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Need some practice times for: Buna Evadale HJ HD Jasper Kountze Lumberton Silsbee Warren WH Wood THANKS!!!!

Deweyville practicing at new high school?

I love it!!! CONGRATS BARRY....BARRY...BARRY... FYI: Former LU pitcher Clay Hensley, who gave up the dinger, was suspended in 2004 for testing positive for performance enhancers. Bonds has never test positive.

www.theexaminer.com Gulf Coast Power Pro Wrestling hits the ring this Saturday By Chad Cooper, Sports Editor Gulf Coast Power Pro Wrestling returns to the National Guard Armory in Port Neches this Saturday, June 30 with a bell time at 8 p.m. GCPPW was sold in late March and hasn't run since. "The new owner submitted an offer in January but we turned him down," said one of the previous owners, Curtis Stratton. "He then made a new offer in March and we couldn't pass this deal up." Stratton said current GCPPW Commissioner Jeremy Long has been in several meetings with the new ownership and all current contracts would be honored for the remaining year. "The new owner will be introduced this Saturday and I think our fans may be surprised," said Stratton. "All of our wrestlers were told to be there this Saturday so it should make for a great show." Scheduled to appear are the FU Man Kru, Cowdog, Jared Steele, Chris James, Max Muscles and more. For more information call 626-2194 or visit www.gcppw.com.

Let's keep this on topic.... Bears99....I think Dubya's father was the best!

I find this one a little hard to believe...Fox News also claims that Dubya is the greatest president of all time...And that Elvis is alive!

Fox News reveal Wikipedia posted Nancy's death hours before police recovered the bodies... An anonymous user operating a computer traced to Stamford, Conn. — home to World Wrestling Entertainment — posted an entry to pro wrestler Chris Benoit's biography on Wikipedia.org announcing the death of his wife Nancy at least 13 hours before police in suburban Atlanta said they found her body along with her husband's and that of their 7-year-old son, FOXNews.com has learned. Employees at Wikipedia.org said the posting went live on their site on Monday at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Police, however, said they found the bodies Monday at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The posting reads: “Chris Benoit was replaced by [[Johnny Nitro]] for the ECW Championship match at Vengeance, as Benoit was not there due to personal issues, stemming from the death of his wife Nancy.†According to a Wikipedia.org report published after FOXNews.com made inquiries, the edit was reversed just under one hour later with the comment: "Need a reliable source. Saying that his wife died is a pretty big statement, you need to back it up with something." The posting apparently was made in reference to Benoit's scheduled appearance on Sunday night at an Extreme Championship Wrestling event in Texas. An employee from Wikipedia.org told FOXNews.com that he called and left a message with investigative authorities in Fayetteville, Ga., at around 11 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, after the posting was brought to the attention of the St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Web site. “I chat with other editors on IRC — Internet relay chat — and somebody pointed it out to me on a relay chat and that it came from a Stamford connection, and that it took place at midnight Eastern Standard Time on Monday morning,†said Wikipedia.org volunteer coordinator Cary Bass. “I called and left a message with the police department.†The computer-generated time and date stamp of the Benoit entry are listed as 4:01, 25 June 2007. Wikipedia.org lists its entries according to Universal Time, also known as Greenwich Mean Time. Further investigation, according to Wikipedia.com, shows that one hour after the first edit reversion, another anonymous edit by 125.63.148.173 using unwiredAustralia.com.au, a wireless Internet service provider, was made adding about the aforementioned personal issues: "which according to several pro wrestling websites is attributed to the passing of Benoit's wife, Nancy." That edit was reverted less than 20 minutes later, with the following comment: "Saying 'several pro wrestling websites' is still not reliable information." The second edit was made by a computer in Australia from a wireless network, according to Wikipedia.org. A message left by FOXNews.com with Lt. Tommy Pope of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department was not immediately returned. Investigators so far have ruled the Benoit killings as a double homicide-suicide. Wikipedia.org claims to be one of the largest reference Web sites, and is written collaboratively by users from around the world. Approved users can make submissions and change entries that are posted on the site almost immediately. Bass said the site is constantly monitored to correct inaccuracies. Bass said when there is a high-profile case, such as the Benoit killlings, Wikipedia.org limits postings to registered users, which is now indicated at the top of the Benoit entry. According to the listed history on the Benoit entry, the computer used to post the 12:01 a.m. entry had a Stamford, Conn., Internet Protocol — or IP — address, a numeric designation that is assigned to every computer with an Internet connection, and that same address has been used to post about a dozen other messages on the site, dating back to May 16, 2007. In related news, FOXNews.com also has learned, through widely posted Web reports, that former pro wrestler Sherri Martel, who was found dead on June 15, was linked to former wrestler Kevin Sullivan — ex-husband of Nancy Benoit. Martel, who had a reputation as one of the top managers in pro wrestling, was found dead at her mother’s home in near Birmingham, Ala., on June 15. She was 49. Investigators, who have not yet determined Martel's cause of death, say foul play is not suspected but that Martel did not die of natural causes.

