18 months of a 23-month sentence for his role in running a dogfighting ring. “I think he’s making real progress,” Goodell said. “I think he has a better feel for the challenges ahead of him.” The Eagles told The Associated Press that the commissioner met with Vick at the team hotel near the Newark airport.

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Major Leagues All Times EDT AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division

W New York 85 Boston 78 Tampa Bay 72 Toronto 59 Baltimore 54 Central Division W Detroit 72 Minnesota 67 Chicago 66 Cleveland 58 Kansas City 51 West Division W Los Angeles 78 Texas 75 Seattle 70 Oakland 59

L 48 55 61 73 80

Pct .639 .586 .541 .447 .403

GB — 7 13 25 1/2 31 1/2

WCGB — — 6 18 1/2 24 1/2

L10 8-2 8-2 5-5 2-8 3-7

Str W-6 W-1 L-1 L-3 L-3

Home 45-20 45-21 43-23 34-32 32-36

Away 40-28 33-34 29-38 25-41 22-44

L 61 66 69 75 82

Pct .541 .504 .489 .436 .383

GB — 5 7 14 21

WCGB — 11 13 20 27

L10 7-3 7-3 3-7 4-6 4-6

Str W-3 L-1 W-2 L-4 L-1

Home 45-22 39-30 36-30 28-35 26-41

Away 27-39 28-36 30-39 30-40 25-41

L 54 58 64 74

Pct .591 .564 .522 .444

GB — 3 1/2 9 19 1/2

WCGB — 3 8 1/2 19

L10 4-6 6-4 7-3 4-6

Str L-2 W-3 W-2 W-1

Home 39-26 44-25 39-30 32-34

Away 39-28 31-33 31-34 27-40

L 54 64 64 74 88

Pct .588 .522 .522 .448 .343

GB — 8 1/2 8 1/2 18 1/2 32 1/2

WCGB — 4 4 14 28

L10 6-4 4-6 5-5 3-7 2-8

Str W-1 L-2 W-2 W-1 L-6

Home 36-31 35-30 39-33 34-32 27-39

Away 41-23 35-34 31-31 26-42 19-49

L 56 65 68 70 73 79

Pct .585 .508 .489 .474 .451 .402

GB — 10 1/2 13 15 18 24 1/2

WCGB — 6 8 1/2 10 1/2 13 1/2 20

L10 8-2 5-5 5-5 2-8 8-2 2-8

Str L-1 L-1 W-1 L-2 W-4 L-7

Home 43-26 40-27 33-32 35-30 31-37 35-29

Away 36-30 27-38 32-36 28-40 29-36 18-50

L 55 60 61 73 76

Pct .590 .552 .545 .455 .437

GB — 5 6 18 20 1/2

WCGB — — 1 13 15 1/2

L10 5-5 4-6 6-4 7-3 7-3

Str L-1 L-1 L-1 W-1 W-3

Home 41-27 38-27 44-21 31-35 36-34

Away 38-28 36-33 29-40 30-38 23-42

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Nationwide Tour

Mexico Open Thursday At El Bosque Golf Club Leon, Mexico Purse: $650,000 Yardage: 7,808; Par 72 (36-36) Partial First Round Note: Play was suspended due to darkness. First round will be completed Friday. Garth Mulroy Alistair Presnell Bob May Jeff Brehaut Henrik Bjornstad Brian Stuard Josh Teater Fabian Gomez David Robinson Bret Guetz Kevin Chappell Michael Putnam J.J. Killeen Brennan Webb Jonas Blixt Cameron Percy Derek Lamely Steven Taylor Andrew Dresser Miguel Angel Carballo Efren Serna-Jr Dustin White Craig Lile Andrew Buckle Deane Pappas Chris Baryla Brian Smock Ryan Cobb Jin Park Joey Lamielle Nolan Henke Mike Heinen Keith Huber Steven Bowditch Jhonattan Vegas Matt Every Grant Waite Len Mattiace Kyle Reifers Eracleo Bermudez Brad Golden Kent Eger Santiago Quirarte Ricky Carrillo Sebastian L. Saavedra Jose de Jesus Rodriguez Mauricio Azcue

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NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W Philadelphia 77 Atlanta 70 Florida 70 New York 60 Washington 46 Central Division W St. Louis 79 Chicago 67 Milwaukee 65 Houston 63 Cincinnati 60 Pittsburgh 53 West Division W Los Angeles 79 Colorado 74 San Francisco 73 Arizona 61 San Diego 59

—— AMERICAN LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Chicago White Sox 4, Minnesota 2 Oakland 10, Kansas City 4 Seattle 3, L.A. Angels 0 Detroit 4, Cleveland 2 N.Y. Yankees 10, Baltimore 2 Tampa Bay 8, Boston 5 Texas 6, Toronto 4 Thursday’s Games Detroit 4, Cleveland 3, 10 innings Chicago White Sox 5, Chicago Cubs 0 N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Boston 6, Tampa Bay 3 Seattle at Oakland, 10:05 p.m. Friday’s Games Minnesota (Pavano 11-10) at Cleveland (Sowers 5-9), 7:05 p.m. Texas (Feldman 14-4) at Baltimore (Tillman 1-2), 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Chamberlain 8-4) at Toronto (Halladay 13-8), 7:07 p.m. Detroit (Verlander 15-7) at Tampa Bay (Niemann 12-5), 7:38 p.m. L.A. Angels (Jer.Weaver 13-5) at Kansas City (Meche 6-10), 8:10 p.m. Boston (P.Byrd 1-0) at Chicago White Sox (Garcia 0-2), 8:11 p.m. Seattle (Rowland-Smith 2-2) at Oakland (Mazzaro 4-9), 10:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees at Toronto, 1:07 p.m. Boston at Chicago White Sox, 4:10 p.m. Minnesota at Cleveland, 4:10 p.m. Texas at Baltimore, 4:10 p.m.

White Sox 5, Cubs 0

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r 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

Chicago (A) Chicago (N)

h 3 0 2 2 1 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 13

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5 0

E—A.Soriano (11), J.Fox (5). DP—Chicago (N) 2. LOB—Chicago (A) 10, Chicago (N) 6. 2B—Podsednik 2 (22), J.Fox (12). SB—Getz (19), Al.Ramirez (14). CS—Kotsay (2), Al.Ramirez (5). IP H R ER BB SO Chicago (A) C.Torres W,1-0 7 5 0 0 0 6 Thornton H,21 1 0 0 0 0 1 D.Carrasco 1 1 0 0 0 2 Chicago (N) Dempster L,8-8 7 9 3 0 1 7 A.Guzman 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 S.Marshall ⁄3 3 2 2 0 0 1 Berg ⁄3 1 0 0 0 0 Dempster pitched to 3 batters in the 8th. HBP—by C.Torres (Ar.Ramirez), by Dempster (Getz). Umpires—Home, Eric Cooper; First, Mike Reilly; Second, Chuck Meriwether; Third, Laz Diaz. T—2:32. A—40,741 (41,210).

Tigers 4, Indians 3 (10) Cleveland ab Sizemr cf 4 JCarrll 2b 5 ACarer ss 5 Choo dh 4 JhPerlt 3b 3 LaPort rf 4 AMarte 1b 4 Brantly lf 3 Shppch c 3

Totals

r 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

h 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 2

bi 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0

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One out when winning run scored. DP—Detroit 2. LOB—Cleveland 6, Detroit 10. 2B—Choo (33), Shoppach (12), Raburn (10). 3B—Thomas (3). HR—Granderson (26). SB— Brantley (1). CS—Brantley (1). SF—Polanco. IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland Carmona 61⁄3 4 3 3 5 4 2 Sipp ⁄3 0 0 0 1 2 C.Perez 2 0 0 0 0 3 1 R.Perez L,4-3 ⁄3 1 1 1 2 0 Detroit N.Robertson 6 4 0 0 2 4 1 Perry H,6 11⁄3 1 1 1 0 1 Ni BS,2-2 ⁄3 3 2 2 0 0 1 Miner W,6-4 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 1 1 HBP—by Carmona (Thomas), by Miner (Jh. Peralta). PB—Avila. Umpires—Home, Brian O’Nora; First, Tom Hallion; Second, Kevin Causey; Third, Phil Cuzzi. T—3:06. A—28,267 (41,255).

Brewers 4, Cardinals 3 Milwaukee ab Counsll 2b 4 Catlntt rf 4 Gerut rf 0 Braun lf 4 0 Fielder 1b 4 McGeh 3b 3 MCmrn cf 4 MiRivr c 3 AEscor ss 3 MParr p 3 Wethrs p 0 Stetter p 0 CVargs p 0 Hoffmn p 0 Totals

Fogg p 39 8 16 8 Totals

New York Colorado

010 000

St. Louis ab Lugo 2b 4 BrRyan ss 3 Schmkr ph 0 KGreen ph-ss

r 1 0 0 2

h bi 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pujols 1b 4 Hollidy lf 4 Ludwck rf 3 DeRosa 3b 3 Hwksw p 0 Rasms ph-cf0 YMolin c 2 Ankiel cf 4 TMiller p 0 Smoltz p 2 Glaus 3b 2 32 4 6 4 Totals 33

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8

102 210

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8 3

DP—Colorado 2. LOB—New York 9, Colorado 5. 2B—Pagan (13), D.Wright (32), Dan. Murphy (29), Thole (1). 3B—Iannetta (2). HR—Dan.Murphy (8), Barmes (22), Iannetta (15), Stewart (20). SB—Thole (1). S—Misch. SF—D.Wright. IP H R ER BB SO New York Misch W,1-1 7 4 2 2 2 3 Feliciano 2 2 1 1 0 2 Colorado Marquis L,14-10 5 9 5 5 2 2 1 2 1 1 0 1 Jo.Peralta 11⁄3 R.Flores ⁄3 0 0 0 0 1 1 Rincon ⁄3 0 0 0 1 0 Herges 1 3 1 1 0 0 2 Beimel ⁄3 2 1 1 0 0 1 Fogg ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Herges pitched to 1 batter in the 9th. WP—Misch. PB—Thole. Umpires—Home, Greg Gibson; First, Brian Knight; Second, Tim McClelland; Third, Andy Fletcher. T—2:54. A—22,566 (50,449).

Phillies 2, Giants 1 San Francisco ab r Velez lf 4 1 Renteri ss 4 0 Sandovl 3b 4 0 BMolin c 4 0 Winn rf 4 0 Uribe 2b 3 0 Ishikaw 1b 3 0 FLewis ph 1 0 Rownd cf 3 0 Linccm p 2 0 Schrhlt ph 1 0 Romo p 0 0 Totals 33 1

h 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6

bi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

r 1 1 0 1

h 1 1 0 2

bi 0 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

San Francisco Philadelphia

100 010

Philadelphia ab Rollins ss 4 Victorn cf 4 Utley 2b 3 Howard 1b 3 Werth rf 3 Ibanez lf 3 P.Feliz 3b 3 C.Ruiz c 2 PMrtnz p 2 Stairs ph 1 Madson p 0 Lidge p 0 Totals 28

r 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

Milwaukee St. Louis

000 200

103 000

000 010

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4 3

DP—Milwaukee 1. LOB—Milwaukee 2, St. Louis 9. 2B—Counsell (20), Lugo (8), Glaus (1). HR—McGehee (13), Lugo (2), Holliday (10). SF—McGehee. IP H R ER BB SO Milwaukee 1 M.Parra W,10-10 6 ⁄3 5 2 2 3 5 Weathers 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 Stetter H,18 ⁄13 0 0 0 0 1 C.Vargas H,4 1 ⁄3 1 1 1 2 1 Hoffman S,30-32 1 1 0 0 0 3 St. Louis Smoltz L,1-1 6 6 4 4 0 6 Hawksworth 2 0 0 0 0 2 T.Miller 1 0 0 0 0 0 Weathers pitched to 2 batters in the 7th. Umpires—Home, C.B. Bucknor; First, Mike Everitt; Second, Gerry Davis; Third, Mike Muchlinski. T—2:47. A—37,791 (43,975).

