Weiskopf Captures Open Title in Final Stroke
Tom Weiskopf, the reigning U.S. Senior Open champion, forged four brilliant rounds including a bogey-free 68 to beat Jack Nicklaus by four strokes at Congressional. He dedicated the win to his wife Jeanne, who has battled breast cancer, and hinted he may play more now that the response from fans has lifted him.
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Nomo Leads 1995 All Star Campaign For Indians And Japan
Rookie Nom ariving on the scene Nomo tops the 1995 All Star ballot as six Indians make the American League team marking a first since 1955 and the first ever Japanese player to appear in the game. Nomo, 26, is 6-1 with a 2.05 ERA and hopes to start the July 11 contest in Arlington.
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Nelson Offered Knicks Coaching Post
Reports say Don Nelson has been offered the New York Knicks head coach position. If accepted, a multiyear deal could pay about 2 million dollars annually, replacing Pat Riley who resigned after the 1994-95 season.
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Tarango Defies Wimbledon Officials Over Alleged Umpire Fixing
Jeff Tarango met with All England Club supervisor of referees Alan Mills for over two hours and vowed to stay in London until justice is done after accusing veteran umpire Bruno Rebeuh of fixing matches. Wimbledon officials declined to announce penalties before the tournament’s end as Tarango claimed proof of manipulation involving Rosset.
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Sampras Faces Tough Wimbledon Test On Centre Court
Pete Sampras meets a British crowd high on Greg Rusedski in a fourth round that tests Sampras’s popular standing in England. Rusedski, a dual-national who switched allegiance to Britain, has 36 aces in one match and is viewed as a rising force for a country hungry for a champion since 1936. Sampras, the No. 2 seed, warns of a quick, serve-dominant battle likely decided by a few key points.
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