Good Ol' JR has chimed in.... The senseless and tragic death of the 3 people in the double murder-suicide that occurred over the weekend in the Benoit's home in an Atlanta suburb is a nightmare that one still wants to awake from. For those of us that knew Chris, Nancy, and Daniel on a personal level it is still hard to believe that this horrific event could even occur much less why. The last time I saw the three of them together was at Wrestlemania 23 and my wife and I had a long visit with the Benoits and at no time could one detect that there were any issues whatsoever. I even had the occasion to speak at length privately to Nancy and she said things were fine at home. As well as Nancy and I knew each other, if that had not been the case, she would have inferred otherwise I assure you. Like so many others who attended the event on that night, the Benoit family was happy and enjoying the moment. So what happened? I do not know. No one knows. We will hopefully know more when the toxicology reports are completed. Until then all anyone has, including the media, is supposition based on speculation. To garner ratings, the media will continue to make this as huge a story as possible, even without all the facts. That's the business in which they are involved. Remember when the media, without all the facts, essentially convicted the Duke Lacrosse team several months ago only to find out that there was no case but in the spirit of ratings and to scoop the competition, the three young men from the Duke Lacrosse team were in essence ruled guilty by the media? I know this damn sure isn't a Duke Lacrosse matter or even remotely close, because two innocent people are dead. But again we hear the media rush to judgment about why and how this horrific chain of events came to pass, but still without the evidence or a valid motive. So then why are three people dead? What caused this irrational and totally uncharacteristic behavior from an individual who hereto for had never demonstrated such tendencies in his workplace, not even once? I don't know and neither does anyone else until the medical examiner can provide more information and then there will be most likely questions in this matter than may never be answered. I know this, God knows and he will deal with this matter accordingly. Plus, some of those who have or are loosely associated with wrestling and who are making statements with little or no background of the facts of this matter or who simply want another 15 minutes are in a large sense pathetic. The bottom line is that a woman and a small child are dead of murder and that is an utter shame. That act is inexcusable. The victim's families need to be held close to our hearts and in our prayers. Let's consider putting forth as much passion and effort in prayer and reflection as some are in playing amateur detective and wannabe investigative reporters. Let's spend a little more time with our own families while we are at it, because there are no guarantees about tomorrow and we should covet every day we are blessed to have with our loved ones. I know this, I am going to do all I can to spend more time with family and friends than ever before as this sad situation has slapped me in the face in more ways than one. I have had friends who questioned the Benoit-themed Monday Night Raw, especially in light of the events that occurred in the Benoit home. For all those who seem to know all the answers and seemingly like to give the appearance of having 20/20 vision after the fact let me add this; when we went on the air at 7 p.m. central time, all we knew was that the police, at the WWE's urging, had gone to the home and had found three dead bodies in the Benoit home Monday afternoon. This information was confirmed to us late in the day Monday in Corpus Christi and that was all we knew. There was no talk from the authorities themselves of a double murder suicide that was relayed to us in Texas. The facts came out as the night progressed and more facts are still being released several days after this unspeakable nightmare. Obviously, and in my opinion, if the WWE had known the information of what had actually happened in suburban Atlanta over the weekend, a different decision regarding Monday's three hour retrospective to Benoit's career would have obviously been different. I know that Benoit's behavior was totally uncharacteristic of him, as I knew him over so many years as he was one of the most professional and polite men with which I have ever been associated. I don't know why this sickening chain of events happened, but murder, especially taking one's own child's life, is unpardonable. I am anxious to read the results of the toxicology reports as the next curious individual but the bottom line is that 3 people are dead including a mother and her son. It is not too late for all of us to change how we deal with our own families and our friends and to honor every day we have the privilege of being on this earth. Remember, we are all only passing through, so take every day as a gift and continue to count all one's blessings. Today can truly be the first day in the rest of our lives. God Bless all of you that are suffering. Lean on God…He can handle it. J.R.

