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Golf: Course Report Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:03AMThe Bee posse's weekly update of the latest in area conditions, bargains, etc.
Texas Crop Report Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:39PMTexas Crop Report
Renovation on EHS begins in two weeks Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:33PMRenovation work at Enid High School should begin in two weeks now that the Enid Public Schools Board of Education Monday evening approved Henson Construction’s selection of contractors for the job.
Oklahoma Lawns Take A Beating In The Summer Heat Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:02PMWith seemingly endless days of 100 degree heat, many yards are starting to show the wear and tear of the heat. So what's the best way to outsmart mother nature to keep your lawn looking fresh?
Semi Overturns on I-540 Near Van Buren Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:07PMA one-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler sparked a grass fire Monday afternoon at the on ramp of Interstate 540, according to a dispatcher with the Crawford County Sheriff's Department.
Deer Valley Golf Course course closure planned Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:41PMThe Recreation Centers of Sun City West will close Deer Valley Golf Course, 13975 W. Deer Valley Drive in Sun City West, Thursday through Aug. 15 to facilitate the course's transition from rye to Bermuda grass.
UK football notebook: Joker Phillips had a lot to learn in first year Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:52AMEven when you think you're more than prepared, starting a new job always comes with a few surprises.
Dwyre: British Open weather goes from mild to wild Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:48AMAfter a blustery, rainy, miserable day, Darren Clarke is left standing, one ahead of Dustin Johnson. The Weather Channel is missing an opportunity. It needs to start bidding every year for the broadcast rights to the British Open.
Water woes: Experts encourage folks not to give up on lawns Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:01AMThat lush, green grass you were dreaming of this spring probably has brown brittle or bare patches in it by now.
Course review | Palm Aire Country Club: Champions CourseSnead and Palmer stalked fairways in south Manatee Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 10:42PMAddress: 5601 Country Club Way, Manatee County.
Furman home to champions Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:29PMWhy Furman University officials would decide to build an on-campus golf course 56 years ago is an unanswered question. As it turns out, it has hosted some of the best. ALSO INSIDE: Arnold Palmer Exhibition brochure and photo gallery
British Open weather goes from mild to wild Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:29PMAfter a blustery, rainy, miserable day, Darren Clarke is left standing, one ahead of Dustin Johnson. After a blustery, rainy, miserable day, Darren Clarke is left standing, one ahead of Dustin Johnson.
Augusta may curtail water use further Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:24AMAUGUSTA — A scorched brown front yard may soon become a sign of civic duty here. This parched pocket of south-central Kansas has missed most of the showers that have doused Wichita, leaving it with less than half its average rainfall this year.
Gardener's almanac Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 12:33AMReport from the vegetable garden — Beets and carrots were harvested this week from the demonstration garden at the Extension Center, extension agent Rebecca McMahon reports. "The beets weren't much to speak of, but the carrots were gorgeous compared to some years," she said.
3 yards = 1 feat Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:28PMNorth Park neighbors transform adjoining sod plots into lush vegetable garden
Petrovic leads Classic, McGirt 3 back Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:10AMMADISON, Miss. (AP) — Tim Petrovic has finally found a way to beat Mississippi’s suffocating July heat without the help of air conditioning, sweet tea or a swimming pool. He’s doing it by playing g...
Six players tied atop Viking Classic Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:16AMMADISON — Tim Petrovic has finally found a way to beat Mississippi's suffocating July heat without the help of air conditioning, sweet tea or a swimming pool.
NBA lays off 114 as cost-cutting move Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:16AMThe NBA has laid off about 114 people over the last two days, which were planned cost-cutting moves that a league spokesman says are "not a direct result of the lockout." The laid-off employees represent about 11 percent of the league office workforce.
Golf: Six players tied atop Viking Classic Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:08AMTim Petrovic shot a 7-under 65 in the first round of the Viking Classic, joining John Mallinger, Brendon de Jonge, Peter Lonard, Sunghoon Kang and Bobby Gates in a six-way tie atop the leaderboard.Petrovic finally found a way...
