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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER www.philly.com E3 U.S. has Ryder lead, Europe has momentum Sunday, October 3, 2010 ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWPORT, Wales Europe had its blue numbers all over the scoreboard Saturday evening as throaty cheers rang out from every corner of Celtic Manor. All the Americans had in Kyder their favor was a Clip darkening sky Sunday: for now the holes. So we are going to go out and try to turn those around, and try to turn the momentum back in our favor." Westwood and Donald, who have emerged as the European stars at Celtic Manor, might make that difficult. They won the first two holes Strieker missed the first green with a 9-iron in hand and Westwood holed a birdie putt on No.

2 then let the Americans self-destruct. Woods couldn't make a putt as they fell further behind, and the only positive note came on the ninth and final hole, when Strieker made a 12-foot putt. Europe still was 4 up with nine holes to play in its foursomes match. In the other alternate-shot match, Graeme McDowell and Rory Mcllroy birdied the par-3 seventh to go 3 up, and McDowell will have a short birdie putt when they return. The other four matches are fourballs.

Europe has 1-up leads in three of them, with Miguel Angel Jimenez and Peter Hanson, 2 up, over Bubba Watson and Jeff Overton. Overton and Watson led a surprising charge for the Americans, trying to win on European soil for the first time since 1993. Overton made putts from everywhere as they closed out a 3-and-2 victory in the opening session, and they were poised to win their second match until Donald drilled his tee shot to three feet on the par-3 17th for a 2-and-l victory. ir4' VAMP 7 a.m.-1 p.m., NBC10. ieau.

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Graeme McDowell and Rory Mcllroy, Europe, 1 up. FOURBALLS Padraig Harrington and Ross Fisher, Europe, lead Jim Furyk and Dustin Johnson, United States, 1 up through 8. Peter Hanson and Miguel Angel Jimenez, Europe, lead Bubba Watson and Jeff Overton, United States, 2 up through 6. Edoardo and Francesco Molinari, Europe, lead Stewart Cink and Matt Kuchar, United States, 1 up through 5. Ian Poulter and Martin Kaymer, Europe, lead Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler, United States, 2 up through 4.

FOURSOMES Luke Donald and Lee Westwood, Europe, lead Steve Strieker and Tiger Woods, United States, 4 up through 9. Graeme McDowell and Rory Mcllroy, Europe, lead Zach Johnson and Hunter Mahan, United States, 3 up through 7. SOME OPPONENTS ARE BIGGER THAN OTHERS FOURBALLS United States 2V2, Europe IV2 LeeWestwood and Martin Kaymer, Europe, def. Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, United States, 3 and 2. Stewart Cink and Matt Kuchar, United States, halved with Graeme McDowell and Rory Mcllroy, Europe.

Tiger Woods and Steve Strieker, United States, def. Ian Poulter and Ross Fisher, Europe, 2 up. Bubba Watson and Jeff Overton, United States, def. Luke Donald and Padraig Harrington, Europe, 3 and 2. FOURSOMES United States 3V2, Europe Zach Johnson and Hunter Mahan, United States, def.

Edoardo Molinari and Francesco Molinari, Europe, 2 up. Rickie Fowler and Jim Furyk, United States, halved with Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer, Europe. Padraig Harrington and Ross Fisher, Europe, def. Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson, United States, 3 and 2. Tiger Woods and Steve Strieker, United States, def.

Miguel unusual Ryder Cup ended with the Americans ahead, 6-4, and Europe feeling like a winner. It led all six matches on the golf course, which included a beat-down of Tiger Woods and Steve Strieker. "I'd say it wasn't a bad thing that it got dark," U.S. captain Corey Pavin said. There has never been a day at the Ryder Cup quite like this one.

Sixteen players from both sides competed in parts of three matches. The opening fourballs session ended before lunch, followed by six alternate-shot matches, and play finally was stopped with six matches of both formats still going on. On two occasions, a fourballs match allowed an alternate-shot match to play through. "I'm not sure what day it is," Zach Johnson said. These matches are far from over.

Heavy rain was in the forecast for Sunday, with 12 singles matches still to play after the third session is completed. Any stoppage in play would result in the first Monday finish in Ryder Cup history. About the only thing that resembled a typical Ryder Cup was 11 hours of golf at its highest level. Woods and Strieker won their second straight match convincingly, Stewart Cink delivered a clutch putt, and 21-year-old Rickie Fowler atoned for a bizarre blunder by making a birdie on the 18th hole for an unlikely half-point. Padraig Harrington won his first match for Europe in six years and Lee Westwood looked like a player on the verge of going to No.