That's that skank that left The View... Police raided his family dr. this morning....Benoit visited him on Friday with the Dr. saying he came by to see his staff... Now did he give him something? Or was this another cry for help? Bizarre

Vince on NBC.... [Hidden Content]

I bashed you for ignorant statements you were making. I never defended him. I defended the WWE.

More sick details...Benoit was a BEAST. If this turns out to be all true, this guy had some sick demons! From the Atlanta-Journal Constitutional.... Professional wrestling star Chris Benoit may have killed his 7-year-old son with a chokehold, Fayette County's district attorney said Wednesday. The bodies of Benoit, his wife Nancy, and son Daniel were found in the family's exclusive Fayette County home Monday afternoon. Authorities say the deaths appear to have been murder-suicide. District Attorney Scott Ballard said the boy had internal injuries to the throat area, but showed no bruises, indicating he may have been locked in the crook of his father's arm. Previous reports have said the boy had been smothered or strangled. Nancy Benoit, 43, had bruises on her back and stomach consistent with someone pressing a knee into the small of the back while pulling on a cord around the neck, Ballard said. Benoit, 40, killed himself by wrapping a cord around his neck that was attached to a weight machine, Ballard said. Benoit released the weights — about 240 pounds — to cause strangulation, he said. Ballard said the pull-down bar had been removed from the machine. He was found seated against the machine in the basement of his home.

Bears99...GET A LIFE WWE did not have all the details when they were told at 4pm on Monday about the deaths...Just an hour or so before the Heat Taping... So, the WWE did the next best thing and showed his matches. If they went on with the show, you would have complained about that to!

Fox News basically paints Benoit as a "Roid Freak".... I've never watched them and I turned it on to watch this press conference and to listen to Shephard Smith and two goony doctors talk about like they have worked on this case makes me sick. Who ever watches this station for their news is crazy.

Atlanta newspaper confirming Benoit was found hanged in the weight room. AP now reporting wife was strangled and son was smothered.

The WWE is now separating themselves from Chris Benoit. All merchandise has been pulled as have the tribute videos from the wrestlers. WWE will just leave up the short mention that he is dead. Benoit looks to be a murderer and the WWE wants no part of that.

Im not disagreeing about the Woman issue but let's just wait and see...Enough to kill your 7-year-old son?? Maybe the guy was battling personal demons. Let's see what his autopsy says...Maybe he was drugged up. Just weird that it was so out of character for him. Colin Cowherd of ESPN Radio has spent all morning destroying the WWE saying its Vince's fault. That all other sports even UFC has rules but Vince wants his guys using steroids, etc...He's begging all the WWE's sponsors to drop out and the fans to boycott him and that we are feeding the monster. I'll have a little something about Mr. Cowherd in the Examiner this week!

