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A Hope . . . or a prayer? George Knudson goes into the Canadian Open knowing that if he doesn't someday win, it's odds on no Canadian player may ever again capture this country's showpiece.
A Hope . . . or a prayer? George Knudson goes into the Canadian Open knowing that if he doesn't someday win, it's odds on no Canadian player may ever again capture this country's showpiece.

A Hope . . . or a prayer? George Knudson goes into the Canadian Open knowing that if he doesn't someday win, it's odds on no Canadian player may ever again capture this country's showpiece.

Date6/24/1967
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  • A Hope . . . or a prayer? George Knudson goes into the Canadian Open knowing that if he doesn't someday win, it's odds on no Canadian player may ever again capture this country's showpiece.
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    ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
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    Brian Doe, 29-year-old Briton, heads the British Ever Ready Co.'s assault on the Canadian battery market - estimated at $40 million a year. Doe, backed by a hefty advertising budget, hopes to capture 25 percent of battery sales in this country within five years. Growth rate in demand is about 8 per cent annually.
    Brian Doe, 29-year-old Briton, heads the British Ever Ready Co.'s assault on the Canadian battery market - estimated at $40 million a year. Doe, backed by a hefty advertising budget, hopes to capture 25 percent of battery sales in this country within five years. Growth rate in demand is about 8 per cent annually.
    Geo, Mario
    10/29/1969
    Knudson memorial: The Ontario Open is returning after a 10-year break and its trophy is named in memory George Knudson
    Knudson memorial: The Ontario Open is returning after a 10-year break and its trophy is named in memory George Knudson
    Knudson, George, 1937-1989
    5/8/1989
    Outstanding player: Queen's fullback Larry Mohr, the country's leading average rusher, won the Hec Crighton Trophy, awarded annually to Canadian college football's premier player
    Outstanding player: Queen's fullback Larry Mohr, the country's leading average rusher, won the Hec Crighton Trophy, awarded annually to Canadian college football's premier player
    Cooper, David
    11/28/1985
    Canadian Golf Pro George Knudson, spokesman for the 496-suite development which Overlooks the sprawling Markland Wood Country Club, is shown above with his wife in the entry way to a two-storey, three-bedroom apartment
    Canadian Golf Pro George Knudson, spokesman for the 496-suite development which Overlooks the sprawling Markland Wood Country Club, is shown above with his wife in the entry way to a two-storey, three-bedroom apartment
    Knudson, George, 1937-1989
    3/19/1975
    Weighting the odds: This veteran horse player studies the racing form very closely before placing his bet, but many newcomers to wagering find the past performance charts confusing
    Weighting the odds: This veteran horse player studies the racing form very closely before placing his bet, but many newcomers to wagering find the past performance charts confusing
    Cooper, David
    11/11/1983
    Two sides: Canadian Arabs and Muslims, like metro family above praying during gulf war, often found themselves at odds with some war sympathizers
    Two sides: Canadian Arabs and Muslims, like metro family above praying during gulf war, often found themselves at odds with some war sympathizers
    Lautens, Richard
    1/28/1991
    Leo Rautins: It's back to square one foi Canadian player after he was dropped again - this time by Atlanta Hawks
    Leo Rautins: It's back to square one foi Canadian player after he was dropped again - this time by Atlanta Hawks
    Eglinton, Rick
    10/21/1984
    Hot bike: For the past three years Scarborough resident Art Robbins has been one of the country's top racers in the Formula One motorcycle circuit - and he's ready for more wins this season
    Hot bike: For the past three years Scarborough resident Art Robbins has been one of the country's top racers in the Formula One motorcycle circuit - and he's ready for more wins this season
    Beaty, Keith
    5/14/1986
    In the president's seat: As chief of Canada's eighth-largest publicly owned energy company, Ed Battle has a lot on his mind these days. He's a Canadian citizen and he's listened to by the Ottawa mandarins who put together this country's controversial national energy policy. Norcen has 27,000 shareholders and $1.2 billion in assets.
    In the president's seat: As chief of Canada's eighth-largest publicly owned energy company, Ed Battle has a lot on his mind these days. He's a Canadian citizen and he's listened to by the Ottawa mandarins who put together this country's controversial national energy policy. Norcen has 27,000 shareholders and $1.2 billion in assets.
    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
    4/23/1981
    Wants a chance: A gloomy Rob Ducey, cut by the Jays, said he hopes someday he'll get the opportunity to show what I can do at the major league level
    Wants a chance: A gloomy Rob Ducey, cut by the Jays, said he hopes someday he'll get the opportunity to show what I can do at the major league level
    Ducey, Rob
    3/5/1991
    Camera confrontation: Brockville Mayor Stephan Clark, 22, the country's youngest mayor, meets the media at city hall before presiding over his first session of council. The unemployed would-be cartoonist won the post in a surprise victory. Promising to be a full-time mayor, Clark plans to emphasize job creation. Promoting tourism may be one way, he says.
    Camera confrontation: Brockville Mayor Stephan Clark, 22, the country's youngest mayor, meets the media at city hall before presiding over his first session of council. The unemployed would-be cartoonist won the post in a surprise victory. Promising to be a full-time mayor, Clark plans to emphasize job creation. Promoting tourism may be one way, he says.
    Brennan, Pat
    12/7/1982
    New coat of ARMS for Halton Region, displayed by its designer, Dorothy Stone, Halton Hills artist, carries the country's traditional motto: Without Ef(...)
    New coat of ARMS for Halton Region, displayed by its designer, Dorothy Stone, Halton Hills artist, carries the country's traditional motto: Without Ef(...)
    Dinsmore, Ted
    10/2/1974