6 share 1st-round lead at PGA's Viking Classic Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:23AMWith most of the PGA's top players across the Atlantic at the British Open, four players who have never won a tour event were among six who shot 7-under-par 65 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the Viking...
BRIEFLY THE WIRE Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:19AMCorvallis’ big innings take down Titans SPRINGFIELD — Corvallis scored six runs in the fourth inning and five in the fifth to beat Springfield 17-2 and spoil Titans pitcher Dawson Phinney’s start Thursday in an American Legion baseball game. Phinney was perfect through three innings and finished the fourth inning …
Third & Short Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:59AMCOLLEGE BASKETBALLDES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa State has reinstated suspended center Jordan Railey, though he will not be allowed to play in the first three games next season. Railey was suspended following his arrest in April for fighting in public. Cyc ...
In the News: NFL players, owners meet again Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 12:00AMWith time running short to keep the NFL's preseason intact, owners and players got into another long round of labor talks Thursday in New York, trying to break the impasse that has kept the league shut down for four months.
Golf: Miller shoots even-par at Viking Classic Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:28PMMADISON, Miss. — Tim Petrovic shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday in the first round of the Viking Classic, joining John Mallinger, Brendon de Jonge, Peter Lonard, Sunghoon Kang and Bobby Gates in a six-way tie atop the leaderboard.
De Jonge shares lead in Viking Classic Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:00PMWith the vast majority of the world's best players competing thousands of miles away at the British Open, the Viking Classic leader board was loaded with names rarely seen so high at a PGA event.
Viking Classic Day One Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:12PMTim Petrovic shot a 7-under 65 on Thursday in the first round of the Viking Classic, joining John Mallinger, Brendon de Jonge, Peter Lonard, Sunghoon Kang and Bobby Gates in a six-way tie atop the leaderboard.
Marshall opponent preview: Central Florida Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:19PMEDITORS NOTE: This is the 11th in a series of previews on West Virginia and Marshall football opponents. Date with Marshall: Saturday, Oct. 8, 4 p.m. (Bright House Sports Network, Florida) Site: Bright House Networks Stadium (45,301, Tifway 419...
Sports in brief Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:16PMTimes wires Thursday, July 14, 2011 Golf Good play helps petrovic beat heat MADISON, Miss. — Tim Petrovic found a way to beat Mississippi's suffocating July heat without the help of air conditioning or a swimming pool: play good golf. "When you're hitting it like I hit it (Thursday), making some putts, you don't tend to sweat so much," Petrovic said. Petrovic shot 7-under 65 in the first round ...
Six tied atop Viking Classic leaderboard in Mississippi Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:52PMTim Petrovic fired a 7-under 65 on Thursday morning in the first round of the Viking Classic at Annandale Country Club, joining John Mallinger, Brendon de Jonge, Peter Lonard, Sunghoon Kang and Bobby Gates in a six-way tie atop the leaderboard.
Six players tied for lead at Viking Classic Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:40PMSoft grass at Annandale Country Club helps keep scores low throughout first round
Golf Capsules Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:36PMSANDWICH, England (AP) - Tom Lewis and Thomas Bjorn both shot 5-under 65s Thursday to share the lead after the opening round of the British Open. Lewis, a 20-year-old amateur, made four straight birdies coming down the stretch before a par-saving tap-in at the 18th left him tied for the lead.
Six players tied atop Viking Classic, scoring as hot as summer weather | News | PGA.com Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:31PMThe PGA Tour allowed players to lift, clean and place balls in the fairway Thursday, which helped players like Tim Petrovic keep scores low throughout the day.
Six players tied atop Viking Classic leaderboard Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:05PMPlease read the full story on TSN.ca for the latest details
Riverdale Golf Club Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 3:42PMUndulating and challenging fairways normally found at mountain golf courses are now within an hour's drive from the centre of Bangkok. The 400-million-baht Riverdale golf course that opened last October belongs to the MBK Group.
