Langer passes first PGA test at Firestone
Bernhard Langer, 24, nerves visible but he survives his PGA Tour debut at the World Series of Golf. He shares lead with Bill Rogers and Hale Irwin after a 68, beating Larry Nelson by three and Tom Watson by six in Akron. Irwin and Rogers note surprising high scores on the Western course.
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Backup QB Rutledge Leads Rams Comeback in Exhibition Win
Los Angeles Rams defeat Minnesota 34-31 in Anaheim as backup quarterback Jeff Rutledge directs three second half scoring drives after Pat Haden cramps. Rutledge throws 7 of 9 for 156 yards and 2 TDs, while Haden tosses four interceptions amid penalties. Vikings rally ends short. Steve Dils leads late push with a Bruer TD and Harrell score.
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Cowboys weigh Oilers run oriented return in Texas Stadium
Dallas predicts Houston will rely on a ground game in Saturday's exhibition at Texas Stadium with John Reaves starting for the Oilers while Kenny Stabler may play. Stabler, back from retirement, aims to help a team seeking a stronger balanced offense under Ed Biles and Jim Shofner. The Oilers, 1-2 in the preseason, face a Cowboys squad 2-1 in exhibitions, as both teams push toward the regular season.
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Stephenson shares early lead in Columbia Savings Classic
LPGA star Jan Stephenson, famed as a sex symbol, shot 4 under par 68 to share the first round lead with Julie Stanger Pyne at the Columbia Savings Classic in Denver. The pair hold an 11-stroke edge on Janet Coles as Donna Caponi Pat Bradley and others chase. Stephenson, coping with a back issue, credits aerobic dancing and medical care for improved form after a dramatic Dallas win.
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Youthful Bronchos to meet Loboes tonight
Odessa High junior football team hosts Monahans in a 7:30 scrimmage at W T Barrett Stadium. Monahans, led by Monte McGuire and Ricky Boylan, is favored in District 24A. Bronchos coach Millsapps stresses passing game and evaluates depth as Bryce Sinclair recovers from a hyperextended elbow.
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Green declines appeal of five game suspension
Philadelphia Phillies manager Dallas Green said he would not appeal his five game ban for an altercation with umpire Steve Fields. He postponed decision on the $1,000 fine, calling the punishment ridiculous while leaving for a Houston series.
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