Preseason baseball tournament set for Baytown fields
Majors and Minor preseason tournament scheduled for March 4-5 at the Baytown Central Little League fields with a $100 per team entry fee and a three game guarantee. For details contact David Roberts at 281-422-5128 or Ernest Dehoyas at 281-422-4440.
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Malone leaves ASU for Aggies cornerbacks job
Texas A&M announced on Monday that Van Malone will join the Aggies as corner backs coach. Malone previously coached defensive backs at North Texas and had been hired as running backs coach at Arizona State earlier this month.
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Sterling JV golf at Channelview River Terrace
The week’s high school schedule lists Sterling JV boys in the Channelview Tournament at River Terrace starting 8 a.m. Also Sterling soph./JV baseball at Port Neches-Groves at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Port Neches-Groves visiting Sterling at 6:30 p.m., CE King at Barbers Hill, Crosby at LCM 5 p.m., Spring at Lee 4:30 p.m. JV and 6 p.m. varsity, Westfield at Sterling 4:30 p.m. JV 6 p.m. varsity, Deer Park at Barbers Hill, Crosby at Tarkington, Lee girls at Humble 5 and 7, Sterling girls at Spring, Humble boys at Lee, Spring boys at Sterling, Highlands Baytown junior high track, and North Shore Invitational junior girls at 4:45 p.m.
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On the Air Today Sports Schedule Highlights
ESPN TV highlights include College basketball Slam Dunk and 3 Point Championship at 1 p.m. LSU visits South Carolina at 6 p.m. St Josephs plays Xavier at 6 30 p.m. Illinois hosts Minnesota at 8 p.m. NHL features Minnesota at Colorado at 8 p.m. EPL has Arsenal versus Jackburn at 1 p.m. Tennis Channel Open coverage at 4 and 8 p.m. plus Rangler Pro Tour and World Championship Tour events at 3 p.m.
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First woman elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Effa Manley became the first woman elected to the baseball Hall of Fame as part of a 17-person Negro Leagues and pre Negro Leagues class chosen by a special committee. The Newark Eagles co owner ran the business side for over a decade and campaigned for players’ rights and Civil Rights.
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Suns Dominate Rockets 111 94 As Marion fuels win
Phoenix extends to seven straight behind Shawn Marion 30 points 18 rebounds. He dominates after halftime aiding a 111-94 victory over Houston as Steve Nash threads a reverse layup and Raja Bell Leandro Barbosa hit late threes. Rockets slump 23 percent from three amid Colangelo resignation fallout. Yao Ming leads Houston with 27 points 18 rebounds.
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Sterling Tenniss Team Overcomes Rain at Clear Lake Tourney
The Sterling tennis team faced top Houston area competition and rain delays at the Clear Lake Varsity tournament. A team of note was the A girls doubles pair Rachel Young and Heather Gardner, reaching the main draw semifinals after beating Cinco Ranch and La Porte. Krystal Clay reached the A consolation finals before rain halted the title match, with Clay then winning three straight matches to finish strong.
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Barbers Hill Coach Byrd Discusses Coaching Rewards
Baytown Sun interview with Barbers Hill defensive coordinator and pitching coach Jackie Byrd covers his 35 years in teaching and coaching. He cites pride in helping lesser athletes reach higher levels on the field through coaching and bus driving duties.
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Greenies and Purple rivals reveal Baytown coaches bonds
In a Baytown area sports classroom interview, Byrd recalls high school days at South Park, the Greenies mascot gremlin, and matches against Bowen High Purples. He shares a fond Valentine from coach Gil Stalbaum, and jokes about being the best bus driver while guiding students and coaches to new places.
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