C2 THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 SCOREBOARD LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER | KENTUCKY.COM KENTUCKY OPEN LSU golfer Gahm cruises to 4-shot win LOUISVILLE NATIVE pleased with how I played.” Finishing four strokes be- her home course. HAD 67 IN 1ST ROUND Gahm missed a chip-shot hind Gahm was Hurwitch, “I definitely feel like I have on the 13th hole Wednesday, the top-finishing professional an advantage playing here ev- By Les Johns See a photo gallery online. but recovered with a 15-foot player. ery day,” Haas said. “It gives [email protected] putt to salvage par. After get- “I played steady both days. me an edge and makes it LSU junior Lindsay yesterday, and hitting the ting bogeys on both the 15th I stayed patient,” Hurwitch fun.” Gahm, from Louisville, coast- 5-foot putts.” Gahm said. and 16th holes, she recovered said. “The greens are key out Sixty-one golfers competed ed to the Lexmark Kentucky “I just was hitting it really to hit a nice, 12-foot downhill here, so I had to keep focused in the tournament, which has Women’s Open champion- well.” putt on 17, to earn another and stay patient.” been played annually since ship at the Champion Trace She went into Wednesday’s birdie and stretch her lead. Hurwitch, who lives in 1997. Golf Club in Nicholasville on play with a five-stroke lead “I probably owe that to my Union and played golf col- Defending champion Taryn Wednesday. over Sara Hurwitch, Emily belly putter, now that I have legiately for UK, earned a Durham finished tied for sixth Gahm, who entered the Haas and Abby Smith. switched,” Gahm said. “Ever $2,000 payout for her perfor- overall (149, 5-over) and sec- day with a 5-shot lead, shot “I knew I was hitting the since I have gotten it, I have mance. ond among professional play- 2 over par on Wednesday and ball well,” Gahm said. “I been more consistent with my “This is my third year as a ers to earn $750. won the tournament by four wasn’t nervous. I was just longer putts. I was very happy professional. I play full time Former UK golfer Ashlee strokes with a combined 36- happy to be out here and with how I putted all week.” on the Symetra Tour,” Hur- Rose finished tied for 10th hole score of 141. playing. Gahm transferred to LSU witch said. “Women’s golf just overall (150, 6-over) and PABLO ALCALÁ | [email protected] Gahm birdied nine holes “I played solid both days, after competing for Indiana keeps getting stronger every third professionally to earn Lindsay Gahm lined up a putt Tuesday in the opening round hitting control iron shots,” University her freshman year. year.” $500. on the 10th green at Champion of the tournament en route to Gahm said. “I didn’t make “It’s been awesome,” Gahm Haas, a University of Lou- UK senior-to-be Betsey Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville shooting a 5-under 67. as many putts today as I did said about her experience at isville sophomore, finished Johnson (152, 8-over) fin- on Wednesday. “I was hitting it like darts yesterday, but overall I am LSU so far. fourth while competing on ished tied for 13th. NFL Transactions THURSDAY’S LINEUP BASEBALL Focus on: Auto racing this week COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE—Sus- Robert Griffin III signs deal with pended Chicago Cub minor league INDYCAR TV, radio RHP’s Juancito De La Cruz and Antonio EDMONTON INDY Encarnacion 50 games after testing BASEBALL positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. Where: Edmonton, Alberta. 12:35 p.m. MLB: Diamondbacks at Reds WVLK-FM 101.5 Redskins worth $21 million American League When: Friday, practice; Saturday, practice, qualify- BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Recalled ing (NBC Sports, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Sunday, race, 2:45 7 p.m. MLB: White Sox at Red Sox MLB Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins ended their RHP Tommy Hunter from Norfolk (IL). p.m. (NBC Sports, 2-5 p.m.). 7:05 p.m. SAL: Lexington at Greenville WLXG-AM 1300 contract impasse Wednesday when the rookie quarterback signed a Designated RHP Brad Bergesen for as- signment. Track: Edmonton City Centre Airport (temporary BASKETBALL four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $21.1 million. It also includes BOSTON RED SOX—Placed DH Da- road course, 2.224 miles). a club option for a fifth year. vid Ortiz on the 15-day DL, retroactive Distance: 166.8 miles, 75 laps. 2 p.m. Men’s national teams exhibition: ESPN2 Griffin will be on the field Wednesday for the third day of a five- to July 17. Recalled INF Mauro Gomez United States vs. Great Britain from Pawtucket (IL). Last year: Will Power held off