First off...No one knows what goes on behind closed doors. He was scheduled for the Beaumont house show on Saturday and wasn't there...He was replaced with Ric Flair. He didn't show up for Houston PPV. Details are sketchy but they haven't released the details on whether he spoke to the WWE on Sunday or not... it was not known until this afternoon that the deaths were discovered as police were called to his residence to check on him (my best guess was that he didn't show up for Raw and WWE officials call the local authorities). Morgan...Dont be kayfabe. The McMahon-limo angle was a work. WWE is SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT. It was a storyline just like everything else they do. I loved the idea it was just bad timing and unfortunate that this tragedy took place during this story. My last two cents are this is very, very sad. My brother and I have been wrestling marks since we were little. No one saw this coming. NO ONE!

Call me tasteless but WWE needs more storylines with so many injuries. In defense of the WWE and the Sensational Sherri, when a superstar passes away, they are always honored before the show starts and thats about all they get. USA Network is getting a ton of $$$ from Raw and they want more...Ratings havent moved since.... TNA is the one to worry about. They are staying at 1.0 and 0.9 for a great Thursday time slot. Morale is down...Konnan and Ron Killings have quit....They aren't making much money doing house shows.

Main Event - Edge vs. Chris Benoit (WWE World Title) CM Punk & Tommy Dreamer vs. Elijah Burke & Marcus Cor Von (Burke injured his back on Tues so no word yet if he will be there) MVP vs. Ric Flair (US Title) Chavo Guerrero vs. Funaki (Cruiserweight Title) Mark Henry vs. Eugene Victoria vs. Michelle McCool Steven Richards vs. Paul Birchill Finlay vs. Matt Hardy Chris Masters & Kenny Dykstra vs. Major Brothers

www.theexaminer.com BREAKING NEWS: Anahuac to offer Barbay job By Chad Cooper, Sports Editor Sources close to Anahuac ISD claim that the school board will endorse Hull-Daisetta athletic director and head football coach Darrell Barbay to fill the same position in Anahuac. The school had narrowed the search down to four which included Barbay, Duane Joubert (Kountze basketball), Paul Broussard (former Hamshire-Fannett defensive coordinator) and David Westfall (West Hardin AD/HFC). Barbay, the son of legendary Newton football coach Curtis Barbay, has spent the last eight seasons at Hull-Daisetta compiling a record of 41-32 (.561). Barbay has not yet accepted the offer.

www.theexaminer.com Anahuac football coach search narrowed to 5 By Chad Cooper, Sports Editor Anahuac is in need of a head football coach and athletic director and have since narrowed their search down to five candidates and could name their man as early as Tuesday. Sources close to the situation claim the school narrowed the list of candidates down to five: 1. Darrell Barbay (Hull-Daisetta AD/HFC) 2. Duane Joubert (Kountze head basketball coach) 3. Paul Broussard (Former Hamshire-Fannett defensive coordinator) 4. David Westfall (West Hardin AD/HFC) 5. An unnamed assistant from Tatum. Sources also claim that if Joubert is named athletic director, he would not be the head football coach and would instead assume the role of the AD and boys head basketball coach meaning the school would also have to hire a football coach. The boys head basketball position is also open.

Comes out in stores on Monday I believe (June 11th)... Thanks to Chad Cooper of The Examiner 5A 1. SLC 2. Smithson Valley 3. Katy 4. Cedar Hill 5. Spring Westfield 21-5A predictions 1. Baytown Lee 2. West Brook 3. PA Memorial 4. Kingwood 5. Humble 6. Channelview 7. Baytown Sterling 8. Humble Atascocita 4A 1. Copperas Cove 2. Stephenville 3. Wolfforth Frenship 4. Waco 5. WF Rider 18. Dayton 21-4A predictions 1. Crosby 2. Barbers Hill 3. CE King 4. Forest Brook 5. Galena Park 6. New Caney 7. Smiley 8. Huffman 22-4A predictions 1. Dayton 2. Central 3. Nederland 4. LC-M 5. PN-G 6. Ozen 7. Lumberton 8. Vidor Class 3A 1. Giddings 2. Liberty-Eylau 3. Snyder 4. Royse City 5. Liberty Hill 12. Kirbyville 16. WO-S 21-3A predictions 1. Kirbyville 2. WO-S 3. Silsbee 4. Jasper 5. Orangefield 6. BC 7. Hamshire-Fannett 8. Hardin-Jeff 22-3A predictions 1. Coldspring 2. Liberty 3. Splendora 4. Shepherd 5. Tarkington 6. Cleveland Class 2A (EC's Tramain Thomas 2A coverboy) 1. Mart 2. Tatum 3. Coleman 4. Refugio 5. Elysian Fields 6. Newton 23-2A predictions 1. Newton 2. Corrigan 3. Woodville 4. San Augustine 5. Hemphill 6. Shelbyville 24-2A 1. East Chambers 2. Buna 3. Deweyville 4. Anahuac 5. Warren 6. Hardin 7. Kountze Class A 1. Alto 2. Shiner 3. Bremond 4. Joaquin 5. Sundown 20. West Sabine 23. Hull-Daisetta 23-A predictions 1. West Sabine 2. Groveton 3. Lovelady 4. Burkeville 5. Colmesneil 6. Chester 24-A 1. Hull-Daisetta 2. West Hardin 3. Evadale 4. Sabine Pass 5. High Island