Mets 8, Rockies 3 New York

Colorado r 2 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

h 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 0 1 0

bi 1 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

ab CGnzlz cf 3 Barmes 2b 4 Helton 1b 4 Tlwtzk ss 4 Splrghs rf 4 S.Smith lf 3 Iannett c 4 Stewart 3b 4 Marqus p 1 EYong ph 1 JoPerlt p 0 RFlors p 0 Rincon p 0 GAtkns ph 1 Herges p 0 Beimel p 0

r 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h bi 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

000 001

000 00x

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1 2

HBP—by Lincecum (Utley). Umpires—Home, Tony Randazzo; First, Brian Gorman; Second, Chris Guccione; Third, Jerry Layne. T—2:08. A—45,156 (43,647).

h 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 6

bi 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

100 010

Philadelphia ab Rollins ss 4 Victorn cf 4 Utley 2b 3 Howard 1b 3 Werth rf 3 Ibanez lf 3 P.Feliz 3b 3 C.Ruiz c 2 PMrtnz p 2 Stairs ph 1 Madson p 0 Lidge p 0 Totals 28 000 001

000 00x

r 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2

h bi 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2

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1 2

LOB—San Francisco 6, Philadelphia 4. 2B— Velez (10), Sandoval (38), Uribe (22), Rollins (35), Howard (32), C.Ruiz (20). HR—Velez (4), Werth (30). SB—Winn 2 (13). IP H R ER BB SO San Francisco Lincecum L,13-5 7 4 2 2 1 11 Romo 1 0 0 0 0 1 Philadelphia P.Martinez W,3-0 7 5 1 1 0 9 Madson H,23 1 0 0 0 0 1 Lidge S,28-37 1 1 0 0 1 1 HBP—by Lincecum (Utley). Umpires—Home, Tony Randazzo; First, Brian Gorman; Second, Chris Guccione; Third, Jerry Layne. T—2:08. A—45,156 (43,647).

Red Sox 6, Rays 3 ab Ellsury cf 3 Pedroia 2b 5 VMrtnz c 5 Youkils 1b 5 Bay lf 4 D.Ortiz dh 4 Lowell 3b 3 Baldelli rf 3 J.Drew ph-rf1 AlGnzlz ss 4 Totals

r 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0

h 1 1 2 3 2 0 0 1 1 1

bi 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0

37 6 12 6

Boston Tampa Bay

210 200

Tampa Bay ab Bartlett ss 4 Crwfrd lf 4 Zobrist 2b-cf 4 C.Pena 1b 3 Burrell dh 3 Longori 3b 4 Zaun c 4 Gross rf 2 Kapler ph-rf 0 WAyar ph 1 BUpton cf 2 Iwamr 2b 2 Totals 33 001 100

200 000

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6 3

LOB—Boston 9, Tampa Bay 6. 2B—Youkilis (34), Bay 2 (27), Longoria 2 (38), Zaun (16). HR—Baldelli (7). SB—Ellsbury 2 (58), C.Pena (3), B.Upton (37). S—Ellsbury. SF—Lowell. IP H R ER BB SO Boston Buchholz W,4-3 6 6 3 3 1 3 Wagner H,1 1 0 0 0 1 2 D.Bard H,8 1 0 0 0 1 1 Papelbon S,34-37 1 0 0 0 0 2 Tampa Bay 1 Price L,7-7 52⁄3 6 4 4 2 2 ⁄3 0 0 0 0 0 Springer 1 ⁄3 1 1 1 0 0 Shouse 2 Bradford ⁄3 3 1 1 1 0 Cormier 2 2 0 0 0 0

Marlins 8, Braves 3 Atlanta ab M.Diaz rf 4 Prado 2b 4 C.Jones 3b 4 McCnn c 4 Smmns c 0 GAndrs lf 4

Florida r 0 0 0 1 0 0

h 1 2 1 1 0 0

bi 0 1 1 1 0 0

Coghln lf Maybin cf Helms 3b NJhnsn 1b Sanchs p Pinto p

ab 5 3 1 2 0 0

r 2 0 0 1 0 0

h 2 2 0 1 0 0

bi 1 1 0 1 0 0

68 70 70 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 71 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 72 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 74 74 74 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75

European Masters Thursday At Crans-sur-Sierre GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland Purse: $2.8 million Yardage: 6,822; Par: 71 First Round

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Q. Who coached the Dallas Cowboys to Super Bowl wins in January of 1972 and ’78? Gorecki lf 0 YEscor ss 4 AdLRc 1b 4 Church cf 3 Hanson p 2 Norton ph 1 Medlen p 0 OFlhrt p 0 Carlyle p 0 LValdz p 0 Conrad ph 1 Totals 35

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

Atlanta Florida

0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3

010 001

Hayes ph 1 Lndstr p 0 Cantu 3b-1b 5 JoBakr c 4 Uggla 2b 4 BCarrll rf 4 AnGnzl ss 2 HRmrz ph 1 Bonifac pr-ss0 Nolasco p 1 C.Ross ph-cf2 Totals 35 020 006

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0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 8 13

0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 8

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3 8

E—C.Jones (17), M.Diaz (2), N.Johnson (10), Pinto (1). DP—Atlanta 1, Florida 1. LOB—Atlanta 7, Florida 11. 2B—Church (28), Coghlan (20), Maybin 2 (6), Jo.Baker (25), B.Carroll 2 (7), C.Ross (32). HR—McCann (18). S—Bonifacio. IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta Hanson 5 2 1 1 4 5 1 Medlen L,3-5 ⁄3 3 4 2 1 1 2 O’Flaherty ⁄3 4 2 0 0 0 Carlyle 1 3 1 1 0 0 L.Valdez 1 1 0 0 1 0 Florida Nolasco W,10-8 6 7 3 3 1 7 Sanches 1 0 0 0 0 1 Pinto 1 0 0 0 0 1 Lindstrom 1 0 0 0 0 1 HBP—by Hanson (B.Carroll), by Lindstrom (Church). WP—Medlen, O’Flaherty. Umpires—Home, Jim Wolf; First, Adrian Johnson; Second, Gary Cederstrom; Third, Fieldin Culbreth. T—3:13. A—13,711 (38,560).

Winston-Salem at Myrtle Beach, 6:05 p.m.

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NFL preaseason Thursday’s Games

Detroit 17, Buffalo 6 N.Y. Jets 38, Philadelphia 27 Baltimore 20, Atlanta 3 Cincinnati 38, Indianapolis 7 N.Y. Giants at New England, 7:30 p.m. Jacksonville 24, Washington 17 Cleveland at Chicago, 8 p.m. Green Bay at Tennessee, 8 p.m. Kansas City at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Miami at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Carolina, 8 p.m. Arizona at Denver, 9 p.m. Oakland at Seattle, 10 p.m.

Friday’s Games Houston at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota, 8 p.m. San Francisco at San Diego, 10 p.m.

End of Preseason

ACC standings All Times EDT ATLANTIC DIVISION W Boston Coll. 0 Clemson 0 Florida St. 0 Maryland 0 NC State 0 Wake 0

Atlanta ab M.Diaz rf 4 Prado 3b 5 GAndrs lf 4 McCnn c 4 AdLRc 1b 5 YEscor ss 4 Church cf 2 C.Jones 3b 2 Infante 2b 4 JVazqz p 2 Medlen p 0 Norton ph 1 Moylan p 0 OFlhrt p 0 KJhnsn ph 0 MGnzlz p 0 Totals

r 1 0 2 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h 1 0 1 0 3 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

bi 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ab Coghln lf 5 Gload 1b 4 LNunez p 0 Uggla 2b 5 Cantu 3b-1b 5 C.Ross cf 3 Calero p 0 Helms 3b 1 Hermid rf 3 Meyer p 0 T.Wood p 0 Maybin cf 0 RPauln c 4 Bonifac ss 3 VndnHr p 2 Sanchs p 0 BCarrll ph-rf 2 37 7 10 7 Totals 37

r h bi 1 2 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 8 13 8

Atlanta 200 010 301 — 7 Florida 002 005 001 — 8 One out when winning run scored. E—Ad.LaRoche (2), Uggla (11), Bonifacio (16), Coghlan (4). DP—Atlanta 1, Florida 1. LOB—Atlanta 12, Florida 8. 2B—G.Anderson (22), C.Jones (20), Gload (9), B.Carroll (5). 3B—Gload (2). HR—Y.Escobar (14), Uggla (25), Helms (3). S—J.Vazquez. SF—McCann, Gload. IP H R ER BB SO Atlanta J.Vazquez 51⁄3 7 5 5 1 7 2 Medlen BS,1-1 ⁄3 4 2 2 0 1 Moylan 1 1 0 0 1 0 O’Flaherty 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 MGonzlez L,3-4 1⁄3 Florida VandenHurk 5 6 3 2 3 3 Sanches 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 Meyer ⁄13 1 3 2 1 0 T.Wood H,1 ⁄3 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Calero H,11 11⁄3 LNunez W,4-4 BS 1 1 1 1 2 0 HBP—by J.Vazquez (Bonifacio), by T.Wood (M.Diaz). PB—McCann, R.Paulino. T—3:40. A—14,723 (38,560).

South Atlantic League All Times EDT By The Associated Press Northern Division W L y-Kannapolis (White Sox)43 22 West Virginia (Pirates) 37 26 Lake County (Indians) 37 28 x-Lakewood (Phillies) 32 31 Delmarva (Orioles) 29 33 Greensboro (Marlins) 28 38 Hickory (Rangers) 28 38 Hagerstown (Nationals)23 39 Southern Division W L Asheville (Rockies) 41 24 Augusta (Giants) 39 27 Charleston (Yankees) 31 33 Bowling Green (Rays) 30 33 Savannah (Mets) 29 33 x-Greenville (Red Sox) 30 35 Rome (Braves) 29 36 Lexington (Astros) 28 38

Pct. .662 .587 .569 .508 .468 .424 .424 .371

GB — 5 6 101 12 ⁄2 1511⁄2 15 ⁄2 181⁄2

Pct. .631 .591 .484 .476 .468 .462 .446 .424

GB —1 21⁄2 9 ⁄2 10 101⁄2 11 121 13 ⁄2

x-clinched first half y-clinched division (refers to second half) ——— Augusta 1, Rome 0 Greensboro 7, Hickory 3 Bowling Green at Greenville, 7 p.m. Kannapolis 4, West Virginia 3 Asheville 6, Lexington 4 Lake County at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m. Lakewood at Delmarva, 7:05 p.m. Savannah at Charleston, 7:05 p.m.

Friday’s Games Augusta at Rome, 7 p.m. Asheville at Greenville, 7 p.m. Hickory at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. Lake County at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m. Savannah at Charleston, 7:05 p.m. Greensboro at West Virginia, 7:05 p.m. Lakewood at Delmarva, 7:05 p.m. Lexington at Bowling Green, 8:05 p.m. Saturday’s Games Asheville at Greenville, 7 p.m. Savannah at Charleston, 7:05 p.m. Rome at Augusta, 7:05 p.m. Greensboro at West Virginia, 7:05 p.m. Lakewood at Delmarva, 7:05 p.m. Hickory at Kannapolis, 7:05 p.m. Lake County at Hagerstown, 7:05 p.m. Lexington at Bowling Green, 8:05 p.m.

Carolina League

Conf. Overall L PF PA W L PF PA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

COASTAL DIVISION

Florida

Thursday’s Games Frederick 3, Kinston 2, 12 innings Winston-Salem 7, Salem 5, 11 innings Lynchburg 11, Potomac 6 Friday’s Games Winston-Salem at Myrtle Beach, 7:05 p.m. Kinston at Potomac, 7:05 p.m. Frederick at Wilmington, 7:05 p.m. Lynchburg at Salem, 7:07 p.m. Saturday’s Games Frederick at Wilmington, 6:05 p.m. Lynchburg at Salem, 6:07 p.m. Kinston at Potomac, 6:35 p.m. Winston-Salem at Myrtle Beach, 7:05 p.m. Sunday’s Games Kinston at Potomac, 1:05 p.m. Frederick at Wilmington, 1:35 p.m. Salem at Lynchburg, 6:05 p.m.

