BOB LENTZ

Associated Press Writer
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Americans easily win third straight Walker Cup

Nearly 80 years after Bobby Jones accepted a winner's trophy on the first fairway at Merion's East Course, the victorious U.S. Walker Cup team left its mark on the venerable club.

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Reynolds anxious to challenge for U.S. Open title

Not that long ago, Jean Reynolds grew tired of golf. Now, she's looking forward to the pressure of the back nine in the final round of the U.S. Women's Open.

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Ji's dramatic putt gives her US Women's Open win

South Korea's Eun Hee Ji made the U.S. Women's Open memorable for more than a lingering LPGA Tour hierarchy dispute.

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Philly newspaper owner latest to file Chapter 11

The downward spiral of advertising revenue and circulation, coupled with rising debt, has claimed two more newspaper companies in a two-day span.

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Flight 93 families ask Bush to OK land seizure

Relatives of those who died aboard United Airlines Flight 93 want the Bush Administration to seize the land needed for a memorial where the plane crashed in Shanksville, Pa., in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

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New bill makes gun laws tougher in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's gun laws got tougher Friday as Gov. Ed Rendell signed a bill increasing the mandatory sentence for anyone convicted of shooting a firearm at a police officer and for crimes committed with illegally purchased guns.

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Man sues Colts' Harrison; says he was shot by him

Marvin Harrison is being sued by a man who says he was shot in the hand and body in April by the Indianapolis Colts star.

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Vernon, 2-time AL batting champ, dies at 90

Mickey Vernon, a two-time American League batting champion with the Washington Senators and seven-time All-Star first baseman during a 20-year career in the major leagues, has died. He was 90.

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Philly cops charged in attack on graffiti artist

Two Philadelphia police officers accused of beating a man they saw painting graffiti were charged Tuesday with assault and falsifying records.

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Cartoonist Ted Key, creator of `Hazel' comic, dies at 95

Cartoonist Ted Key, whose comic strip "Hazel" about a bossy maid went from magazine page to TV screen, has died. He was 95.

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Pa. Shop Owner Backs English-Only Policy

A small sign that asked customers to order in English at a famous cheesesteak shop was never meant to be offensive, the shop's owner testified Friday at a hearing to decide whether the policy was discriminatory.

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Eagles Coach Stays Despite Family Woes

Andy Reid is digging in. The Philadelphia Eagles coach insisted he will not resign Friday, a day after a judge sentenced Reid's two sons to prison and likened his home to a "drug emporium." Asked whether he intended to stay on the job, a steely-eyed Reid delivered a stern, one-word answer: "Yes."

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Eagles Coach Stays Despite Family Woes

Andy Reid is digging in. The Philadelphia Eagles coach insisted he will not resign Friday, a day after a judge sentenced Reid's two sons to prison and likened his home to a "drug emporium."

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Reid Says He'll Stay As Coach

Andy Reid is digging in.

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Eagles Coach Stays Despite Family Woes

Andy Reid has no intention of stepping down as coach of the Philadelphia Eagles despite being castigated by a judge who likened the coach's home to a "drug emporium."

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Flyers Spoil Columbus' Hitchcock's Debut

Ken Hitchcock's debut as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets ended the same way as his tenure with the Philadelphia Flyers: with a loss.

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Redden Leads Sens Past Flyers 3-2 in OT

The Ottawa Senators are returning to form, and ex-Philadelphia coach Ken Hitchcock is headed back to the NHL. It seems only the Flyers are stuck.

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