Local fighter to headline boxing event at L'auberge By Chad Cooper, Sports Editor Professional boxer Chris Henry, the undefeated No. 6 ranked light heavyweight in the world, will be headlining the fight card at L’Auberge du Lac on June 2 when the NABF Light Heavyweight champion steps up in weight class to fight Raphael Pedro. “I’m very excited,†said Henry. “I just found out I’ll be fighting close to home in Lake Charles.†It all started around the age of 15 when Henry was introduced to boxing. “I played football then started boxing at the Beaumont Police Activities League as an amateur,†he said. “I loved it so much I stopped playing football to concentrate on boxing.†After spending nearly six years in the amateur ranks, Henry made his pro debut on Jan. 20, 2005 in Houston against Paul Foret. “I was more ready than nervous,†said Henry. “It was a little different fighting without a headgear and shirt on but it turned out okay.†Okay was an understatement as Henry knocked Foret out in the first round then won his next five fights by knockout. The knockout has become a way of life for Henry. “I’ve always been strong so I’m not surprised at the power behind my punches,†he said. “It’s natural power. I’ve been knocking guys out since the amateur days and I’m getting stronger.†Henry trains in Houston six days a week under the watchful eye of Bobby Benton. “He’s a throwback fighter,†said Benton. “He’s got the best work habits, trains hard and has a great future ahead of him. He’s got the potential to be one of the best.†The 26-year-old Ozen graduate is fresh off a second round TKO of Max Hayman on May 3 in Dallas, which won him the NABF Light Heavyweight title, which improved his record to 19-0 with 16 knockouts. Henry will now step up to the next weight class in heavyweights and fight Pedro (20-5-1, 14 KOs), a born Cuban fighter making his home in Golden Meadows, La. Pedro, aka “The Cajun Connectionâ€, hasn’t fought since April 7, 2006 when he defeated Gary Butler by TKO. Pedro will have a big presence in the ring as the 32-year-old stands 6-foot-7 and weighs 230 pounds. Henry is 6-foot and will weigh in around 190 pounds, which is 18 pounds heavier than his last fight weight. Also on the undercard at the L’Auberge Event Center is Christy Martin (46-5-2, 31 TKO), one of the pioneers on female boxing. Martin will face undefeated Amy Yuratovic (5-0, 5 TKO). Also in action will be heavyweight fighter “Lethal†Johnnie White (14-0, 13 KO). First bout is at 7:30 p.m. and six matches are scheduled. Tickets are on sale now at the L’Auberge Business Center Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. They can also be purchased by visiting www.ldlcasino.com or by calling 866-355-7111. Tickets are priced at $75 for ringside and $50 for stadium seating. “Winning that title (NABF) is going to open a lot of doors for me,†said Henry. “I’m proud of myself and all the hard work is paying off. This is the first of many titles I’m going to wear around my waist and I’m going to bring home a world title to Southeast Texas soon.

I work in the media and have great connections up north...I'm good like that!