Duke Ga. Tech Miami N. Carolina Virginia Va. Tech

W 0 0 0 0 0 0

W. Carolina at Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m. Concordia, Ala. at Alabama St., 8 p.m. Henderson St. at McNeese St., 8 p.m. Alabama vs. Virginia Tech at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

MIDWEST

FOOTBALL

Marlins 8, Braves 7

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Cleveland Detroit

Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:08 p.m. L.A. Angels at Kansas City, 7:10 p.m. Seattle at Oakland, 9:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Wednesday’s Games Cincinnati 5, Pittsburgh 3 Chicago Cubs 2, Houston 0 San Diego 7, Washington 0 San Francisco 4, Philadelphia 0 Florida 8, Atlanta 7 St. Louis 10, Milwaukee 3 Colorado 5, N.Y. Mets 2 Arizona 4, L.A. Dodgers 1 Thursday’s Games Milwaukee 4, St. Louis 3 Chicago White Sox 5, Chicago Cubs 0 N.Y. Mets 8, Colorado 3 Philadelphia 2, San Francisco 1 Florida 8, Atlanta 3 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Florida (West 6-5) at Washington (Mock 3-6), 7:05 p.m. St. Louis (Wainwright 16-7) at Pittsburgh (K.Hart 4-4), 7:05 p.m. Chicago Cubs (Zambrano 7-6) at N.Y. Mets (Parnell 3-7), 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Arroyo 11-12) at Atlanta (D.Lowe 13-8), 7:35 p.m. Philadelphia (Cl.Lee 5-1) at Houston (W.Rodriguez 12-9), 8:05 p.m. San Francisco (Zito 9-11) at Milwaukee (Suppan 6-8), 8:05 p.m. Arizona (Haren 13-8) at Colorado (Hammel 8-7), 9:10 p.m. San Diego (LeBlanc 0-1) at L.A. Dodgers

35-33 37-33 35-35 37-34 34-37 35-36 38-33 37-34 33-38 37-34 34-37 34-37 34-37 36-36 34-38 37-35 37-35 34-38 36-36 35-37 37-35 37-36 38-35 37-36 37-36 37-36 36-37 38-35 37-36 38-35 38-36 37-37 36-38 35-39 35-39 39-35 37-37 39-36 38-37 36-39 37-38 38-37 38-37 38-37 36-39 37-38 37-38

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Thursday’s result South Carolina 7, N.C. State 3

Saturday’s games Jacksonville State at Georgia Tech, 1 p.m. Northeastern at Boston College, 2:00 p.m. ET Baylor at Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Middle Tennessee at Clemson, 6 p.m. Citadel at North Carolina, 6 p.m. William & Mary at Virginia, 6 p.m. Richmond at Duke, 7 p.m. Virginia Tech vs. Alabama, at Atlanta, 8 p.m. (ABC) Maryland at Cal, 10 p.m. (ESPN2)

Kentucky vs. Miami (Oh) at Cincinnati, Noon Montana St. at Michigan St., Noon Towson at Northwestern, Noon Navy at Ohio St., Noon Toledo at Purdue, Noon N. Iowa at Iowa, 12:05 p.m. Albion at Butler, 1 p.m. Valparaiso at St. Joseph’s, Ind., 1 p.m. W. Michigan at Michigan, 3:30 p.m. Nevada at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. Missouri vs. Illinois at St. Louis, 3:40 p.m. Grand View at Drake, 7 p.m. Army at E. Michigan, 7 p.m. N. Colorado at Kansas, 7 p.m. Florida Atlantic at Nebraska, 7 p.m. Connecticut at Ohio, 7 p.m. N. Illinois at Wisconsin, 7 p.m. Massachusetts at Kansas St., 7:10 p.m.

SOUTHWEST Georgia at Oklahoma St., 3:30 p.m. Ark.-Monticello at Ark.-Pine Bluff, 5 p.m. Northwestern St. at Houston, 5 p.m. Missouri St. vs. Ark. at Little Rock, 7 p.m. BYU vs. Oklahoma at Arlington, 7 p.m. Louisiana-Monroe at Texas, 7 p.m. New Mexico at Texas A&M, 7 p.m. Angelo St. at Texas St., 7 p.m. North Dakota at Texas Tech, 7 p.m. MVSU at Arkansas St., 7:05 p.m. Stephen F.Austin at SMU, 8 p.m. Prrie View vs. Texas So. at Houston, 8 p.m. Buffalo at UTEP, 9 p.m.

FAR WEST Nicholls St. at Air Force, 2 p.m. Portland St. at Oregon St., 2:30 p.m. Western St.,Colo. at Montana, 3 p.m. Weber St. at Wyoming, 3 p.m. W. Oregon at E. Washington, 3:05 p.m. San Jose St. at Southern Cal, 3:30 p.m. San Diego St. at UCLA, 7:30 p.m. Idaho at New Mexico St., 8 p.m. Stanford at Washington St., 8 p.m. San Diego at Azusa Pacific, 9:30 p.m. Cent. Michigan at Arizona, 10 p.m. Idaho St. at Arizona St., 10 p.m. Maryland at California, 10 p.m. UC Davis at Fresno St., 10 p.m. Sacramento St. at UNLV, 10 p.m. LSU at Washington, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6 SOUTH S. Carolina St. vs. Grambling St. at Orlando, Fla., 2 p.m. Mississippi at Memphis, 3:30 p.m.

FAR WEST

EAST

SOUTH S. Carolina 7, N.C. State 3

MIDWEST Bowling Green 31, Troy 14 Kent St. 18, Coastal Carolina 0 SE Missouri 72, Quincy 3

College schedule (Subject to change) Today EAST St. Cloud St. at Maine, 7 p.m. Villanova at Temple, 7 p.m.

SOUTH Glenville St. at Chattanooga, 7 p.m. South Carolina at N.C. State, 7 p.m. Iowa Wesleyan at Tenn.-Martin, 7 p.m. Kentucky Wesleyan at Murray St., 8 p.m.

MIDWEST Troy at Bowling Green, 7 p.m. Coastal Carolina at Kent St., 7 p.m. Quincy at SE Missouri, 7 p.m. North Texas at Ball St., 7:30 p.m. Illinois St. at E. Illinois, 8 p.m. E. Kentucky at Indiana, 8 p.m. N. Dakota St. at Iowa St., 8 p.m. William Penn at South Dakota, 8 p.m.

SOUTHWEST W. Illinois at Sam Houston St., 7 p.m.

FAR WEST Dixie St. at S. Utah, 8 p.m. Utah St. at Utah, 9 p.m. Oregon at Boise St., 10:15 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 4 EAST West Chester at Delaware, 7 p.m.

SOUTH Tulsa at Tulane, 8 p.m.

FAR WEST Cent. Arkansas at Hawaii, 1:05 a.m.

Saturday, sept. 5 EAST St. Francis, Pa. at New Hampshire, Noon Akron at Penn St., Noon Minnesota at Syracuse, Noon Liberty at West Virginia, Noon C. Connecticut St. at Lehigh, 12:30 p.m. Georgetown, D.C. at Holy Cross, 1 p.m. Youngstown St. at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Fordham at Rhode Island, 1 p.m. Stonehill at Wagner, 1 p.m. Northeastern at Boston College, 2 p.m. S. Connecticut at Bryant, 3 p.m. Monmouth, N.J. at Colgate, 6 p.m. Bucknell at Duquesne, 6 p.m. Marist at Sacred Heart, 6 p.m. Stony Brook at Hofstra, 7 p.m.

SOUTH Appalachian St. at East Carolina, Noon W. Kentucky at Tennessee, Noon Methodist at Campbell, 1 p.m. Jacksonville St. at Georgia Tech, 1 p.m. Robert Morris at VMI, 1:30 p.m. Jackson St. at Mississippi St., 3:30 p.m. Baylor at Wake Forest, 3:30 p.m. Shaw at Bethune-Cookman, 4 p.m. Rice at UAB, 4 p.m. S. Illinois at Marshall, 4:30 p.m. Presbyterian at Furman, 5 p.m. Jacksonville at Webber Int’l, 5 p.m. Middle Tennessee at Clemson, 6 p.m. Delaware St. at Florida A&M, 6 p.m. Mars Hill at Gardner-Webb, 6 p.m. Albany, N.Y. at Georgia Southern, 6 p.m. N.C. Central at Hampton, 6 p.m. Savannah St. at Livingstone, 6 p.m. Virginia St. at Norfolk St., 6 p.m. The Citadel at North Carolina, 6 p.m. Chowan at Old Dominion, 6 p.m. William & Mary at Virginia, 6 p.m. N. Carolina A&T at Winston-Salem, 6 p.m. Louisiana Tech at Auburn, 7 p.m. Newberry at Austin Peay, 7 p.m. Richmond at Duke, 7 p.m. Davidson at Elon, 7 p.m. Charleston Southern at Florida, 7 p.m. Southern U. at Louisiana-Lafayette, 7 p.m. S. Virginia at Morehead St., 7 p.m. Texas A&M Commerce at SE La., 7 p.m. Wofford at South Florida, 7 p.m. Alcorn St. at Southern Miss., 7 p.m. Alabama A&M at Tennessee St., 7 p.m. Indiana St. at Louisville, 7:30 p.m. Samford at UCF, 7:30 p.m.

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Junior varsity Volleyball

Monday, Sept. 7 EAST Cincinnati at Rutgers, 4 p.m.

SOUTH Miami at Florida St., 8 p.m.

AP Top 25 schedule

Miami at Florida State, 8 p.m. (ESPN)

N.Y. Maritime 31, Mass. Maritime 14

PREPS

Colorado St. at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Monday’s game

College Scores

Brett Rumford, Australia 34-28 — 62 Simon Dyson, England 32-31 — 63 Miguel Angel Jimenez, Spain 31-34 — 65 Andres Romero, Argentina 32-33 — 65 Christian Nilsson, Sweden 34-31 — 65 Thongchai Jaidee, Thailand 31-34 — 65 Alexander Noren, Sweden 32-33 — 65 Danny Willett, England 34-31 — 65 Johan Edfors, Sweden 33-33 — 66 Chris Wood, England 35-31 — 66 Marcus Fraser, Australia 32-34 — 66 Paul McGinley, Ireland 34-32 — 66 Ricardo Gonzalez, Argentina 34-33 — 67 Charl Schwartzel, South Africa32-35— 67 Francesco Molinari, Italy 33-34 — 67 Rory McIlroy, Northern Ireland33-34— 67 Marcel Siem, Germany 34-33 — 67 Ross McGowan, England 33-34 — 67 Peter O’Malley, Australia 35-33 — 68 Klas Eriksson, Sweden 34-34 — 68 Ignacio Garrido, Spain 33-35 — 68 G. McDowell, Northern Ireland34-34— 68 Ignacio Garrido, Spain 33-35 — 68 Gregory Bourdy, France 36-32 — 68 Chih-Bing Lam, Singapore 34-34 — 68 Bradley Dredge, Wales 32-36 — 68 Matteo Manassero, am, Italy 35-33 — 68 Chapchai Nirat, Thailand 35-33 — 68 Thomas Aiken, South Africa 32-36 — 68 Jeev Milka Singh, India 35-33 — 68 Callum Macauley, Scotland 35-33 — 68 Gregory Havret, France 33-35 — 68 David Howell, England 34-34 — 68 David Lynn, England 34-34 — 68 Shiv Kapur, India 33-35 — 68 Jean-Baptiste Gonnet, France37-31— 68 Miles Tunnicliff, England 34-34 — 68 Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland34-35 — 69 Michael Campbell, New Zealand 35-34 — 69 Angelo Que, Philippines 33-36 — 69 Thaworn Wiratchat, Thailand 36-33 — 69 S.S.P. Chowrasia, India 35-34 — 69 Jyoti Randhawa, India 35-35 — 70 Lee Westwood, England 36-35 — 71 Mardan Mamat, Singapore 37-35 — 72 Thomas Bjorn, Denmark 34-38 — 72 Seung-yul Noh, South Korea 35-38 — 73 Chinnarat Phadungsil,Thailand36-37— 73 Gaganjeet Bhullar, India 38-35 — 73 Alvaro Quiros, Spain 38-35 — 73 Trevor Immelman, South Africa37-37— 74 Lian-Wei Zhang, China 38-36 — 74 Ian Steel, Malaysia 37-37 — 74 Gaurav Ghei, India 37-38 — 75 Ben Leong, Malaysia 41-38 — 79 Artemio Murekami, Philippines43-37— 80

All Times EDT Thursday, Sept. 3

HP Christian def. SouthLake Christian, 13-25, 25-23, 25-11

Leaders; HPCA – Macy Scarborough (8 aces), Tara Moseley (8 kills) and Lauren Fox (7 kills). Records: HPCA 6-0

No. 19 Utah vs. Utah State, 9 p.m. No. 14 Boise State vs. No. 16 Oregon, 10:15 p.m.

