Paws Mascot Wins Capital One High School Mascot Award
Covenant Christian School’s Paws was named Capital One High School Mascot of the Year for Houston at the UH vs. Rice game, earning a $5,000 prize for the school. Klein High’s Boomer the Bearkat placed second and Clear Lake High’s Talon the Falcon was runner-up with 15,000 plus online votes. Lee’s Gary the Gander was among 12 finalists.
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OJ co-defendants plead guilty in casino robbery case
In Las Vegas, Charles Cashmore and Walter Alexander agreed to plead guilty to accessory to robbery and will testify against O J Simpson and four others. Prosecutors say a simple task to move belongings led to an armed confrontation over sports memorabilia. Cashmore, 40, and Alexander, 46, faced the deal after meeting Simpson through an acquaintance.
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Texas Fullback Out For Season
Texas redshirt freshman fullback Antwan Cobb will undergo season ending knee surgery after spraining a ligament in his left knee during last week's win over Iowa State.
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Week's Games Kickoffs Across Area Sports Schedule
College volleyball at Alvin tonight at 7. Sterling hosts Atascocita and Humble travels to REL both at 6 30. Galena Park visits Barbers Hill while Crosby plays New Caney all at 6 30. Junior high football features Baytown Junior at Highlands at 4 30 and Highlands Junior at Baytown Junior at 4 30 for 8A and 7A. Cedar Bayou visits Horace Mann at 4 30 for 8A while Horace Mann goes to Cedar Bayou at 4 30 for 7A. Woodland Acres hosts Gentry for 8A at 5 while Woodland Acres hosts Gentry for 7A at 4 30.
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On the Air Tonight Sports Card
Boxing Alfons Gomez faces Ben Tackie on ESPN at 9 p.m. Golf TNT PGA Grand Slam at Tucker's airs at 3 p.m. Major League Baseball ALCS features Boston at Cleveland on FOX at 7 p.m. Pro hockey has Atlanta visiting Philadelphia on Versus at 6 p.m.
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Contact Sports Editor Dave Rogers by Phone and Email
Readers seeking sports stories or ideas can reach Dave Rogers, sports editor, by phone at 281-425-8031 or by email at sports baytownsun.com to share tips or questions.
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Texans running game stalls in loss to Jaguars
Texans gain 61 rushing yards in a 37 17 defeat to Jacksonville as Ahman Green returns from knee bruise but struggles. Green carries 16 times for 44 yards while Samkon Gado adds four for 15. Coach Gary Kubiak cites front seven and blocking as factors and hopes Green rebounds next week.
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Unseasonably Warm Start Delays Fall Bay Fishing in Matagorda
The writer describes knee deep water turning chest to neck high at a West Matagorda Bay flat, limiting catch during a long 10 hour trip. Despite a warm start to fall and southerly winds, high October tides and later fall cooling are expected to bring better fishing as north winds and fronts lower water levels and push shrimp from the marsh.
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Titans ride without Young in Texans visit
Titans quarterback Vince Young underwent an MRI on his strained right quadriceps and is listed day to day ahead of the road trip to Houston to face the Texans. Coach Jeff Fisher stressed the test will guide treatment while Young remains Tennessee’s offensive leader during a 3-2 start.
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Fish n Fest opens strong with first weekend prizes
The S A S T Fish n Fest kicked off with its best weekend in years as Witt Marine and Marburger s Sporting Goods reported steady weigh ins. Top daily prizes went to William Townsend 25 inches 5.29 pounds and Taylor Griffin 24 inches 4.42 pounds. Awards ceremony Sunday at Reynolds Marine.
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