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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1997
Page
7
A survey of top contenders for the British Open highlights past winners like Price and Montgomerie, notes recent form and weather factors, and cites struggles at Troon and Troon related venues. The piece discusses injuries, comebacks, and mental toughness shaping expectations for the Open.
Tan Baker-Finch, 86, struggles with back and shoulder pain and contemplates withdrawal after practicing at Troon. Tiger Woods leads betting with 5-1 odds. Els Montgomerie near 16-1, Lehman 12-1. Mark O'Meara, seeking first major, reflects on 17 years on tour and past near-misses in majors.
The Scotsman Montgomerie speaks of mounting pressure from not winning a major as he prepares for Royal Troon. Analysts Price and Lehman debate when his major breakthrough will come, while Woods and Montgomerie clash in the backdrop with hopes of lifting the Claret Jug.
German rider Jan Ullrich wins the mountain stage from Luchon to Arcalis and seizes the overall yellow jersey, leading Richard Virenque by 2 minutes 38 seconds with Abraham Olano in third. Cedric Vasseur drops from the lead as Ullrich becomes the main favorite to win the race.
Terry Pluto notes Kaz Ishii Irabu fails to impress in New York's 93 degree game. The rookie losed control with many middle pitches while Tribe hitters Thome Grissom and Williams connected for power. Weathers Lopez and the Indians bullpen contributed.
New York racer Joe Gosek shattered the Flemington Speedway track mark on a repaved surface, timing 152.542 mph in the 100 lap ISA feature and taking the lead from Gary Morton midway. Morton finished second with Russ Wood third. Bentley Warren was 10th and Elyrian Denny Fisher 16th. Joe Grunda had an engine blow in practice.
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