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Hataoka keeps LPGA Classic lead



SYLVANIA, Ohio: Nasa Hataoka needed another birdie streak to hang onto the lead on Friday (Saturday in Manila) in the Marathon LPGA Classic.

A day after making six straight birdies in an opening 10-under 61, the 22-year-old Japanese player had four in a row on Nos. 14 to 17 to salvage a 69.