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Texas Rangers (West): America Remembers
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With artwork honoring notable Texas Rangers and the symbols of Ranger tradition, each Tribute rifle is a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of so many brave Texans. Each rifle is elegantly decorated by craftsmen commissioned specifically for this issue by America Remembers. The handsomely blued, 20-inch octagonal barrel is complemented by the elegantly decorated receiver. The Tribute magnificently captures the storied heritage of the Rangers in stunning 24-karat gold artwork with a special blackened patinaed background to highlight the details of the artwork.
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As he proceeded with his research, Mr. Johnson found that while he and many Texans -- Anglos in particular -- were learning about the Rangers' unsavory past for the first time, Hispanic authors had written about such abuses for years. In 1958, for instance, Américo Paredes, the noted Mexican-American author who taught at the University of Texas at Austin and died in 1999, wrote about the border's violent history in his book With His Pistol in His Hand: A Border Ballad and Its Hero (University of Texas Press).
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Twins ace Johan Santana struck out a franchise-record 17 batters to lead Minnesota past the Rangers 1-0 yesterday. Santana, who was perfect for the first half of his eight-inning outing, got all the offense he needed with a solo shot from teammate Michael Cuddyer. The game was otherwise momentous for the Twins, who climbed to 8 back in the American League Wildcard race. More »
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