Taiwan star keeps lead in United States Open
Taiwan's T C Chen shot a 69 to hold a one stroke edge at 134 after two rounds at Oakland Hills. The 26 year old, who opened with a 65 featuring the Open's only double eagle, leads a crowded leaderboard as Nicklaus Trevino Watson Langer miss the cut and Jay Haas ties for second at 135.
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Oakland Hills Country Club
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Bernhard Langer
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Watson
Trevino
England
Langer
Jay Haas
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Nicklaus Borrowed Club Fails in Open Exit
Jack Nicklaus, autograph signer at Oakland Hills, used a borrowed driver after breaking his own. He shot 73 and 76, totaling 149, missing the U S Open cut for the first time since 1963 and the first major cut since 1978. He cited poor driving and iron play, with No 11 to blame.
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Pinkton Thomas Defends WBC Heavyweight Title in Las Vegas
Unbeaten Pinkton Thomas meets ex-champion Mike Weaver in a 12 round WBC title bout in Las Vegas. Weaver, 33, confident and aiming to reclaim the crown, weighs in at 221 1/4 pounds to Thomas 220 1/4. The card also features Tim Witherspoon vs James Smith and David Bey vs Trevor Berbick in heavyweight clashes at the Riviera.
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Mike Weaver
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Larry Holmes
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Smith
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Trevor Berbick
Odessa Boys' Clubs could lose funding and close one site
Odessa's two Boys' Clubs Central and Woodson face cuts from United Way that could shrink programs and raise fees. Director Roy Garcia warns as many as 1,000 Odessa boys may be affected, with Woodson possibly closing and Central’s accessibility reduced. Football costs and waiver limits threaten participation.
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