Wie advances to quarterfinals in U S Amateur Public Links
Michelle Wie, 15, defeated Jim Renner 3 and 1 to reach the quarterfinals and push toward Masters invitation. She eyes Augusta National as she aims for two more wins, with Clay Ogden awaiting in the next round.
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Woods Open Strong In Majors Lead With Birdie Burst
Tiger Woods shot 67 to stay near the lead at a major as a mid round surge of birdies moved him clear. Fred Couples Luke Donald Jose Maria Olazabal posted 68s while Colin Montgomerie lingered behind, and Jack Nicklaus noted Woods’ fast start amid hints of a long fight to win. Hensley warned that Woods could still lift the claret jug.
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Johnson Faces Rough Road At St Andrews Open
Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson opened with a 77 at the British Open after a 9 on the Road Hole. Sean O’Hair started 1 over after earning his spot via last weekend’s John Deere Classic. Tiger Woods struggled with bunkers and key bogeys, while Olazabal noted the expected risk around the famed course.
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Woods Leads Open as Tiger Fires 66 and Nicklaus Struggles
Tiger Woods shoots 6 under 66 to lead the Open by one stroke over Mark Hensby. Jack Nicklaus opens with 75 in his 164th and final major, while Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els card 74. Several players sit two behind, and a strong field adjusts to the Old Course.
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Nicklaus Denies Concession After Opening Round At Open
At St Andrews Jack Nicklaus, 65, defended any idea of quitting after a first round 75 in the British Open. He trails the cut line by two shots and aims to survive to Sunday. He vows to play on and chase a farewell stroll down 18. Michael Campbell shot 69 to pace the field.
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Kernels keep playoff hopes alive in MWL title chase
The Kernels cling to playoff chances as they head on a four game road trip to Peoria and then return home for a four game set with Beloit. Manager Magallanes stresses pitching defense and putting balls in play to fuel wins.
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Clinton Clinches Lead Over Kernels in Late Innings
In a game between Clinton and the Kernels, Wishy drove in runs with a double in the second and a triple in the eighth. Clinton built a 6 1 lead after key hits from Hulett Boggs and Rodriguez, while Sutton and Rodriguez produced late-inning offense for Clinton.
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