Rockies blank Astros as Francis bests former team
Jeff Francis kept Houston to three hits over seven innings and Colorado defeated the Astros 5-0, ending Houston’s eight-game skid while Mark Loretta and Craig Biggio produced the only Houston hits. Biggio, at 3,004 career hits, neared 3,000 milestone with a standing ovation.
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Jeff Francis
Colorado Rockies
Jason Jennings
Houston Astros
Garrett Atkins
Matt Holliday
Rockies
Francis
Astros
Mark Loretta
Craig Biggio
Biggio
al Kaline
Minute Maid Park
Colorado
Brian Fuentes
LaTroy Hawkins
Jeremy Affeldt
Jennings
Troy Tulowitzki
Kaz Matsui
Holliday
Atkins
Ryan Spilborghs
Tulowitzki
Hunter Pence
Lance Berkman
Campbell says NFL should do more
Campbell attends Heisman Winners Association charity event at Barton Creek Resort, shading football violence debates as Congress weighs NFL pension and disability reforms. Fellow Heisman winners reflect on his past dominance, aging, and long term effects, with Dorsett noting the game’s toll. S.A.L.T. backs Special Olympics YMCA and paraplegic programs, planning a July 21 Kids Fishing Derby at San Leon’s 18th Street Pier.
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Texas
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Texas Longhorn
Congress
NFL
Campbell
Tony Dorsett
Pitt
Dorsett
Archie Griffin
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Ann Curry
Green
Kay Johnson
Sheepshead
Becky Gray
Fowler
S.A.S.T
S.A.L.T
Special Olympics
YMCA
Turnpoint
Wetlands Center
18Th Street Pier
San Leon
Pineda backs Baytown Ganders as top Texas mascot choice
Baytown sports writer Michael Pineda argues for the Ganders as a fun, worthy mascot for local schools amid a wave of unconventional team names. He cites Oklahoma’s Indians and uncertain future namings as context and urges readers to favor Ganders over less suitable options.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association
NCAA
al Richard High School
Sonal
Texas
Michael Pineda
Baytown Sun
Area players named to first team lineup
Max Blacklock of Crosby Derrick Thompson of Sterling and Jeremey Hensarling of BCA join first team for hoops Blacklock led Crosby in assists as a versatile guard Thompson a returning starter from Sterling provides three point threat Hensarling led BCA in scoring and will walk on at Lee College Also honored were Anthony Riven of Lee Kendrae Carter of Crosby and Michael Davis of Barbers Hill
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Max Blacklock
Crosby
Derrick Thompson
Sterling
Jeremey Hensarling
BCA
Blacklock
Cougars
Junior Thompson
Rangers
Thompson
Hensarling
Bulldogs
Lee College
Anthony Riven
Lee
Kendrae Carter
Michael Davis
Barbers Hill
Golf Tournament Sparks Community Support and Prizes
Theiss notes strong community backing but says progress has stalled while energetic parents drive the program. Prizes will be awarded for winning teams longest drive and closest to the pin, with door prizes and hamburgers for all participants. Alumni and fans can eat for 5 dollars after the tournament. For info call Theiss or Olin.
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Morgan Ensberg
Baytown East Aggies
Aggies
Central Cardinals
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Theiss
Dick Olin
Wayne Gray Center
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Jenkins Park
Baytown Parks & Recreation Department
Daytown.org
Jennifer
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