Flattrack Series to race at HRP and Huffman Park
The Texas Flattrack Series a 12 race motorcycle event runs March through October with Huffman Motorsports Park and Houston Raceway Park hosting monthly races on Saturdays at Huffman and Sundays at HRP. HRP Baytown events include April 23 June 18 June 23 Aug 27 and Oct 1 Huffman events include April 22 June 17 July 8 Aug 26 Sept 30 and Oct 21. For more information call 281 420 7696.
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Ranger Tennis Clinic Signups Open for 18th Annual Event
The 18th annual Ranger Tennis Clinic runs May 30 to June 2 at Sterling High School from 8 to 11 a.m. It welcomes boys and girls aged 8 to 14. Cost is 50 dollars per player, with 45 dollars each for two or more family members. Contact Jan Strubbe at 281-420-4500 ext. 300 or via jsstrubbe gccisd.net for details.
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First Annual Sterling Stars Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The Sterling Stars announce a charity golf event at Eagle Pointe in Mont Belvieu on May 8 at 12:30 PM. It is a four-man scramble with a $100 entry per player and hole sponsorships sought. contact Dixie Roffe at 713-412-1461 or droffe globalgrouplogistics.com for details.
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Tennis and golf meet district 22 5A events at Lee Sterling Cypresswood
The Week's Games notes a District 22 5A varsity tennis REL RSS meet at Lee Sterling at 2 p.m. and varsity boys and girls golf 5A at Cypresswood starting 8 a.m. Local teams compete in the district events with multiple events listed for the day.
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Television sports schedule across MLB NBA NHL and college events
Pro baseball Atlanta at San Francisco on TBS at 3 30 p m and Washington at New York Mets on ESPN at 6 p m. Pro basketball Detroit at Miami and Los Angeles at Denver on TNT at 9 30 p m. Pro golf The Masters on USA at 3 p m. Pro hockey Dallas at Anaheim on FSN HD at 9 30 p m. College baseball BYU at UNLV on CSTV at 8 30 p m. NCAA Frozen Four semi finals on ESPN2 Boston College versus North Dakota at 2 p m and Wisconsin versus Maine at 7 p m.
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Contact info for Baytown Sun sports editor
Sports editor Doyle Barlow can be reached at 281-425-8031 or by email at sports@baytownsun.com for questions about today’s stories or ideas for future sports coverage.
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Berkman and Wilson power Astros over Marlins in opener
Lance Berkman and Preston Wilson hit two run homers as the Houston Astros held off the Florida Marlins 6 5. Craig Biggio had two hits and two runs while Wandy Rodriguez earned the win in his first outing since the Rocket Clemens era.
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Swart dominates junior weightlifting title in Orlando
Cameron Swart, 17, won the 20 and under division at the National Junior Championship in Orlando defeating older, bigger rivals. He earned a spot on the Junior Pan American team for Bogota Colombia, aiming for the 2012 Olympic team and a life goal to win a medal. Coach Tim Swords praised his genetics and power.
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Barbers Hill golf teams sweep District 23-3A titles
In Mont Belvieu the Barbers Hill boys blue team won the district with a two day 625, Matt Stephens taking first with 148 and Chris Daniels 156. The girls clinched first with 866 led by Claire Wright 213 and Leslie Browder 216. The white team finished fourth and set a 712 total paced by Brandon Culver 169.
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Freshman Barry Laird Earns First Varsity Victory
Houston pitcher Barry Laird a 6 foot 5 inch Anahuac native earned his first varsity win for Houston in a high scoring game against McNeese State. He pitched 2 1/3 innings allowing one hit no walks no runs while striking out one. Laird has appeared in six games this year with two earned runs allowed on four hits and three walks with two strikeouts.
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Jeff Bagwell salary sparks payroll debate
Jeff Bagwell is slated to earn just over 19 million this season raising questions about whether an insurance policy should pay or if the Astros should cover the amount. The dispute centers on the fourth highest MLB salary and its justification as Bagwell sits out or plays.
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Rangers Fan Sees Texas Rangers Rally For Win
Baytown sports note discusses fan reaction to Rangers game and mentions Michael Pineda and a director from India considering Paris Hilton for a Mother Teresa film. Reporter cites BaytownSun material with Page 2B reference.
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