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Once Was is again: team wins inaugural fast-pitch title
| Softball News |
Led by former collegian standouts Stacy
Kindles and Michelle Castellano, Once
Was steamrolled the competition in
winning the inaugural season in Victory
Sports Park's fast-pitch league.
Once Was finished 7-1 in the four-week
doubleheader season, dropping its only
game in the opening week.
Once Was wrapped up the championship
Kindles and Michelle Castellano, Once
Was steamrolled the competition in
winning the inaugural season in Victory
Sports Park's fast-pitch league.
Once Was finished 7-1 in the four-week
doubleheader season, dropping its only
game in the opening week.
Once Was wrapped up the championship
Monday, Oct. 27, with a 7-3 victory over
Team Rage and a 6-0 win over Colt 45s.
Once Was included numerous former
collegiate players, including Kindles of
Texas Lutheran and Castellano of Texas
A&M- Corpus Christi and Northwestern
State Louisiana.
Team Rage, which includes pitchers Cat
Garcia and Laura Morales, finished second
Team Rage and a 6-0 win over Colt 45s.
Once Was included numerous former
collegiate players, including Kindles of
Texas Lutheran and Castellano of Texas
A&M- Corpus Christi and Northwestern
State Louisiana.
Team Rage, which includes pitchers Cat
Garcia and Laura Morales, finished second
and Colt 45s was third in the league.
VSP will open the second season of its
fast-pitch league next Monday, Nov. 3,
or possibly the following week, Nov. 10.
Six teams have registered for the second
season, with two more possible entries.
Teams or individuals wanting to register
or looking for more information can
contact Lloyd Engle at 210-326-4828.
VSP will open the second season of its
fast-pitch league next Monday, Nov. 3,
or possibly the following week, Nov. 10.
Six teams have registered for the second
season, with two more possible entries.
Teams or individuals wanting to register
or looking for more information can
contact Lloyd Engle at 210-326-4828.
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| How you like Lidge now? |
| The Blog |
The Houston Astros made a huge mistake trading
Brad Lidge and he proved it, leading Philadelphia to
the World Series title.
The closer whose mettle was questioned by Astros
management, Lidge was perfect this season. He
went 48 for 48 in save opportunities, including a
postseason record seven saves in the playoffs.
His trade just makes it obvious Houston needs to
fire general manager Ed Wade before its too late.
Read our blog for more.
Brad Lidge and he proved it, leading Philadelphia to
the World Series title.
The closer whose mettle was questioned by Astros
management, Lidge was perfect this season. He
went 48 for 48 in save opportunities, including a
postseason record seven saves in the playoffs.
His trade just makes it obvious Houston needs to
fire general manager Ed Wade before its too late.
Read our blog for more.
Where are Saytown's hottest nightspots?
What are the best spots in Saytown to
go to on each night of the week?
Saytownsports is a simple man. We
enjoy sitting at the bar, watching sports
on TV and having a Bud Light, but we
know there's more to life then being a
dork. So where to go for some true fun?
Visit our blog and help us put together a
top five for each night of the week to give
your fellow Saytown residents a guide on
go to on each night of the week?
Saytownsports is a simple man. We
enjoy sitting at the bar, watching sports
on TV and having a Bud Light, but we
know there's more to life then being a
dork. So where to go for some true fun?
Visit our blog and help us put together a
top five for each night of the week to give
your fellow Saytown residents a guide on
where and when to go. It doesn't have to
be fancy nightclub, it can be just a place
to sit down and have a beer.
Let us know why the club is a great
place to go on certain nights - drink
specials, DJ, bartenders, crowd?
Give us your opinion and we'll post your
comments in a future article.
Thanks in advance for any help.
be fancy nightclub, it can be just a place
to sit down and have a beer.
Let us know why the club is a great
place to go on certain nights - drink
specials, DJ, bartenders, crowd?
Give us your opinion and we'll post your
comments in a future article.
