A Look Back: Sept. 14 1964: Tony Lema wins the World Series of Golf. 1975: Jack Nicklaus defeats Billy Casper in a playoff to win the World Open. 1986: Gene Sauers defeats Blaine McCallister in a playoff to win the Bank of Boston Classic in Sutton, Mass. 1997: Loren Roberts wins the CVS Charity Classic by a shot over Bill Glasson. 1997: Mark O'Meara wins the European PGA Tour's Trophee Lancome by one stroke over Jarmo Sandelin.

Events
The LPGA Tour cancels the Safeway Classic in Portland, Ore., that was to take place this weekend. Instead, players, caddies, tournament organizers, volunteers and LPGA fans will gather for a prayer service at 11 a.m. Friday on host course Columbia Edgewater's 18th green.
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Organizers of the PGA Fall Expo announce that the trade show will be held as planned later this month in Las Vegas.
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Equipment
Shoe maker Bite Golf sends more than 500 pairs of hiking boots to Americares for distribution to search and rescue teams working in New York City.
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Business
Nike postpones the release of its first quarter 2002 results and shareholders' meeting because of the tragedies in New York and Washington and the resulting closure of the stock market. The company will release results on Sept. 20 and meet with shareholders Sept. 21.
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Cutter & Buck releases first quarter 2002 results that show a slight decrease in net sales and a slight increase in net loss over the same quarter last year. Positive free cash flow was higher and company officials said they were pleased with their financial position.
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Casual Friday
To play or not to play?

In the little world of golf, there is an on-going debate as to whether or not the 34th Ryder Cup matches should go on as scheduled Sept. 28-30 at The Belfry in Sutton Coldfield, England.

Two weeks away from the first match, there remain a lot of answers to be sought and decisions to be made as a result of the horrific tragedies that have occurred around the United States this week.

The highest priority appears to be player, family and fan safety -- both en route and during the week-long proceedings. Some players have reportedly said that if safety was guaranteed then they would likely go, while others have been less committal. European players have said they would respect the wishes of the United States players and officials, but are hopeful the games will be played.

Thursday afternoon PGA of America CEO Jim Awtrey expressed his desire for the matches to be played.

"Basically, I'd summarize down to this point: We have to look at -- for the protection of everybody -- is the world next week, and the week after, the same or better for us going over there than it was a week ago?" Awtrey told Golfweek. "Given everything that has happened, is the world we're going to move into the same?

"If not, we need to know. . . . We've said it's our desire that the matches go forward."

Should the Ryder Cup be played? Canceled until 2003? Postponed until later in the year?

The Wire would like to know what you think. E-mail your view to info@gpagolf.com with the subject line Ryder Cup and we will publish your responses next week.