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Bobby Jones Wins U.S. Open...

Item # 654641
July 13, 1930
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, July 13, 1930

* Bobby Jones wins U.S. Open
* Win 3 of 4 for famous grand slam
* Al Capone acquitted


This 32 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CROWD APPLAUDS WHEN CAPONE IS ACQUITTED", "Chicagoan Cleared of Perjury on Directed Verdict"

Page 13B has one column headlines  that include: "BOBBIE JONES WINS U.S. OPEN WITH 287 CARD", "famous Atlantan Sinks 40-Foot Putt to Finish First Against Field of Desperate Golfers" and more (see photos).

This was Bobby Jones' part 3 of 4 to win the famous grand slam.

Two reports on two key figures in one issue. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.