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Man dies of injuries after longboard crash at Chambers Bay

Published: 06/18/13 06:56:05

A 21-year-old man riding a longboard on the trail adjacent to the Chambers Bay Golf Course on Saturday died after losing control and hitting a tree, Pierce County sheriff’s deputies reported.

Man dies after crashing his longboard near Chambers Bay

Published: 06/17/13 12:24:43

A 21-year-old man riding a longboard on the trail adjacent to the Chambers Bay golf course Saturday died after losing control and hitting a tree, Pierce County sheriff's deputies reported.

In this April 1, 2013 photo, golfers play the third hole at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. In 2015, the course will become the first Pacific Northwest golf course to host the U.S. Open, but all the physical changes required by the tournament are essentially complete. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) (Ted S. WarrenASSOCIATED PRESS)

Local officials visit U.S. Open in preparation for 2015

Published: 06/15/13 15:31:05

As Lee Trevino defeated Jack Nicklaus by three strokes in a U.S. Open playoff in 1971, 14-year-old Steve Sugg watched from the edge of the 18th green with his brother Kevin. Sugg, now the city manager of University Place, is among about two dozen public officials from the South Sound visiting Merion to watch the same golf tournament.

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4/25 - Win - Curtis 4, Rogers 8

4/23 - Curtis at Federal Way

4/22 - Loss - Todd Beamer 4, Curtis 2

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5/1 - Loss - Graham-Kapowsin 3, Curtis 2

4/30 - Loss - Rogers 11, Curtis 1

4/25 - Loss - Emerald Ridge 7, Curtis 5

OBITUARIES

IRENE BUFFINGTON
Irene Mae Buffington Irene Mae (Sandy) Buffington, 89, passed away at Good Sam Hospital on October 14, 2012, following a brief illness. Sandy loved fishing, hunting, and gardening, and in her later years enjoyed… Read more
Pub Date: 10/19/2012

ALONZO JENNINGS III
Alonzo Jennings III Alonzo was born 7/18/1965 in Tacoma, WA and passed away 10/12/2012 in University Place. He is survived by his daughters, Tiffanie, Talonna and Tamyra; grandmother, Ida; mother, Margaret; s… Read more
Pub Date: 10/18/2012

KAREN HELLMAN
Karen J. (Sill) Hellman Age 70, passed away on October 15, 2012 at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. For those interested in attending,… Read more
Pub Date: 10/18/2012

CONNIE DAVIS
Connie Davis Mariners' # 1 Fan Passes Away Connie Davis, born "Leola Corrine Dowling" on March 29, 1924 in Stevensville, MT, passed away on August 30, 2012 at the Franciscan Hospice House in University Place, WA. Sh… Read more
Pub Date: 10/17/2012

LOIS ANDERSON
Lois Mae Anderson Born September 6, 1923, went home to her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Byron, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Lois is survived by … Read more
Pub Date: 10/16/2012


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