Frogs tied for 15th at Central Regional Championships May 16, 2008
Wake Forest's Brendan Gielow is the leader at the NCAA Division I Central Regional Championships with a two-under-par score of 69 while Mark Herrell of Alabama, Kevin Tway of Oklahoma State, Eastern Michigan's Graham Hill and Michigan's Alexander Sitompul are all tied for second with a score of 70 after the first round of action. The Frogs will return to the links on Friday (May 16) morning for the second round of action at the NCAA Division I Central Regional Championships in Columbus, Ohio. (Gofrogs.com)
Sandman Struggles On First Day Of NCAA Central Regional May 16, 2008
(tie) Charles Ford (Tennessee), Mark Harrell (Alabama), Graham Hill (Eastern Michigan), Alexander Sitompul (Michigan) and Kevin Tway (Oklahoma State) 70; 106. (tie) (ND)* 79. (Und.com)
Golf victorious in MAC May 13, 2008
" He said the course is considered one of the most difficult collegiate fields in the country. Graham Hill, who played in the regional last season, said you have to prepare for this course just like any other. "The way we prepare is the same as other tournaments," he said. "We have to sharpen our skills and be ready both mentally and physically. " EMU will play against some of the best competition in the country, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia Tech, Indiana and Oklahoma State, but Hill... (Echo Online, MI)
Indy rookie field has big plans May 4, 2008
Only three rookies have won the race since 1928 Helio Castroneves in 2001, Juan Pablo Montoya in 2000 and Graham Hill in 1966. Most tend to find trouble. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Spanish Grand Prix: Following in their fathers' Formula One tire tracks May 2, 2008
Graham Hill was a triple world champion in the 1960s and Gilles Villeneuve was a star in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Villeneuve died in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder in 1982, when Jacques was 11; Hill died in an airplane crash in 1975 when Damon was 15. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
49ers Tied for Seventh at Boilermaker Invitational Apr 21, 2008
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, GOLFSTAT Bloomington, IL T 1 Indiana University 287 276 563 1 Jorge Campillo 63 68 131 T 11 Seth Brandon 72 70 142 T 27 Alex Martin 76 69 145 T 30 Drew Allenspach 77 69 146 T 30 Ren Han 76 70 146 T 1 Michigan State U. 281 282 563 T 2 Ryan Brehm 71 67 138 T 8 Graham Baillargeon 68 73 141 T 14 Payne Gniewek 71 72 143 T 14 Jack Newman 73 70 143 T 30 Randy Hutchison 71 75 146 T 3 Illinois, U. of 282 287 569 T 4 Scott Langley 67 72 139 T 8 Zach Barlow 72 69 141 T 30 Matt Hoffman... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Charlotte Places Fifth at Boilermaker Invitational Apr 21, 2008
T 6 Eastern Michigan U. 291 283 286 860 T 13 Marty Jeppesen 74 71 70 215 T 17 Chris Ross 77 70 69 216 T 32 Graham Hill 69 70 80 219 T 40 Brad Larente 75 72 73 220 T 52 Peter Sauerbrei 73 75 74 222. T 6 Illinois, U. of 282 287 291 860 T 17 Zach Barlow 72 69 75 216 T 24 Scott Langley 67 72 78 217 T 24 C. DeForest 74 73 70 217 T 46 Matt Hoffman 73 73 75 221 T 46 Larry Blatt 70 80 71 221. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Illinois third after two rounds of Boiler Invite Apr 20, 2008
Langley and Eastern Michigan's Graham Hill are just one stroke off that duo at five-under par 139, in a tie for fourth. Barlow is tied for eighth at three-under par 141. (Fightingillini.com)
Niners Win 4th Consecutive Palisades Collegiate Classic Championship Apr 16, 2008
T 12 Eastern Michigan U. 302 298 298 898 T 39 Brad Larente 77 73 74 224 T 42 Graham Hill 76 75 74 225 T 42 Chris Ross 73 77 75 225 T 58 Marty Jeppesen 76 74 79 229 T 61 Nick Carbary 80 76 75 231. 14 Davidson College 310 311 322 943 T 42 Ryan Crum 74 75 76 225 T 70 Michael Saari 80 77 81 238 77 David Fowler 77 84 80 241 78 Bobby Urso 79 78 86 243 79 Robert Mayo 82 81 85 248. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Charlotte Leads Palisades Classic After Two Rounds Apr 15, 2008
13 Eastern Michigan U. 302 298 600 T 43 Chris Ross 73 77 150 T 43 Brad Larente 77 73 150 T 43 Marty Jeppesen 76 74 150 T 50 Graham Hill 76 75 151 T 68 Nick Carbary 80 76 156 ... Hole: 10 Graham Hill SR Eastern Michigan U. 8:27 David Fowler JR Davidson College Mitchell Krywulyez SO Augusta State U.. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Four businesses damaged by fire Mar 2, 2008
