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U.S. OPEN, 2005

(Flushing Meadow, N.Y., Aug. 29–Sept. 11, 2005)Men's singles—Roger Federer defeated Andre Agassi, 6–3, 2–6, 7–6 (7–1), 6–1.Women's singles—Kim Clijsters defeated Mary Pierce, 6–3, 6–1.Men's…

Aesop's Fables: The Crab and the Fox

by Aesop The Frogs and the WellThe Fox and the GrasshopperThe Crab and the Fox A Crab once left the sea-shore and went and settled in a meadow some way inland, which looked very nice and…

U.S. Open, 2003

(Flushing Meadow, N.Y., Aug. 25–Sept. 7, 2003)Men's singles—Andy Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero, 6–3, 7–6, 6–3.Women's singles—Justine Heniin-Hardenne defeated Kim Clijsters, 7–5, 6–1.…

Poems: Laughing Song

by WilliamBlakeThe Little Boy FoundA SongLaughing Song When the green woods laugh with the voice of joy, And the dimpling stream runs laughing by; When the air does laugh with our…

John Myers O'Hara: Golden Pulse

Golden PulseJohn Myers O'HaraGolden pulse grew on the shore, Ferns along the hill, And the red cliff roses bore Bees to drink their fill;Bees that from the meadows bring Wine of melilot,…

Lucien Laurin 2000 Deaths

Lucien LaurinAge: 88 Hall of Fame trainer who won five of six Triple Crown races with Riva Ridge and Secretariat in 1972 and 1973; won 161 races as a jockey; began training in 1942 and joined…

Aesop's Fables: The Lion and the Three Bulls

by Aesop The Sheep, the Wolf, and the StagThe Horse and His RiderThe Lion and the Three Bulls Three Bulls were grazing in a meadow, and were watched by a Lion, who longed to capture and…

Aesop's Fables: The Pig and the Sheep

by Aesop The Lion, Jupiter, and the ElephantThe Gardener and His DogThe Pig and the Sheep A Pig found his way into a meadow where a flock of Sheep were grazing. The shepherd caught him,…

Aesop's Fables: The Ass and the Old Peasant

by Aesop The Bear and the FoxThe Ox and the FrogThe Ass and the Old Peasant An old Peasant was sitting in a meadow watching his Ass, which was grazing close by, when all of a sudden he…