Penske teammate day rookie camp. He wasn’t considered a holdout because training CHICAGO WHITE SOX—Recalled LHP Helio Castroneves for the fourth of his six 2011 victo- CYCLING camp doesn’t officially begin until July 26. Pedro Hernandez from Charlotte (IL). Op- ries. Power also won the 2009 race. 7:30 a.m. Tour de France: stage 17 NBC Sports ■ Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has been tioned RHP Jhan Marinez to Charlotte. Fast facts: Ryan Hunter-Reay is attempting to DETROIT TIGERS—Recalled RHP Ja- charged with driving under the influence by the Alameda County cob Turner from Toledo (IL). Optioned become the first driver in six years to win four straight GOLF district attorney’s office. Lynch was seen weaving on Interstate 880 RHP Luis Marte to Toledo. races. He leads Power by 34 points with five races 4:30 a.m. The British Open ESPN in the Oakland, Calif., area on Saturday morning, police said. KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Optioned LHP left. ... The race is the seventh of the season on road Ryan Verdugo to Omaha (PCL). Recalled or street courses. Castroneves won the opener at St. 3 p.m. PGA: True South Classic Golf ■ The NFL’s on-field officials say the league planned to lock them LHP Francisley Bueno from Omaha. Petersburg, Power took the next three at Alabama, Long HORSE RACING out rather than negotiate a new contract. Members of the NFL Referees MINNESOTA TWINS—Recalled RHP Beach and Sao Paulo, and Scott Dixon won at Belle Isle. Association were locked out June 3 after talks broke down. The league Nick Blackburn from Rochester (IL). 12:15 p.m. Live racing begins TVG NEW YORK YANKEES—Recalled RHP NASCAR SPRINT CUP has been contacting replacement officials. No talks are scheduled. David Phelps from Scranton/Wilkes- LACROSSE Barre (IL). Optioned RHP D.J. Mitchell This week: No races scheduled ■ The NFL has announced that Carolina Panthers backup 7 p.m. MLL: Denver at Boston CBS Sports defensive tackle Andre Neblett has been suspended without pay for to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. NATIONWIDE SEATTLE MARINERS—Placed LHP STP 300 the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s Charlie Furbush on the 15-day DL. Recalled Where: Joliet, Ill. policy on performance-enhancing substances. RHP Steve Delabar from Tacoma (PCL). Around town TEXAS RANGERS—Reinstated RHP When: Saturday, practice (ESPN2, 12:30-2 p.m., BASEBALL ■ The city of Indianapolis, flush from the success of this year’s Colby Lewis from the 15-day DL. Optioned 2:30-4 p.m.); Sunday, qualifying (ESPN2, 11:30 a.m.-1 Super Bowl, will bid to bring the big game back again in 2018. LHP Martin Perez to Round Rock (PCL). p.m.), race, 3 p.m. (ESPN, 2-5:30 p.m.). 7 p.m. College summer league: TORONTO BLUE JAYS—Transferred Hamilton vs. Lexington at Henry Clay High School RHP Brandon Morrow to the 60-day DL. Track: Chicagoland Speedway (oval, 1.5 miles). NBA National League Distance: 300 miles, 200 laps. HORSE RACING ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS— Last year: Justin Allgaier won, catching and pass- 12:40 p.m. Simulcasting begins at The Red Mile Recalled RHP Jonathan Albaladejo ing Carl Edwards on the final lap as both cars ran out Jamison reportedly signing with Lakers from Reno (PCL). Optioned RHP Trevor 12:55 p.m. Simulcasting begins at Keeneland Bauer to Reno. of fuel. Allgaier is from Riverview, Ill. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says free-agent CINCINNATI REDS—Optioned RHP Fast facts: Kyle Busch is the only Sprint Cup regular forward Antawn Jamison will sign a one-year deal with the Los Todd Redmond to Louisville (IL). Se- entered. He has a record 51 Nationwide victories, two lected the contract of OF Xavier Paul at Chicagoland. Busch is winless in nine starts this year Hiroyuki Fujita; 4:42 a.m.-9:43 a.m. — Leah Pehlke-a, Crestwood ......83-80—163 Angeles Lakers. The 36-year-old Jamison will sign for the veteran’s from Louisville. Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia; McKinzie Price-a, Somerset .....76-89—165 minimum salary, bolstering the Lakers’ bench with scoring and COLORADO ROCKIES—Agreed to in his own Kyle Busch Motorsports No. 54 Toyota. He 4:53 a.m.-9:54 a.m. — Ryo Ishikawa, Gina Nuzzo-a, Louisville ........83-83—166 veteran leadership. terms with RHP Michael Solbach on a raced to his last 36 victories and 38 overall in Joe Gibbs Martin Kaymer, Tom Watson. Taylor Gillis-a, Lawrenceburg . .82-84—166 minor league contract. Racing’s No. 18 Toyota. ... Elliott Sadler leads the season 5:04 a.m.-10:05 a.m. — Thomas Amy Wilson, Louisville .........77-89—166 ■ The Boston Celtics have signed free-agent guard Jason Terry.