Rob Beer is the sports editor for The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. He's been a journalist with Forum Communications since 1991. He can be reached at rbeer@forumcomm.com.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Golfers across the country who shot lower or netted a better score than the professional golfer would receive medals saying “I beat Ben Hogan.”| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Michael and Joseph Hofer died in 1918 after court martial; changes for conscientious objectors followed in aftermath| Wadena Pioneer Journal
In the late 1980s, players began putting away the persimmon for the new metal-headed clubs| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Today, Schatz ranks among the greatest in the history of sprint car racing. His 316 World of Outlaws wins is third behind retired drivers Steve Kinser (690) and Sammy Swindell (394).| Wadena Pioneer Journal
First gathering drew 9,000 fans to St. Paul Auditorium in 1945| Wadena Pioneer Journal
The award has been shared multiple times in Minnesota and the Dakotas| Wadena Pioneer Journal