Augusta National Faces Pressure as Golf Seeks New Records
AP sports columnist Jim Litke notes Augusta National has stretched its course to counter Tiger Woods and a wave of 20 somethings using modern training and tech. Plan A risks destroying the layout, with deviations at USGA events prompting questions about the sport’s trajectory and record chasing.
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Wild wind yields high scores for GCCC softball weekend
Garden City Community College endured 30 mph winds at Salina as the Busters dropped a 16 14 shootout to Independence and a 6 4 loss to Cowley County before routing Labette 17 0 in three innings. Sunday's action saw a 7 4 win over Coffeyville and a 10 2 loss to Neosho County. Jennifer Gomez and Amanda Orozco hit homers amid 19 hits for GCCC.
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Roddick leads U S into Davis Cup semifinals over Spain
Davis Cup rookie Andy Roddick, 19, won two singles to seal a 3 1 U S victory over Spain and a semifinal tilt with France. He beat Alberto Martin 6 2 6 4 6 2 and Cristian facing questions from veteran teammates about grass court play as U S captain Patrick McEnroe praised his all round effort and net aggression.
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Garden City tennis narrowly tops Maize in season tilt
Garden City High School coach Bob Krug saw potential as the Buffaloes finished second with 19 points to Maize's 28 at a Dodge City tournament. No. 1 Jeff Larkin won over Brock Allen, then fell 8-1 to Maize’s James Wiggins. Doubles teams Dawson-Freeman and Wells-Hands each went 4-1, with Maize defeating Garden City in the final.
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Pratt Beavers Rally Past Garden City Busters In Windy Start
Pratt beat Garden City 5 3 as high winds over 40 mph hampered play Saturday in Pratt. The second game was postponed and rescheduled for May 3 after Pratt led 3 2 through six innings. GCCC coach Todd Briggs blamed the wind and said the day was hard to hit.
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