Nervous Azinger clinches Hartford Open in tense finish
Paul Azinger steadied his hands to sink an 8-foot par putt on the final hole and win the Greater Hartford Open by one stroke. The victory, his third tour win of 1987, lifts him to No. 1 on the money list with $576,462 in season earnings. Dan Forsman and Wayne Levi tied for second, while Lee Trevino and Gene Sayers were tied for fourth.
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Richards captures first LPGA title at Rochester International
Rich Richards fired an even par 72 to win the Rochester International and claim $45,000, finishing 8 under 280 to edge Lori Garbacz and a run of contenders including Amy Alcott, Shirley Furlong, and Laurie Rinker by two strokes in Pittsford New York.
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Navratilova Faces Wider Open Wimbledon Title Fight
Martina Navratilova confronts a more contested field after Boris Becker’s exit as Steffi Graf rides a 42 match win streak. Graf shows weak on grass but wins easily, while Navratilova eyes a sixth straight women’s crown and possibly a record eight Wimbledon titles overall. Evert and Sukova also contend as the men’s draw advances with Lendl Edberg Gomez Leconte.
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McGwire’s Team Wins as Higuera Notches 13 K’s in Brewers Sweep
In Milwaukee, Robin Yount Greg Brock and Cecil Cooper homered as Teddy Higuera tied a career best with 13 strikeouts and earned his first win since June 4. Higuera improved to 6-7 after seven innings, allowing four runs on nine hits while Mike Moore took the loss.
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Bucs fall as Whitson loses. Spilman hits first year homer
Ed Whitson took the 8-7 loss as Atlanta pitcher Garber earned his 10th save with two outs in the ninth. In San Francisco, pinch hitter Harry Spilman slugged a three run homer in the fifth to lift the Giants past the Padres behind Atlee Hammaker’s win. Keith Comstock earned his first major league save after four innings. Orioles sign left handed pitcher Chris Myers, the first round pick, to join Bluefield after an outstanding senior season at Plant High School.
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Gargacz Places 10th In Butler 10K Run
Gary Gargacz of Second Wind Running Club finished tenth in the 12th annual Butler 10K held Saturday with 1,000 runners. Peggy Plonka took third among women in the 40 49 division at 45 48 and Lou Ludovico led men 60 plus in 40 15. John Doub of Waynesboro was the first male finisher in 30 03 and Cindie Welte of Lorain Ohio was the first female across at 34 32.
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Norman to take two week break after Masters runner-up
Greg Norman will skip the Canadian Open and spend two weeks at home in Orlando before defending his British Open at Muirfield July 16 to 19. He says mental fatigue and a need for a break prompted withdrawal, while focusing on family and a rare vacation after a demanding year on tour.
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Cougars Name PGA Tour Winner as Head Golf Coach
A PGA Tour veteran, who earned nearly one million dollars over a decade, is appointed the head golf coach for the Cougars. The hire brings a seasoned competitor with high-level tour experience to the university program.
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