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08-17-2005, 09:33 PM
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breath
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golf and gambling
You golf guys (and gals) might like this.
Here's a 17 MB PDF article from American Hertitage Magazine on Golf, hustling and gambling, mostly focususing on the pre pro golf era. Right click to save the article. click to download. The 18 Hole Hustle |
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08-17-2005, 09:46 PM
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Hey Cubs Fans
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Re: golf and gambling
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Haven't read it yet, but if Titanic Thompson isn't prominently featured, I'd be surprised.
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08-17-2005, 09:48 PM
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Hey Cubs Fans
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Re: golf and gambling
OK, just opened it, and he's there.
Gary McCord has been trying to put together a movie script about the life and times of Titanic Thompson for some time, and they just haven't been able to get it right. When they do, it will be money.
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