Thanks in advance for any help.
| The Blog |
Balla seeking team for meaningful partnership? Post an ad here
Looking to play softball,
baseball, basketball or soccer
but can't find a team?
No, it's not your breath, really.
It can be difficult finding a
team to play for, especially if
you are new to the area or are
just starting to play in adult
leagues.
Saytownsports wants to help
by posting your information on
a new page we will debut soon.
Send us an e-mail and we'll
try to connect you with the
right people. When e-mailing,
please include the following:
baseball, basketball or soccer
but can't find a team?
No, it's not your breath, really.
It can be difficult finding a
team to play for, especially if
you are new to the area or are
just starting to play in adult
leagues.
Saytownsports wants to help
by posting your information on
a new page we will debut soon.
Send us an e-mail and we'll
try to connect you with the
right people. When e-mailing,
please include the following:
1, Sport desired; 2, name;
3, age; 4, experience; 5,
level of play; 6, playing
positions in order of
preference; 7, nights
available in order of
preference; 8, area or
facility you want to play at;
9, notice needed to attend
a game; 10, contact info.
For example: Guey Rod,
25; softball, men's class D;
have played for 2 years;
3B/SS; Tuesdays/
Thursdays and weekend
tournaments; 8, Alva Jo or
Time Warner; 9, Be there in
five minutes if you call.
3, age; 4, experience; 5,
level of play; 6, playing
positions in order of
preference; 7, nights
available in order of
preference; 8, area or
facility you want to play at;
9, notice needed to attend
a game; 10, contact info.
For example: Guey Rod,
25; softball, men's class D;
have played for 2 years;
3B/SS; Tuesdays/
Thursdays and weekend
tournaments; 8, Alva Jo or
Time Warner; 9, Be there in
five minutes if you call.
If you want to include a picture
of yourself, please do so.
A photo could help prospective
coaches and teammates
recognize you from time spent
with other teams and it will
also make it easier for them to
locate you when you arrive for
a first game. If you're an
attractive dude or chick, a
photo could also make it
easier to find a team.
Saytownsports got great
response when we included
our childhood photo - to the
right - with our ad. For some
reason, everyone was really
nice to us, "Hey you guys!"
of yourself, please do so.
A photo could help prospective
coaches and teammates
recognize you from time spent
with other teams and it will
also make it easier for them to
locate you when you arrive for
a first game. If you're an
attractive dude or chick, a
photo could also make it
easier to find a team.
Saytownsports got great
response when we included
our childhood photo - to the
right - with our ad. For some
reason, everyone was really
nice to us, "Hey you guys!"
| Truly from Saytown? |
There are only a few million of us lucky enough
to truly call San Antonio home. Are you truly
one of us? Not sure?
Familiar with the Donkey Lady? Ever been to
Hey She Be?
Do you believe Robert Horry didn't really foul
Steve Nash in the 2007 NBA Playoffs? Can you
order at Bill Miller's without having to look at the
menu?
Take a look at what makes the city unique on
our new Saytown page. If you have any
suggestions on items to add to our list, be sure
to e-mail them into us.
to truly call San Antonio home. Are you truly
one of us? Not sure?
Familiar with the Donkey Lady? Ever been to
Hey She Be?
Do you believe Robert Horry didn't really foul
Steve Nash in the 2007 NBA Playoffs? Can you
order at Bill Miller's without having to look at the
menu?
Take a look at what makes the city unique on
our new Saytown page. If you have any
suggestions on items to add to our list, be sure
to e-mail them into us.
| Only in San Antonio |
| Planning an event? |
Doing some bodypainting? Have
a band that is playing at an area
club? Planning a softball
tournament?
a band that is playing at an area
club? Planning a softball
tournament?
Let us help get the word out. E-
mail us the pertinent information,
including the type of event, date,
time, place, admission and any
mail us the pertinent information,
including the type of event, date,
time, place, admission and any
other background and we'll
publicize it on our site's
pages. Help us help you
attract more visitors.
