Price leads first round of World Series of Golf at Firestone
Nick Price fired a 4 under par 66 for a one stroke lead over Jack Nicklaus in the opening round at Firestone Country Club. Nicklaus matched 67 with Bobby Clampett, while Hale Irwin Mike Nicolette Fred Couples and Tommy Nakajima shot 68. Defending champion Craig Stadler opened 71 as Watson Sutton and Nelson struggled.
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Tom Watson
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Palm Beach
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Hale Irwin
Mike Nicolette
Fred Couples
Tommy Nakajima
Japan
Ray Floyd
Larry Mize
Bob Gilder
Craig Stadler
Watson
Hal Sutton
Larry Nelson
Firestone
Akron
Ohio
Sukova Upsets Turnbull In New Jersey Tennis Thriller
Helena Sukova, 18, from Czechoslovakia, defeats top seed Wendy Turnbull 5-7 6-4 7-6 in a two hour third round at the Virginia Slims of New Jersey. Sukova saved a match point in the final set to claim the upset at the $125,000 event.
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New Jersey
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Turnbull
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U.S
Robertson recovering from Yankees injury in New York
New York Yankees shortstop Andre Robertson, injured in an August 18 automobile crash, is expected to be released Friday from University Hospital. He suffered a fractured cervical vertebra, a broken rib, left shoulder separation, and multiple contusions and lacerations, sidelining him for the season. He will wear a neck brace for six to eight weeks and stay in the New York area for treatment under Dr. John Bonamo.
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Soviet high jumper Bykova sets world record at track meet
Tamara Bykova of the Soviet Union cleared 6 feet 8 1 2 inches to set a world high jump mark at the 24th annual international track meet. Ulrike Meyfarth had previously set 6 feet 8 inches at the European meet in London, but she did not compete Thursday.
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Italy
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West Germany
London Crystal Palace
London
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Seve Ballesteros to join American PGA Tour under new rules
Akron report notes PGA Tour changes allow foreign members to play in events on their home circuit without releases. Ballesteros, Masters champion and British Open winner, adds an American schedule with limited appearances this season. New York wire reports Billie Jean King withdraws from 1983 U S Open singles though she remains for doubles events.
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Ballesteros
Europe
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Billie Jean King
U.S. Tennis Association
East German swimmer Geweniger sets 100m breast stroke world record
Ute Geweniger of East Germany clocked 1 minute 8.51 seconds in the women s 100 meter breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships on Thursday. She broke her own world record of 1 08 60 set at the 1981 European meet in Split Yugoslavia, finishing slightly ahead of the previous mark.
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Ritzman Takes Early LPGA Lead at Columbine Classic
Alice Ritzman shot 4-under 68 at Columbine Country Club to hold a one stroke lead in the Columbia Savings LPGA Classic. Defending champion Beth Daniel and Bonnie Lauer shot 69, Cathy Reynolds 70, as Ritzman built momentum with greens in regulation and four birdies.
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Beth Daniel
Bonnie Lauer
Cathy Reynolds
Fall sports season kicks off with Metro volleyball tourney
The 8 team Metro girls volleyball event starts at 6 p.m. at Jefferson and Washington with round robin play through Saturday. LaSalle is favored. Jefferson is state qualifier. Cross country, swimming and football round out fall slate with matches and meets across multiple sites.
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Iowa
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Steelers Defeat Eagles on Late TD in Preseason Thriller
Pittsburgh uses tough defense to sack eight times and pick off three passes. Cliff Stoudt connects with Bennie Cunningham for a four-yard TD as Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 10 3 after a 71 yard drive to start the final period.
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Redbirds Become First Minor League to Top Million Fans
Louisville's AAA Redbirds draw over a million in a season with 28,000 at Cardinal Stadium. Frank Setaccioli, a 62 year old veteran watcher, is hailed as the millionth fan though officials say the exact count is uncertain. Team officials express pride and set higher goals for the future.
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Setaccioli
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Iowa schools favor six-on-six girls basketball by wide margin
Davenport surveys show 80 percent response with 85 percent of Class 1A and strong margins in Class 2A favoring the six-on-six format. Superintendents principals athletic directors and coaches mostly back keeping current rules. Iowa remains the only state using six players per side.
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Davenport
Wayne Cooley
Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union
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