Weird PGA Finish, another Shark collapse, and the first woman to play Pro Football – This DiSH for Aug. 15

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In 2010, a tough ruling cost Dustin Johnson a chance to win the PGA Championship.

In 1993, Paul Azinger took advantage of Greg Norman’s unfortunate putting to win his first and only major.

In 1989, San Francisco pitcher Dave Dravecky broke his arm throwing a pitch. The injury ended his career.

In 1975, Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver was ejected twice on the same day.

And in 1970, Pat Palinkas became the first woman to play professional football.

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