Original: In 1976, then 17, Balukas took her fifth consecutive U.S. Open title, beating Gloria Walker of Cheyney, Pennsylvania 75 â "46 in 39 innings, winning a $1,700 purse.
Simplified: In 1976, then 17, Balukas took her fifth U.S. Open title in a row, beating Gloria Walker of Cheyney, Pennsylvania 75 â "46 in 39 innings and winning a $1,700 prize.