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attract more visitors.
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| Events: Softball |
After years of running a successful
Budfest, Lone Star Softball's first Fall
Festival is shaping up to be just as
good.
The two-day tournament opens at 10
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at three
facilities in College Station.
There are 152 teams entered in the
USSSA tournament, which has three
men's brackets in addition to women's
and co-ed.
The Fall Bud Fest opens with a home
run derby at 8 p.m. Friday in College
Station. Entry is $20 per person. The
home run derby is usually an exciting
event with some great displays of
power.
Budfest, Lone Star Softball's first Fall
Festival is shaping up to be just as
good.
The two-day tournament opens at 10
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at three
facilities in College Station.
There are 152 teams entered in the
USSSA tournament, which has three
men's brackets in addition to women's
and co-ed.
The Fall Bud Fest opens with a home
run derby at 8 p.m. Friday in College
Station. Entry is $20 per person. The
home run derby is usually an exciting
event with some great displays of
power.
The two-day tournament has most of
the top teams from South, Central and
Eastern Texas entered and also the
Northern Louisiana Hitmen from
Ruston, La.
Among the teams entered are Team
Crew, the Coors Light Wizards, No
Regret, the Warhawks, S.A. Hitmen,
FNS Trucking and Injured Reserve in
the men's division. Also entered are
Fierce, Team Maniac, TNS, Team
Steel and the Hacks in co-ed and the
Lady Bluejays in women's.
It should result in another competitive
tournament for Lone Star Softball.
For more information visit lonestar
softball.com.
the top teams from South, Central and
Eastern Texas entered and also the
Northern Louisiana Hitmen from
Ruston, La.
Among the teams entered are Team
Crew, the Coors Light Wizards, No
Regret, the Warhawks, S.A. Hitmen,
FNS Trucking and Injured Reserve in
the men's division. Also entered are
Fierce, Team Maniac, TNS, Team
Steel and the Hacks in co-ed and the
Lady Bluejays in women's.
It should result in another competitive
tournament for Lone Star Softball.
For more information visit lonestar
softball.com.
Fall Budfest should be stout
| Fall Budfest |
Bryan Regional Athletic Complex
3 p.m.: Vipers; Cen-Tex Stunners; New Braunfels. 4 p.m.:
Team Crew; Coors Light Wizards. 5 p.m.: No Regret;
6 p.m.: Break 'Em Off, Seguin.
Veterans Park
1 p.m.: Rehab; VSP Warhawks; Texas Rebels; TKO; Team
Steel, Corpus Christi. 3 p.m.: MVP Sports. 4 p.m.: S.A.
Hitmen; FNS Trucking. 5 p.m.: Fierce Ultra; Injured
Reserve.
Central Park
Noon: Fierce; Drunkd Up Softball, Adkins; Team Maniac;
TNS. 1 p.m.: Lady Bluejays; Slammers, Poth. 2 p.m.:
Team Steel, Corpus Christi; Hacks.
3 p.m.: Vipers; Cen-Tex Stunners; New Braunfels. 4 p.m.:
Team Crew; Coors Light Wizards. 5 p.m.: No Regret;
6 p.m.: Break 'Em Off, Seguin.
Veterans Park
1 p.m.: Rehab; VSP Warhawks; Texas Rebels; TKO; Team
Steel, Corpus Christi. 3 p.m.: MVP Sports. 4 p.m.: S.A.
Hitmen; FNS Trucking. 5 p.m.: Fierce Ultra; Injured
Reserve.
Central Park
Noon: Fierce; Drunkd Up Softball, Adkins; Team Maniac;
TNS. 1 p.m.: Lady Bluejays; Slammers, Poth. 2 p.m.:
Team Steel, Corpus Christi; Hacks.
Express-News offering buyouts in another downsizing
The San Antonio Express-News is seeking
to reduce its current workforce by 50 in a
continuing effort to downsize.
