U S Open contenders eye Floyds title bid at Olympic Club
Payne Stewart names a core group of favorites as 156 players begin the 87th U S Open at San Francisco’s Olympic Club Lake course. Notables include Ballesteros Norman Stewart Wadkins Kite Crenshaw Sutton Tway Mize, with Floyd aiming to defend and former champions Nicklaus Watson Zoeller hoping for a rebound. The amateur field features Buddy Alexander and Greg Parker.
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Royals Rally Past A's After Howser Death
Kansas City beat Oakland 10-5 as the Royals mourn former manager Dick Howser who died after a brain cancer battle. George Brett Bo Jackson and Frank White homered while Bret Saberhagen earned his 12th win. A 26,780 crowd observed a moment of silence and the team plans to wear armbands starting July 3 to honor Howser.
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Roundup: Clemens leads Red Sox win in Cleveland
In American League action Boston edge Cleveland 4-0 as Roger Clemens hurls a four hitter for his first win in three weeks and his third shutout this season. Detroit, New York, Milwaukee, Seattle, and California also win. Twins and White Sox drop.
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Fitzgerald's Slam Sends Expos Past Mets 9-1
Mike Fitzgerald fueled the Montreal Expos with a grand slam and a .295 career average against his former team as Montreal routed the New York Mets 9-1. Bryn Smith pitched a complete game in his return to form, ending a long layoff after elbow surgery, while Sid Fernandez struggled for New York in a rough night. The day’s card also featured Padres over Dodgers and Braves over Giants, with Reds and Cubs posting wins in tight affairs.
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Legion Baseball: Ottawa Victorious in Mixed Results
Kramers double sparks late Ottawa rally while M Reynolds leads offense with two hits and a sharp running catch. Garnett pitcher Stu Couch earns win as Ottawa A team falls behind early, facing 11-hit Garnett attack. Mike Hamilton takes the loss. Babe Ruth practice game scheduled Friday and doubleheader Sunday in Leavenworth looming.
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