Bobby Knight arrested in Puerto Rico, Doug Sanders Painful Miss, and 71- year old Gene Sarazen Aces the Postage Stamp - This DiSH

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 1979, Bobby Knight was arrested after punching a police officer in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

In 1970, Doug Sanders missed a 30-inch putt on the 18th hole to fall into a playoff with Jack Nicklaus, one he would go on to lose.

In 1973, 71-year old Gene Sarazen aced a par 3 hole at the Open Championship.

In 1914, Babe Ruth made his major league debut with the Boston Red Sox

In 1967, the American and National Leagues played a 15 inning marathon game.

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