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Astros fan snags foul ball in cap while carrying baby
Mon 6 May, 2013
11 News Houston 0:37 | 1 view
HOUSTON -- The greatest catch in Thursday night's Houston Astros game wasn't made by a player. It happened in the 13th inning as the Astros took on the Detroit Tigers. Bryan Pena, a catcher for the Tigers, hit a foul ball that took a bounce and headed into the stands. However, a father in the stands didn't let the fact that he was holding a small child stop him. He caught the foul ball with his baseball cap, while still holding onto his kid.
New retailer opens on Granby Street
Sat 20 Apr, 2013
13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads 2:30 | 2 views
NORFOLK-- Granby Street, which runs from the heart of Norfolk to Oceanview, has seen its highs and lows but city leaders continue to work to attract businesses. Friday was opening day for Loja Leblon at 258 Granby Street. The newest retailer sells women's and men's swimwear and intimate clothing designed and manufactured in Brazil. Owner Matthew Tompulis says he decided to open on Granby Street to help the local economy, which in turn would help the global economy. "It's always a gamble, but worth the risk
Chuck Harmon, first African American to play for Cincinnati Reds, subject of new book
Tue 16 Apr, 2013
WHAS TV11 Louisville 9:01 | 2 views
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Ponchatoula Strawberry Fest kicks off despite storm, rainy 2013
Sat 13 Apr, 2013
WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans 1:45 | 4 views
Ashley Rodrigue / Eyewitness News Email: arodrigue@wwltv.com | Twitter: @ashleyrwwl PONCHATOULA- Pushing puddles wasn't on carnival workers' agendas originally. But the wetness of 2013 continued hours before, so sogginess was left putting a damper on opening day of the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival on Friday. Willie Lowery, owner of Lowery Carnival Company, said, "It's something you've gotta deal with." It's something strawberry farmers have been dealing with since late January, working to save their
Mariners fan catches ball in beer cup, then chugs
Thu 11 Apr, 2013
KREM.com Spokane/Coeur d'Alene 0:35 | 6 views
A Seattle Mariners fan got a little extra something in his beer Wednesday night. A foul ball landed in his cup. It came off the bat of Justin Smoak in the 8th inning of the 8-3 loss to the Houston Astros. The fan immediately proceeded to chug the beer. Watch the video here Your browser does not support iframes.
Analysts: Jindal drops political bombshell by punting tax plan
Tue 9 Apr, 2013
WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans 2:06 | 1 view
Katie Moore / Eyewitness News Email: kmoore@wwltv.com | Twitter: @katiecmoore BATON ROUGE, La. -- The announcement that Gov. Bobby Jindal will park his income/sales tax swap plan on opening day of the 2013 session of the Louisiana Legislature is a political bombshell. "We've just had the opening kickoff and he started with a punt. He punted it to the legislature saying you run with the ball, let's see how good you can do with it," said WWL-TV political analyst Clancy DuBos. "I think it's a strategic retreat
Dell Diamond unveils new jumbotron, amenities
Fri 5 Apr, 2013
KVUE-TV Austin 2:21 | 3 views
ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Opening Day is always an exciting moment for fans of America's pastime. This year for the Round Rock Express, it's even more exciting due to several new improvements at the park. The biggest improvement is a brand new jumbotron. It's huge, it's crisp, and it's a welcome addition to the Dell Diamond. The new video board is in left center field. It's 36 feet high by 55 feet wide. Complementing the new jumbotron are two ribbon displays on the outfield wall - 6 feet high by 99 feet long. "T
Hall of Famer Dan Issel featured on signature charity Makers Mark bottle
Wed 3 Apr, 2013
WHAS TV11 Louisville 6:33 | 2 views
Bottles goes on sale the same day as Keeneland's opening day for spring meet, April 5. Proceeds benefit Gill Heart Institute at UK Healthcare. Dan will sign the bottles at Keeneland on April 12, but you must purchase and bring it with you (they will not be sold at Keeneland). Learn more at www.keeneland.com.