In another incident several vehicles were destroyed at a smash repair business on Graham Hill Road, Narellan about 3am, police said. A 37-year-old Liverpool man has been questioned by police and later released. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Formula One Records Nov 15, 2007
Graham Hill raced for 18 seasons, Ricardo Patrese raced in 256 races (a record which will incidentally be broken by Rubens Barrichello in 2008). But who has the shortest F1 career which actually qualified for at least one race. (Suite101.com)
Taylor Named To RCGA National Amateur Team Nov 9, 2007
Graham Hill, Bright's Grove, Ont. Abbotsford, B.C.. (Gohuskies.com)
Eastern Golf Team Dominates Tournament Oct 20, 2007
" Individually for Eastern Michigan, senior Graham Hill tied for 27th, (77-72-70219), sophomore Bradon Lemons tied for 39th (73-73-76222), and sophomore Cam Burke tied for 65th (79-81-71231). Winthrop (S.C.) freshman Kelly Manders took medalist honors with a 14-under-par 202. "We couldn't have done it without the 66 or the 71," Ross said about the team's finish. The Eagles began the tournament with scores of 295 and 292 and finished at 2-under-par 862. The team's 275 in the final round was... (Echo Online, MI)
1986 was last time 3 drivers had shot for title in final race Oct 18, 2007
1964, Mexican Grand Prix: John Surtees in a Ferrari overtakes Graham Hill in a BRM with Jim Clark in a Lotus third in the standings. 1968, Mexican Grand Prix: Hill in a Lotus this time wins the final race to hold off Jackie Stewart in a Matra and Denny Hulme in a McLaren. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Its not all about winning, Stewart tells Hamilton Oct 17, 2007
Stewart recalled how he had been in a similar position to Hamilton in 1968, his fourth season in Formula One, when compatriot Graham Hill led a three-way battle to the final race in Mexico. Three of us went into it capable of winning the championship Graham Hill, Denny Hulme and myself. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sam Posey to speak in Watkins Glen on Saturday Oct 11, 2007
During the 1972 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, Posey qualified 23rd -- ahead of the likes of Nikki Lauda, Ronnie Peterson, John Surtees and Graham Hill -- and finished 12th. Posey wrote "The Mudge Pond Express," chronicling his life in racing, and "Playing With Trains," about the passion for model trains he shares with his two children. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Montoya set to make NASCAR history Jul 29, 2007
It made him the first rookie to win the 500 since Graham Hill, another Formula One driver, did it in 1966. That early and seemingly easy success made it difficult for Montoya to appreciate the lore of Indianapolis. (Washington Daily News, NC)
NASCAR team notes Jul 26, 2007
In winning the 2000 Indy 500, Montoya became the first rookie to win the famed race since Graham Hill in 1966. OTHERS. (USA Today -- Sports)
Dixon wins again at Glen Jul 10, 2007
2 seconds to join former Formula One great Graham Hill as the only open-wheel drivers to win three straight races here. oday, things just seemed to play our way. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Dixon wins again at Watkins Glen Jul 9, 2007
He joined Formula One great Graham Hill as the only open-wheel drivers to win three straight races here. "That was fantastic, great. I look forward to coming to the track every year. It's just been a fantastic track for myself," Dixon said. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Three-peat at Watkins for Dixon Jul 9, 2007
The 26-year-old New Zealander said of his third win, putting him in the elite Watkins three-peat company of Formula One driver Graham Hill, think it's great. I look forward to coming to this track every year it's just been a fantastic track for myself. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Dixon keeps grip on Glen Jul 9, 2007
Dixon, who grew up in New Zealand, equaled the open-wheel mark set by Graham Hill with victories in three straight events at Watkins Glen International. Hill, who died in a plane crash in 1975, won the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix here from 1963-65. (Press & Sun-Bulletin)
Motor Racing: A tale of 2 champions and a favorite son Jun 16, 2007
If Villeneuve wins the race, he would join only one other driver - Graham Hill - in winning the Indianapolis 500, Le Mans and the Formula One world title. Hill also won in Monaco, but Villeneuve, like Bourdais, won the major U.S. Indy-racing style open-wheel series. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Formula One: Alonso and Hamilton lead McLaren at Monte Carlo May 28, 2007
