
John Franklin, National Amateur Champ Turns Pro Saturday
Former national champion John Franklin will turn pro this Saturday at the Beaumont Club in his hometown of Kansas City, Mo., against Thomas Heaton.

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Former national champion John Franklin will turn pro this Saturday at the Beaumont Club in his hometown of Kansas City, Mo., against Thomas Heaton.

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