Bears bring town to life in Platteville during Bears camp
LATTEVILLE Wis 3 000 fans a day visit the Chicago Bears training on the Wisconsin Platteville campus as Jim McMahon returns from shoulder surgery. Ditka aims to keep Harbaugh while Flutie and Tomczak vie for quarterback job amid camp chatter. Local merchants report a spike in business and tourist draw from Bears presence.
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Gibson weighing legal move after Iowa rejection
Tyrone Gibson's advisers in Washington consider suing Iowa alleging assistant coach Rudy Washington knew of Gibson's 47 day jail term for attempted cocaine distribution. Iowa officials say Washington lacked full knowledge of the history when he recruited Gibson and coach Tom Davis barred him from the team.
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Wadkins and Floyd tied for PGA lead in heat
Lanny Wadkins and Ray Floyd, old friends and co leaders, shot 70s to reach 140 after 36 holes at the PGA Championship. Bobby Wadkins started strong with 68 but slipped to 74 as the heat and tough greens kept scores high for many.
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Floyd shoots 70 in second round at PGA National Championship
Raymond Floyd posts a 70 for a two round total of 140 at the PGA National Championship. He sits near the top as round two concludes with strong scoring and tight leaderboard positions.
Norman flounders at PGA Championship slips to 7 over
Australia’s Greg Norman the Great White Shark posted a 78 in the second round at PGA National. He finished at 7 over par 151 to make the cut and advance to today’s third round despite erratic play and a triple bogey and a double bogey.
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Harris wins gold in 18-under tennis at Iowa Games
Harris and Munn, Cedar Rapids Washington High School teammates, pursued dual medals at the inaugural Iowa Games. Harris defeated Anne Arts 6 1 6 0 in the girls 18-under final and eyed the open division, while Munn prepared for diving at Beyer Hall. The day also featured an 87 mile cycling road race from the UNI-Dome to Nevada as weather aided fast times.
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Detroit shuts out Yankees to seize AL East lead
Detroit rookie Jeff Robinson pitched a five hitter and retired 24 straight as the Tigers crushed New York 8-0 at Yankee Stadium. Dave Bergman homered and drove in four, Jim Morrison also homered in his Detroit debut. Detroit moved to 14% games behind Toronto atop the division.
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