Former Oilers star Norton dies at 68 in Garland
Jim Norton, a four time AFL All Star safety and Houston Oilers original, died June 12 in Garland. He was 68. Norton, born in Los Angeles, played at Fullerton Union High School and Idaho before joining the Oilers in 1960, winning the first AFL championship and retiring in 1969 after nine seasons. He remains the Oilers franchise leader with 45 interceptions and held a punt record of 519 career punts until 2004.
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Baytown Breeze to Host Track Meet
The Baytown Breeze youth summer track team will host a meet on Thursday June 28 at Pete Sultis Memorial Stadium with field events at 5 p.m. and track events at 6 p.m. The Baytown Parks and Recreation sponsor the team, now in its sixth year, for ages six to 18. They prepare for the regional Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Track Meet in La Porte July 12-13. For information call 281-420-6597.
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All-Star Game, area juniors play at Reckling Park
Baseball schedule highlights HABCA All-Star Northeast vs Southwest at Reckling Park 4 30 p m. Bay Area Summer Baseball League Sterling junior varsity at Lake 6 p m. Kingwood JV at Sterling A 4 p m. Sterling freshmen at Lee 6 p m. Dawson freshmen at Barbers Hill 6 p m.
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On the Air Sports Schedule Highlights
Today's lineup features baseball all American game taped at noon on FSNH boxing Manfredo versus Banks taped at 9 p.m. on ESPN2 college baseball Louisville versus North Carolina at 1 p.m. on ESPN2 and more including CVS Charity Classic golf and AVP Crocs Tour Charleston taped.
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Lee's Bieschke to play in all star game at Rice
Kyle Bieschke of Robert E. Lee will suit up for the Northeast All Stars in the Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association exhibition at Rice University's Reckling Park. The Temple Junior College signee, a three time all district pick, discussed his path, choice of Temple, and the toll of preparing for college level play while training with North Shore Red Dogs and H and H camps.
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UC Irvine Wins Longest College World Series Game
UC Irvine defeated Cal State Fullerton 5-4 in 13 innings, in the longest CWS game on record at 5 hours 40 minutes. Bryan Petersen delivered the decisive RBI single as Fullerton’s Josh Fellhauer nailed a close play at home earlier. The Anteaters improve to 46-16-1 and advance to face the Arizona State-Oregon State loser, while Fullerton finishes 38-25 and exits the tournament.
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Lee 2-2 in 7 on 7 shows strong state run
Lee High School went 2-2 in 7 on 7 contests defeating Atascocita and Westbrook but losing to Stafford and Katy. Lee stands 13-2 in qualifying and next plays Cy Falls before traveling to College Station for the state tournament beginning July 13.
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Topwater myths vs real world fishing truth in saltwater streams
Bink Grimes argues against age old topwater myths in saltwater angling. He cites success from morning to afternoon and rough seas, noting fish can key on topwaters whenever presented well. He shares field experiences from Sabine Lake to Calcasieu with practical tips for persistent plug use.
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