Middle school

Saturday, Sept. 5 No. 1 Florida vs. Charleston So., 7 p.m. No. 2 Texas vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 7 p.m. No. 3 Oklahoma vs. No. 20 BYU at Arlington, Texas, 7 p.m. No. 4 So. Cal vs. San Jose St, 3:30 p.m. No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 7 Virginia Tech at Atlanta, 8 p.m. No. 6 Ohio State vs. Navy, Noon. No. 9 Oklahoma State vs. No. 13 Georgia, 3:30 p.m. No. 9 Penn State vs. Akron, Noon. No. 11 LSU at Washington, 10:30 p.m. No. 12 California vs. Maryland, 10 p.m. No. 15 Georgia Tech vs. Jax. State, 1 p.m. No. 21 North Carolina vs. Citadel, 6 p.m. No. 22 Iowa vs. Northern Iowa, 12:05 p.m. No. 23 Notre Dame vs. Nevada, 3:30 p.m. No. 24 Nebraska vs. Fla. Atlantic, 7 p.m. No. 25 Kansas vs. No. Colorado, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 6 No. 8 Mississippi at Memphis, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 7 No. 18 Florida State vs. Miami, 8 p.m.

Soccer Wesleyan 2, HP Christian 1

Goals: HP Christian – Zak Hamilton Records: HPCA 1-2 Next game: HPCA at Burlington Day, Tuesday

TRANSACTIONS

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BASEBALL Major League Baseball

MLB—Announced San Francisco Giants minor league pitcher Diego De La Cruz has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The suspension will begin at the start of next season.

American League

TENNIS

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U.S. Open

Thursday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York Purse: $21.6 million (Grand Slam) Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles Men Second Round Tommy Haas (20), Germany, def. Robert Kendrick, United States, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Jesse Witten, United States, def. Maximo Gonzalez, Argentina, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-5, 6-2. Fernando Verdasco (10), Spain, def. Florent Serra, France, 6-3, 6-0, 6-3. Sam Querrey (22), United States, def. Kevin Kim, United States, 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-4. Nikolay Davydenko (8), Russia, def. Jan Hernych, Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2. Robin Soderling (12), Sweden, def. Marcel Granollers, Spain, 2-0 (40-0), retired. Tommy Robredo (14), Spain, def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Marco Chiudinelli, Switzerland, def. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-3. Radek Stepanek (15), Czech Republic, def. Leonardo Mayer, Argentina, 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-4. James Blake (21), United States, def. Olivier Rochus, Belgium, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3. Novak Djokovic (4), Serbia, def. Carsten Ball, Australia, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. John Isner, United States, def. Marsel Ilhan, Turkey, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (1). Philipp Kohlschreiber (23), Germany, def. Somdev Devvarman, India, 6-3, 6-4, 0-6, 6-2.

Women Second Round Gisela Dulko, Argentina, def. Alona Bondarenko (30), Ukraine, 6-4, 6-0. Nadia Petrova (13), Russia, def. Julie Coin, France, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Dinara Safina (1), Russia, def. Kristina Barrois, Germany, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3. Sorana Cirstea (24), Romania, def. Stephanie Dubois, Canada, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4. Melanie Oudin, United States, def. Elena Dementieva (4), Russia, 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Kateryna Bondarenko, Ukraine, def. Shenay Perry, United States, 6-1, 6-1. Caroline Wozniacki (9), Denmark, def. Petra Martic, Croatia, 6-1, 6-0. Zheng Jie (21), China, def. Alize Cornet, France, 1-6, 6-3, 6-3. Petra Kvitova, Czech Republic, def. Tathiana Garbin, Italy, 6-1, 6-3. Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, def. Peng Shuai, China, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4. Sara Errani, Italy, def. Patty Schnyder (19), Switzerland, 7-5, 6-2. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, def. Jelena Jankovic (5), Serbia, 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (6). Anastasia Rodionova, Australia, def. Sa-

CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Recalled RHP Jhonny Nunez from Charlotte (IL). Purchased the contract of RHP Daniel Hudson from Charlotte. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Acquired C Manny Pina and OF Tim Smith from the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Danny Gutierrez. TAMPA BAY RAYS—Called up INF Reid Brignac from Durham (IL). Announced RHP Joe Nelson accepted an outright assignment to Durham.

National League

FLORIDA MARLINS—Activated INF Nick Johnson from 15-day DL. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES—Purchased the contract of C Paul Hoover. Designated C Joel Naughton for assignment.

Atlantic League

LONG ISLAND DUCKS—Acquired RHP Drew Shetrone from Joliet (Northern) for future considerations.

BASKETBALL National Basketball Association

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES—Named Bill Laimbeer, Reggie Theus, Dave Wohl, and J.B. Bickerstaff assistant coaches.

FOOTBALL National Football League

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS—Fired offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski. Named quarterbacks coach Greg Olson offensive coordinator.

HOCKEY NHL EDMONTON OILERS—Named Mike Sillinger director of player development.

ECHL JOHNSTOWN CHIEFS—Signed D Brent Patry. VICTORIA SALMON KINGS—Signed F Bear Trapp.

COLLEGE

CABRINI—Named Jeff Falardeau associate athletic director. FELECIAN—Named David DeFerrari men’s basketball coach and recreation/game operations coordinator. NEW YORK U.—Named Jon Phillips, Andrew Lackman and Rebecca Roberts assistant track and field coaches. PEPPERDINE—Named Matt Young director of strength and conditioning. SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT—Named Paul Fleck women’s assistant soccer coach. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS—Named Koby Altman men’s basketball graduate assistant. VIRGINIA TECH—Named Jennifer McGranahan assistant cross country and distance coach. WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH—Named Pat Ebel women’s interim track and field coach.

TRIVIA ANSWER

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BASEBALL, GOLF, TENNIS THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 www.hpe.com

OAK HOLLOW LADIES

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WHERE: Oak Hollow, club championship

Woods on a roll, except for his putting

Mets sock Rockies, 8-3

FORMAT: Stroke play WINNERS: Club champion: Kathy DeVore (79-80 – 159), second place: Nancy Bodycomb (88-84 – 172), third place: Kitty White (87-95 – 182) First flight: 1) Brenda Boone (97-91 – 188), 2) Chong Galloway (101-90 – 191); 3) Hilda McKinght 91100 – 191 Second flight: 1) Audrey Staurch (93101 – 194); 2) Phyllis Sechrest (99-103 – 202); 3) Carolyn Doss 105-107 – 212. Third flight: 1) Dotty Beaston (108-105 – 212); 2) Nancy Kiers (111-107 – 218); 3) Doris Willliams (108-114 – 222) Fourth flight: 1) Rita Winston (103-113 – 216); 2) Teresa Todero (110-121 – 231); 3) Judy Schild (120-123 – 243) OF NOTE: Bridies – Bodycomb (Nos. 2 and 6) and Devore (Nos. 11 and 15); Chip ins – Bodycomb (No. 2), Galloway (No. 4), Joyce Kenneday (No. 13), DeVore (Nos. 1 and 11); Closest to hole winners – Bodycomb, Doss and Sechrest; Longest drive – DeVore, Doss, Williams; fewest putts – Sarah Clements (62 putts)

HIGH POINT SENIORS

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WHERE: Asheboro Country Club FORMAT: Team score was best two balls on each hole. Pairings were drawn from a hat WINNERS: Buck Yokley, Jim Foster, Buddy Brown, Al Fritzsche (7under par in scorecard playoff) OF NOTE: Second place: David Sechrest, Bob Crouch, Chigger Moorow, Al Hart (7-under); third place: Tony Dyer, Ray Stanley, Marvin Thacker and Bill Hylton (4under) NEXT WEEK: Individual championship tournament, first round at Oak Hollow on Wednesday and second round at Blair Park on Friday.

NORTON, Mass. (AP) – Tiger Woods created a slight stir Thursday morning on the TPC Boston when a Nike representative approached him on the first tee carrying two putters. One was the Scotty Cameron model that Woods has used in 72 worldwide victories and 13 majors over the last 11 years. That’s the putter he was using when he missed one crucial putt after another on the back nine at Hazeltine to lose the PGA Championship, the same one in his hands when he missed a 7-foot birdie putt on the final hole last week at The Barclays. The other putter that Rick Nichols brought him was a Nike model. Woods studied it with a meticulous eye, leaning the putter on its toe as he looked down the shaft. Is the world’s No. 1 player so frustrated that he is willing to finally change putters? Is he fed up with missed putts that cost him a chance to win the last two tournaments? Not quite. Woods was only checking the alignment of the grip on his backup putter. Woods is nowhere near panic mode with his putting. Even though he didn’t win his last two tournaments, he still has 12 top 10s in his 15 starts on the PGA Tour. Besides, Woods felt more at home during his pro-am round at the Deutsche Bank Championship on a course where he has won and finished second twice. The first round is today and play runs through Monday.

Rumford paces European Masters CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland (AP) – Australia’s Brett Rumford birdied the last four holes for a 28 on the back nine Thursday, finishing with a 9-under 62 for the first-round lead at the European Masters. Rumford, the 2007 champion, was a stroke ahead of Simon Dyson, the Dutch Open winner two weeks ago who had a 63.

Tar Heels’ Jones out against The Citadel

CHAPEL HILL (AP) – North Carolina’s unproven group of wide receivers just got a little thinner. The school says that receiver Dwight Jones will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Friday, which will keep him out of Saturday’s opener against The Citadel. The sophomore began experiencing pain earlier in the week and missed practice Wednesday.

It’s unclear how long Jones will be out. He was expected to start opposite Greg Little for the No. 21 Tar Heels, who are trying to replace three receivers who went on to become NFL draft picks. The school also announced Thursday that it has agreed to play Minnesota in a home-and-home series in 2013 and 2014. The programs have never met in football.

Bucs fire offensive coordinator Jagodzinski of the team’s preseason finale against the Houston Texans. Quarterbacks coach Greg Olson was promoted to Jagodzinski’s role and will take over playcalling. “I have a lot of respect for coach Jags, and what he did, but we’re at the point now where we need to be more precise,” Morris said.

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DENVER – David Wright drove in three runs in his second start since coming off the disabled list and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 on Thursday. Pat Misch pitched seven solid innings to earn his first major league win.

PHILLIES 2, GIANTS 1

Melanie Oudin of the United States celebrates her upset victory over Elena Dementieva of Russia during the second round of the U.S. Open in New York on Thursday. Oudin won 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.

Oudin stuns Dementieva NEW YORK (AP) – It’s not quite the case that 17year-old Melanie Oudin and her family knew for sure she would get this far, this fast. Not when Melanie was 7, hitting buckets of tennis balls with Grandma Mimi back home in Marietta, Ga. Not a couple of years later, when Melanie and her twin sister began taking lessons together. And certainly not when Melanie lost her first two Grand Slam matches. Still, there was Oudin at the U.S. Open on Thursday, ranked all of 70th, dealing with a painful leg and an overwhelming occasion on a supersized stage – and stunning No. 4-seeded Elena Dementieva 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round. All the while, Oudin sported this word stamped near the heel of her pink-and-yellow sneakers: “BELIEVE.”

The idea for that bit of inspiration came from her boyfriend, Austin Smith, a 15-year-old who helped Melanie prepare for her Arthur Ashe Stadium debut by practicing together in the 23,763-seat arena at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. After the Williams sisters at No. 2 and 3, you have to scan all the way down to Oudin to find the next U.S. woman in the WTA rankings. Fifth-seeded JJelena ankovic made another early departure from a Grand Slam event Thursday, losing to 55thranked Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (6). No. 1 Dinara Safina held on to edge 67thranked Kristina Barrois of Germany 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-3. No seeded men lost in early action Thursday, when the winners included 2007 runnerup Novak Djokovic, and four Americans.

