Astros rally past Mets to avoid sweep in New York
Roy Oswalt sparked a four run fifth inning as Houston erased a 3-1 deficit and beat the New York Mets 8-4. Oswalt’s second hit started the rally, Willy Taveras doubled, Mike Lamb and Lance Berkman drove in runs, and Berkman later left with a groin strain. Adam Everett, Taveras, and Chris Burke added support with later runs.
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First Lady Rangers Sports Day and Related Youth Camps
A series of youth activities are scheduled: Lady Rangers Sports Day at Sterling High School on July 31 for rising grades 6 7 and 8 with stations in basketball soccer softball tennis track and volleyball from 8 am to noon cost 10 with a t shirt for the first 50 registrants and pizza at the end. Also Gander Football Camp for incoming freshmen at Lee High August 13 5 7 pm nightly with 1 fee and contact info. Chambers County Golf Course offers a junior golf clinic August 2 4 for ages 8 17 9 11 am 50 limit 30 entrants bring clubs drinks provided.
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On the Air Sports Schedule and Editor Contact
Bull riding PBR Tulsa Express Classic on OLN at 7 p.m. Texas League All-Star Game on FSN H at 12 30 p.m. Yankees at Texas on ESPN at 6 p.m. WNBA Connecticut at New York on NBA TV at 6 30 p.m. Philadelphia at Chicago softball on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. For questions contact Sports Editor Doyle Barlow at 281 425 8031 or sports baytownsun com.
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Landis wins Tour de France title in dramatic ride
Floyd Landis captured his first Tour de France crown on the Champs-Elysées despite an injured hip. The Phonak rider regained the yellow jersey in the Alps and finished 57 seconds ahead of Oscar Pereira of Spain as Lance Armstrong watched from retirement.
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Emotional Tiger wins second straight British Open at Hoylake
Tiger Woods clinched his second consecutive British Open title at Royal Liverpool with a two shot margin over Chris DiMarco. Overcome with emotion after the final putt and a reunion with his wife, he battled through a tight leaderboard as DiMarco’s mother Norma died July 4 in Colorado and the two shared a moment of healing on the Northwest England course. Ernie Els finished third at 275 after a 71.
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Baytown Pony falls in 8 7 sectional heartbreak
Baytown 14-under Pony League All Stars were edged 8-7 by Sugar Land in the Pasadena sectionals after a dramatic seventh inning. NASA White had earlier beaten Baytown 7-4 as Baytown erased a late lead with two runs but fell short.
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Aggie Fans Hear From Van Malone On New Defensive Era
Baytown community center hosts Texas A M cornerback coach Van Malone as fans press for a brighter football future. Malone cites pressure, NFL experience, and leadership to explain why a new defensive staff aims to revive A M’s regional prominence amid rivalry tensions and injury gaps from last season.
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