Wednesday, November 7, 2001
Sports

MLB owners vote to eliminate 2 teams next year
By Ronald Blum
Associated Press

ROSEMONT, Ill. — Baseball owners voted Tuesday to eliminate two teams before the start of next season, but didn’t specify which ones. They also said they wouldn’t lock out players when the labor contract expires Wednesday.
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A&M in contention for Big 12 South title
By Michael A. Lutz
Associated Press

COLLEGE STATION — The Texas A&M Aggies have a lot to forget after last week’s fight-marred 12-0 loss at Texas Tech. They also could have a bright future.
All they need to do is beat No. 3 Oklahoma on Saturday and No. 5 Texas the day after Thanksgiving.
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Let em’ fly

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Men’s swimming hits the water tonight against Metroplex-rival Southern Methodist at 7 p.m. at the Rickel Building. The Frogs conclude the home regular season this weekend against Austin College and Southwest Missouri State.

Lieberman inspires TCU players
By Kelly Morris
Skiff Staff

Ever since junior guard Candice Baldwin was little, she wanted to be just like Nancy Lieberman.
Baldwin had the opportunity to meet her idol Tuesday night as she, the rest of the women’s basketball team and guests listened to Lieberman speak at the team’s preseason banquet at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitors Center.
As the Frogs enter their season ranked 35th in the preseason AP and USA Today/ESPN polls.
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C-USA tennis tourney held at TCU
By Quinten Boyd
Skiff Staff

The TCU women’s tennis team hosts many of its Conference USA foes at the Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center. Although it could be described as a tournament for conference honors, head coach Roland Ingram does not see it that way.
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