Tournament sponsors seek big names to lure events
Roy Attaway notes that sponsors want top players but contracts are non binding. He proposes players compete in all cities at least once every three years and that the No. 1 money winner pre-select two cities while others vote in order. New sponsors bid six months out, yet players can still opt out up to Sunday 6 PM before a tournament.
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Grasping Golf Pros Threaten Popularity Grip
Former PGA champion Bob Rosburg criticizes players for hurting golf’s image and sponsorship. He notes rising prize money and franchise losses, and outlines his move to a club pro role at Westwood Country Club in St. Louis from April to October. Rosburg cites back injuries and the demanding tour schedule as reasons for his shift and reflects on earnings and rivals Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer.
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Life in Arkansas: cold weather tests hardy readers
Tommy Yates recaps Arkansas week of ice and cold as residents cope with outages and slick streets. A Little Rock man walks without a coat, declaring it not cold, while others endure frigid conditions. A Jonesboro resident refuses chains two days, then only relents when ice recedes.
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Servicing Keeps Car On the Go
A New York feature notes top racing drivers view personal cars as travel aids while maintaining mint condition through regular preventive maintenance. A. J. Foyt, the three-time Indy winner, stresses that even new cars require routine attention and careful servicing.
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Foyt stresses upkeep as racing edge and safety rule
A J Foyt details meticulous race car care with Coyote designs costing 50000 dollars per unit and a 520 horsepower, 255 cubic inch engine. He cites routine post race part changes, oil every race, and extensive safety checks for family cars to prevent failures and protect his wife and children. He recounts a 1965 Milwaukee crash where tire failure and repairs underlined the need for reliable maintenance to win.
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