Good Morning– Are You An Amateur?

by Clare Briggs · July 31, 2022

Clare Briggs

Clare Briggs is a famous cartoonist who lived from 1875 to 1930. Poems by Wilbur Nesbitt.

Michael Cain says:

July 31, 2022 at 11:08 am

Wagering by the participants on the outcome of a match does not affect one’s amateur status. Are there other sports that explicitly recognize gambling is so ingrained in the game that the official rules say it’s okay?Report

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