1.   For this man who had become wealthy from a pipe valve business, golf always had been his passion.

2.   Funk said reorganization measures continue this year, and the company intends to find a partner for its seamless pipes business by yearend.

3.   He quit teaching and went into the pipe business.

4.   Zarella, who owns a water and sewer pipe cleaning business, left the court without comment and could not be reached by telephone Monday evening.

5.   The purchase will allow Sumitomo to expand its market share in the growing steel pipe business in the United States.