PHILADELPHIA – Pedro Martinez tossed seven impressive innings to outpitch Tim Lincecum, Ryan Howard doubled in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 on Thursday night. Martinez (3-0) struck out a season-high nine in his fifth start since signing with the Phillies during the All-Star break, allowing one run and five hits. He didn’t walk a batter and threw just 87 pitches in his longest outing since last Aug. 21 with the New York Mets.

BREWERS 4, CARDINALS 3

ST. LOUIS – Rookie Casey McGehee hit a two-run homer off John Smoltz after St. Louis failed to turn a double play, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cardinals 4-3 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep. Manny Parra settled down after a slow start and pitched into the seventh inning for Milwaukee, which has won four of six.

WHITE SOX 5, CUBS 0

CHICAGO – Rookie Carlos Torres threw seven crisp innings, Dewayne Wise made a great throw to cut down a runner at the plate and the White Sox beat the Cubs 5-0 Thursday in a makeup game between two city rivals whose seasons have gone awry. Torres (1-0), recalled from the minors two days ago, earned his first major league win in his third career start. He allowed five hits, walked none and struck out six.

TIGERS 4, INDIANS 3

DETROIT – Placido Polanco hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. The Tigers completed a three-game sweep and increased their lead in the AL Central to five games over the idle Twins. Ryan Raburn led off the Detroit 10th with a double. Rafael Perez (4-3) intentionally walked Miguel Cabrera and issued an unintentional free pass to Magglio Ordonez. Polanco followed with a fly ball to center and Raburn scored standing up. Zach Miner (6-4) pitched 21⁄3 hitless innings to get the win. Detroit led 3-0 before Cleveland rallied in the eighth. Asdrubal Cabrera had a two-out RBI single off Fu-Te Ni and Shin-Soo Choo followed with a tying two-run double. Nate Robertson pitched six shutout innings in his second start of the season for Detroit.

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Rawson shoots 64 in Canadian Women’s Open PRIDDIS, Alberta (AP) – Anna Rawson shot a course-record 7-under 64 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead over Suzann Pettersen in the Canadian Women’s Open. Rawson, the 28-yearold Australian who has missed nine cuts in 13 starts this year, had

nine birdies and two bogeys to break Dawn CoeJones’ course mark by a shot. Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa, the 2007 winner at Royal Mayfair in Edmonton, was two strokes back along with Amanda Blumenherst, while Michelle Wie opened with a 76.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford closed the preseason much like he opened it: by showing plenty of promise but little finish. The same goes for the Buffalo Bills offense, which could certainly use a healthy Terrell Owens to help it find the end zone following a 176 loss to Detroit in each team’s preseason finale Thursday night. Fullback Jerome Fel-

ton scored on a 1-yard plunge late in first half to open the scoring for the Lions (3-1). Tristan Davis then sealed the win with a 79-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter in a game in which the Lions had 249 yards rushing and 422 yards offense. With NFL teams prepared to make their final cuts this weekend, Lions reserve cornerback Chris Roberson made a case to make the team with an interception and a fumble recovery.

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Wildcats’ Jeremy Cuthrell. He rushed for 179 yards in last week’s win.

Records: Ledford 0-2; Southwest 2-0 Last year: Ledford 44-29 Last week: Ledford lost 35-6 to North Davidson on Monday; Southwest beat Eastern Guilford 7-6 Next week: Ledford is idle; Southwest visits T. Wingate Andrews This week: After opening a season 2-0 for the first time since 1997, the Cowboys shoot for their first 3-0 start since ... 1997. Southwest actually opened 4-0 before settling for a disappointing 6-4 campaign. The trick this week for the Cowboys will be not looking ahead to next week’s bragging rights game. Ledford, the newly minted 3A school, faces its second 4A team of the week. Last Friday’s rainout did little to help the Panthers prepare for Southwest’s speed – a factor that several North athletes used to their advantage in Monday’s win. The Panthers won four of their first five games the last two seasons and haven’t opened 0-3 since 2004.

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T. WINGATE ANDREWS AT GRIMSLEY

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Records: Andrews 0-2; Grimsley 0-2 Last year: Andrews 45-13 Last week: Andrews lost 27-20 to Charlotte Country Day; Grimsley fell 28-0 to High Point Central Next week: Andrews welcomes Southwest Guilford; Grimsley plays host to Durham Jordan This week: Last year’s win for the Red Raiders snapped a four-game win streak for the Whirlies in the series. These teams have met every year this decade – but rarely with four early losses between them. Andrews has moved the ball well, but been bitten by penalties and turnovers. Grimsley’s offense hasn’t made an appearance yet this season, with two shutouts in the books.

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Records: Wheatmore 0-2; West 1-1 Last year: Did not play Last week: Wheatmore lost 49-0 to Providence Grove; West beat South Davidson 28-3 on Monday Next week: Wheatmore welcomes East Montgomery; West visits Carson This week: The Warriors can do nothing but continue plugging along and trying to get better each week despite playing a varsity schedule with what amounts to a JV roster. While much smaller schools such as East Montgomery should give Wheatmore a better shot at success, there’s no doubt the Green Dragons are licking their chops in facing a team that lost 53-6 to South on opening night.

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Records: Ragsdale 2-0; Western 0-2 Last year: Ragsdale 14-3 (second round 3AA playoffs) Last week: Ragsdale beat Dudley 18-8; Western lost 22-14 to Northwest Guilford Next week: Ragsdale plays host to Page; Western visits Eastern Guilford This week: The Tigers played the biggest game in the Triad last week and came out on top in convincing fashion thanks to a strong defense and big-play offense. Coach Tommy Norwood was quick to remind his players, however, that beating Dudley would mean nothing if the Tigers overlooked the Hornets. Western’s losses came by seven points to Northern Guilford and eight to Northwest – a couple of teams that are 2-0.

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Records: Central 1-1; Lexington 2-0 Last year: Did not play Last week: Central beat Grimsley 28-0; Lexington topped Concord 21-15 Next week: Central welcomes Smith for a Thursday night game at Simeon; Lexington plays host to North Rowan This week: The Bison and Yellow Jackets haven’t played each other since their days together in the Central Carolina 2A from 1997-2000 – and didn’t play each other in nonconference games for years before that – so tonight’s contest is a bit unique. Central’s powerful teams during that final 2A stretch drubbed Lexington for four straight wins, the last being a 47-7 tilt.

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Records: West 2-0; Trinity 2-0 Last year: Did not play Last week: West beat Forbush 41-0; Trinity topped East Davidson 23-6 Next week: West welcomes Watagua; Trinity treks to Surry Central This week: Realignment often brings about new nonconference opponents, and this contest is no exception. Trinity and West have never met on the football field. The Bulldogs, who have played well on offense and defense so far this season, will have to be wary of the

Records: Brown 1-1; Thomasville 1-1 Last year: Did not play Last week: Brown lost 21-19 to South Rowan; Thomasville fell 28-21 Next week: Brown is idle; Thomasville welcomes Albemarle This week: Game 2 of a brutal four-game stretch arrives tonight for the Bulldogs, who made too many mistakes to beat defending 1A champion Mount Airy. Enter the 3AA runner-up Wonders, who couldn’t be in a worse mood after losing last week to big-time rival South. With Albemarle and Davie County still looming, it’s clear that Thomasville needs to right the ship fast.

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Records: North 1-1; East 1-1 Last year: North 45-0 Last week: North beat Ledford 35-6 on Monday; East lost 23-6 to Trinity Next week: North visits Central Davidson; East travels to Southwestern Randolph This week: North and East have played each other every year since 1997, and every year since 1997 it’s been the same story: Victory, Black Knights. They haven’t all been blowouts similar to last year, but the Golden Eagles haven’t broken through, either. To do so tonight, East will have to be on its toes defensively to halt North’s speedy attack.

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Records: Southern 0-2; Southeast 1-1 Last year: Southeast 21-14 Last week: Southern fell 13-10 to Rockingham County in overtime; Southeast beat Asheboro 23-12 Next week: Southern is idle; Southeast visits Rockingham County This week: The Storm’s young offense has struggled this season, and Southeast could continue that trend tonight after playing well last week against the Blue Comets. Southern could use a win for an emotional lift heading into an off week.

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Records: Bishop 1-0; Highland 0-1 Last year: Bishop 42-14 Last week: Bishop was idle; Highland lost 35-6 to the Central Academy of Tech and Arts Next week: Bishop welcomes South Davidson; Highland plays host to Bessemer City This week: The Villains have played Highland Tech the past four years and actually split the meetings. Given how well Bishop played on opening night and how poorly Highland fared last week, though, this one has blowout written all over it. The Villains actually may have very little idea of just how good they are this fall until Oct. 9. After South next week comes a Northwest 1A/2A Conference opener against winless South Stokes. Then it’s winless North Surry and a contest with private school North Raleigh Christian before Bishop meets perennial power East Surry.

GLENN AT CARVER

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Records: Glenn 1-1; Carver 1-1 Last year: Carver 21-12 Last week: Glenn lost 17-6 to West Forsyth on Saturday; Carver beat North Forsyth 38-21 on Saturday Next week: Glenn travels to Mount Tabor; Carver welcomes Reynolds This week: After the way Carver treated Glenn the past four years in the Piedmont Triad 3A Conference, it’s surprising the Bobcats wanted to see the Yellowjackets on the schedule. Then again, Glenn coach Dickie Cline is known for tough early-season scheduling, and his now4A Bobcats still should have quite a tussle with the now2A Jackets. Carver owns five straight wins in the series, with Glenn finally breaking through for a 24-22 decision on Halloween of 2003.

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Records: Central 2-0; South 1-1 Last year: Central 48-7 Last week: Central beat Randleman 31-24; South lost 28-3 to West Davidson on Monday Next week: Central plays host to North Davidson; South travels to Bishop McGuinness This week: When the Spartans held on last week against Randleman, it gave Central its first 2-0 start since 2001. That team promptly lost three straight – no doubt something new coach Mark Hoover is eager to avoid. Beating the Wildcats isn’t a given what with better numbers and overall size for the small 1A school, but South crashed back to earth last week after the opening-night romp against new school Wheatmore.

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Skinner wants to go out winner at Wake

WINSTON-SALEM (AP) – Riley Skinner sometimes made it look easy during his first three years at Wake Forest. He claimed an unlikely Atlantic Coast Conference title as a redshirt freshman in 2006, then followed that with consecutive bowl victories. He won more games than any quarterback in school history with a full season to spare. And after helping turn one of the ACC’s worst programs into a consistent winner, Skinner isn’t about to coast through his senior year. Not with so much still left for the Demon Deacons to accomplish. “Being through it for 41⁄2 years now, there’s still just as much to learn now as there was back then, which I never would have imagined,” Skinner said. “(I thought) I would be playing for four years and I’d come in the fifth year and just kind of cruise into it and think I had everything figured out, but that’s definitely the least of the case. I’ve got a lot to work on.” So do his Wake Forest teammates, if they plan on extending the most successful run in the program’s history. To keep that momentum going, the Demon Deacons must rebuild a draft-depleted defense that was a cornerstone of its rise to prominence and reboot a running game that all but abandoned them last season. Not even one of the nation’s most accurate passers could overcome a sputtering ground game that slid to a No. 92 national ranking. Skinner may have won 26 games during his three seasons as the starter while completing 67 percent of his passes, but even he could only do so much with a rushing offense that averaged only 121 yards and produced three 100-yard rushers all season. Senior Kevin Harris, who has played both tailback and fullback, entered preseason camp as the leader in a threeman race that also includes former

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HEAD COACH: Jim Grobe, ninth season, 54-44 at school, 87-77-1 overall. HOME STADIUM: BB&T Field (31,500). LAST YEAR: 8-5, 4-4 ACC, defeated Navy in Eaglebank Bowl. RETURNING STARTERS: 9 offense, 4 defense. KEY PLAYERS: QB Riley Skinner, RB Kevin Harris, LT Chris DeGeare, CB Brandon Ghee. QUESTION MARKS: How will the Demon Deacons rebuild their defense, which lost nine starters and had four players drafted into the NFL? Can Wake Forest get its traditionally strong ground game rolling again, after ranking No. 92 nationally last season? Will the kicking game miss a beat with Shane Popham replacing Sam Swank?

