European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 24, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A a a a a a. 68s from abroad by Hank Lowenkron Carmel ind. A Sweden a Helen Alfredson and Japan Sayako Okamoto shot Matching 68s on thursday to share the first round Lead in the . Women a open. Alfredson overcame a double bogey 7 on no. 11, sinking Birdie putts of 9 and 20 feet on the last two holes of the Par-72,6,311-Yard crooked stick Golf club. Okamoto who had Only one bogey it cd for the Lead on the 18th Hole out Eft a 25-foot Birdie putt about three feet Short. Canadian Dawn Coe Jones bogeyed her final Hole to fall one stroke off the Pace with a 69. Amy Alcott Nancy Lopez Amy read Michelle Mcgann and Jane Geddes were another stroke Back at 70, along with Amateur Debbi Koyama. The Field of 156 played the opening round slowly with each threesome taking More than five hours to Complete a round. Alfredson an Early morning starter . Women a open found temperatures in the Low 70s to her liking As she birdied three of her first five holes. Quot its a typical open a a Alfredson said. Players need Quot to stay Calm and relaxed because you know people Are going to make bogeys you be just got to keep going Ana keep your composure. Betsy King a two time open Champion and Alcott showed How quickly the tide can turn on the Pete Dye designed course. King who won consecutive opens in 1989 and 1990, was 3under Ana in the Lead when she teed off at no. 8. But her tee shot went into tall grass to the right of the Green and she  get it out with her second shot. King then took an unplayable lie and put her next shot into the water. When she finally arrived at the Green after a drop. King two putted to fall to 1 Over and off the Leader Board. She finished with a 74. Alcott had made six birdies when mis Fortune struck on the 16th Green. The 1980 open Champion who needs one More Victory to qualify for the Lyga Hall of Fame was 5-under As she prepared to attempt a 6-footer for Par on the 407-Yard 16th. Quot As 1 was addressing the Ball the Ball moved. It definitely moved Forward a a said Alcott who had the first of three straight bogeys on the Hole. Quot nobody could say that i grounded the Ball with my Putter. I done to believe i grounded my putt so we called for a nil ing. I would be the first one if i knew i rounded the Putter to Call a penalty he ruling was it just had to be what i thought a Alcott said. Quot you re going to have things like that happen. That Snook me up a Little bit quite honestly. I done to want anyone to think that i would not Call a penalty on myself but in the concentration i cannot Tell you if i grounded the  apparently unnerved by what happened at 16, Alcott three putted from 30 feet on 17 and lipped out an 8-foot Par putt on 18. Sweden a Helen Alfredson. Shares Lead with Okamoto san Francisco a fed up with the Way head pitched lately John Burkett decided it was time for a change. The san Francisco giants Pitcher took the Mound against Philadelphia on thursday with a More serious attitude and a sharper fastball. Both worked to shut Down the Phillies ending their winning Streak at four games. 1 Burkett allowed five hits and became see Page 34 for other no games the stars and stripes ports i 1 i Quot a 1. July 24,1993 Pago 36 one intentionally and struck out six. The right hander left the game after giving up a one out rib single to John Kruk. Mike Jackson came in with runners on first and second and retired the Phillies two leading rib men Dave Hollins and Darren Daulton. Rod Beck pitched the ninth for his 27th save in 29 opportunities. Burkett a pitching and Barry Bonds Quot the last three times i stepped to the 27th Homer gave san Francisco its fourth Mound 1 did no to pitch Well a he said after straight Victory and put the giants 33 Matching his l992 win total. Games Over 00 for the first time since 1962, when they finished 41 games Over and went to the world series. Bonds Homer off Terry Mulholland the National leagues first 14-game Winner with a 4-1 Victory Quot the last Mound 1 did Matching his "1 just Felt More intense and More be ious about today a game. 1 had Good Bobby Bonds right is greeted by Kurt Manwarng alter hitting Home run thursday. Nous  Burkett had Given up 18 hits in his last two starts both losses. In Between he took the loss for the National league in the All Star game. Burkett 14-4 held the Phillies to five hits through 714 innings. He walked three leading off the second gave him the major league Lead but it was Short lived As Texas Juan Gonzalez got his 27th in a night game thursday. Kirt Manwaring also had a Homer for the giants. Lewis is. Bruno this is not just a London a first the Charles and i Battles grabbed headlines. Then Fergie and Andrew had their much publicized rows. Now Britain a battling royals Are getting some Competition a the biggest and richest fight in British boxing history Between Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno was announced thursday. The fight is being billed As a history in the making a a British heavyweight Champion a Lewis a defending his title against another briton on oct. 1 at Cardiff arms Park in Wales. Quot this is not just a fight its an event a Lewis manager Frank Maloney said. Quot people Are going to take their grandchildren to see it. Well probably never see it  Brunovs promoter Mickey Duff did not show up at the press conference. Quot id say its 2-1 we have a Deal a Duff said. Quot the Basic principles in the contract _ a be Points need to be looked at but in a sure a in nip Are of. Some of the language and Small none of them is a  Quot there a nothing really substantial to be ironed out a said Dan Duva Lewis american prompter. Quot this time there is definitely going to be a  Maloney said the bout will Start at 9 . Edt and be shown live in the United states on Hob. He projected the fight will generate $12 million to $135 million. Duva predicted the fight will have a considerable following in the United states. "1 think it will be tremendous a he said. Quot i liken it to the Julio Cesar Cha Vez Greg Haugen fight that Drew 100,000 fans in Mexico City. When an event draws that kind of interest americans take  Lewis the wac Champion is expected to receive up to $6 million for his second defense. Bruno taking his third crack at the world title should receive $1.5 million. Jcj tin the fight came about after Lewis scheduled defense against american Tommy Morrison was put off until next ear. Duva said Morrison who has since de up two other fights is committed to meet the Winner of the Lewis Bruno bout next March in Las vegas. A unification bout against Riddick Bowe who holds the Aba and if crowns is not expected until next summer. Maloney Hopes for a turnout of 40,000 at Cardiff Aims Park Home of Welsh Rugby. Duff who had wanted to hold the fight at Wembley stadium near London said he expects no More than 20,000. 46850�?o0005