| It rained off and on all day, and we were quite content to yarn with Jean Craigie, Ernie Smith, Stan Ombler and the rest of the hut occupants. |
| Ernie saw the boss's face one day after someone else had made his alley good by dobbing them. |
| Leading Aircraftsman Ernie Mortimer was left clinging to a piece of debris in the dark for six hours after his prison ship was torpedoed. |
| Three-times major winner Ernie Els, who has been fighting a cold all week, was level for the day and for the tournament with one hole to play. |
| Pre-championship favourite Tiger Woods, who carded a one-under 71 on Thursday, was still to go out, along with Ernie Els who was level. |
| Our thanks to Ernie Evans for this story and here is a picture of his grandfather with a new Skippy! |