San Antonio's only daily newspaper, the
Express-News is seeking 50 employees to
leave voluntarily by accepting buyouts. The
Hearst-owned newspaper is also closing its
to reduce its current workforce by 50 in a
continuing effort to downsize.
San Antonio's only daily newspaper, the
Express-News is seeking 50 employees to
leave voluntarily by accepting buyouts. The
Hearst-owned newspaper is also closing its
Human Resources building on North
Alamo and moving those employees to
its main facility on Avenue E and Third
Street to cut costs.
Publisher Tom Stephenson announced
the moves in an e-mail to employees
Thursday afternoon.
Alamo and moving those employees to
its main facility on Avenue E and Third
Street to cut costs.
Publisher Tom Stephenson announced
the moves in an e-mail to employees
Thursday afternoon.
The proposed layoffs come a year after
the company accepted 70-plus buyouts
in a prior reorganization.
In addition to layoffs, the Express-News
has opted not to fill numerous vacancies
created by retirements, departures and
dismissals and cut back on travel.
the company accepted 70-plus buyouts
in a prior reorganization.
In addition to layoffs, the Express-News
has opted not to fill numerous vacancies
created by retirements, departures and
dismissals and cut back on travel.
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Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., is coming to
Houston!
Yup, Lil' Wayne, the "greatest rapper
alive," will be in concert Thursday, Dec.
18, at the Compaq Center in Houston.
Joining the New Orleans rapper are
Keyshia Cole and T-Pain.
Pre-sale tickets are available from 10
Houston!
Yup, Lil' Wayne, the "greatest rapper
alive," will be in concert Thursday, Dec.
18, at the Compaq Center in Houston.
Joining the New Orleans rapper are
Keyshia Cole and T-Pain.
Pre-sale tickets are available from 10
a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at this
link. Tickets purchased through presale
have to be picked up by swiping a credit
card or license at the Toyota Center on
the day of the show.
Tickets go on sale to the general public
at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15., online at
ToyotaCenterTix.com, or by phone at
1-866-4-HOU-TIX.
link. Tickets purchased through presale
have to be picked up by swiping a credit
card or license at the Toyota Center on
the day of the show.
Tickets go on sale to the general public
at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15., online at
ToyotaCenterTix.com, or by phone at
1-866-4-HOU-TIX.
Lil' Wayne heading to Houston
Despite what the haters say, there
is always a lot to do in San Antonio
- some times too much.
Between movie openings to plays
to concerts, there is a lot to keep
up with. We hope to make planning
a night out easier with our updated
events calendar.
is always a lot to do in San Antonio
- some times too much.
Between movie openings to plays
to concerts, there is a lot to keep
up with. We hope to make planning
a night out easier with our updated
events calendar.
In the next several weeks, George
Lopez, B.B. King, Misfits, Staind,
Duran Duran and AC/DC are
coming to Saytown.
If you don't mind traveling, Method
Man and Red Man are coming to
Austin and heading to Houston are
Madonna, Coldplay and Metallica.
Lopez, B.B. King, Misfits, Staind,
Duran Duran and AC/DC are
coming to Saytown.
If you don't mind traveling, Method
Man and Red Man are coming to
Austin and heading to Houston are
Madonna, Coldplay and Metallica.
Wise Guys Bar
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Martinez bombards foe to capture NABF title
San Antonio's Raul Martinez blasted
Victor Proa in the first round, winning the
NABF super flyweight title with a first-
round KO in Philadelphia.
Martinez (24-0, 14 KOs) stunned Proa
with an overhand right just seconds into
Friday's bout and then dominated the
Monterrey, Mexico, fighter before the
referee halted the bout 1 minute, 8
seconds into the bout.
Victor Proa in the first round, winning the
NABF super flyweight title with a first-
round KO in Philadelphia.
