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Article: Aussie on the move at GHO Baker-Finch sports the famed claret jug

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July 25, 1991
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CROMWELL, Conn. -- The old claret jug is golf's most enduring trophy, and it sits shining in a display case in the clubhouse lobby of The Tournament Players Club at River Highlands. It was there for everyone to see when Ian Baker-Finch won the 120th British Open Sunday at Royal Birkdale in England, but only the privileged can view it now.

Baker-Finch, who lost a seven-hole playoff to Bruce Fleisher in the New England Classic July 14 at Pleasant Valley CC, showed up for the Greater Hartford Open Monday night with the cherished jug in hand. He will complete the Sutton/Southport/Cromwell swing as a new

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