SCHEDULE Sept. 5—Baylor Sept. 12—Stanford Sept. 19—Elon Sept. 26—at Boston College Oct. 3—N.C. State Oct. 10—Maryland Oct. 17—at Clemson Oct. 24—at Navy Oct. 31—Miami Nov. 7—at Georgia Tech Nov. 14—Florida State Nov. 28—at Duke

ACC rookie of the year Josh Adams and Brandon Pendergrass. Nagging injuries to those two helped contribute to the Demon Deacons’ lack of productivity on the ground. “We had a skeleton crew at running

back,” coach Jim Grobe said. “If we don’t run the ball better, we put too much pressure on Riley, and that’s not something we want to do. We know we’ve got a good quarterback. That’s the thing – we can’t be so hardheaded that we just want to run into a wall every snap, running the football, but at the same time, if we try to throw the ball too much like we did at the start of last season, if the other 10 guys don’t respond, then it doesn’t matter how good Riley plays, we’re not going to be a very good offensive football team.” With nine starters back, the offense figures to carry the load for a defense that lost four key performers to the NFL draft, including Butkus Awardwinning linebacker Aaron Curry and shutdown cornerback Alphonso Smith. The starting linebacking corps is gone, so is three-fourths of the secondary – cornerback Brandon Ghee is the only returning starter there – and 13 redshirt freshmen and sophomores are sprinkled throughout the defense’s depth chart. “They’re all young, very exciting, a lot of talent, a lot of speed and strength,” Ghee said. “They just don’t have the experience right now.” But certainly, all eyes this season will be on Skinner, who took over as a mop-topped redshirt freshman and helped lead the Demon Deacons to their first ACC title since 1970 and an appearance in the Orange Bowl. That remarkable ride is being brought to the big screen in the upcoming movie “The 5th Quarter,” which focuses on linebacker Jon Abbate and the death of his younger brother before that season. Now it’s up to Skinner to author his own Hollywood ending for his college career. “I’m curious to see how it’s going to turn out,” Skinner said.

UNC defense looks to develop swagger

CHAPEL HILL (AP) – When Butch Davis coached at Miami, his defenses weren’t shy about telling opponents how good they were. Linebacker Quan Sturdivant sees signs that his North Carolina team is developing a similar self-confidence. “We’re going out there, trying to get a little bit of a swagger,” Sturdivant said with a wry smile. Now the Tar Heels hope to give themselves something to brag about. They bring back an Atlantic Coast Conference-best nine starters from last year – but that unit ranked 11th in the league in total defense, was next-to-last against the pass and gave up huge chunks of yards at inopportune times. North Carolina gave up at least 300 yards in each of its last five games last season, a major reason why they were 2-3 down the stretch. Three of those foes – Georgia Tech, North Carolina State and West Virginia in the Meineke Bowl – cracked 400 yards.

UP SPILLER’S ALLEY

Clemson star C.J. Spiller has bowling on his mind. But this time, it involves an alley and pins, not a game on New Year’s Day. Spiller says he enjoys bowling, goes about once every two weeks and carries a 150 average. “I need to get it up if I want to on the big stage,” Spiller said with a smile. Spiller’s already reached the big stage in college football. He’s had 12 touchdowns of 50-yards or longer. Half of those scores have been for at least 80 yards. He was a preseason all-ACC pick at running back and as a return specialist. Too bad Clemson doesn’t have a bowling team or Spiller, who also ran track at Clemson, might have been a three-sport athlete for the Tigers.

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Edwards breaks foot playing Frisbee BY GREER SMITH ENTERPRISE SPORTS WRITER

Carl Edwards repeatedly has dodged injuries on the track, but wasn’t so fortunate away from the track earlier this week. In one of the weirdest developments of the season, Edwards broke his foot playing Frisbee with some buddies in his hometown of Columbia, Mo., RoushFenway Racing officials confirmed on Thursday. “I know this probably sounds ridiculous to a lot of

doctors who helped clear him to race this weekend at Atlanta. Edwards is on crutches but will race in both the Nationwide race on Saturday night and in Sunday night’s Cup race. “The doctors said I could race in both races this weekend and shouldn’t have a problem using the accelerator,” Edwards said. “I guess you never know when something is going to happen.”

people and I could hardly believe it myself,” Edwards said. “I was playing Frisbee with a couple of buddies and we both went for the Frisbee at the same time. I put my foot on it, and my friend dove for it. The next thing you know, we all heard a pop. I knew it was broken and we all kind of looked at each other in disbelief Edwards that of all things, I would break my foot playing Frisbee.” Edwards went to the Univeristy of Missouri athletic

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HIGH POINT – Drew Thompson set a school record of 16:56 to lead Wesleyan’s boys to victory over Southwest Guilford on Thursday. The Trojans took five of the first seven places to finish with 21 points. Southwest had 34. Other counting scorers for Wesleyan included Greg Young (3rd, 19:21), Sam Young (4th, 19:16), Zach Hostettler (6th, 19:45) and Bradley Davis (7th, 19:50). JoeL Shuford finished second in 17:41 to set pace for the Cowboys. Bryan Ingram was fifth in 19:21, Joe Zhan (19:53), Corey Albrecht (20:09) and Nick Garneau (20:30). Southwest swept the top five in the girls record for a perfect 15 score to 51 Wesleyan. Tori Shelton took individual honors with a time of 20:42). She was followed by Caitlin Spin (27:17), Audryana Smith (23:02), Amy Zahn (23:19) and Steffanie Jones (23:40). Counting runners for Wesleyan: Noelle Coryell (6th, 24:50), Madeline Pace (25:21), Erin Frawly (11th, 23:02), Madison Hancock (12th, 26:04) and Abby Hinson (13th, 26:22).

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RANDLEMAN – East Davidson’s boys and Randleman’s girls were the winners in a tri-meet Thursday. In the boys race, the Golden Eagles prevailed with 26 points, followed by Randleman (44) and Wheatmore (58). East’s boys took three of the top five positions. Will Luther won in 20:29, with Rodney Wright second in 20:29.9 and Steven Hicks fifth in 21:59. James Johnson of East was eighth in 23:07, while Charlie Branson was 10th in 23:31. Counting runners for the Warriors were Chad Mann (4th, 21:57), Jordan Fulp (7th, 23:05), Thomas Carota (14th, 23:46), Seth Vickers (18th, 24:49) and Dylan Fulp (19th, 25:07). Evan Harrison finished third in 21:25 to lead Randleman. In the girls’ race, Randleman had 29 points, followed by Wheatmore (41) and East (54). For East’s girls, Haley Grimsley won in 24 flat. Teammate Patricia Edwards placed eighth, with Victoria Callahan 19th, Caitlyn Edly 20th and Greta Parker 21st. Lexa Wall led the Warriors by finishing second in 24:56. Other counting runners for Wjeatmore: Taylor Walker (7th, 28:42), Hannah Johnson (9th, 29:18), Kendra Smith (10th, 29:53) and Leah Wright (13th, 30:02). Dorothy Harris led Randleman, finishing third in 25:15.

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GREENSBORO – Westchester Country Day’s girls and High Point Christian Academy’s boys posted victories in a multi-team meet held at Guilford College on Thursday. The Wildcat girls won with 35 points, followed by Greensboro Day at 40, Caldwell Academy at 47 and Salem Academy at 108. The Cougar boys prevailed with 51 points, Calvary with 52, Greensboro Day at 81, American Hebrew Academy at 108, Westchester Country Day at 138 and Kerr-Vance at 157. Individually, Caldwell’s Taylor Dunn won the girls race in 19:37. Westchester’s Claire Councill placed third at 22:31, followed by teammate Avery Goho in fourth in 22:47 and Mary Marshall Fariss in fifth at 23:20. WCD’s Emma Thomas took 11th in 24:33 with teammate Meghan Ingram 12th in the same time. For HPCA’s girls, Abby Cliff took 18th in 25:13, while teammate Madison Mathis was 33rd in 28:14 and Courtney Hale was 36th in 29:07. For HPCA’s boys, Connor Slater captured fifth in 18:10, while teammate David Loy was ninth in 18:43, Will Cliff was 11th in 18:50, Austin Gentry was 12th in 18:54 and Davis Pack was 14th in 19:12.

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Loggins also netted singles victories for the Panthers (7-0). Loggins-Logan Allen, Spencer Walters-Rebekah Mattox and Halle BaityClaire Parker won in doubles.

Westchester’s Katie Rice (left) swings into action against High Point Christian AcadBISHOP MCGUINNESS 6, N. STOKES 3 emy during Thursday’s match. set but couldn’t sustain the momentum and fell to East Forsyth 12-25, 25-21, 2521, 26-24 on Thursday in a Piedmont Triad 4A match. Leaders for the Tigers included Gretchen Hemm (19 kills) and Morgan Hooks (13 kills). Ragsdale fell to 5-1, 1-1 PTC and hosts Southwest Guilford on Tuesday.

KERNERSVILLE – Bishop McGuinnes won four singles matches and defeated North Stokes 6-3 on Thursday. Emily Ciriano, Elizabeth Davis, Katy Jones and Marie Petrangeli were the singles winners for the Villains. Ciriano/Davis and Natalie Curnes/ Hillary Kenney prevailed in doubles for Bishop, now 5-1.

HIGH POINT – Woodland slipped past Hayworth for a 12-25, 26-24, 25-20, 12-25, 15-3 victory on Thursday. Brittany Spencer led Hayworth (0-2) with five aces, three digs and two kills. Brittany Snyder added four kills and a dig for Hayworth, while Brittany Farmer finished with six kills, two blocks and an ace. Olivia Manning made three kills and a dig.

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Southlake Christian 25-23, 25-22, 25-15 to improve to 10-1. Leaders for the Cougars: Bethany Gesell (15 killsm 4 aces, 7 digs); Meredith Morris (10 kills, 13 digs); Megan Fay (27 assists); Ellen Fay (12 digs) HPCA plays host to Carolina Friends today.

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TYRO – West Davidson outlasted Ledford 25-22, 25-19, 20-25, 25-17 on Thursday. Leaders for the Panthers (6-1) were Katie Ray (9 service points, 2 aces, 15 assists, 3 digs, 2 blocks, 4 kills), Carmen Pericozzi (10 kills, 2 blocks), Catlin Otie (9 kills), Stevi Williams (5 kills, 6 digs) and Taylor Ballard (14 serviue points, 5 aces). Ledford’s junior varsity prevailed 21S. GUILFORD DEF. HP CENTRAL SUMNER – Southern Guilford ran its 25, 25-19, 25-19 to improve to 5-0. Ledford hosts Trinity on Tuesday. record to 7-0 with a 25-12, 25-16, 25-16 victory over High Point Central on ThursSOCCER day night. Laura Daly dished 14 assists for the Storm. Rachel Earnhardt collected 10 SW GUILFORD 1, W. ALAMANCE 1 HIGH POINT – Southwest Guilford batkills and six digs, while Landra Graves had five kills and five blocks. Carly tled Western Alamance to a 1-1 tie on Hyatt made eight kills and seven digs, Thursday night. David Merritt scored for the Cowboys while Lindsay Inman had 10 aces, six in the first minute. kills and five digs.

HIGH POINT – Jessi Stockinger notched eight kills and Molly Harris dished 11 assists as Westchester Country Day dropped Salem 25-10, 25-8, 25-15 on Thursday. The Wildcats improved to 2-4, 1-1 in the conference.

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WINSTON-SALEM – Down two goals after 10 minutes, Westchester rallied to defeat Calvary Baptist in a crucial Triad Athletic Conference match on Thursday. Jose Valencia knocked in a penalty kick to tie the score in the first half and then scored the game-winner off a pass from Tyler Thompson three minutes into the second half. Taylor Christian got the Wildcats on the board in the first half, scoring off a pass from Sloan Tucker, Weschester (4-0, 2-0 TAC) hosts Burlington Christian on Tuesday.

WINSTON-SALEM – R.J. Reynolds swept Southwest Guilford 9-0 on Thursday. The Cowgirls (1-5) travel to East Forsyth on Tuesday.