Lunchtime links Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:31AMTaking a look at what's going on in the SEC world just before the weekend comes. A heated exchange between Auburn coach Gene Chizik and NCAA vice president for reinforcement Julie Roe Lach during the SEC spring meetings revealed the NCAA isn't done investigating Auburn . Former Auburn and Alabama football players will play each other in a flag football game next month to raise money for tornado ...
Vanderbilt puts down turf Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:40AMWorkers from Sports Turf Solutions, the company leading the re-sodding, and Tri Turf Sod, lay the new sod at Vanderbilt Stadium on Wednesday. The 80,000 square feet of turf needed to be replaced after a recent U2 concert. The turf is 419 Bermuda and took two days to lay down.
Vandy field gets green again Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:25AMVanderbilt completed installing rolls of sod at its football field on Wednesday. The staff has seven weeks to make sure it's ready for the opener.
Stouffer may get same grass as AT&T Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:05AMRIPON – Imagine Stouffer Field having the same natural playing surface used at Stanford Stadium or San Francisco Giants’ AT&T Park.
Headlong pursuit of baseballs can have tragic consequences Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:35AMFans were risking life and limb to chase souvenirs during Monday's home run derby, only four days after a fan fell to his death while trying to catch a ball at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Will they ever learn? Fans were risking life and limb to chase souvenirs during Monday's home run derby, only four days after a fan fell to his death at a game.
Headlong pursuit of baseballs in the stands can have tragic consequences, but the lesson continues to go unheeded Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:36AMFans were risking life and limb to chase souvenirs during Monday's home run derby, only four days after a fan fell to his death while trying to catch a ball at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Will they ever learn? I've got this old college buddy, stable guy, family man, conservative, churchgoing, careful.
Four to Follow: Hoscheit enjoying sights, sounds at Perfect Game Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:04PMTravel baseball tournaments to Cincinnati and the Atlanta suburb of East Cobb, Ga., have allowed Joe Hoscheit to roam plenty of outfields.
City water rates to rise by about $14.75 a month Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:06PMThe average residential water bill will increase by $14.75 a month later this year, based on direction the San Angelo City Council gave to city finance staff on Tuesday.The increase estimate is based on the average monthly residential usage of 8,000 gallons.
Oklahoma Ranchers Take Big Hit As Drought Continues Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 4:02PMOur drought conditions are hitting Oklahoma's agriculture industry hard.
‘Large field’ taking aim at Pros of Tomorrow Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:17AMA Who’s Who of the region’s top junior golfers, including Tupelo’s Noah West, will play in this week’s 25th annual Pros of Tomorrow tournament at the Tupelo Country Club.
Extreme heat can take a toll on plants Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:06AMNORMAN — The metro area has had roughly 17 days peaking at or more than 100 degrees. These temperatures have been brutal to the lawn and garden. My lawn actually hurts to walk on it’s so brown and brittle. I also have one of the most xeric plants — a chaste tree or vitex — that is wilting!
Leveling the playing field Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:36PMA front end loader levels the playing field. Joyce Marie Taylor photo Live Oak — The Suwannee High School track infield is undergoing extensive renovation in the form of dethatching in preparation for this coming fall school session.
Old to young ... 'The Voice' and 'Gut' play at Star Hill ... brillo rough Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:05AMMICK BROWN News from the golf world
COLUMN: Mow, mow and mow Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:30AMI hate mowing grass. It seems like an endless task! Let’s face it: with this heat and recent rains, unless you have automatic mower, mowing grass is a major part of our lives.
Course Review | Tough, but fair, layout awaits skilled golfers Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:06PMAddress: 6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton.
8. No shoes in the classroom Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:08PMOur columnist visits a school in Thailand, where she discovers differences, similarities, and a new perspective on teaching.