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“I grew up a die-
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I’ve seen the city
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career.”
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game of his 20-year
NBA career as the
Lakers host the Utah
Jazz today at 7:30 p.m.
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Staff photo by E.J. Harris
Staff photo by E.J. Harris
Pendleton’s Kiersten Murphy throws the ball from the pitching circle in the
Bucks’ 10-0 win against the Pioneers on Tuesday in Pendleton.
Pendleton’s Alexis Morrison steals third base as Mac-
Hi’s Micha Fortune attempts to make the tag on Tues-
day in Pendleton.
HERMISTON
Prep Roundup
Thieme untouchable for Rockets
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Thieme threw
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game and Pi-
lot Rock won
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