Jan Stephenson shot a six-under-par 66 to...

Jan Stephenson shot a six-under-par 66 to take a three-shot lead in the first round of individual competition in the Nichirei Ladies Cup ’85 United States-Japan team championship at Edosaki, Japan.

Alice Miller was at 69, followed by Betsy King and Japan’s Kayoko Ikoma, both at 70. Beth Daniel was fifth with a 71.

In the team event, the United States won four matches, lost one and tied three for 11 points and a two-day total of 20. Japan has 12 points.