Sampras Captures U S Open Crown in Cool Victory
Pete Sampras wins the United States Open title becoming the youngest champion in U S Open history as Andre Agassi fails to land a Grand Slam. Sampras delivers 13 aces and a dominant serving display to seal victory on a cool New York day.
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Bunny Burkett Thrills Crowd at THRA World Finals
Bunny Burkett and the Burkett Racing Team attended the THRA World Championships Points Race at Carolina Dragway. The Sterling Virginia outfit showcased the Hemi Honey top alcohol funny car with limited official competition as Eric Caskey’s Ragging Bull faltered. Burkett voiced love for the fans and outlined plans for a 1991 Dodge Daytona body and renewed IHRA points pursuit.
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Sampras Wins U S Open Title With Dominant Serve
Pete Sampras, 19, defeated Andre Agassi 6 4, 6 3, 6 2 to capture the U S Open men's singles crown at the National Tennis Center. Sampras totaled 18 aces in the final and 100 aces for the tournament, earning $350,000 and becoming the youngest U S champion in 100 years.
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Falcons Live Up To Their Early Billing
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Houston Oilers 47-27 as Tim Green led a swarming defense that forced two early fumbles converted into touchdowns by Bobby Butler and Jesse Tuggle. Warren Moon threw for 397 yards but Houston failed to execute as Falcons corners pressured often.
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South Carolina Tops North Carolina 27 5 on Saturday
USC improved its offense in a 27 to 5 win over UNC at Williams-Brice Stadium. Coach Sparky Woods praised the attack while UNC coach Mack Brown acknowledged stronger play from the Tar Heels and Fuller starred with 248 passing yards and two touchdowns.
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Bobby) Fuller
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Offensive Line Shines For Tigers in Narrow Loss
Clemson fell 20-7 at Virginia in a historic defeat. The bright spot came with an 80 yard, 13 play drive in the first half powered by the offensive line, including seven runs of four yards or more. DeChane Cameron capped the march with a 25 yard option keeper.
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