Golfbook Hoax Exposed by Norman Cousins Satire
A April Fools spoof in the Saturday Review by editor Norman Cousins claimed to reveal a sinister congressman’s misdeeds. The playful piece pretended to uncover a major scandal, joking about Masters, British Open, and St. Andrews imagery to lampoon golfer gullibility.
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Ken Still Brightens Tour with Witty Putdowns and Kaiser Win
Ken Still of Tacoma known as Mr. Effervescent entertained galleries at La Costa during the MONY Tournament of Champions while sharing jokes with Frank Beard. The 36 year old pro, who won the Kaiser Invitational last year and 57 510 in 1970 prize money, recalled past triumphs and injuries as he chased another strong finish on the tour.
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la Costa
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Louisville
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Jerry Grant Racing Faces Big Bets and Small Team
Jerry Grant, founder and driver of Jerry Grant Racing Enterprises, runs a three man crew with a $100,000-plus equipment valued operation. He aims for independence against Foyt, Unser, and Andretti while betting on profitability from 1970s expansion and purse increases including Pocono and Ontario races. Attendance soars and TV coverage grows.
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al Unser
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Bobby Unser
Dan Gurney
Tommy Friedkin
Jerry Grant Racing
Grant
University of Washington
Ontario, Calif
Pocono
Ontario
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