61.   But tournament director Franco Bartoni issued assurances that the fast clay surface that has attracted such big hitters as Sampras will be retained.

62.   But Torre knows the time will come when he wishes he could call upon the lanky right-hander to neutralize a big hitter late in the game.

63.   Chunichi, champions of the Central League, was searching for a big hitter in case first baseman Takeshi Yamasaki does not recover quickly.

64.   Chunichi, champions of the Central League, is searching for a big hitter in case first baseman Takeshi Yamasaki does not recover quickly.

65.   Does that make it easier for the big hitters such as Woods, Mickelson and Duval?

66.   Even with the new placings, he said, the big hitters are still going to clear the bunkers.

67.   For his opponent in the quarterfinals, Edberg drew Wayne Ferreira, a big hitter much like himself.

68.   Gambill was always second-best as a junior, a big hitter who would often try to hit winning shots from impossible positions.

69.   He attributed his success in part to the Foro Italico surface, modified in recent years to attract big hitters like himself.

70.   He was a father figure to John Daly when the big hitter went through alcohol rehab and lost all his endorsements.