Lopez and Washam Set to Challenge Portland Team Title
Nancy Lopez and Jo Ann Washam prepare to contend in the Portland Classic team event at Columbia Edgewater. The 54 hole best ball tournament carries 100000 in prize money with a first prize of 15000 for the winning team. Defending champions are Judy Rankin and JoAnne Carner. Lopez leads the tour in money and wins this season. Weather forecasts showers today, clearing Saturday and Sunday.
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Napa Open yields par round as 15 chase title in Napa California
In Napa California at the Napa Open, 15 players including Johnny Miller Ray Floyd Peter Oosterhuis and Miller Barber shot even par 72 in the first round but 78 players posted better scores. Jay Haas Dave Eichelberger Ed Sneed and Rex Caldwell led with six under 66 as Tom Watson 68 Andy North 70 and Gary Player 71 are among notables.
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Steelers Face Browns AFC Unbeatens Set to Break
NFL week features the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Cleveland Browns in a Central Division clash as the only remaining unbeaten teams in the AFC try to keep or lose their perfect records. Other key games include Houston at Los Angeles and New England at Oakland.
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Houston Extends Virdon for Another Astros Season
Houston appoints Bill Virdon to a third year as manager after offering a new contract. The team finished 69-83, near the NL West cellar, with pitching woes and injuries hampering progress. He will keep four coaches including pitching coach Mel Wright amid ongoing staff scrutiny.
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