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BRISBANE, Australia—Queensland scored three tries in the last 20 minutes of
the first half to overcome an early 8-0 deficit and beat New South Wales 21-20
for its seventh consecutive series win in State of Origin rugby league on
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the third and deciding match 20-20 with six minutes left on Todd Carneys
conversion from an extremely wide angle. But Cooper Cronks 40-meter drop goal
provided the winning margin a minute later before 52,000 spectators at Lang
Park. Queensland defeated the Blues 18-10 in the series opener on May 23 in
Melbourne before New South Wales won the second match 16-12 on June 13 in
Sydney. Late first-half tries by Johnathan Thurston and Justin Hodges gave
Queensland a 16-8 lead after an explosive first half. The opening 40 minutes was
littered with flare-ups, the first just two minutes into the clash—New South
Wales captain Paul Gallen was penalized for punching Queensland winger Brent
Tate after every player on the field rushed into a brawl. Winger Brett Morris
put New South Wales ahead 8-0 with a converted try in the 13th minute after
Carney kicked a penalty goal five minutes earlier. Queensland came back to score
in the left corner through winger Darius Boyd, who scored his third try of the
series and helped Queensland hit the lead in the 32nd minute after Thurston
handled three times and converted his own try to lead 10-8. Hodges scored three
minutes later and Thurstons conversion made it 16-8 at halftime. “We thought our
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event in New York since Superstorm Sandy, the Knicks dominated a game the Heat
players werent sure should even be played with the city still so devastated. But
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their last Series appearance, they lounged around for nearly a week before
getting wiped out by St. REGENSBURG, Germany—Canada left no doubt that it
belongs in the 2013 World Baseball Classic after crushing host Germany 11-1 on
Monday in the qualification pool final. First baseman Jimmy Van Ostrand led the
Canadian attack on a chilly evening at the Armin-Wolf Baseball Arena with a home
run and four runs scored. Adam Loewen went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs
and Chris Robinson added a two-run shot for the favoured Canadians. “We
accomplished our goal,” said manager Ernie Whitt. “We came in knowing we needed
to win three games. You cant say enough about this team. They are gamers who
played with pride and passion. We are just happy that we are going on.” Andrew
Albers went six innings for the victory. He allowed one run on two hits and
recorded three strikeouts. Canada outhit Germany 12-3 and scored 38 runs over
three games. The Canadian roster was loaded with minor-leaguers since
major-league players are finishing off their regular season. “This is our team,”
Robinson said. “This is where we come together and play with the guys. Most of
the guys on this team will not be on the team next year, but we knew how
important it was for this team. “Were a hockey country but were turning heads in
baseball as well.” The Canadians took the early lead with a four-run first
inning. Robinson provided the power by blasting the first pitch he saw from
German starter Andre Hughes over the wall in left field. Tim Smith and Van
Ostrand had two-out doubles in the second inning and Loewen padded the lead with
a two-run shot off reliever Eugen Heilmann. Van Ostrand hit a solo homer in the
fourth before Aaron Altherr finally got Germany on the booard with a solo shot
in the fifth inning. Justin Smith Pink Jersey. “The game didnt go
how we wanted it to of course,” said German manager Greg Frady. “As men our job
is to win the tournament. We know that. The game didnt start very well and when
you give up four runs in the first and three more in the second you lose a lot
of your strategic options. Canada added three more runs in the eighth inning
before the mercy rule was applied. Shawn Bowman doubled in two runs and scored
the final run on a fielding error to end the game. Canada whipped Germany 16-7
last Saturday, two days after an 11-1 rout of Great Britain. The Czech Republic
was eliminated early from the group. Spain qualified for the 2013 WBC on Sunday
with a 9-7 win over Israel. The remaining qualifier pools are scheduled for
mid-November when eight countries will square off for the two berths left in the
main draw. The Canadian team was relegated to the qualification round after
failing to record a victory at the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Japan won the
inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006 and successfully defended its title in
2009. Canada did not make it to the second round at either event despite
defeating the favoured United States in opening-round action in 2006. The U.S.,
Australia, China, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the
Netherlands, Puerto Rico and Venezuela locked up 2013 spots based on their
performance four years ago. First-round dates and venues have not yet been
finalized for the 2013 tournament, which will be held in March. Some
second-round games will be played at Marlins Park in Miami. AT&T Park in San
Francisco will host the semifinals and final. ’ ’ ’
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