RECKLESS ROCKFELLER
BET IN OLD AGE
STANDS TO LOSE TEN CENTS
New York, Dec. 2!)
John J> Rock feller, senior, is almost as Well known, for his thriftiness a s'for his wealth, but he has just had a moment of recklessness. .While it lasted he challenged Bascom Clomp,' formerly secretary to President Cooidge, to a. nine-holes’ game of golf, on New Year’s Day. ,
The match 'will take place at Ormond each, Forida, whor the millionaire spends his winters. The world’s richest man has wagered a new 10 cent piece that he will win.
Ifoekfeller plays golf every day, but there, is no likelihood of him winning any amateur championship.
Rockfeller has never before been known to play for a. wager.
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Feilding Star, Volume 4, Issue 675, 6 January 1926, Page 6
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