Jimenez Honored for Kids Legacy in Texas City Softball
Texas City High School mourns softball coach Hector Jimenez who led the Lady Stings to nine seasons and 211 losses 49 wins, including a 69 game winning streak, before dying of a heart attack. Memorial services are held at Emken Linton Funeral Home with plans to dedicate Tarpey Park as a lasting tribute.
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Giants rally to down Astros in 12th at Candlestick Park
The San Francisco Giants tied the game in the ninth and won 6-5 in 12 innings on Barry Bonds RBI single. J.R. Phillips led off the 12th with a single, advanced, and scored as Bonds delivered the decisive hit after a Robby Thompson plunking and a wild pitch. Chris Hook earned the win in relief.
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TCPR Swim Team Takes Second at Alvin Tri Meet
Texas City Parks and Recreation swimmers finish second with 452 points at Alvin High School meet behind Alvin, aided by Jessica Morris, Chris Darby and Renee Hugger with multiple first places. The tri meet included Alvin, Texas City and La Marque, results list events from back and breast strokes to freestyle and relays with top placers across age groups.
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Larkin powers Reds past Cubs with big first half surge
Barry Larkin homered and tripled driving in three as Cincinnati beat Chicago 6-1 to reclaim NL Central lead. Jose Rijo allowed five hits in five innings and sparked a five-run first inning with a two-run single. Cubs fell to 13-19 at Wrigley.
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Devils Stay in Jersey for Now at Meadowlands Lease
The New Jersey Devils and the Meadowlands Authority signed a one year lease keeping the Stanley Cup champions in New Jersey with a path to a longer deal. The tentative accord includes a $12 million arena upgrade and prevents a major franchise move into the area, with Sept. 15 as a hold date for a final agreement.
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Smith comments on Maxwell release from Rockets camp
Columbia, S C Kenny Smith said he was bemused not shocked by Vernon Maxwell being cut by the Houston Rockets. Smith noted the team might resolve differences with Maxwell but pointed out they won a championship without him. Maxwell’s departure was revealed after the June 30 cut amid lockout delays.
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