Lickliter Wins Tucson Classic With Late Drama
Frank Lickliter held off Chad Campbell to win the Chrysler Classic of Tucson by two strokes after weather delays. Lickliter, 33, shot 69 to finish 19 under 269, his second PGA title and first since a makeover begun 18 months ago with coach Randy Sonnier. Campbell tied late but bogeyed 16 and 18 finishing 17 under. Brenden Pappas placed third at 16 under.
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Woods beats Toms to win 36th PGA Tour title at La Costa
Tiger Woods defeated Scott Toms in a tight final at La Costa, earning $1,050,000 after a morning surge by Woods and late grit from Toms. Adam Scott topped Peter Lonard 1 up in the consolation, taking a $480,000 check. Toms, resilient after knee surgery, declared he would not quit as Woods sealed the win and prepared for the Masters.
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Rangers rally past Brewers for 14 8 spring win
Rangers overcome Chan Ho Park’s early struggles to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 14 8 in Surprise. Ruben Sierra homered to key a fifth inning rally, with Carl Everett adding a two run double in the following frame as Texas seizes its first Cactus League win.
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OC drops two of four in JCAC series with Midland College
Odessa College Wranglers went 1-3 against Midland College in a Western Junior College Athletic Conference four game set. Saturday’s opener was a 3-0 OC win behind a complete game by David Lankford who allowed three hits and four strikeouts. Lankford’s effort followed by two hits from Ryan Roberts and doubles from Wardell Starling and Travis Downs. In the nightcap OC fell 10-1 amid four errors. Friday’s games ended with OC losing 4-3 and 10-2. OC sits 3-5 in conference, 6-11 overall, and heads to a Wednesday home doubleheader vs McMurry University.
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Permian Panthers softball lose second in a row to Big Spring
Permian High School falls 3-0 at Big Spring to slip to 11-3 as they prepare for District 3-5A play at Ratliff Softball Complex. Coach Lee Anne Lane notes district will be a different game and urges focus on timely hitting after three shutout losses.
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Lady Falcons split with Sul Ross in doubleheader
UT Permian Basin softball split a doubleheader with Sul Ross at the UTPB Softball Complex. The Lady Falcons won 4-3 in game one and fell 10-3 in game two to move to 3-5. Coach Danny Dunaway said a two week break before Red River Athletic Conference play will help the team heal from injuries. Amy Torrez and Holly Lemons each went 3-for-3 in the first game. Torrez went 3-for-4 in game two, while Kristi Tosi was 4-for-4. Jennifer Parker pitched both games and is 2-4. Radi Burnett finished the last two innings of the loss.
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UIL Girls State All Tournament Teams 2003
The Associated Press names the 2003 UIL girls state basketball all tournament teams across five classes. Notable selections include Haley Bennett Hedley Sarah Hilton and Alesha Stegemeiler with championship game MVPs awarded to Hilton Stegemeiler Corey Thomps Jackson and several others from Canyon Brock Duncanville Plainview and Georgetown among the standout performers.
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Dragila breaks indoor pole vault world record in Boston
Stacy Dragila won the U S Indoor Track and Field Championships pole vault, clearing 15 feet 8 inches to set a new indoor world record after earlier winning the title at 14 5. She attempted 16 feet but failed three times, then celebrated after a second attempt at 15 7. Dragila is Olympic gold medalist and outdoor record holder. Feofanova had recently broken the prior indoor mark.
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Spurs rout Rockets as Ginobili stars in return
Spurs extend halftime edge to 89 51 then hold off Rockets 96 74 led by Ginobili 9 points in second quarter and Parker 10 points in Q1. Duncan adds eight in opening frame while Robinson contemplates final home game at Compaq Center amid Rockets’ 12 2 scoring note and foreign born No 1 picks trivia.
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Texas Tech Nips Texas With Late Free Throws In Close Defeat
Texas Tech rallied from a double figure second half deficit but Texas held on 70-65 as Carey drilled a late 3 and earned two free throws with 10.7 seconds left. Pierson answered for Tech but a final shot fell short.
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