Newcombe

British  

/ ˈnjuːkəm /

noun

1. John ( David ). born 1944, Australian tennis player; winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles (1967–75), including three at Wimbledon (1967, 1970, 1971)

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Example Sentences

Yesavage also broke a Series rookie pitcher strikeout record set 76 years ago by Don Newcombe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Newcombe teammate Sandy Koufax is sitting in his Dodger Stadium seat watching this kid twirl, wondering: Why can’t we get guys like this?

From The Wall Street Journal

He struck out 12 batters, surpassing the World Series rookie record of 11 that Don Newcombe set all the way back in 1949 as a member of the Dodgers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Resident Jerri Newcombe told the BBC that her friend of more than 20 years, Reyna Gillahan, was among the victims.

From BBC

Vigil-goer Jerri Newcombe said her friend of more than 20 years was among the victims.

From BBC