Player recalls long career and health obsessed star
The golfer discusses a 15 year old injury, turning pro at 17, and rapid rise. He details banana to raisin sponsorships, Madrid World Cup mishap from bathtubs, apartheid protests in 1989 Dayton, and Eddie McCoy’s aid. He cites Billy Graham influence, a bladder surgery in 1978, and Masters money pushing him past $1 million in earnings.
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Jesus Christ
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Lee Trevino
Bill Casper
Bruce Crampton
Masters champion Gary Player pays caddie $3500 and gifts
Augusta Georgia UPI Masters champion Gary Player paid his caddie Eddie McCoy $3500 for the fourth time as the winner received $25,000. McCoy also received golf clubs shirts and slacks in a handsomely priced reward.
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Eddie McCoy
Kings Top Black Hawks Fight Back From 3-0 Deficit
In a playoff clash the Kings rallied from down 3-0 as Hull and Williams sparked a surge. Carr fed by Murphy tied the game at 4:04 of the second, Widling's 25 footer gave the Kings the lead, and Williams capped a trio of slapshots in six minutes, 18 seconds to set a playoff record. Weiser faced heavy pressure as Chicago pressed late.
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Bettenhausen Wins USAC Sprint Race in Terre Haute
Bettenhausen edges George Snider to win the 40 lap Tony Hulman Classic USAC sprint feature Sunday at Terre Haute. Opener Jackie Howerton led early before brushing the wall, with Jan Opperman chasing in second and A J Foyt finishing fourth as Snider faded late.
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Tony Hulman
U.S. Auto Club
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Snider
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Jan Opperman
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