1 in the world. But the final two hours changed everything. Europe came roaring back behind Westwood, Luke Donald, and a host of others, taking the lead in every match and pulling 40,000 fans who stood in the muck back into the game. "Although none of these games finished, obviously we are in a very, very strong position," European captain Colin Montgomerie said. "It was a very important two hours of play, and we came through it with flying colors." Europe had lost only four holes of the 39 that were played in the third session.

"We're just going to have to go back tonight, rest up, and fire at them tomorrow," Pavin said. "We're down in all six matches. I have not seen points given for matches that are through four, five, six or seven A spectator carries a cardboard cutout of Europe team captain Colin Montgomerie around the course. ji Jefferson kmmii'K criU'r Ragone's play boosts Penn past Dartmouth Penn 35, Dartmouth 28 HELP THE EAGLES TACKLE BREAST CANCER Purchase a sideline hat or a tie and help tackle breast cancer. Exclusive Tackling Breast Cancer merchandise is available at the Eagles Pro Shop at Lincoln Financial Field, or online at PhiladelphiaEagles.com.

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Gallagher 1 2 pass from Kempe (F.Schmidt kick), 12:55. Penn-Colavita4 run (Samson kick), 6:16. Third quarter Penn-DeLuca 3 pass from Ragone (Samson kick), 7:29. 4 pass from Kempe (F.Schmidt kick), 3:46. Dart Reilly 1 0 pass from Kempe (F.Schmidt kick), :20.

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Cash only accepted for balance. Not valid with any other coupon or offer. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Rushing: Dartmouth, Schwieger 28-72, Reilly 1-8, Kempe 1-(minus 1). Penn, Jack 17-95, Colavita 9-62, Ragone 1 2-57, Blackmon 2-8, DiMaggio 2-5, DeLuca 3-4. Passing: Dartmouth, Kempe 17-32-0-239.

Penn, Ragone 15-24-2-132, Becker 4-5-0-50, Mitchell 1- 1-0-14. Receiving: Dartmouth, Reilly 5-134, McManus 3-32, J.Gallagher 3-24, Schwieger 3-17, Scott 2- 24, Pierre 1 -8. Penn, Tuten 5-61 Nawrocki 4-34, C.Scott 3-34, DeLuca 3-1 9, Wurst 2-35, Bailey 2-8, Blackmon 1-5. By Mario Aguirre INQUIRER STAFF WRITER Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens had seen the scouting report on Perm's Billy Ragone and was hoping the sophomore quarterback wouldn't start Saturday's Ivy League opener at Franklin Field. Through four quarters and overtime, Ragone showed why Teevens was worried.

Ragone scored two touchdowns and passed for another in regulation. And after the Quakers squandered a two-score, third-quarter lead, the quarterback came back in overtime and scored on a keeper for a 35-28 win over the Big Green. Penn defensive lineman Drew Goldsmith blocked a pass by Dartmouth quarterback Connor Kempe on fourth down in the extra session, and the Quakers (2-1, 1-0 Ivy League) extended their home winning streak to six games. Coach Al Bagnoli (124-57) also tied George Woodruff (124-15-2) for the most wins at Penn. Ragone started in place of Ke-iffer Garton, who has yet to play because of off-season knee surgery.

Ragone was 15 of 24 for 132 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. He ran for 57 yards on 12 carries. "He's multidimensional and he's a very good football player," Teevens said. "So I kind of thought he'd be the guy we'd see starting. I wish he hadn't." Penn led, 28-14, in the third but squandered the lead.

Dartmouth scored on two passes by Kempe, who connected on 17 of 32 passes for 239 yards and three TDs. Neither team scored in the fourth quarter. "The coaches told us since the beginning of the season, 'You're going to get everybody's best And it just comes down to a couple of plays," said Penn linebacker Zach Heller, who had eight tackles. "We've got to be As seen on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Bring an antique, flea market find or "family heirloom" and Dr. Lori will offer an expert and entertaining appraisal.

ready for a dogfight like this every Ivy game." After losing 3 yards stumbling on the first play in overtime, Ragone connected on passes of 5 and 22 yards, which put the Quakers at the 1-yard line. One play later, he scored on a keeper. Dartmouth (2-1, 0-1) was unable to get a first down. Penn had a 231-79 advantage in rushing yardage. Sophomore running backs Jeff Jack (95 yards, 17 carries) and Brandon Colavita (62 yards, nine carries, one TD) led the way.

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