Hobby, McCord Take Tournament Lead

David Hobby of Santa Ana and Gary McCord of Escondido shot first-round 68s Saturday to take the lead in the the 36-hole Newport Classic Pro-Am Golf Tournament at the Newport Beach Country Club.

One stroke back at 69 are Tracy Nakasaki of Manhattan Beach, John Schroeder of Del Mar, John Burckle of Newport Beach, Barry Conser of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Jeff McMillian of Stillwater, Okla.

First prize in the $40,000 tournament is $4,500. The tournament, which concludes with the final round beginning at 7:30 a.m. today.