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Paula Smith Wins Illinois Women's State Amateur Golf Title
Urbana's Paula Smith 25 defeats Urbana High School grad Janice Kimpel 6-5 in a 36 hole final at Bloomington Country Club to claim her second straight state amateur. Smith led 1-up after morning, 4-up after 27 holes, and sealed victory on the 13th final round hole.
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