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'The Boys in the Boat' win Gold, Olympic Mudball, and the Lanny Wadkins says, 'hold my beer' and wins PGA Championship - This DiSH for Aug. 14

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In 1936, the US rowing 8 from the University of Washington won gold in the Olympics. It inspired Daniel James Brown’s book, ‘The Boys in the Boat.’Also in 1936, the US won the first gold medal in basketball. The game was played outside during a rain storm.In 1977, Lanny Wadkins won the PGA Championship. It was his only major title. In 1959, the AFL was officially formed. Mentioned in this episode:NBA 75 and Golf Round I'll Never Forget Promo for Firefly Books

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