Bertram Triumphs Over Smith to Reach Wimbledon Depths
Byron Bertram upset Stan Smith 6-1 6-2 6-1 at Wimbledon as the 22 year old South African in Chicago earned a landmark victory. Smith admitted Bertram played superbly with precise shots and bold net play in the rare upset during the grass court classic.
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Nets forward Wendell Ladner Among 109 Dead in Eastern Flight Crash
Nets veteran Wendell Ladner was among 109 killed when Eastern Airlines Flight 66 crashed while attempting to land at JFK. Ladner, 26, had been returning from a two week vacation near New Orleans. His Nets bag and number 4 were found in the wreckage.
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Medinah to Butler Like Comparing a Man's Wife in Golf
Hubert Green seeks a tough test at Butler National in the Western Open after a strong showing at Medinah and a close U.S. Open finish. The $200000 event awards $40000 to the winner with strong winds and par 71 layouts shaping the chase as notable stars sit out. Green, 28, notes the wind will affect greens and tee shots and hopes to post four sub par rounds to win.
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Bean Seeks Redemption at NCAA Golf Championship
Andy Bean leads the Florida Gators at the 78th NCAA golf championship at Ohio State University Scarlet Course. Bean vows a strong four-round score after last year’s two-stroke loss to Wake Forest and aims for a 280 total as seniors push for the title. Defending Wake Forest players Curtis Strange and Jay Haas, plus Craig Stadler, are among rivals noted for the challenging course.
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Alabama
Jerry Pate
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