Tiger Woods opens with major record bid at Southern Hills
Tiger Woods carded a six under 64 through eight birdies and a key par save to take a two shot lead over Scott Verplank after 36 holes at the PGA Championship in Tulsa. Geoff Ogilvy and Ernie Els sit within striking distance as the field tightens on a steamy Friday.
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Miners blank River City in key wildcard push
Southern Illinois Miners routed River City 8-0 at Rent One Park to stay 3.2 games back in the Frontier League playoff race. Mike Victor drove in three with a two run homer, Chris Little allowed six strikeouts in seven shutout innings, and Andre Marshall debuted after signing with the club. The win improves the Miners to 37-37 and 4-6 in August.
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Custom Guns Drive Grand American Trapshooting Craft
Shooters at the Grand American shoot use custom made shotguns tailored to each competitor. They select brands like Bowen and Perazzi, with professional stocks and fitting to ensure a perfect fit. Prices run into thousands, and shooters guard their pet names and specific configurations.
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Comfort grows in Sparta as Grand Shooters visit
Pantler notes more traffic and busier stores and eateries in Sparta during the Grand Shooters event. Early breakfast demand and back road directions rise, with lodging and heat cited as the main year‑round challenges. Local Chamber of Commerce struggles to address lodging and heat issues this season.
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