Noah wins dramatic French Open final at Roland Garros
Yannick Noah defeats Mats Wilander 6-2 7-5 7-6 to become the first Frenchman in 37 years to win the French Open. The victory, worth 90,000 in prize money, ends Sweden's five-year reign and signals a French tennis resurgence fueled by regional coaching and rising stars.
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PGA Tour backs Deane Beman amid leadership rift
PGA Tour Policy Board issued a statement Sunday fully supporting Commissioner Deane Beman amid pressure from about a dozen top players who signed a letter seeking more information on tour operations. The meeting next Thursday at Westchester aims to review policies and programs with members.
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Rider killed when horse falls at Rolex Kentucky Event
Autopsy scheduled for Mary Beebe 22 of Winnetka Illinois after her horse Clodius 11 year old bay gelding fell on her at the Kentucky Horse Park during the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. Beebe was wearing a chin strap but helmet ripped off by impact.
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Villeneuve wins Can Am in drama filled race
Jacques Villeneuve becomes the second Canadian to win a Can Am race in 16 years as a crash rain wrecks the event. Mike Allen of LaVerne California suffers critical head neck and chest injuries after his Frizbee cartwheels into the guard rail on the back straight and is airlifted to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
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Couples Wins Kemper Open in Five Man Sudden Death
Fred Couples won the Kemper Open after a five man playoff at Congressional CC. Simpson Chen and Jaeckel failed to reach birdie while Couples struck a 5 iron within 12 inches for a birdie on the second playoff hole to claim $72,000 from a $400,000 purse.
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Barry Jaeckel
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Andy Bean
Roger Maltbie
Hal Sutton
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Maltbie
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Miller wins West Virginia LPGA Classic in sudden death
Alice Miller wins the $150,000 West Virginia LPGA Classic after a five playoff round, beating Lori Garbarez with a 10-foot birdie putt on the fourth sudden death hole. Debbie Massey eliminated earlier, as Miller earns $22,500 first prize.
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