Lopez Eggeling Lead Henredon Classic After Open Round
Nancy Lopez and Dale Eggeling share the lead at two under par 66 in the Henredon Classic at Willow Creek. Betsy King and Val Skinner shot 68, while Karen Permezel and others contended with 69. LPGA legend Kathy Whitworth among 18 at 70. Lopez, a top 10 staple, hints at a calm mindset as she pursues her first win of the season.
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McEnroe Faces Controversy As Volvo Tourney Advances
John McEnroe, world No. 1, stirred spectators in Stratton Vermont during the Volvo International, advancing to the quarterfinals after a heated exchange with an umpire and linesman over calls. He defeated Sadri 6-4, 7-5 as wind gusts added to the challenge, with upcoming matches set against Annacone, Lendl, Gilbert, and Connors.
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Sadii
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Sadin
Sadri
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N.C
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Asheville
Connors
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Mayotte
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Davis
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Teenager Sabatini Upsets Temesvari At Player's Challenge
In Toronto 15-year-old Gabriela Sabatini stunned 12th seed Andrea Temesvari 4-6 6-4 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals. Temesvari pulled a thigh muscle in the third set and Sabatini faced Hana Mandlikova next, with several other top seeds advancing in a high profile women's event.
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Raffaella Reggi
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Helena Sukova
Virginia Ruzici
Romania
Chris Evert Lloyd
Molly van Nostrand
Martina Navratilova
West Germany
Verplank takes early lead in LaJer-Pelz Amateur at Fairway Oaks
Pro winner Scott Verplank, fresh off a PGA Western Open victory, shot 7-under 65 to lead the LaJer-Pelz National Amateur at Fairway Oaks. He sits one stroke ahead of Douglas Thompson and two ahead of Jesse Trevino, with Blair Manasse and Arnold Salinas tied at 68 as windless, firm conditions prevail. Verplank, 21, Dallas, produced a strong back nine including an eagle bid at 18 after a 3-iron approach from 210 yards. The event offers an exemption into the Southwest Golf Classic for the winner.
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Scott Verplank
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Giants may fire manager Knight Ridder reports
The San Francisco Giants consider replacing manager Jim Davenport as owners and executives weigh a change to salvage the season. Davenport, in office since Oct 30, has a 41-65 record with 46 games left, amid strong management criticism and a team hitting .232 after a .265 previous season.
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Dave LaPoint
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