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The Latest: Scots in Contention Early in Open Second Round

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The Latest from the 144th British Open on the Old Course at St. Andrews (all times local):

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12:50 p.m.

Former champion Paul Lawrie isn't the only Scot with an eye on winning a British Open on home turf.

Marc Warren, a journeyman who has made only one cut in two previous Opens, moved into contention Friday with a string of early birdies on an Old Course that once again was there for the taking.

Warren made three birdies in a four-hole stretch beginning at No. 4 to get to 7 under on the front nine, after opening with a 68.