Singh leads in rain delayed Augusta Masters second round
Rain soaked Augusta National as 38 players, including Palmer and Woods, failed to finish the second round. An inspired Anirban Singh shot a 9 under 135 to lead, aided by Bjorn's five early birdies and favorable conditions, while Palmer bids farewell to the Masters crowd with six holes remaining.
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Mickelson Delivers Flamboyant Play at Masters as Woods and Els Surpass
Phil Mickelson crafted risky shots and a dramatic up and down in a Masters round, while Angel Cabrera lagged behind. He battled troublesome luck and unsteady decisions, finishing with a par after pushing a short putt, as Tiger Woods and Ernie Els pull ahead with major title gaps.
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SIPC Plans New Gas Turbine Plant Near Marion IL
Southern Illinois Power Cooperative proposes installing two simple cycle electric combustion turbines and related facilities about eight miles south of Marion Illinois to meet peak summer load. An Environmental Assessment is available for public review with details in the legal notice section.
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Perks Fights Back at Masters After Thursday Embarrassment
Craig Perks shot 1-under 71 to finish 8 over 152 at the Masters but cannot reach the weekend after an opening 81. Rain halted play with 38 players on the course and a cut projected at 3 over would be Masters record high. Strong fields included Azinger, O'Meara, Janzen, Furyk, and Kite.
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Rend Lake hosts national Junior Champions Tour event
The Rend Lake Challenge at Rend Lake Golf Resort runs two days starting today with a Fox Sports Midwest telecast on April 25 at 2 p.m. It opens the Gateway PGA sponsored JCT schedule, with four repeat airings. Boys age 11-19 and girls 13-18 compete, featuring Carmi’s Kyle Hosick and Marion’s Curt Mayer among 31 boys. tee times run 8 to 9 a.m.
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Arkansas Derby hopefuls and derby entries at Oaklawn Park
The $500,000 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park drew 11 entrants led by Private Emblem the 7-2 favorite and Windward Passage and Mr. Mellon at 4-1. Woodward contenders may run up to five in the Derby while Blue Grass and Arkansas Derby plans vary. Bob Baffert returns to the Derby for a sixth straight year with War Emblem after Prince Ahmed bin Salman bought Illinois Derby winner. Other Derby contenders include Essence of Dubai Came Home Easy Grades Lusty Latin and Perfect Drift. Johannesburg's Derby plans remain undecided.
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