Article: Japanese carry load as Southwoods leads.(Sports)

Byline: rey bancod

DAVAO CITY a" Japanese teenagers Toru Nakajima and Michio Matsumura had eight birdies between them as Manila Southwoods got off to a roaring start in the 59th Philippine Airlines Interclub golf championships Wednesday.

The defending champions also drew a superb performance from Anthony Fernando to finish the day with 145 points, nine points clear of 2004 titlist Del Monte and 10 ahead of 12-time winner Canlubang.

"Iam impressed," said Southwoods non-playing captain Thirdy Escano. "We were able to deliver. I knew that the Japanese would score because the conditions are similar to what theyare used to back home."

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