Tex Schramm Dies Innovative Cowboys Leader
Texas Earnest Schramm former president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys died at his home on Tuesday. He spent 29 seasons with Dallas and helped shape pro football including the AFL NFL merger in 1966 two Super Bowl titles five Conference Championships and 13 Division titles born June 2 1920 in San Gabriel California.
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Hinrich Signs with Bulls After Draft Pick Show Promise
First round pick Kirk Hinrich signed with the Chicago Bulls amid injury concerns for guard Jay Williams. The Kansas standout could become a key factor if Williams’s career is jeopardized by his knee and pelvic injuries from a motorcycle crash. Meanwhile legal developments involve Lakers star Kobe Bryant facing potential charges in a June 30 sexual assault case, with a decision expected after further information. In Iowa, Schuyler Tripp set a school record with 21 strikeouts in a Davis County 4-1 win, surpassing former star Kevin Ritz’s 19.
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Television baseball AAA All-Star Game on ESPN2
ESPN2 airs the AAA All-Star Game at 7 p.m. with analysis from Gazette staff and wire reports providing this prime time sports showcase.
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Blalock lifts AL to World Series edge in dramatic All-Star win
Hank Blalock delivered a two-run pinch hit homer off Eric Gagne in the eighth as the American League beat the National League 7-6. The blast gives the AL home-field advantage for the World Series and caps a high-stakes All-Star showdown featuring Giambi and Ichiro among others. The NL led early before key AL rallies and a shaky NL bullpen.
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Melgarejo shines in outfield but faces hitting woes
Cedar Rapids Kernels center fielder Raniel Melgarejo, 21, excels defensively with dazzling catches and speed but struggles at the plate. Once a high school shortstop, he adapts to the outfield with top defensive metrics, yet his .243 season through 2024 remains below big league hitting standards.
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Woods and Els poised for British Open showdown at St George's
Tiger Woods and Ernie Els arrive at Royal St George's equipped for major contention. Woods seeks his first major win of the year after Western Open and strong form, while Els, defending Open champion, aims to translate recent wins and good health into a breakthrough on Sunday.
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