Arnie and Winnie elope as Palmer turns pro
The following is the second part of a two-part story: By William Kelly As golfers Arnold Palmer, Stan Dudas and Ronnie Ward were mingling with their fellow golfers at Fred Waring’s Shawnee-on-Delaware Pocono resort, Palmer’s attention drifted to his surroundings. It...A look back at the Atlantic City Race Course
By Steffen Klenk Long before the introduction of casinos in Atlantic City, thoroughbred racing was on the rise. The Atlantic City Race Course was the pinnacle of premiere horse racing in the country. Atlantic City Race Course was led by the vision of four businessmen,...When Arnie met Winnie: Golf’s love story: Part 1
By William Kelly Before he died, Arnold Palmer dedicated a park to his late wife, Winnie, granting her wish that the land remain undeveloped, and epitomizing a love story that continues to enamor the game of golf. When and where they met became an historic occasion,...Jimmy and me Down Under
By William Kelly When it was announced that Jimmy Buffett would be the theme of this summer’s Night in Venice boat parade in Ocean City, I had a flush of memories of my time with him in Fremantle, Australia, during the 1987 America’s Cup Regatta. I was in Newport,...Boyar’s Market celebrates 100 years
By Julia Train On a warm, sunny, summer day, there’s nothing quite like stopping at the deli before the beach. Boyar’s Market, conveniently located in Ocean City about four blocks from the beach, has anything a beachgoer could want for their day in the sun. They have...
