Grady Wins PGA Championship Amid Shoal Creek Controversy
Wayne Grady captures the PGA Championship at Shoal Creek finishing 5 under, two strokes ahead of Fred Couples and three ahead of Gil Morgan. The victory comes amid ongoing debate over Shoal Creek’s exclusivity, with Grady reflecting on inclusivity and the sport’s accessibility.
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Steinbrenner Lawyer Alleges Deal With Spira
George Steinbrenner's attorney accuses commissioner Fay Vincent of striking a deal with gambler Howard Spira for damaging information on the Yankees owner. The claim arises amid an eight count indictment against Spira and ongoing FBI baseball investigations. Vincent and Spira deny the allegation as coverage notes say Steinbrenner's lawyers prepared a news release criticizing Vincent, details of which were not released.
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Gregory W. Kehoe
Baseball
Kehoe
New York Times
Howard Rubenstein
The
Times
Piniella’s Daring Prediction Pays Off for Reds
Cincinnati Reds overcome four-run deficit to beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 and extend NL West lead to 6 2 games. Joe Oliver drives in two with a two-run double in a five-run fourth, while Trevor Wilson suffers the loss.
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Matt Williams
Roger Craig
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San Francisco
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Chris Sabo
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Schrader to mix it up at Downs
Kenny Schrader plans to race tonight at Hawkeye Downs Speedway in the Budweiser Summer Fast 90, with Late Models and Modifieds on 40 lap features and an exhibition of vintage coupes. Gates open at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 8 p.m. Schrader says he prefers driving to autograph sessions and enjoys borrowed cars, recalling a win in 1989 at the same track.
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Calvin Peete
Virginia Golf Club
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Australia
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Norman
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Nick Faldo
Schrader
Hawkeye Downs
Silver Bullets land two top picks in bold CBA draft moves
Cedar Rapids coach George Whittaker says Monday trades netted the Silver Bullets the No. 2 and No. 6 overall picks. Ron Cavenall moved to Yakima for the No. 2 pick plus a player to be named later, and Everette Stephens plus two picks went to Rockford for Barry Mitchell. Nine players were drafted overall with Benoit, Martin, and other college standouts chosen, as Whittaker praised Benoit as the draft’s best prospect and weighed future NBA potential.
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Quad City
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Alabama
Tony Martin
Oklahoma
Joel DeBertoli
San Francisco
Chris Harris
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Marshall
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Lincoln
Benoit
Whittaker
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Cavenall
Santa Barbara
Yakima
Ron Cavenall
Portland
Sacramento
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Plunging Pirates fear pennant race delay
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland plays down the slump as the team struggles in August. Wally Backman slams the effort saying the club lacks intensity while facing injury and a rough stretch that has left them chasing the Mets by a half game.
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