J R Towles Drive named in Crosby street sign honor
Harris County Commissioners named a half mile street J R Towles Drive to honor JR Towles, the Houston Astros rookie catcher and Crosby resident. Wes and Ellie Towles spoke of their emotions upon seeing the sign as tears welled up. The street lies about five miles north of downtown Crosby.
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Tryouts for Cardinals AAU Basketball Held Next Week
Cardinals AAU team for 7 and 8 year olds schedules trials on April 21 and 23 at Barrett Primary School Crosby. Contact Archie Myles at 281-462-1701 or archiemyles yahoo com for details. Also notes high school tennis update Andy Jirrels of Lee High finished fourth in boys singles, losing semifinal to Scott Middleton of Atascocita. Baytown Sun admits incorrect scores in April 9 issue.
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Week's high school games and pro sports slate
High school baseball games include West Brook at Lee 6 30 p.m. Sterling at Channelview 6 30 p.m. New Caney at Barbers Hill 6 p.m. Crosby at C E King 6 p.m. Softball schedules list Humble at Lee Sterling at Atascocita Galena Park at Crosby Barbers Hill at Huffman and Warren at Anahuac with JV/V times. College tennis Lee College competes at SW Junior College Championships Temple all day. Pro events include Florida at Astros on KTXH ESPN2 basketball Cleveland at Chicago Phoenix at Rockets Masters golf and boxing Gamboa Rojas on Showtime. Hockey Philadelphia at Washington Dallas at Anaheim. Motorsports Bashas Supermarkets 200 ESPN2. Pro tennis Bausch & Lomb Championships ESPN2 noon.
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Sports Editor Contact Details
Dave Rogers leads Baytown Sun sports inquiries by phone at 281 425 8031 or via email at sports baytownsun com for today’s stories and future sports ideas.
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Baytown Christian Academy cruises to TAPPS 4-4A semifinal win
Baytown Christian Academy defeated Mount Carmel 28 0 to reach the TAPPS 4 4A District Tournament semifinals. The Bulldogs led 13 0 after one inning and controlled the game despite curtailing injuries to Curti Wilson Ethan Bowdoin and Jorge Hereaud Bowdoin. Coach Kade Johnson cited limited depth as a factor.
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Anahuac poised to win district title
Anahuac hosts Warren at Fort Anahuac Park at 5 p.m. as coach Kelli Treybig eyes the district crown. Sophomore catcher Kelsi Laskoskie, in her second year behind the plate, has transformed the defense with quick hands and strong chemistry with senior pitcher Krysta Martin, a key contributor last season.
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Ganders finish third as Murray injury costs team
Lee High School Ganders place third in District 21-5A after Trey Murray injures his hamstring at Turner Stadium. With Murray healthy, coach Charles Southall believes the Ganders could have won the 4x100 relay, as lineup changes ensued and runners swapped events to cover the injury. Channelview won the relay in 42.58 seconds while Lee posted 43.17 seconds and advanced to Region III.
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Sports radio host Pallilo profiles Houston sports scene
Baytown Kiwanis Club hears Sports Animal host Charlie Pallilo share his rise from Marv Albert inspired youth to Syracuse, Morgantown, and Houston. He notes day to day satisfaction matters, cites the rise of sports radio and online info volume, and stresses accuracy over rumor in a crowded market.
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