Sat Apr 19 21:11:39 2008

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Ellis ties Bland for Canadian Tour lead

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Stockton, CA (Sports Network) - John Ellis shot a two-under 70 on Saturday to tie Adam Bland for the lead after three rounds of the Canadian Tour's Stockton Sports Commission Classic.

Bland, the second-round leader, stumbled to a one-over 73 to join Ellis at 13- under 203 heading into the final round at Brookside Country Club.

Tommy Barber fired a six-under 66 -- the best round of the day -- and was one shot behind the co-leaders at 12-under 204.

Andrew Parr (67), Stephen Gangluff (69), Eugene Smith (70), Byron Smith (70) and Conner Robbins (71) were another stroke further back at 11-under 205.

There were 23 players separated by just five shots at the top of the leaderboard.

Bland, a two-time winner on the Canadian Tour last year, tied for 46th at the 2008 season-opener last week and has also made starts on the European and Nationwide Tours this season.

Ellis will be seeking his first Canadian Tour win on Sunday.