Alonso joins the many multiple Monaco winners at the top of the history of his sport, like Juan Manuel Fangio or Niki Lauda, with two victories here, or Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Graham Hill with many more. Senna holds the record with six. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Success aside, Indy holds special place for Wheldon May 26, 2007
" Today in Sports Wheldon's place in Indy's rich tradition is already secure. He won the race in 2005 the first British champion since Graham Hill in 1966 and was a flat tire away from repeating last year. He also finished third in 2004. But he doesn't want to be one of those drivers with one Indy title to his name. He wants to be like the Unsers and Rick Mears and A.J. Foyt, multiple winners at the Brickyard. "The self-satisfaction I got out of winning this race was enough to tide me over for a... (International Herald Tribune)
Indy 500 wrong to focus on Duno, Danica May 24, 2007
Wheldon, who will turn 29 on June 22, is a dashing, devil-may-care Brit, the likes of which Indy hasnt seen since Graham Hill and Jim Clark in the 1960s. Did I mention hes a Brit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Softball claims MAC title May 18, 2007
"); } function opn(id) { // options options = 'toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1,resizable=0,width=400,height=385'; // open window newWindow = window.open("/cgi-bin/email. " It is the first time Eastern has won a MAC championship in softball. The team has now received an automatic bid in the NCAA Regional, where the Eagles will face Michigan on May 18-20 in Ann Arbor. Before the game, Eastern coach Karen Baird said the key to beating the Chippewas was jumping on them for an early lead.... (Echo Online, MI)
Formula One - Spanish Grand Prix Preview May 9, 2007
1968 Graham Hill, Lotus-Ford, 2:15:2. 1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Toledo Finishes Eighth at MAC Championships May 6, 2007
Eastern Michigan's Graham Hill (70-71-67-69) captured medalist honors with an 11-under par 227 with Akron's Brad Wright (69-69-71-72) finishing as the runner-up with a seven-under par 281 ... Graham Hill (EMU) 70-71-67-69=277 (-11); 2. (Utrockets.com)
Toledo Moves Up Two Spots into Sixth Place Following Third Round of MAC Championship May 5, 2007
Kent State's Peter Ahn (70-70-68) and Eastern Michigan's Graham Hill (70-71-67) are tied for the individual lead at eight-under par 208, while Akron's Ryan Culbertson (72-70-67) and Brad Wright (69-69-71) are tied for third place at seven-under par 209 ... Graham Hill (EMU) 70-71-67=208 (-8); T3. (Utrockets.com)
Toledo in Eighth Place Following First Day of MAC Championship May 4, 2007
Graham Hill (EMU) 70-71=141 (-3). Toledo Individuals 13. (Utrockets.com)
Wood Wins Four-Hole Playoff to Earn Medalist Honors at First Energy Intercollegiate Apr 30, 2007
Wood faced Stefan Wiedergruen (UNC Charlotte) and Graham Hill (Eastern Michigan) in a play-off for medalist honors at the First Energy Intercollegiate and outlasted them in a four-hole playoff to become the first Miami golfer to capture medalist honors since was a co-medalist at the Missouri Bluffs Challenge in October of 2004. Wood's performance helped lift Miami to a tie for ninth place with Western Kentucky University among the 17-team field at the First Energy Intercollegiate. (Muredhawks.com)
Johnson's 229 Leads Colonials at Firestone Apr 30, 2007
Stefan Wiedergruen of Charlotte, Graham Hill of Eastern Michigan and Ben Wood of Miami (OH) each completed three rounds on the par-72, 7,125-yard North Course at Firestone Country Club 1-under par with 215 strokes and went on to a playoff to determine the individual medalist. Wood eventually prevailed after outlasting the two competitors through four additional holes. (Gwsports.com)
Eastern makes it rain in BG Mar 26, 2007
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Rahal Carries On A Family Tradition Mar 16, 2007
" For Graham Rahal, the week provides a chance to hone his skills in a different type of car on one of the most demanding road courses in the country. More importantly, it is valuable seat time for the aspiring Formula One driver as he prepares to take the biggest step of his career, a move into the Champ Car series. Rahal, named for legendary racer Graham Hill, can't recall a time in his life when he did not want to drive race cars. When your father is a three-time IndyCar series champion and... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Rockets Finish Tenth at Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate Feb 28, 2007
