IRB Media Summary of Mark Frost's The Match

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Bing Crosby, the most recorded voice in history, sang most of the classic American standards first. He delivered more hit records than any other artist before or since, and turned CBS into a national network. He appeared in seventy-nine movies over a forty-year career.#2 The youngest of five brothers, Sam Snead grew up around a swanky resort called the Homestead Hotel in Hot Springs, Virginia. He became one of the most dominant golfers in history, winning seven majors and earning more tournament wins than anyone else in golf's history.#3 The first Clambake was held in 1938, and it became an annual event. It was a mix of professional athletes, Hollywood stars, and corporate potentates, and it was a surefire recipe for big fun.#4 The Clambake was a popular event that allowed the public to see their favorite celebrities shank golf balls into the Pacific. It was a midwinter cultural institution. The few journalists who were invited to cover the event maintained a strict code of silence.