Mustangs drop first game of series to McLeod, 12-4
By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      The last-minute change of location of the first game of the best-of-three playoff series between Overton and McLeod was likely irritating for Mustangs fans. After the game, it's probably a little more irritating.
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KILGORE'S ASHIA KELLY HEADED TO CENTRAL FLORIDA
      It was a joyous occasion Friday night at New Birth Fellowship Church, as Kilgore High School senior basketball standout Ashia Kelly signed a letter of intent to continue her education and play basketball at the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
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Labor strife could be on horizon for pro football
      NEW YORK (AP) - NFLowners could opt out of their agreement with the players union next week, leaving open the possibility of a 2010 season without a salary cap. The labor agreement is on the agenda for the league meetings in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Rangers take Astros to woodshed
      ARLINGTON (AP) - Josh Hamilton almost made a spectacular running catch to start the game. Other than that, he was perfect. After his near-catch in the first inning, when he reached over his head in deep center to get the ball in his glove before it popped out when he tumbled to the ground, Hamil...
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Price having fun at ETBU
COLLEGE BASEBALL By MITCH LUCAS sports@kilgorenewsherald.com
      When he was in high school here in Kilgore, Jered Price was used to managing the game from behind the plate as a very rare left-handed catcher. Now, as a freshman at East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Jered is having to get used to being on the other end of the battery.
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LOCAL SPORTS IN BRIEF
      SOCCER Camp here June 9-13 The annual Kilgore-East Texas Soccer Camp will be held June 9 through June 13 at the soccer practice field beside the tennis courts at Kilgore High School on Longview Street. KHS head boys coach Kris Duplissey will be the lead instructor for the camp, with help from...
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