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Life of golf pro doesn't appeal to Gary Cowan, one of world's leading amateurs
Life of golf pro doesn't appeal to Gary Cowan, one of world's leading amateurs

Life of golf pro doesn't appeal to Gary Cowan, one of world's leading amateurs

Date9/17/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: Life of golf pro doesn't appeal to Gary Cowan, one of world's leading amateurs. But while insisting he won't turn pro, he feels he could beat them on golf tour.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0040634F
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Gary Cowan Go
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