University of South Carolina Libraries
\ Paimer From page 8 touring professional. Palmer never played boring, conservative golf. He played daring and gambling golf. Arnie took the risk when he had to and more often than not. his gambles paid off. As Palmer's legion of fans grew with each day the name of "Arnie's Army" became associated with the people who were under the command of general Arnold Palmer. Unlike Jack Nicklaus, who is respected by golf fans because of his superior shotmaking, Palmer is the people's choice because of his magnetic attraction with people aiuuiiu uic Yvunu. Television was also vital in not only bringing Palmer to world attention but giving the game of golf the kind of publicity it had yearned for. Up to 1960 the game of golf was dying. Prize purses were low and most of the media exposure was reserved for the glamour sports such as baseball and football. Golf was a back seat sport which was played by rich cnnhc wVlA Vuilnnrxul ? "Iiu?/u "II? uviuilgcu IU CAUU9IVC country clubs. With Palmer on television screens all across the country the age old myth that golf was for the rich finally ended. Palmer's tremendous success helped expand the game to more people than the rich. In the average fan's eyes, Arnie wasn't a rich country club snob, but he was "one of us." With this year's Onen cham-1 pionship at Cherry Hills ready to begin it is only .fitting the United States Golf Association (USGA) extended Arnie a special exemption to play in this year's tournament. Though Arnie's chances of unnninrt nuuiuig una jfcoi s v/pcn src small, the "Army" will still follow its leader with the same loyalty and devotion as they did when Palmer's game was at its zenith. we Wa To Sell i The Gai GoodP Good E Come by room House and f. | application f University nf lHahn ? ? uvnu UIC I OJI1UB Ull U1V way to the championship of the 1978 Budweiser College Super Stars competition. Idaho edged out N.C. State as overall champions in the last event, a winner-take-all tug-of-war match. [International House of Pancalt**! 1031 Assembly St. Open 24 hours [ Buttermilk Pancakes ^ ^ j |(with this coupon?no carryouts) I Jonly at 1031 Assembly Street 3 blocks from campusj I I?? nf ?au S WMCTl Ids For I wm-fm necock j UUBggfl 'ay & mmmm xperiemce H BBmBBBKBBB 31 IB Russell B i i r\ r?n B_ aHHtSHIlllliBOulAS Y outh From page 8 CAUTHEN, 18, became the youngest jockey to ever win the Triple Crown of horse racing. In one year alone, Cauthen won over $6 million. The list, as all lists must, goes on. Evidently, for the moment, youth is dominating sports. Youth in sports, however, should not be glorified beyond what it is. Too much is made of the "youth cult." In more cases than not, the professional superstar of today is simply re-living childhood days of GOLIE AUGUSTUS, a 65 forward, was picked in the fifth round by the New Jersey Nets and JACKIE GILLOON, a 6-0 guard, was drafted in the seventh round hv thp Hpnuor Nuggets. Both were instrumental in the Gamecocks' late season success. Three members of the y T i ML Sun Fun Sale Swimsuits & cover-ups Shortsu/pj)r pnnrHinatAc ? g ' v Wi UUHIIVO Spring & summer dresses Purses BONUS: 10 percent off merchandise. Offer go< IbellapR air\ u~ ? c U IU I HJUVJtll V 111?! gjlL tjrS X" BeUT PC r 3SeCC3BH3BC unrestricted frolic governed now by contracts and paychecks. The brain an underrated sportsrelated organ indeed, allows magnification of the event to be placed back in perspective by youth. In other words, everything becomes relevant. It is well and good that the bodies of youths allow them to excell in their designated fields. But it is the brains of the veterans that keeps the games interesting. After all, isn't experience just another word for allowing the mind to do what the body cannot? use TRACK TEAM participated in the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships June 1-3 in Eugene, Ore. LOUIS DECHICCHIO finished 10th in the javelin throw . GEORGE THOMAS, a sprinter, and STEVE WILSON, a high jumper, were eliminated from competition. I Great Selections! 33 percent off 20 percent off 20 percent off + more 20 percent off ^ to USC students on all >d until June 24. Dashery St 254-9366 WM WM ^^^^^^^ ^HH^fi9|HBHUHQ^BH9BBe BSffia