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Word: bortner (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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Captain Dale Junta unexpectedly started at first singles, handily defeating North Carolina's ace, Bob Bortner, 6-4 6-4. Junta wore a corset to help support his injured back, and although he was not playing at his peak, his big game was too good for the Tarheel captain...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, | Title: Tennis Team Beats Tarheels, 8-1; Will Face Underdog Brown Today | 5/1/1958 | See Source »

Adding insult to injury, the varsity swept the doubles with ease. Gallwey and Vinton won over Bortner and Bank at number one, 6-2, 5-7, 8-6. The newly formed pair of Sears and Weld won at second doubles, crushing Clark and Keys...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, | Title: Tennis Team Beats Tarheels, 8-1; Will Face Underdog Brown Today | 5/1/1958 | See Source »

...first singles for North Carolina will be veteran Bob Bortner. Opposing the Tarheel captain for the Crimson will be Larry Sears, who defeated him 6-4, 6-4, at Chapel Hill. Sears has been playing very well this season and has a good chance to lead off with a victory...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, | Title: Tennis Team Plays North Carolina For Third Time in Contest Today | 4/30/1958 | See Source »

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