Graham Hill E. Michigan 78 77 68 223 +7 Zach Jecklin N. Illinois 73 76 74 223 +7 8. Matt Burroughs USCA 77 71 76 224 +8 9. (Utrockets.com)
Mizzou Takes Fourth at Wolverine Intercollegiate Sep 18, 2006
Graham Hill (E. Michigan) 71-70-71=212 (-1) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T41. (MIZZOU) 71-73-77=221 (+8) T41. (Mutigers.com)
Horschel's 5-Under 138 Takes Medalist Honors At U.S. Amateur Aug 24, 2006
Horschel's 5-Under-Par 138 Takes Medalist Honors At U.S. Amateur :: Low 64 scorers advance to match play, which begins Wednesday at Hazeltine National. CSTV.com :: College Men's Golf. (Mac-Sports.com)
Horschel Shoots USGA Record 60 In First Round of U.S. Amateur Aug 23, 2006
CSTV.com :: College Men's Golf. Volleyball Water Polo. (Mac-Sports.com)
2006 U.S. Amateur Groupings and Starting Times Announced Aug 18, 2006
7 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Michael Podolak, Oxbow, N.D.; Graham Hill, Canada; Peter Uihlein, Bradenton, Fla. 7:10 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. - Andrew Dibitetto, Rochester, N.Y.; Daniel Osorio, Spain; Ryan Posey, Dallas, Texas. (Mac-Sports.com)
more » Aug 7, 2006
"Defending champion Troy Corser is frustrated that fellow Australian Bayliss is running away with race for the 2006 Superbike crown.Corser dominated last season's proceedings to add a second career title to the first he won in 1996.But after Bayliss collected 45 points over the weekend's two races, Alstare Corona Suzuki rider Corser finds himself fourth and 114 points adrift of the championship leader with just 200 left up for grabs.And with a gear-shift failure having caused Corser to crash at... (Sheffield Today, UK)
Company Town, Losing a Landlord, Seeks a Mate Jul 6, 2006
"This area has always been somewhat dependent on the lumber industry," said Graham Hill, who is both the acting city manager and the police chief for Rio Dell. "And when they downsized, that really had an economic effect on this area."Indeed, while downtown Scotia looks like something out of "Brigadoon," Rio Dell's main drag is a little more rough around the edges, with gas stations and inexpensive restaurants and even a homeless person or two. (The Ledger)
Bignotti still enjoys glory of past at Indianapolis 500 May 28, 2006
A.J. Foyt, Graham Hill, Al Unser, Gordon Johncock and Tom Sneva are among the celebrated names. Foyt and Unser won the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" twice for Bignotti, who today, at a spry 90 years old, splits time living in Las Vegas and Indianapolis. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
Patrick Hopes To Make Change May 27, 2006
" HOMECOMING: St. Petersburg mayor Rick Baker brought his wife, Joyce, 9-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter to Indianapolis to attend the 500. Baker lived in Indy for six years as a child, but hasn't been back to the race since 1966 when, at age 9, he watched Graham Hill win. "We bought tickets on the straightaway but I imagine we'll be doing a lot of walking around and meeting with IRL officials," Baker said Friday. He also said IRL chairman Tony George has assured him the successful... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Walker Captures Early Bird Title May 23, 2006
One by one the challengers stumbled down the backstretch -- including Ontario Amateur champ Graham Hill, who made back-to-back double-bogey sevens on the 14th and 15th holes -- as stepped up his game. After the double bogey on the 13th, he rallied on the par-three 17th, moving into a tie making a 10-foot birdie putt while Hickerson made a bogey. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Ziglar Named To Second-Team All-MAC May 8, 2006
Second-Team All-MAC: Brandon Boomsma, Ball State , Bowling Green Graham Hill, Eastern Michigan Matt Thomas, Miami Mark Cimarolli, Ohio. Copyright , and Bowling Green State University. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Kent State Wins Second Consecutive MAC Championship May 7, 2006
Second-Team All-MAC: Brandon Boomsma, Ball State Heath Ziglar, Bowling Green Graham Hill, Eastern Michigan Matt Thomas, Miami Mark Cimarolli, Ohio. All-Tournament Team: Tommy Wiegand, Kent State Zach Jecklin, Northern Illinois Brandon Boomsma, Ball State CD Hockersmith, Ball State Marc Bourgeois, Kent State. (Mac-Sports.com)
Dave Matthews, Paul McCartney, Glenn Close, Martha Stewart, Bette Midler, Peter Max, Christie Brinkley and Their Friends Headline Gala Third Annual Chevy Chase Earth Day Auction Apr 21, 2006
The leading environmental blogger, Graham Hill is even offering an internship with treehugger. Visit now. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
