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Matthew, Sergas Share Early Lead at British Open

Jul. 31, 2009
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) -- Catriona Matthew of Scotland hit a hole in one in a 5-under 67 Friday to share the early lead with Giulia Sergas of Italy in the second round of the Women's British Open.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler