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...victory, 6-3, 6-3, against the tandem of Meghani and Sue Palminteri on one of the best plays of the day. With the Princeton duo attacking at the net, Vigna recovered with an impressive defensive lob. Meghani returned the ball, but Austrian ended the match on a hard crosscourt forehand winner...

Author: By Julio R. Varela, | Title: Netwomen Nab Ivy Title Again | 5/8/1987 | See Source »

Boyum forced Rumpler to the backhand wall, then put him away with crosscourt rolls The sophomore's quickness and fearless use of change-of-pace shots continually frustrated the more conservative Rumpler After some of Boyum's drop shots. Rumpler scolded himself aloud, openly upset at his in ability to return Boyum's offering...

Author: By Carla D. Williams, | Title: Racquetmen Squash Pros In Boston Open Tourney | 11/12/1982 | See Source »

Team captain Clark Bain's business-as-usual disposal of Kenny Miller in the fourth position match by scores of 15-13, 15-8 and 15-8 illustrated the case of the Crimson victory. Bain controlled the play completely, using an array of well-placed crosscourt shots and consistently maneuvering Miller forward and then passing...

Author: By Daniel S. Benjamin, | Title: Racquetmen Leisurely Destroy Williams 8-1; Team Looks to Princeton Match on Saturday | 2/4/1981 | See Source »

Bougas's usually punishing crosscourt shots were ineffective because the outdoor courts caused the balls to become fuzzy and the wind played havoc with her groundstrokes...

Author: By Tory Kiam, | Title: Netwomen Top UMass, 7-2 | 9/24/1980 | See Source »

Throughout the match Pompan had trouble returning his opponent's thundering serves, and more importantly, keeping up with Lapidus's booming, finely placed baseline-to-baseline backhand shots. Pompan played dangerously anytime he ventured into the forecourt, since Lapidus's crosscourt shots nearly inevitably shot past his racquet and bounced within a few inches of the sideline...

Author: By Mark H. Doctoroff, | Title: Princeton Tigers Devour Netmen, 7-2 | 5/8/1980 | See Source »

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