Towles Returns as Astros Starter for Opening Day
J. R. Towles wins the Houston Astros starting catcher job after a strong spring training. He hit .359 with two home runs and nine RBIs in 36 at bats, and delivered a ninth inning double to start the season's scoring. Towles beat out Jason Castro for the job and vowed to keep improving.
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New Astros manager fuels 2010 season excitement
Opening Day 2010 at Minute Maid Park drew fans with upbeat chatter from Los Caballitos, led by Ernie Quijada, as a Crosby native along with sombreroed members watched from a balcony above left field. Fans lined up early despite a predicted mid‑pack finish.
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Butler Fans Rally At Hinkle Ahead Of Duke Showdown
Thousands of Butler supporters packed Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis ahead of the NCAA men’s basketball final against Duke. About 4,000 fans lined up an hour before tip as doors opened early due to severe weather, with 71,000 expected at Lucas Oil Stadium. Dennis Ogle, a 68 year old Purdue grad, said the moment felt historic and rare for a small Indiana school.
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Jenny Ogle's Butler Pick Wins Pool at Final Four Reach
Jenny Ogle claimed victory in her pool by selecting Butler to reach the Final Four and remaining undefeated among participants. David Clegg of Indianapolis rode out the rain to attend Hinkle Fieldhouse, saying he sought the atmosphere and was glad he did not have to work. Classes were canceled on campus, and thousands gathered at Monument Circle for a midday pep rally following the Colts' Super Bowl win in 2007. Fans in various attire mixed with suited office workers during lunch breaks.
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Crosby, BH lead 19-4A golf at halfway mark
Crosby's boys lead the District 19-4A tournament after round one at Goose Creek Country Club with 336 to Kingwood Park 337. Barbers Hill boys sit seven back at 343, Goose Creek Memorial 374. Crosby's Marek shot 79, Rogers 82 for Crosby. Barbers Hill girls lead with 438, Kingwood Park 444, Crosby 461. Alessa Hutter and Kaitlyn King 105, Rollo 106. Barbers Hill boys Turbeville 84, Wright 86, Kirksey 86. GCM's Houchins 87 with eagle at No 10.
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