Patty Sheehan Wins LPGA Championship In Sixth Tour Win
Patty Sheehan, 26, earns her second tour win in three weeks at the LPGA Championship, shooting a 9 under 279 after a late burst of five straight birdies. Hall of Famer Sandra Haynie, seeking a fifth major, finishes two back with 281 despite leading early. Deb Massie, JoAnne Carner, and Chris Johnson also place high as Alexandra Reinhardt fades.
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Stemrick seeks NFL return after probation and rehab
Former Houston Oilers defensive back Greg Stemrick, on five years probation for cocaine possession, says he wants to prove he can still play pro football. He faces NFL approval to sign and may seek the USFL if no NFL offer emerges. Stemrick references past drug use and rehabilitation efforts at Hazeldon and Houston Clinic.
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Paul Defeats Ganigan to Claim USBA Lightweight Title
Boxer Jimmy Paul stopped Andy Ganigan in the sixth round to win the vacant USBA lightweight belt after four knockdowns. Paul improved to 17 0 with 16 KOs and called for a possible title shot against Ray Mancini. In the early televised card, Detroit’s David Braxton won the NABF super welterweight title with a third round TKO over Larry Martin. Braxton remained Kronk’s rising force as Ganigan hinted at retirement after the loss.
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