Pump Jacks score 10 in win over Bombers
TEXAS COLLEGIATE LEAGUE BASEBALL
      One year ago, the Brazos Valley Bombers were the new kids on the TCL block, reaching the playoffs in their inaugural season of play. This year, it's the East Texas Pump Jacks who are new to the league, and they sent a message to the Bombers on Tuesday night: We're here to stay.
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Berkman leads Astros to 4-3 win over Rangers
By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer
      HOUSTON (AP) - Lance Berkman isn't quite ready to proclaim the Astros are in the process of turning things around, even after they won two straight for the first time in a month. "I guess that remains to be seen," Berkman said after Houston's 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night g...
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Rangers' Hamilton leaves game with inflammed knee
      HOUSTON (AP) - Texas Rangers center fielder Josh Hamilton was replaced in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros because of left knee inflammation. Hamilton, who leads the majors with 76 RBIs, struck out in the fourth inning and played defense before being replaced by Bran...
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Birmingham mayor wants to bid on 2020 Olympics
      BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford wants the city to make a bid for the 2020 Olympic Games. Langford told members of the City Council Tuesday that he plans to create a committee to make the application.
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