"Twenty-eight thousand." This meant Lee would have only fourteen thousand men to face General Hooker.

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But the cheering died when the soldiers saw the pain and sorrow in Lee's face.

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That is clear."Until now, Lee's face had shown no emotion.

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The World Series kicks-off tonight in San Francisco and millions will tune in to Fox to watch Cliff Lee face-off against Tim Lincucum (Cablevision subscribers will have to find something else to occupy their time as their battle with Fox rages on).

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St Helens centre Lee Gilmour was also told he will not face further action for the grapple tackle on Leeds centre Lee Smith that prompted an outbreak of fighting, while Leeds pair Carl Ablett and Brent Webb avoided punishment for similar offences.

BBC: Leeds' Diskin cleared over tackle

Warren Gatland will hope Rees is available for the Six Nations as the Wales coach will already be without wings Shane Williams and George North for the start of the campaign while Lee Byrne and Stephen Jones both face a race against time to be fit.

BBC: Wales scrum-half Richie Rees awaits hearing date