WESTCHESTER 6, HP CHRISTIAN 3

HIGH POINT – Westchester took five single matches on the way to topping High Point Christian 6-3 on Thursday. Singles winners for the Wildcats included Katie Rice, Elizabeth Coughlin, Kristen McDowell, Caroline Owings and Kristine Chukwuma. Sarah Bridger was the lone singles winner for HPCA. McDowell and Owings got the lone doubles win for Westchester. The teams of Mary Chandler Cohen/ Carty Beaston and Jenna Curry/ Carly Black prevailed in the other doubles matches for HPCA.

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HIGH POINT – High Point Central topped Central Davidson 148-160 on Thursday. Counting scorers for the Bison were medalist Breanna Boyd (46), Katrina Canter (47) and Mauri Norcross (55). Laura Gallanti and Tina Prajapati each shot 57 to complete HPC’s top five. Whitney Lohr shot 51 to lead the Spartans.

KERNERSVILLE – Bishop McGuinness came back after dropping the opening AT EMERYWOOD set to outlast North Stokes 25-27, 25-12, HIGH POINT –Adrienne Whitfield took 25-13, 22-25, 16-14 on Thursday. medalist honors to lead North Davidson Leaders for the Villains included Meto a 142 total and a 14-shot victory over gan Buckland (9 kills, 6 aces, 5 digs), Ledford on Thursday at Emerywood Stephanie deGuzman (5 kills, 3 aces, 3 Country Club. TENNIS digs), Keely Daugherty (1 kill, 1 ace, 6 Other counting scorers for the Black digs), Theresa Brown (4 kills), Lauren Knights were Haley Allen (49) and LindCushing (2 kills, 5 aces, 9 digs), Sammi LEDFORD 9, TRINITY 0 sey Ball (52) on the par-36 course. Goldsmith (2 kills) and Katie Davis (4 WALLBURG – Kathryn Stroup led a VOLLEYBALL Counting scorers for Ledford included aces, 23 assists). parade of singles winners as Ledford Morgan Brick (49), Carissa Davis (52) downed Trinity 9-0 on Thursday. HPCA DEF. SOUTHLAKE Elona Jones, Katherine Sullivan, and a tie for third at 55 between ElizaHUNTERSVILLE – High Point Chris- E. FORSYTH DEF. RAGSDALE JAMESTOWN – Ragsdale won the first Drew Sapp, Brielle Anthony and Randi beth Bradley and Alyssa Martin. tian kept rolling Thursday, swpeeing

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EU investigates Oracle-Sun deal

BRUSSELS – European Union regulators Thursday launched an antitrust probe into U.S. software maker Oracle Corp.’s takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc., saying they wanted to make sure Oracle wouldn’t hinder Sun’s rival open-source database software. EU approval is the main stumbling block for the $7.4 billion deal, which Oracle had hoped to close this summer and has already been cleared in the U.S. by the Department of Justice.

New jobless claims dip WASHINGTON (AP) — New jobless claims fell slightly last week while the number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits rose, a sign the job market’s recovery will be long and bumpy. While most economists believe the recession has ended, they predict the jobless rate will keep rising until at least next summer as the country struggles to mount a sustained recovery. The worry is that household incomes

will remain depressed and consumer spending, which accounts for 70 percent of the total economy, will continue to lag. “The lack of job creation remains a big headwind for cash-starved and credit-constrained consumers and thus a major impediment for the fledging recovery,” Sal Guatieri, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets, said in research note. The Labor Department said the number of laid-off

workers applying for benefits dipped to 570,000 last week from an upwardly revised 574,000. That was a weaker performance than the drop to 560,000 claims that economists expected. The number of Americans receiving jobless benefits totaled 6.23 million, up 92,000 from the previous week, which had been the lowest level since early April. Economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters had expected

that number, which lags new claims by a week, to fall to 6.13 million. Economists closely watch initial claims, which are considered a gauge of layoffs and an indication of companies’ willingness to hire new workers. First-time claims have trended down in recent months and are well below the recession’s high of 674,000 hit in the first week in April. But even with the improve-

Clunkers money is on the way

Boeing deliveries drop 22 percent

PITTSBURGH – Boeing Co. said Thursday deliveries of its commercial jets slid 22 percent and orders fell 11 percent in August, as weaker demand for air travel forces airlines to cancel or postpone plans to buy new planes. The Chicago-based airplane maker has struggled with lower demand amid the economic slowdown, which has hurt its airline customers. It also has grappled with costly production problems related to its new 787, a lightweight plane built for fuel efficiency.

WASHINGTON (AP) – The government has approved $500 million in reimbursements to car dealers for sales under the Cash for Clunkers program and dealers should be paid by late September, officials said Thursday. Auto dealers have complained that the Obama administration has been slow to pay

Auto dealers have complained that the Obama administration has been slow to pay them.

Casino suit heads to high court

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana Supreme Court will be asked to review a longrunning suit filed by a company that was denied a riverboat casino license in Baton Rouge in 1994, an attorney says. Capitol House Preservation Co. alleges that Argosy Gaming Co. and Jazz Enterprises Inc. made false statements to the now-defunct Riverboat Gaming Commission about the true ownership of Jazz and that company’s ability to finance portions of the project. The commission awarded the license to Argosy and Jazz.

Oshkosh Corp., Air Force sign deal

OSHKOSH, Wis. – The airport-related division of Oshkosh Corp. will provide 36 vehicles to the U.S. Air Force in a deal worth nearly $20 million. Oshkosh Airport Products Group said Thursday the vehicles will be deployed at Air Force bases around the world starting in January. ENTERPRISE NEWS SERVICE REPORTS

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ment, they are running at levels well above the 325,000 mark considered a sign of a healthy labor market. The Labor Department today will release a report on the employment picture in August. Many economists believe it will show the jobless rate rose to 9.5 percent, up from 9.4 percent in July, but that the number of layoffs slowed to 225,000, from 247,000.

Shoppers carry purchases from T.J. Maxx and Macy’s at a mall in New York.

Retailers report sales declines NEW YORK (AP) – Retailers on Thursday posted sales declines for August as shoppers held back on back-to-school purchases and continued to focus on necessities, but overall results came in ahead of analyst predictions. A monthly compilation of 31 retailers’ results by The International Council of Shopping Centers and Goldman Sachs showed sales in established stores fell 2.1 percent in August compared with the same month in 2008. That was better than the 3.5 percent to 4 percent drop expected. About half of the 30 re-

tailers reporting August results missed expectations, but half topped them, according to a poll by Thomson Reuters. The winners were mainly discounters, but declines were less than expected in the specialty apparel and department store sectors as well. “It really was all about value and price proposition here,” said Ken Perkins, president of retail consulting firm Retail Metrics. “If you’re offprice or discount-oriented and conscious of price points you fared very well in August.” There have been some

signs of a stabilizing economy. On Tuesday, a report showed the U.S. manufacturing sector grew in August for the first time in 19 months. Also, a gauge of future U.S. home sales rose more than expected in July to the highest point in more than two years. Any recovery will have to include an uptick in consumer spending, because it accounts for about 70 percent of economic activity. Thursday’s results showed widespread sales declines, but there were some indications that may be turning around, said Michael Niemira,

International Council of Shopping Centers’ chief economist. “Its still weak in the broad trend, but it is considerably stronger than it has been in some time,” Niemira said. “We’re starting to see some underlying improvement that is certainly encouraging.” He said the results could indicate a return to positive sales at established stores by the end of the year, because year-ago comparisons begin to ease in September, and become much easier after that, as retailers anniversary the year-ago sales dropoff amid the financial meltdown.

them for the car purchase incentives of up to $4,500. The rebates led to 690,114 new sales at a taxpayer cost of $2.88 billion. A Transportation official said 120,000 submissions from dealers, or about 17 percent, have been approved under the program, which ended on Aug. 24. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, was not authorized to speak publicly about the data before a congressional briefing. All eligible and completed dealer submissions should be fully paid by Sept. 30, the official said. The official said the government is ramping up staff and 5,000 workers will be reviewing paperwork by the end of next week. About 3,000 government and private sector workers are currently working on the project.

Natural gas prices plunge to 7-year low NEW YORK (AP) – Natural gas prices tumbled again Thursday, dropping to new seven-year lows after the government reported more supplies were put into storage as the entire country pares down on energy usage. That will mean huge

savings for a lot of people this winter when the heating bill arrives. On Monday, Spokane, Wash.-based utility Avista Corp. said it wants to reduce natural gas prices for its Oregon customers to the lowest levels in five years. And in the

Midwest, Alliant Energy Corp. and Wisconsin Public Service Corp. both predicted heating bills would drop around 20 percent as natural gas prices plunge. “Any savings we get, they get,” Alliant spokesman Scott Drzycimski said.

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Stocks break 4-day slide NEW YORK (AP) – Investors moved back into stocks after a four-day slide on hopes that a key government report on unemployment will confirm that the economy is gaining strength. The Dow Jones industrial average tacked on 64 points Thursday after sliding 300 points since Friday. Stocks held to a tight range for much of the day in light trading as some investors squeezed in late-summer vacations. Those remaining braced for the August jobs report, which is due before the opening bell Friday. The biggest gains came in the final halfhour, with the Dow doubling its advance, as some traders looked to buy ahead of the jobs data. Economists expect the unemployment rate to edge up to 9.5 percent from 9.4 percent, while the number of layoffs is expected to slow to 225,000 from 247,000. Some economists have raised their expectations in recent weeks

but the sunnier forecasts leave the market more vulnerable to disappointment. The latest snapshot on employment Thursday offered investors little to go on ahead of Friday’s report. The Labor Department said the number of people filing for unemployment claims fell last week by 4,000 to 570,000 while the number of people receiving benefits rose. Economists had been expecting a bigger drop, and the report served as a reminder of how difficult a recovery in employment will be. The Dow rose 63.94, or 0.7 percent, to 9,344.61. The S&P 500 index rose 8.49, or 0.9 percent, to 1,003.24, while the Nasdaq composite index rose 16.13, or 0.8 percent, to 1,983.20. Three stocks rose for every one that fell on the New York Stock Exchange, where consolidated volume came to a light 4.7 billion shares compared with 6 billion Wednesday.

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Foreign Exchange

MAJORS

The dollar edged up against the euro but fell versus the pound after the European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged, while new U.S. jobless claims dipped less than expected.

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U.S. orders Airbus replacements Japan company

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. officials ordered on Thursday the replacement of Airbus airspeed sensors of the type suspected of playing a role in the loss of Air France Flight 447 and all 228 people aboard in June. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a notice published in the Federal Register that U.S. airlines operating Airbus A330s and A340s must replace within 120 days at least two of three sensors made by European

electronics giant Thales Corp. on each plane. The approved replacements are made by U.S.-based Goodrich Corp. The order affects 43 U.S. registered planes: 32 operated by Northwest Airlines, now part of Delta Air Lines, and 11 operated by US Airways. All are A330s; no A340s are registered in the United States. FAA said the order was based on “numerous reports” that the sensors, called Pitot tubes, can be-

come blocked at high altitudes in stormy weather. When that happens, it can lead to a loss of airspeed information or inaccurate information. Northwest and US Airways already had replaced their older Thales Pitot tubes with newer model tubes, but are now in the process of replacing those tubes with Goodrich tubes. Just as a car’s speedometer uses tire rotation to calculate speed, an airplane relies on Pitot tubes to measure changing air pressure.

Computers interpret that information as speed. And while a car with a broken speedometer might be little more than an inconvenience, many airplane control systems rely on accurate speed information to work properly. In Airbus planes, which are highly automated, recent incidents indicate that no airspeed data or inaccurate data sometimes may trigger a series of events, including the shutdown of the autopilot and the automatic power system.

Service sector inches toward growth

NEW YORK (AP) – The U.S. economy’s service sector inched closer to growth in August, but still shrank for the 11th straight month in the face of weak consumer spending. The Institute for Supply Management said Thursday that its service index, which covers hospitals, retailers, financial services companies and more, came in at 48.4, up from 46.4 in July.

