Iwai three shots clear of pack at Canadian women's open

by Al Campbell

TORONTO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Akie Iwai strengthened her bid for her second win in as many weeks on Friday as the Japanese rookie carded a two-under 69 to open up a three-stroke lead after two rounds of the Canadian Women's Open.

Through 36 holes at Mississauga Golf and Country Club, a course 26 kilometers west of downtown Toronto, Iwai, winner of last week's Portland Classic, was nine-under