Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Sunday February 15 2004 — B7 Eagle putt propels Daly to top am SAN DIEGO (AP)— John Daly is in the lead and on the verge of another comeback ! i lead over Stewart Cink Those wanting to see another victory by Tiger Woods (eight shots behind) or PhilMickelson (nine shots behind) have someone they can root for just as hard "One guy said ’Put the cows in the bam' Pm from Arkansas and I’m still not sure what that means” Daly said “I knew it was a compliment so it was kind of cool-I- t would be great to win another tournament for the fans” Daly was at 13 under 203 one shot ahead of Gnk (71) Dennis Paulson playing on a sponsor’s exemption had a 67 sod was another stroke back While die fans might soak up another victory by the “Wild Thing” it would be a stunning Thousands of fans lining the 1 8th fairway gasped and cheered over When Daly launched a the water and right at the flag Saturday in the Bukk Invitational The roar shook Ibney Pines like a Navy fighter jet when he holed die eagle pint giving him a lead 68 and his first in 10 years on the PGATbur Just imagine him holding the ! on 54-ho- le trophy “It would prove to myself that it’s not over yet” Daly said His life in constant turmoil off the course Daly showed plenty of control oq die tough South course at Torrey Pines by making only one bogey over the last two days and taking a -- one-sh- ot Comeback for Daly considering the constant struggles he faces Two divorces Two trips to 1 -- year-old looks just like John ” alcohol rehab APGA Tour suspension for erratic behavior The latest episode for Daly winless on the PGA Ibur since his victory in the ’95 British Open at St Andrews came last simmer when Us wife and her parents were indicted on federal drug and gambling charges — just five days after she gave birth to Us first son Daly did not want to talk about Us problems away from golf but he was asked how he was able to focus with so many clothes “He’s so big His wrists took like ham hocks” she said “He Daly has always been larger than life ever since he crashed the scene with his victory in the ’91 ' PGA ChampionsUp where he was the ninth alternate and intro- distractions in life “I’m used to it” he said with a slow smile His wife Sherrie was waiting for Um after his round She said son is wearing her duced his style After going through a divorce and alcohol rehab he won the '95 British Open at storied St Andrews then went through another divorce and more treatment for drinking Dalyhasn ’t won on tour since St Andrews although he found some confidence late last year Daly won the Korean Open the unofficial Callaway Invitational at Pebble Beach and the Wendy’s Three-To- ur Challenge AP photo John Daly pumps his fist Saturday after making an eagle putt on the 18th hole of the Bufck Invitational in San Diego A-R-od to joining NEW YORK (AP)— Alex Rodriguez is just a day or two away from joining the New York Yankees in a stunning trade that will surely rank as one of the biggest in baseball history The American League champions and the Texas Rangers agreed Saturday to the outline of a deSl that would send A- Rod to die Bronx for second baseman Alfonso Soriano and a j baseball officials said The talks began Wednesday night and the sides moved to the brink of a final agreement Saturday the officials fold The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity The sides need to finalize the amount of Texas will pay New York and complete an agreement with 7 Rodriguez regarded as baseball’s top player on a restructuring of his contract that was described as modest Several of those involved i said the trade was likely to be finalized Sunday or Monday Approval of both the commissioner’s office and the players’ association is necessary As part of the trade Texas would pay about $67 million of the $179 million in salary that Rodriguez is owed over the final seven years of his contract That leaves theYankees to pay an average of approxi- mately $16 million per season In addition fo the $112 milr Hop the Rangers would clear off their bocks Texas estimated it would save more than $13 million in interest for Salaries that are fo be deferred “Probably when die whole deal is done because of the ' way it’s paid out it could be $125 million” one of the offir y Introducing free mobile-to-mobi- le Reachout Unlimited" calling Your family your friends your babysitter even your mechanic Now you can call other AT&T Wireless customers— absolutely free — all day calling area To get every day from anywhere within your mobile-to-mobi- le two-yeUnlimited with a renew or Reachout agreement 7 simply sign up - : ar on any qualified plan starting at $3999mo Join theclrcletpday SoflMiwfwacIMkinfMaitd'alfMriiionlMtf chaniM Plus get a great mobile-to-mobil- plidne deal x e Buy one phone for $4999 get one FREE! 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