Aaron Lifts Braves as 702nd Homer Grounds Cubs
Hank Aaron belted his 702nd career homer in the eighth, driving in two and helping the Atlanta Braves crush the Chicago Cubs 10-2. Aaron, 39, said Ruth’s 714 is unlikely this season and noted he may add five or six more games. The Braves built a nine-run lead behind a 29th homer of the year.
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Eagles face QB choices as Millsapps plans for fall
Bass are biting at E V Spence as coach Jerry Millsapps weighs three quarterback candidates Craig Duke Roger Chavez and Wade McLain. The Eagles prepare for contact drills while fishing reports note stripers white bass and channel catfish fishing around the lake and nearby Robert Lee lake.
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Crenshaw Starts Strong In USI Golf Classic As Pros Hit Round One
Ben Crenshaw opened with a 71 in the USI Golf Classic as Dick Lotz led with 67 and Bert Yancey and Rik Massingale tied at 68. Bruce Devlin was disqualified for a wrong-drop after a 71, while Crenshaw called his first pro round mediocre despite a solid start in Sutton Massachusetts.
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Texas Tech Leads SWC On Experience Points Formula
Texas Tech tops the Southwest Conference experience chart with 38 points, ahead of Texas 31 and Baylor 23 as Arkansas joins the loop in pursuit. The formula awards points for returning lettermen and starters, then subtracts for losses, with Tech leading among SWC teams.
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Oklahoma edge in Oil Bowl Classic
Oklahoma holds a slight edge in the 36th Oil Bowl Classic at Coyote Stadium with about 20 600 expected spectators. Texas and Oklahoma meet after Texas leads the series 21 5 1 and faces questions about missing stars while coach Boron highlights key players and selection differences between the Oil Bowl and the coaches game.
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Associated Press
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Angelo State
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Duke Opens Football Season With Tennessee Trip
Duke schedules its season opener against Tennessee in Knoxville on September 15 and concludes with a home game versus North Carolina in Durham, North Carolina.
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Eagles to wear pads for first time under UIL rules
Pecos Eagles and Balmorhea Bears prep for Saturday photo sessions by Odessa and San Angelo photographers. Eagles receive state tournament medal as Wade McLain honors a first ever state meet appearance. Images scheduled 8 a.m. Balmorhea 9:45 a.m. Pecos. Eagles to suit up in pads for the first time since UIL restrictions.
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