* Signs off with a 70 at challenging Merion * Mickelson finishes second for record sixth time (Adds quotes, detail) By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania, June 16 (Reuters) - England's Justin Rose clinched his first major title with a nerve-jangling two-shot victory at the 113th U.S. Open on Sunday after overhauling 54-hole leader Phil Mickelson in the final round. Rose closed with a level-par 70 in difficult scoring conditions at Merion Golf Club, posting a one-over total of 281 to become the first Englishman to win the year's second major since Tony Jacklin at Hazeltine in 1970. ...
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