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To: Venturer

Gambling almost ruined the sport. Pete knew that. I thought he was victim of a lynch mob, but I was wrong. I feel bad for him, but he broke rule #1.

Of course the idea that a pro player could take a bribe now is laughable. But it was a huge threat when the Reserve Clause kept the players poor.


9 posted on 08/13/2013 1:35:56 PM PDT by Forgotten Amendments (I remember when a President having an "enemies list" was a scandal. Now, they have a kill list.)
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To: Forgotten Amendments

Don’t you mean throwing a game for money?

Big difference in my book.

Mike


16 posted on 08/13/2013 1:52:17 PM PDT by doublecansiter (without cartridge, load in nine times, LOAD!)
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