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Tommie Harris' wife dies
NEW YORK, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- Jeff Francoeur gave New York the lead with a two-run homer in the sixth Friday and the Mets went on to defeat Houston 7-1.
Francoeur had three hits and scored twice to help the Mets halt a three-game losing streak. His home run gave New York a 3-1 lead and Daniel Murphy came through with another two-run blast during a four-run eighth.
John Maine (7-6) closed out his season with an outstanding effort, giving up a run on five hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter in his longest outing of the season.
The Astros lost on the road for the 11th time in 13 games. Wandy Rodriguez (14-12) took the loss, giving up three runs on eight hits in six innings.
Miguel Tejada extended his hitting streak to 19 games.
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CHICAGO, La., Feb. 13 (UPI) --
The wife of former Chicago Bears Pro Bowl defensive tackle Tommie Harris died of a stroke or brain aneurysm in an Oklahoma hospital, the Chicago Sun-Times said.
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LONDON, Feb. 13 (UPI) --
Irish actor David Kelly, best known for his work in the big-screen comedy "Waking Ned Devine," has died at the age of 82, his family said Monday.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 13 (UPI) --
Electric cars in China are having an impact on pollution more harmful to health than gasoline vehicles, U.S. researchers say.
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NEWPORT, R.I., Feb. 13 (UPI) --
Lottery officials said Monday the winning $336.4 million Powerball ticket was sold at a Rhode Island convenience store, but the winner had yet to come forward.
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