The previous oldest U.S. captain was the legendary Sam Snead, who was 57 when he oversaw his nation's retention of the trophy in 1969 -- made famous by Jack Nicklaus' concession of a match-equaling putt to Tony Jacklin.

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Political observers, trying to choose between these two views, will have noted a little tour made this week by Jack Straw, the foreign secretary, to the Celtic fringe.

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In the film, Speedman has made a bid for an Oscar by playing "Simple Jack, " a developmentally disabled character.

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Among the top selling brands of spirituous liquor is Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, which is made by Brown-Forman (NYSE: BF-B).

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Islanders coach Jack Capuano made a rather unconventional lineup change by inserting the big forward Brock Nelson, a first-round draft choice three years ago, into his first NHL game Saturday.

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Jack Straw has made himself a hate figure among liberals by out-toughing Michael Howard on crime.

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Azhar was dropped by David Wheeldon at gully off left-arm seamer Jack Shantry when he had made only 10, before a mix-up found him at the same end as opening partner Hameed.

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