Denny recalls Texas pedigree fueling Omaha dream
Barbers Hill baseball coach Denny reflects on a standout Texas Longhorn era with three Omaha finishes, a national title, and strong ties to Baytown and Humble. He recalls choosing Texas over Phillies’ $42,000 bonus in 1981, highlighting early college program rivalries and the era’s facilities.
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David Denny
Barbers Hill
University of Texas
Denny
Omaha
Texas
Longhorns
Baytown
Ed Denny
Highlands
Lee
Gary Herrington
Lee and
Sterling
Humble
Philadelphia Phillies
Sam Houston State
Famil
A&m
TCU
LSU
Oklahoma State
Arizona State
Miami
Austin
University
TCU Eliminates Texas A&M to Stay Alive in CWS
TCU pitcher Howie Howard matched a career high with 12 strikeouts in seven-plus innings and paired with Ryan Merrill who homered to spark a 4-1 win over Texas A&M in the College World Series elimination game in Omaha.
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Omaha
Neb
Brian Howard
Ryan Merrill
TCU Horned Frogs
Fort Worth
Howard
Merrill
Frogs
Texas A&m
Howie
Aggies
Oakland Athletics
Braden Shewmake
RBI
the Frogs
Stephen Kolek
Kaylor Chafin
George Janca
Cole Bedford
Crosby Softball Reaches Regional Quarterfinals In Memorable Season
Crosby Lady Cougars finish 25-7 overall and 15-3 in district play earning No. 8 area ranking. Kassidy Rhoades earns All-State honors as Crosby beats Livingston and Texas City in playoffs before a 1-0 Game 3 loss to Kingwood Park. Four players sign to play college baseball or softball.
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Crosby
Lady Cougars
Kingwood Park
Barbers Hill
Kassidy Rhoades
Livingston
Texas City
Troy Fox
Stoerner Memorial Golf Tourney Signups Open
July 21 at Eagle Pointe to honor Hank Stoerner with a four man scramble benefiting Emma's Hugs. Eight hundred thirty two area phone to register and a kickoff concert July 20 at Royal Purple Tower Club with Joe Nichols and others.
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Hank Stoerner
Eagle Pointe Golf Club
Baytown
Hank
Clint Stoerner
St. Luke's
M.D. Anderson
Royal Purple Tower Club
Joe Nichols
David Adam Byrnes
David Glenn
Arkansas
Dallas
Cowboys
Stoerner
David Adam Byres
Nashville
Ginger
Jake
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