Ban of black golf players broken for the first time...
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January 20, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, January 20, 1952 This 80+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page of the sport's section (section 5): "P. G. A. Committee Votes to Ease Tourney Ban on Negro Players" and "Action to Help Admit Them to Co-Sponsored Events Effective at Once, Smith Says--Kroll's 206 Leads in San Diego Open".
This was the official report on allowing Negroes to participate in the PGA. The following tournament in Phoenix AZ allowed a African American by the name of Charlie Sifford to try to qualify for the PGA event.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.
This was the official report on allowing Negroes to participate in the PGA. The following tournament in Phoenix AZ allowed a African American by the name of Charlie Sifford to try to qualify for the PGA event.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in very nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
