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Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand celebrates with Zdeno Chara after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Bruins won 4-0 and took home the Stanley Cup. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)
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Some of the golf clubs Ken Venturi used when he won the U.S. Open at the Congressional Country Club in 1964, seen on display at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 9, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROD LAMKEY JR./THE WASHINGTON TIMES The History Hall at Congressional showcases Ken Venturi's memorabilia from a memorable 1964 U.S. Open victory. Included in the display are a signed golf ball (lower left), clubs he used in his four-shot win over Tommy Jacobs (lower middle), and his scorecard, which also contains the signature of Raymond Floyd, Venturi's playing partner.
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Ken Venturi, a lifetime honorary member of Congressional, donated items from his 1964 U.S. Open win to the club last month.
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Washington Nationals' Mike Morse has been a force at the plate and at first base. Morse is batting over .300 and has 12 home runs on the year. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond has batted ninth in recent games, effectively giving Washington two leadoff hitters once the batting order turns. Manager Jim Riggleman resorted to the strategy in an attempt to spark a struggling offense.
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U.S.'s Serena Williams plays a return to Russia's Vera Zvonareva during their second round single tennis match at the Eastbourne International grass court tournament in Eastbourne, England, Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)
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Washington Redskins’ starting left tackle is ready to find his consistency this season. The fourth overall pick in the 2010 draft appears to be in good shape entering training camp. (Associated Press)
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Virginia celebrates a 3-2 win over UC Irvine in Game 3 of the NCAA Super Regional baseball tournament Sunday, June 13, 2011, in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia advances to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
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K.J. Choi holds up his trophy after winning The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. Sunday, May 15, 2011. Choi finished 13-under par and won on the first hole of the playoff, defeating David Toms. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Jim Furyk watches his shot from the ninth tee during the Pro-Am competition at the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, March 23, 2011. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Jason Day watches his tee shot in the first round at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial golf tournament Thursday, May 19, 2011. (AP Photo/ Richard W. Rodriguez)
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Lee Westwood, of England, smiles after coming up just short of a birdie on the fourth hole during the third round of the St. Jude Classic golf tournament Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Westwood tapped in for par. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Nick Watney holds up his ball after an eagle putt on the first hole during the third round at the Cadillac Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla., Saturday, March 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Matt Kuchar reacts after making a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the final round for the Memorial golf tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, Sunday, June 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Steve Sticker holds up the trophy after winning the Memorial golf tournament at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, Sunday, June 5, 2011. Stricker finished at 16-under par for the tournament. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
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Luke Donald of England reacts during the World Match Play Golf Championship tournament final on his way to losing against Ian Poulter of England in Casares, southern Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Sergio Torres)
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Bubba Watson smiles after winning the Zurich Classic golf tournament in Avondale, La. on Sunday, May 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, drops his ball on the first green during a practice round for the U.S. Open Championship golf tournament in Bethesda, Md., Tuesday, June 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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ASSOCIATED PRESS Derek Norris' talk with batting coach Tony Gingrich was instrumental in raising his average. The Nationals' fourth-round pick in 2007 also is praised for his catching skills.
