Staub sets sights on state tours as city golf champ pauses title defense
Anne Staub, six time Cedar Rapids Marion city women’s champ, will skip defending her title this summer to focus on major state events and national amateur circuits. The 29 year old Coe College graduate and Kennedy coach aims to test herself on the national mini tours while continuing her work at Ellis Park and as a Washington High School instructor. Staub notes she may return to city play after two seasons if in shape.
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Norman wins Heritage Classic as teen with cancer witnesses
Greg Norman secured his first American victory in two years at the Heritage Classic, rallying from four behind to win by one. A 17-year-old leukemia patient, Jamie Hutton of Madison, watched every shot from the 18th green after being granted a wish by Thursdays Child. Norman thanked Hutton, gifting him the plaid jacket and trophy to place in his hospital room as the final hole sealed a 66.
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Rodriguez wins Senior Tour Doug Sanders Classic by two
Chi Chi Rodriguez captures his first senior tour victory of the year and becomes the fourth player to surpass $1 million on the Senior Tour with an 8-under 208 total. He pockets $37,500 for the win, while John Brodie and Miller Barber each earn $20,625. Rodríguez eagled 16 as he closes with birdies and bogeys.
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McEnroe dominates Japan Open to claim first title in 19 months
John McEnroe crushed Stefan Edberg 6-2 6-2 in the Japan Open final for his first tournament win in 19 months and his 1986 Grand Prix comeback. He earned 122,250 from a 627,500 purse as he climbs from No. 25 ranking.
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Controversy Over Zola Budd Divides Nations
AP reports Budd faces a 12 month ban from British officials over links to South Africa amid a global debate on her future. South Africa’s Rapport and The Sunday Times urge her return home as world athletics bars the country over apartheid policy ahead of the Summer Olympics.
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Al Unser Jr. ends Andretti run at Long Beach Grand Prix
Al Unser Jr. won the 95 lap Long Beach Indycar race on the 1.67 mile circuit, beating Bobby Rahal by one lap. Mario Andretti and Michael Andretti battled early but fell back with pit troubles. Unser earned $91,160 as the field completed without serious injuries.
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Lopez tops $2 million in LPGA career with LA win
Nancy Lopez won the three day Rancho Park event after a second playoff hole against Marta Figueras Dotti. Lopez finished 210 total and earned 60 thousand dollars and surpassed two million career earnings, joining Pat Bradley JoAnne Carner and Amy Alcott. Figueras Dotti settled for 37 thousand dollars.
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Figueras-Dotti
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