Inspiration lifts Gallagher to title at FedEx-St. Jude Classic
Jim Gallagher shot 17 under 267 to win the FedEx St Jude Classic in Memphis, finishing a stroke ahead of Jay Delsing and Ken Green. The victory moved him from 20th to 11th in Ryder Cup standings. He dedicated the win to Lindsey Gilmer, a Greenwood girl in remission from cancer, kept as a personal inspiration.
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McGann Wins Sudden-Death Shootout in Ohio
Michelle McGann claws to victory in the Youngstown Warren LPGA Classic after a sudden-death playoff with Katie Peterson Parker. McGann birdied the 18th in regulation to force extra holes, then clinched on the third playoff hole with a 3 foot birdie. Peterson Parker, who led by two with one hole left, bogeyed a chipped shot.
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McGee Seeks Comeback For Pawtucket After Achilles Tear
Willie McGee, 36, rehabbing a torn right Achilles, is day to day as he works back with the Pawtucket Red Sox. He went 3-for-4 with three runs in Friday’s loss to Charlotte and 3-for-7 with three runs in Saturday’s 13-inning victory, aiming to regain top speed and field skills for a return to the majors.
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Tarango episode sparks debate on conduct and penalties
Tarango and his wife drew attention as reporters and cameras gathered at their London hotel after a controversial incident in which the player was penalized for an audible obscenity. Pete Sampras and Goran Ivanisevic criticized the ruling, noting insufficient recourse for players.
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All Star selections and voting totals recalled in 1994 recap
The piece notes voter turnout and star selections from 1994, with Griffey leading all players by votes and Cal Ripken atop AL vote totals in consecutive games pursuit. It lists elected starting positions for both leagues, with names like Frank Thomas Wade Boggs Ivan Rodriguez Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza. It also cites NL picks such as Fred McGriff Craig Biggio and Lenny Dykstra along with NL pitchers and NL and AL rosters.
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Stephenson wins amateur amid health struggle and focus shift
Garner native Sandra Stephenson won the North Carolina Women's Amateur after months of chemotherapy, saying golf now takes second place to health and family. She battled a breast cancer diagnosis, underwent lumpectomy and lymph node removal, then chemotherapy, while maintaining a strong scoring run to edge rivals and defend titles in regional events.
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Durand leads Tour de France after rain drenched prologue
The Tour opens with heavy rain shaping the standings as local hero Jacky Durand wears the yellow jersey after an unlikely prologue win. Fabio Baldato edges Laurent Jalabert and Djamolidine Abdoujaparov in the sprint, while Indurain stays cautious. Britain’s Boardman crashes out, leaving Durand Castorama teammate Thierry Laurent and Laurent Brochard atop the table as the race heads toward Vitre and a 2140 mile three week challenge.
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Weiskopf Wins In Dramatic 18th Hole Finish
Jack Nicklaus shot a hole-in-one and finished runner-up as Tom Weiskopf dominated the tournament. Weiskopf held a 13-under 275 earning $175,000 after a final round that included a pivotal early birdie stretch and a decisive lead over Isao Aoki Bob Murphy Hale Irwin J C Snead Lee Trevino and Nicklaus. Nicklaus closed with a late surge but could not overtake Weiskopf who completed his fourth straight sub-70 round.
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