Jack Baker, a former USA Tennis player, entered a local ping pong tournament in Mobile and won. He won a trip to Las Vegas to continue playing and won 17 straight matches to win the championship. The first place prize was 100-thousand dollars. ESPN will televise the event on September 27th, at 2:00pm.
ESPN spent Wednesday in Mobile following Jack around town.
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Jack Baker wins tournament in Vegas and hits the Jackpot! See Randy Patrick's Report. (more)
Jack Baker wins tournament in Vegas and hits the Jackpot! See Randy Patrick's Report.
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Published: July 17, 2009
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