Mayfair Wins Western Open By Narrow Margin At Cog Hill
Billy Mayfair held off a string of challengers to win the Western Open by one stroke at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. He finished 9-under 279 after a 67 on Sunday, sealing the title with a 178-yard 7-iron to four feet and a final birdie on 18.
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Jay Haas
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club
Mike Hill
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Isao Aoki
Fairfield Harbour
Walt Morgan
LPGA
Kathryn Marshall
Jamie Farr
Marshall
Sherri Steinhauer
Seles Ready to Return Amid Wild Card Hope and Open Skies
Monica Seles says lack of ranking won’t hinder her comeback and plans to play as wild cards. She previews a July exhibition with Martina Navratilova in Atlantic City before an expected US Open return. Seles reflects on her healing after 1993 Hamburg stabbing and her resolve to enjoy tennis again.
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Sampras wins Wimbledon with calm, crowd-pleasing style
Pete Sampras sealed the title with powerful serves and sharp volleys, dedicating victory to his coach Tim Gullikson while acknowledging Becker's stellar run. Becker received larger ovations as the crowd urged a round of applause for the runner-up. Sampras praised Agassi as a role model and defended his own demeanor on court.
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Gordon Earns Consecutive Wins After Tough Duel at New Track
Gordon Evernham outs the field as Dale Earnhardt and Rusty Wallace duel for seven laps after a late pit strategy. Gordon regains the lead, extends his points edge, and earns back to back wins marking a career first. Earnhardt challenges but a pit miscue costs him two laps as Gordon pulls away.
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Martinez to replace McGwire as All-Star
Oakland first baseman Mark McGwire is out after being beaned by David Cone and will miss the All-Star game. Seattle’s Tino Martinez will take his roster spot, with Cecil Fielder as the other candidate. Frank Thomas was elected to start at first base for the AL. Smiley added as NL injury replacement. Orioles release Sid Fernandez and Phillies cut Norm Charlton.
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Indurain takes lead in Tour after Belgium time trial
Indurain wins the Belgium time trial to grab the yellow jersey and open a two plus minute edge over rivals Rominger and Berzin. Riis closes within 23 seconds as Pantani Virenque linger behind. Indurain eyes the Alps for his bid at a fifth Tour title with climbing ahead.
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Diaz’s late homer lifts Kinston to 7 4 win in Durham
Einar Diaz delivered a three run homer in the fourth inning to cap a four run burst and power the Kinston Indians past the Durham Bulls 7 4 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Dan Brabant earned the win in relief, Dan Graves notched his 19th save, and Enrique Wilson went 3 for 4 with a double and triple. The Indians added runs in the seventh and eighth as they snapped a two game skid. They now set to face Prince William at Grainger Stadium on Wednesday.
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