Berkman, Rodriguez lead Astros past Mets 4-0
Wandy Rodriguez pitched a four hitter for his first complete game and eight strikeouts as the Houston Astros blanked the New York Mets 4-0. Lance Berkman homered, driving in two in the fifth after Carlos Lee doubled to spark a 2-0 lead. Mike Pelfrey struggled in his second start back, allowing two runs in five innings.
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Brad Ausmus
Hunter Pence
Hunter Peace
Crawford
Cecil Cooper
Carlos Lee
Pelfrey
Mark Loretta
Carlos Delgado
Craig Biggio
Ausmus
Williams reach Wimbledon final as Gasquet ousts Roddick
In a dramatic quarterfinal, Richard Gasquet rallied from two sets down to defeat Andy Roddick 4-6 4-6 7-6 7-6 8-6 and advance to face Roger Federer. Marion Bartoli stunned Justine Henin to reach the final against Venus Williams, who beat Ana Ivanovic. Bartoli and Williams become the two lowest ranked finalists since 1975.
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Venus Williams
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Ana Ivanovic
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Amelie Mauresmo
Ramirez Finds New Path at Morningstar Academy
Ramirez balanced duties at BCA with earning a masters degree then moved to Morningstar Academy in Iowa. He notes Morningstar’s infant athletic program and plans for growth as part of a 300-student K-12 school, while cherishing long standing ties at Baytown Christian Academy.
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Iowa
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States struggle with steroid testing for high school sports
New Mexico officials led a national summit with DEA backing to find solutions for steroids in schools. A $330,000 start was pledged, but a task force warned the program would be costly and hard to pass legally. Only Texas, Florida, and New Jersey mandate some testing. many districts bear the cost and logistics.
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U.S. Olympic Committee
CCSL Swim Meet Highlights and George Brown Scholars
The CCSL swim meet featured multiple event wins by Micaela Roemer Madison Varisco Monica Pruett and Wendy Tsai with no girls records broken. Emma Lochmaier won the Girls 18 under 200 free while Bertelsman and Grijalva swept boys events. Eleven $500 George Brown Scholarships were awarded to graduating swimmers Kara Evard Aspen Rapp John Christopher Laura Thomas Monet Herrscher Justin Russo Sally Woolweaver Shane Moran Evan Shields Courtney Hill and Courtney Bloomfield. Over 3 400 swimmers from 20 teams competed with 100 volunteers coordinating traffic hospitality concessions crowd control and lane assignments. Visit the CCSL site for results.
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Nassau Bay
Micaela Roemer
League City
Barracudas
Madison Varisco
Brooks Blue Marlins
Monica Pruett
Wendy Tsai
Pinetoch Piranhas
Pine Brookwood
Emma Lochmaier
Bertelsman
Friendswood
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Baytown
George Brown
CCSL
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Aspen Rapp
John Christopher
Laura Thomas
Monet Herrscher
Justin Russo
Sally Woolweaver
Harbour Tide
Shane Moran
la Porte
Evan Shields
Clear Lake
Rain Forces Cancellations at Country Club Fourth of July
Rain on the Fourth halts Country Club’s Fourth of July tournament and junior golf clinic. Club pro J D Ring says the long downturns and saturated greens threaten mowing and aerification. Evergreen Golf Course reports slowed play yet notes drainage allows some rounds. owner Tom Hazlewood cites steady catching of golfers despite setbacks.
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