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Price takes 2-stroke lead in Toshiba Classic

The Columbian
Published: March 12, 2011, 12:00am

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Nick Price followed his record-tying first round with a 3-under 68 on Saturday at Newport Beach Country Club to take a two-stroke lead in the Toshiba Classic.

The 54-year-old Price had four birdies and a bogey a day after matching the Champions Tour record with a career-best 11-under 60. Seeking his fourth victory on the 50-and-over tour, Price had a 14-under 128 total.

Mark Wiebe (65) and Mark O’Meara (67) were tied for second. Japan’s Joe Ozaki (64) was 10 under, and defending champion Fred Couples (67) was 9 under along with Michael Allen (64) and Tom Pernice Jr. (65).

Bernard Langer, tied for second after an opening 65, had a 73 to drop into a tie for 34th at 4 under.

Ian Baker-Finch struggled again in his Champions Tour debut, following an opening 74 with a 79.

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