Martinez (24-0, 14 KOs) stunned Proa
with an overhand right just seconds into
Friday's bout and then dominated the
Monterrey, Mexico, fighter before the
referee halted the bout 1 minute, 8
seconds into the bout.
Proa (26-1-2) had never been knocked
out before, making Martinez's effort all
the more impressive.
"I wanted to make a statement and I
did,” Martinez told the Express-News.
“This was my coming-out party.”
The Harlandale graduate should get an
opportunity to fight for a world title as he
remained unbeaten.
out before, making Martinez's effort all
the more impressive.
"I wanted to make a statement and I
did,” Martinez told the Express-News.
“This was my coming-out party.”
The Harlandale graduate should get an
opportunity to fight for a world title as he
remained unbeaten.
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San Antonio escaped with a victory for
a third-straight time, holding off the
Los Angeles Clippers 86-83 at the
Staples Center.
With Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili
out with ankle injuries, Tim Duncan
continued to carry the Spurs. He had
20 points and 15 rebounds Tuesday
night as San Antonio won its third
straight. He is averaging 20.7 points
and 10 rebounds during the streak.
"Obviously we're short-handed, but
we've found a way to win games,''
Duncan said. "It's on my shoulders a
little bit more. There's going to be a
learning curve with everybody.''
Roger Mason continued to shine,
scoring 21 points against the Clippers,
including what proved to be a game-
winning 3-pointer with eight seconds
left in the game.
"He was the guy, we wanted the ball
a third-straight time, holding off the
Los Angeles Clippers 86-83 at the
Staples Center.
With Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili
out with ankle injuries, Tim Duncan
continued to carry the Spurs. He had
20 points and 15 rebounds Tuesday
night as San Antonio won its third
straight. He is averaging 20.7 points
and 10 rebounds during the streak.
"Obviously we're short-handed, but
we've found a way to win games,''
Duncan said. "It's on my shoulders a
little bit more. There's going to be a
learning curve with everybody.''
Roger Mason continued to shine,
scoring 21 points against the Clippers,
including what proved to be a game-
winning 3-pointer with eight seconds
left in the game.
"He was the guy, we wanted the ball
in his hands to make the decision,''
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
"He had the green light.''
Mason made 3 of 5 3-point attempts
and 9 of 16 shots overall.
"He's been great for us, he's gotten
great results," Duncan said of Mason.
"When (Parker and Ginobili) come
back, he's going to have an even
bigger role. People will be paying
more attention to them.''
Baron Davis missed a 3-point shot in
the closing seconds that would have
tied the game.
Michael Finley also continued his rise
from the NBA graveyard, scoring 19
points. Finley made 3 of 5 3-point
attempts.
George Hill continued to basically
dribble the ball up the court, still too
inexperienced to set up the offense.
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.
"He had the green light.''
Mason made 3 of 5 3-point attempts
and 9 of 16 shots overall.
"He's been great for us, he's gotten
great results," Duncan said of Mason.
"When (Parker and Ginobili) come
back, he's going to have an even
bigger role. People will be paying
more attention to them.''
Baron Davis missed a 3-point shot in
the closing seconds that would have
tied the game.
Michael Finley also continued his rise
from the NBA graveyard, scoring 19
points. Finley made 3 of 5 3-point
attempts.
George Hill continued to basically
dribble the ball up the court, still too
inexperienced to set up the offense.
Duncan leads Spurs to third-straight win
| NBA |
| Spurs Report |
Next game: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, vs. Nuggets
TV: My35 Radio: WOAI AM-1200
Last game: Spurs 90, Sacramento Kings 88
Current streak: Won 3, won 4 of 5
Standings: 3rd, Southwest; 8th, Western Conf.
TV: My35 Radio: WOAI AM-1200
Last game: Spurs 90, Sacramento Kings 88
Current streak: Won 3, won 4 of 5
Standings: 3rd, Southwest; 8th, Western Conf.
| NBA |