It was the best reading in 11 months and beat the estimates of a 48 from economists polled by Thomson Reuters. Still, any reading below 50 indicates the service sector is shrinking. “People are still wary, and they’re holding on to their dollars,” said Anthony Nieves, chair of the service survey committee. The ISM report, which tracks more than 80 percent of the country’s economic

activity, likely will show expansion in late fall, but it is “going to be slow, slow growth once we do turn the corner,” he said. The survey of purchasing executives in 18 industries showed that business activity grew last month for the first time since last September, while measures tracking new orders and employment also improved from July. Still, only six sectors reported growth as con-

sumer spending, the key to a strong recovery because it accounts for 70 percent of economic activity, remained subdued. The ISM reported Tuesday that the manufacturing sector grew in August for first time in 19 months, but Capital Economics’ Paul Dales said the government’s stimulus measures, such as the Cash for Clunkers program, don’t affect the service sector as much.

acquires drug maker TOKYO (AP) – Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma Co. is acquiring U.S. drug maker Sepracor Inc., which makes insomnia drug Lunesta, for about $2.6 billion in an effort to expand in the U.S. market, both sides said Thursday. The Japanese drug maker said the deal will give it access to Sepracor’s established sales network of about 1,325 people in the U.S., which will help it establish a sales platform for lurasidone, a potential treatment for schizophrenia that is now in late-stage trials. Dainippon said it plans to submit a new drug application for lurasidone to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in early 2010. Dainippon said that the acquistion of Sepracor will also increase its overseas revenue to 40 percent of its total. The

Osaka-based company has depended on its own domestic market up until now. The company said it will offer $23 per share, a 27.6 percent premium over Sepracor’s closing price Tuesday, through a tender offer set to start in early September. The deal is expected to close during the fourth quarter. Shares of Sepracor had soared 26 percent, to $22.80 on Wednesday afternoon, amid media reports in Japan that a deal was imminent. On Thursday morning, Sepreacor changed hands at $22.84. In Japanese trading Thursday, Dainippon’s shares closed up at 1.2 percent to 1,025 yen. The buyout is the latest in a series of acquisitions of foreign pharmaceuticals by Japanese drug firms as companies face looming patent expirations on key drugs.

WEATHER, NATION 8D www.hpe.com FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2009 THE HIGH POINT ENTERPRISE

High Point Enterprise Weather Saturday

Sunday

Tuesday

Monday

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82º 60º

86º 62º

84º 62º

83º 63º

81º 63º

Local Area Forecast Kernersville Winston-Salem 81/59 82/59 Jamestown 82/60 High Point 82/60 Archdale Thomasville 82/60 82/60 Trinity Lexington 82/60 Randleman 82/61 82/60

North Carolina State Forecast

Elizabeth City 82/65

Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Asheville 80/54

High Point 82/60 Charlotte 85/60

Denton 83/61

Greenville 82/64 Cape Raleigh Hatteras 83/61 81/70

Almanac

Wilmington 83/69 City

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ALBEMARLE . . . . . .83/60 BREVARD . . . . . . . . .80/54 CAPE FEAR . . . . . . .83/69 EMERALD ISLE . . . .82/67 FORT BRAGG . . . . . .83/63 GRANDFATHER MTN . .71/55 GREENVILLE . . . . . .82/64 HENDERSONVILLE .80/55 JACKSONVILLE . . . .83/64 KINSTON . . . . . . . . . .82/63 KITTY HAWK . . . . . . .77/70 MOUNT MITCHELL . .77/52 ROANOKE RAPIDS .82/61 SOUTHERN PINES . .83/62 WILLIAMSTON . . . . .81/63 YANCEYVILLE . . . . .83/58 ZEBULON . . . . . . . . .82/61

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ALBUQUERQUE . . . .84/59 ATLANTA . . . . . . . . .85/64 BOISE . . . . . . . . . . . .92/61 BOSTON . . . . . . . . . .79/62 CHARLESTON, SC . .86/68 CHARLESTON, WV . .83/62 CINCINNATI . . . . . . .83/55 CHICAGO . . . . . . . . .76/58 CLEVELAND . . . . . . .78/55 DALLAS . . . . . . . . . .90/71 DETROIT . . . . . . . . . .77/59 DENVER . . . . . . . . . .85/55 GREENSBORO . . . . .82/60 GRAND RAPIDS . . . .79/53 HOUSTON . . . . . . . . .90/73 HONOLULU . . . . . . . .89/76 KANSAS CITY . . . . . .75/59 NEW ORLEANS . . . .88/74

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85/56 85/64 89/55 77/60 87/69 87/64 83/58 77/61 78/56 89/71 76/60 83/55 87/61 78/55 88/72 88/75 77/61 88/72

LAS VEGAS . . . . . .103/82 LOS ANGELES . . . . .91/66 MEMPHIS . . . . . . . . .83/67 MIAMI . . . . . . . . . . . .89/79 MINNEAPOLIS . . . . . .77/56 MYRTLE BEACH . . . .82/68 NEW YORK . . . . . . . .82/63 ORLANDO . . . . . . . . .91/73 PHOENIX . . . . . . . . .103/83 PITTSBURGH . . . . . .78/53 PHILADELPHIA . . . . .83/64 PROVIDENCE . . . . . .81/58 SAN FRANCISCO . . .73/56 ST. LOUIS . . . . . . . . .81/67 SEATTLE . . . . . . . . . .67/58 TULSA . . . . . . . . . . . .78/64 WASHINGTON, DC . .83/62 WICHITA . . . . . . . . . .76/61

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UV Index for 3 periods of the day.

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0-2: Low The higher the UV 3-5: Moderate index, the higher the 6-7: High need for eye and 8-10: Very High skin protection. 11+: Extreme

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Full 9/4

Last 9/11

New 9/18

First 9/25

Lake Levels & River Stages Lake and river levels are in feet. Change is over the past 24 hrs. Flood Pool Current Level Change High Rock Lake 655.2 653.4 -0.2 Flood Stage Current Level Change Yadkin College 18.0 0.88 -0.30 Elkin 16.0 1.24 -0.05 Wilkesboro 14.0 2.13 -0.02 High Point 10.0 0.64 -0.02 Ramseur 20.0 0.93 0.00 Moncure 20.0 8.90 0.00

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ACAPULCO . . . . . . . .86/77 AMSTERDAM . . . . . .63/56 BAGHDAD . . . . . . . .110/84 BARCELONA . . . . . .83/62 BEIJING . . . . . . . . . .81/69 BEIRUT . . . . . . . . . . . . .95/79 BOGOTA . . . . . . . . . .68/50 BERLIN . . . . . . . . . . .64/53 BUENOS AIRES . . . .63/45 CAIRO . . . . . . . . . . . .93/74

Statistics through 6 p.m. yesterday at Greensboro

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Precipitation (Yesterday) 24 hours through 6 p.m. . . . . . . .0.00" Month to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.00" Normal Month to Date . . . . . . . . .0.41" Year to Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.26" Normal Year to Date . . . . . . . . .29.96" Record Precipitation . . . . . . . . . .3.94"

Sun and Moon

Around Our State Today

Temperatures (Yesterday) High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Normal High . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Normal Low . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Last Year’s High . . . . . . . .88 Last Year’s Low . . . . . . . . .63 Record High . . . . .98 in 1930 Record Low . . . . . .50 in 1967

89/79 64/56 111/80 78/61 81/60 93/75 70/50 62/54 71/51 93/74

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COPENHAGEN . . . . .64/56 GENEVA . . . . . . . . . .63/47 GUANGZHOU . . . . . .98/81 GUATEMALA . . . . . .79/61 HANOI . . . . . . . . . . . .94/79 HONG KONG . . . . . . . .90/82 KABUL . . . . . . . . . . .81/56 LONDON . . . . . . . . . .63/52 MOSCOW . . . . . . . . .72/53 NASSAU . . . . . . . . . .91/82

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PARIS . . . . . . . . . . . .66/52 ROME . . . . . . . . . . . .86/71 SAO PAULO . . . . . . .77/59 SEOUL . . . . . . . . . . .85/67 SINGAPORE . . . . . . .89/76 STOCKHOLM . . . . . . .65/54 SYDNEY . . . . . . . . . .70/56 TEHRAN . . . . . . . . . .91/72 TOKYO . . . . . . . . . . .78/71 ZURICH . . . . . . . . . . .61/48

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Air Quality

Today: Moderate Predominant Types: Weeds

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151-200: 201-300: 301-500:

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0 0

Today: 36 (Good) 0-50: 51-100: 101-150:

Trees

Grasses

Weeds

0: Absent, 1-25: Low, 26-50: Moderate, 51-75: High, >75: Very High

Good Moderate Unhealthy (sensitive) Unhealthy Very Unhealthy Hazardous

Air quality data is provided by the Forsyth County Environmental Affairs Department.

Arctic reverses trend, is warmest in 2,000 years WASHINGTON (AP) – The Arctic is warmer than it’s been in 2,000 years, even though it should be cooling because of changes in the Earth’s orbit that cause the region to get less direct sunlight. Indeed, the Arctic had been cooling for nearly two millennia before reversing course in the last century and starting to warm as human activities added greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. “If it hadn’t been for the increase in human-produced greenhouse gases, summer temperatures in the Arctic should have cooled gradually over the last century,” said Bette Otto-Bliesner, a National Center for Atmospheric Research scientist and co-author of a study of Arctic temperatures published in Friday’s edition of the journal Science. The most recent 10-year interval, 1999-2008, was the

warmest of the last 2,000 years in the Arctic, according to the researchers led by Darrell S. Kaufman, a professor of geology and environmental science at Northern Arizona University. Summer temperatures in the Arctic averaged 2.5 degrees Fahrenheit (1.4 degrees Celsius) warmer than would have been expected if the cooling had continued, the researchers said. The finding adds fuel to the debate over a Housepassed climate bill now pending in the Senate. The administration-backed measure would impose the first limits on greenhouse gases and eventually would lead to an 80 percent reduction by putting a price on each ton of climate-altering pollution. It is the latest in a drumbeat of reports on warming conditions in the Arctic, including:

• A marine scientist reports that Alaskan waters are turning acidic from absorbing greenhouse gases faster than tropical waters, potentially endangering the state’s $4.6 billion fishing industry. • NASA satellite measurements show that sea ice in the Arctic is more than just shrinking in area, it is dramatically thinning. The volume of older crucial sea ice in the Arctic has shrunk by 57 percent from the winter of 2004 to 2008. • Global warming effects in Alaska also include shrinking glaciers, coastal erosion and the march north of destructive forest beetles formerly held in check by cold winters. And with the melting of land-based ice, such as the massive Greenland ice cap, sea levels could rise across the world, threatening millions who live in coastal cities.

Charred landscape offers clues to wildfires

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A streak of soot on a rock. Singed bark on a tree. Charred plants and grasses. Even in a landscape blackened by wildfire, clues abound for investigators following the path of a blaze back to its point of origin and trying to find out how it started. In the hills above Los Angeles, a team of U.S. Forest Service investigators is undertaking that hunt as they work to learn what, or who, sparked one of the largest wildfires in Southern California history. The blaze has claimed the lives of two firefighters, ravaged more than 250 square miles, destroyed more than 60 homes and continues to chew through a forest normally enjoyed by Los Angeles residents escaping the sweltering city. Authorities have provided scant details about how the blaze began, but its origin is being treated as a potential crime scene. Deputy incident com-

A helicopter makes a water drop on the fire line in the Angeles National Forest north of Los Angeles, Thursday. mander Carlton Joseph said the fire was humancaused, though he and other officials later backtracked and said they are looking at all possible causes. Jeff Tunnell, a wildfire investigator for the Bureau of Land Management, said even in charred terrain, investigators can

detect important signs in the soot. “Fire creates evidence as well as destroys it,” Tunnell said. “We can follow fire progression back to the point at which it started.” The key for investigators is to pinpoint that origin as fast as possible. They start at the place firefighters were first called,

then interview witnesses and look for indicators on the ground to work backward to the fire’s place of ignition. “You just follow your burn patterns,” said Tunnell, a veteran of 50 wildfires who is based in Ukiah in Northern California. Clues can come from burned trees and grass-

es, where the amount of burned foliage tells investigators the direction and speed a fire was moving. Once they find the general origin of the fire, investigators set up a perimeter and search the area in a grid formation until they find the actual place of ignition, Tunnell said.

If investigators are lucky, the point of origin will not have been disturbed by firefighting. Sometimes efforts to douse the flames inadvertently destroy potential evidence with water or the machinery used to cut fire lines. It is not known if that is the case in this fire.