PGA: Floyd and Wadkins Lead as Heat Takes Toll
Floyd reflected on a difficult day saying he lost rhythm but regained control with a positive outlook. Sluman shared the lead briefly before finishing tied at 141 with Simpson, as Crenshaw Ballesteros and Nelson also positioned near the top. Watson surged to 149, while Nicklaus equaled him at 149 and Palmer finished 151 amid a crowded leaderboard.
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Spain
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Ballesteros
Mark McCumber
Iowan Nielsen Advances as PGA Cut Stuns Field
Lonnie Nielsen of Belle Plaine tied for 11th last year and made the cut at the PGA National Championship after a 151 total in the second round. Norman and Palmer were among the group reaching the same cut line. Nielsen is now a club pro at East Aurora Country Club in New York.
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Lonnie Nielsen
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Arnold Palmer
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Washington defends handling of Gibson case amid potential suit
Washington says he conducted due diligence under NCAA guidelines regarding Gibson. Gibson’s lawyers seek an affidavit from his probation officer to counter Davis revoked his walk on invitation. The dispute centers on prior arrests for attempting to sell a controlled substance and possible defamation claims.
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Roy Westmore
Wahington
Iowa
Tough round on Champion course leaves pros short of cut
Norman struggles on the Champion course with bogeys and a birdie ending as Masters champ Larry Mize shoots 81 to reach 156 and Paul Azinger totals 159 after a rough two days. Azinger laments harsh penalties for errant shots and rough play.
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Clinton Defeats Cedar Rapids Reds 1-0 in Midwest League
Clinton Giants edge Cedar Rapids Reds 1-0 as Paul McClellan fans seven and stars Greg Ritchie scores on Ted Ronson single. Scott Scudder limits the Reds to two hits over six innings in a pitching duel. Cedar Rapids remains 34 percent behind division leader Beloit after the loss.
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Six locals reach finals at Junior Olympic Central Zone
Gillette Wyoming saw Cedar Rapids Aquatics Association swimmers excel as Jenni Maeh won the girls 13 14 200 meter individual medley and was runner up in the 200 free. Kim Brekke finished second in the senior girls 200 free and Tim DeBoom was second in the senior boys 200 medley finals.
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Cedar Rapids Aquatics Association
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Langer Earns Hall of Fame Spot After Free Agent Start
Canton Ohio AP Jim Langer the Miami Dolphins center from the undefeated 1972 team joins seven football greats in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He credits starting as an undrafted free agent for his drive while teammate Larry Csonka also enters. The 1987 class also includes Joe Greene Gene Upshaw Len Dawson Don Maynard and John Henry Johnson. After enshrinement the Chiefs and 49ers begin the 1987 exhibition season at Fawcett Stadium.
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James uncorks as Phillies swamp Cards in 15-5 rout
Philadelphia's Chris James homered doubled and drove in five as the Phillies snapped a six game skid with a 15-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Shane Rawley earned his 14th win. Jose Oquendo pitched for the Cardinals and played multiple positions.
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Glenn Wilson
Maine
Jose Oquendo
Seattle
Ken Phelps
Phil Bradley
California
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