Four tied for lead after first round at Boeing Classic

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Woody Austin, Steven Alker of New Zealand, Robert Karlsson of Sweden and Gene Sauers each shot a 6-under-par 66 on Friday to take a one-shot lead after the first round of the Boeing Classic in Snoqualmie, Wash.

Austin, who is seeking his fifth win on the Champions Tour, made eight birdies, including two in his final three holes, to keep pace with the other le