Lutrenta eyes Sunnehanna amid rising amateur career
Lutrenta, runner-up at Seven Oaks in Beaver, heads to the 1996 Sunnehanna Amateur Championship, inviting the nation’s top non professionals. He earned his spot by winning the 1995 West Penn Amateur at New Castle Country Club, aiming for a third straight win in 1996. He calls his game up and down but hopeful as he enters golf’s prestige event.
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Pittsburgh Opera Golf Classic set for June at Nemacolin
The Pittsburgh Opera hosts its first charity golf classic June 21 at Mystic Rock Nemacolin Woodlands Farmington. Notables from sport and opera attend with Kevin McClatchy as honorary chair. donation $625 includes round, awards, dinner. Also details on Family House Invitational June 24-25 with Ernie Els and others. tickets and contact info provided.
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Golf league results from area courses reported
Multiple courses show leaders and top scores. Polish Falcons at Castle Hills lists gross leaders Doug Mort 36 and nets, with J F Mill & Lumber leading at 310 percent. Mohawk Trails K P and women’s Castle Hills page include several players, while Sylvan Heights front nine records Scott Prioletti and others with Shad Hanna leading at 75.
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Fivesome wins first Roth Memorial Booster Tournament
A five player team led by Joe Tuscano II and Joe Tuscano III captured the inaugural Paul Roth Memorial Booster Tournament at Sylvan Heights Golf Course finishing 2-under par. Al Christopher Jr. Fred Perrotta Jr. Lefty Rich Wayne Tropea and John Mezza placed second among 20 teams. Roth was a longtime Sylvan Heights supporter who died last year. the Roth family attended.
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Lemieux Faces Questions After Season End Loss
Penguins captain Mario Lemieux fielded questions from reporters after a season-ending loss to Florida. He reflected on his form, Hodgkin's disease battle, and potential retirement as critics note his age and the rise of teammates like Jaromir Jagr.
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Tavarez suspension sparks debate after brawl
Belle homered last year to lead majors with 50 and reached 65 in 162 games this season. Tavarez was suspended for risking an umpire's safety during a bench clearing incident as Brinkman and Matheny urged harsher punishment. Garner and Matheny disputed the penalty, noting suspensions usually follow charging the mound.
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Double From Page 13 Highlights Riverside Champs Win
Oliastro guided his Panthers through obstacles as they eye state goals. Riverside girls softball also clinched the WPIAL district title, marking two champions from the same school in one season. Coach Pietrandrea has resigned, but optimism remains for 1997.
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Swartzlander wins at Hickory Modified feature lead
Swartzlander led under the white flag to win the 20 lap Modified feature at Hickory Motor Speedway on Saturday night. He outlasted Skip Deane Andy Priest Jeff Hoffman and Kevin Bolland in that order. Other feature winners included Mike Lutz in 360 Sprint Hugo Litwiler in E Mods Jeff Bucella in Pure Stocks Bruce Powell in 271cc Micro Sprints and Rod Jones in 250cc Micro Sprints with their respective challengers trailing.
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Ellwood City driver wins Mercer Speedway modified feature
Jeff Schaffer of Ellwood City won the modified feature at Mercer Speedway on Saturday night. Other victors that evening included Jamie Smith in sprint car, Tommy Mason in limited modified, Lou Gentile in 6 cylinder, and Tom Miller in pure stock. Baron Pierre de Coubertin of France is called The Founder of the Modern Olympics.
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Hassan and Pagley Fall Short in Open Qualifier
Hassan and Pagley failed to reach the top three in a 35-player U S Open sectional at Brookside Country Club Canton Ohio. Hassan shot 73 75 148 four over par Pagley 77 79 156 as O Keefe Jack of Little Rock won with 67 65 132 and three others tied at even par 144 for two berths.
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Astros Release Greg Swindell After Disappointing Seasons
National State Briefs Houston AP reports the Astros released left-hander Greg Swindell after three poor seasons since signing a 17 million contract. Swindell, 31, went 0-1 with 13 earned runs in 7 1/3 innings over four starts and two relief appearances following a groin injury. He joined Houston as a free agent before 1993 after Cincinnati. Swindell's 30-34 record and 4.48 ERA span three Houston seasons following six Indians seasons and an 18-win year in 1988.
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Camby Accused of Accepting Gifts During UMass Era
The Hartford Courant reports Marcus Camby, national player of the year, took cash from one agent and jewelry bought by another agent while at UMass. Camby’s rep denies these claims, saying he never received benefits. The NCAA rules violations could threaten UMass after a Final Four run.
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Draper says Lemieux got off easy in finals clash
Detroit's Kris Draper and the Red Wings condemned Claude Lemieux's two game suspension for a blind side hit that fractured Draper's jaw and required surgery. Lemieux was fined $1000, the maximum allowed, after the incident in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. Draper faces two weeks with a wired jaw and four to six weeks without solid foods.
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Muster loses at French Open in fourth round upset
Defending champion Thomas Muster falls to 15th seed Michael Stich 4-6 6-4 6-1 7-6 as Stich fires 23 aces. Edberg ends French bid at 13 attempts with Marc Rosset victory. Karbacher downs Ivanišević, Pioline upsets Rios, and Martinez finishes rain-delayed match over Coetzer.
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