Brewers blank Astros as Ben Sheets wins in complete game
Ben Sheets pitched seven innings of one run support to complete a seven hitter and drive the Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-1 win over the Houston Astros. Sheets improved to 4-7, struck out seven, and delivered a two-run double plus an RBI hit as Milwaukee broke the game open in the fifth inning.
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Castillo extends hitting streak to 32 games in Marlins win
Luis Castillo went 3-for-4 to stretch his major league leading hitting streak to 32 games as Florida defeated Cleveland 4-0. Derrek Lee hit a two run homer, and Dempster allowed four hits in 6.13 innings before being ejected for striking a batter a second time. Torborg also was tossed.
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Woods wins U S Open sets weekend golf viewership record
NBC crowned Tiger Woods winner as the U S Open telecast drew an 8.9 national rating and 22 share, tying the all time high for a Sunday Open telecast since 1973. Nielsen notes a 24 percent rise from last year and 10 percent above Woods 2000 victory.
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Television picks feature Clemson South Carolina baseball matchup
A slate of games includes Clemson versus South Carolina on ESPN2 in early evening air time. Texas at Chicago Cubs on WGN and FSN, Anaheim at St. Louis at 6 p.m. on ESPN, Houston at Milwaukee at 7 p.m., and Boston at San Diego at 9 p.m. on ESPN2.
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Barbers Hill’s Northcutt Earns All State First Team Honors
Barbers Hill pitcher James Northcutt, a junior, was named to the all state first team by The Associated Press after a 11-3 season with a 2.21 ERA. He led the Eagles to the regional semifinals and posted a 1.52 ERA in playoffs, earning MVP honors in May and key wins including a victory over Bridge City while noting continued improvement for next season. Northcutt plans to play college ball and also quarterback the Eagles in the fall.
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Magazine creator to visit Baytown for Tex Football Classic
Dave Campbell visits Baytown to promote the 43rd Texas Football magazine and the Texas Classic game featuring Robert E. Lee High School. Campbell signs at Lee field house noon to 1 30 pm. Aug 31 Texas Classic vs San Antonio Roosevelt, ticket 10 dollars, magazine free with two tickets, 5 dollars for pre-purchased magazines. Proceeds stay with Lee athletic program.
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Five confederations reach World Cup quarterfinals in Yokohama
United States and co host South Korea advance to the last eight as Brazil faces England and Senegal meets Turkey. Italy falls to South Korea on an overtime header by Abun Jung Hwan. North America remains represented by the US with a 2 0 win over Mexico.
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Baytown Lee to host Texas Football magazine signing event
Sports writer Jonathan Cooper notes Texas Football 43rd edition signing with Dave Campbell at Robert E Lee field house Thursday noon thirty. Tickets offer $20 for magazine and ticket plus autograph, proceeds fund Baytown Lee students for Aug. 31 San Antonio trip. Campbell predicts Ganders at No. 75A state ranking. magazine includes Texas and NFL previews.
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