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CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 6, 1938 

* "The Great Golf Marathon of 1938
* J. Smith Ferebee (Smitty)
* "King Of Clubs"

For the the collector of golf memorabilia, or if just intrigued by the history of golf, here is one of the more interesting tidbits of the sport which seems to have been all but forgotten.,
The banner headline proclaims: "WINS HIS 144 HOLE GOLF BET" with column heads: "Broker Shoots 8 Rounds Under 91 In 15 Hours" "Starts at Sunup; Ends at Dusk". This is the story of J.…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, June 16, 1947 

* Lew Worsham wins 
* U.S. Open golf championship 
* St. Louis Country Club, Ladue Mo 

The front page has two column headline: "Worsham Wins as Snead Misses Putt On 18th Hole", "Navy Vet Takes National Open in Thrilling Match by One Stroke On Last Hole" with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on Lew Worsham winning the 1947 U.S. Open golf championship over Sam Snead in a 18th hole playoff.

Other news, sports and…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 24, 1930

* Golfer Bobby Jones
* Merion Golf Club
* Grand Slam of golf

The front page has a one column heading: "Bobby Jones' 142 Wins Medal In U.S. Amateur Golf" (see) The front page of section 2 (sports) has a seven column heading: "JONES' 142 WINS MEDAL HONORS IN U. S. AMATEUR" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Bobby Jones qualifying for the U.S. Amateur Open at Merion Golf Club in Pennsylvania. This would be his fourth and final victory…

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Sept. 27, 1931

* Women's golfer Helen Hicks victory 
* U.S. Women's Amateur golf championship 
* Grover Cleveland Golf Course - Buffalo 

The top of the front page of this section has a banner headline: "HELEN HICKS WINS, 2 AND 1; QUEEN OF U.S. GOLF" with subhead. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with 10 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine. 

Background: On September 26, 1931, at…

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, April 8, 1940

* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era

Near the top of page 12 is a five column heading: "DEMARET WINS MASTERS" with subheads and leader board. (see images)
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

Background: The 1940 Masters Tournament marked a pivotal moment in golf history as it solidified Jimmy…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1897 

* William Thomas Smedley
* Golfing illustrations

The full front page is an illus: "I Felt Her Seize My Hand and Shake It." which shows a woman greeting a man with a golf club, with caddies & others in the background. This print accompanies a story inside titled: "Colonel Bogie, A Golf Story" where also is found a print of a woman about to hit a golf ball off a tee, with men golfers in the backround (see). 
Elsewhere in the issue: full pg. of…

NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1898

* 3rd USGA Woman's Open announced
* Amateur Golf Championship - Ardsley Country Club
* 2 years prior to the first woman's professional championship

Page 5 has: "GOLF - WOMEN TO PLAY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP HONORS AT ARDSLEY", which is a lengthy article providing considerable details regarding women's golf, with a focus on the coming National Championship (Women's Open) to be held at the Ardley Country Club on the Hudson River. The article states in part:…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1930

* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a n ice banner headline: "BOBBY JONES' RECORD 68 WINS GOLF CUP" with subheads. Nice for display. First report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1939 

* Babe Ruth wins golf tournament 
* Apawamis Club - Rye, New York

The sport's section (page 35) has a seven column headline: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" with subheads that include: "Babe Ruth's Double Victory Helps Long Island Capture Golf Tourney" "Long Island, With 28 Points, Wins Triangular Tourney--Westchester Third", "Ruth Fills Star's Role" and more with related photo. First report coverage on Babe Ruth…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1947

* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Demaret Captures Masters Golf Honors Second Time With 7-Under-Par 281" with subheads and scores. First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1947 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and…

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 22, 1965 

* U.S. Open golf championship 
* Gary Player wins (1st report) 

This 18 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 2: "Gary Player Joins Select Golf Greats" with photo. (see)

Tells of the 1965 U.S. Open gold Championship in which South Africa's Gary Player won the title.

Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: The 1965 U.S. Open Golf Championship was the 65th U.S. Open played…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 3, 1939

* Ralph Guldahi wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The sport's section (page 32) has a seven column headline: "Score of 279, Record for Masters' Golf Tournament, Wins for Guldahi" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Ralph Guldahi winning the 1939 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 19, 1932  This issue is loaded with great content...

* Babe Ruth plays golf
* De Beers Diamond mines close
* Officially close due to the Great Depression

Page 2 has a two column heading: "De Beers Diamond Mines Are Closing Down; Others in South Africa Will Follow Suit" (see images). This first report coverage on the De Beers diamond fields of South Africa officially announcing they are closing down as demand for diamonds dry up during the Great Depression.
…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 19, 1960 

* U.S. Open golf championship 
* Arnold Palmer famous comeback  win (1st report) 
* Amateur Jack Nicklaus finishes second 

This 60+ page newspaper has a very nice banner headline on the front page of the sport's section: "ARNOLD PALMER ROARS TO OPEN CROWN" with subheads that include: "Golfing King Fires 65 In Greatest Comeback" and more with related photo on page 3. (see)


Tells of the final day at the 1960 U.S. Open Golf…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Thursday, Feb. 27, 1992

* Tiger Woods very 1st PGA golf tourney
* 16 years old - sophomore in high school
* Professional Golf Association
* 1992 Nissan Los Angeles Open

This was the day that Tiger Woods made his PGA debut. The sport's section has some reporting on the upcoming golf tournament in Los Angeles. Tiger Woods was interviewed by a Times writer with text that includes: "Now, another youngster, 16-year-old Tiger Woods, is playing in his first tour event"…

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 5, 1937

* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a one column heading: "Augusta Golf Won By Nelson". (see) First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 30mpages, light toning and some wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally good.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, May 20, 1930

* Amateur golfer Bobby Jones
* Sunningdale Golf Club, Berkshire
* Golf Illustrated Gold Vase

The sport's section (page 18) has a two column headline: "Jones in Brilliant Round to Win Coveted Trophy" with subhead. (see) 1st report coverage on Bobby Jones winning at Sunningdale Golf Club in Berkshire, England.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, a little margin wear, generally good.

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., Nov. 18, 1930 

* Bobby Jones retires from competitive golf
* American amateur golfer quits for film

The top of page 8 has a two column heading announcing the retirement of golfing great Bobby Jones: "Bobby Jones' Retirement From Competitive Golf Marks End of Long Trail" (see)
Complete in 16 pages, light toning and at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, small tear along the bottom margin, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1942

* Byron Nelson wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era

The sport's section (page 26) has a banner headline: "Nelson Beats Hogan by Stroke to Take Masters' Golf Laurels Secpnd Time" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Byron Nelson winning the 1942 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
…

THE DETROIT NEWS, January 15, 1933

* Augusta National Golf Club course opening
* Founded by golfer Bobby Jones - Georgia
* Home of the Masters golf tournament

The front page of the sport's section has a small one column heading: "Jones Gets 69 On New Course" First report coverage on Jones playing his very first round of golf at the famed course just after it's opening.
Complete 1st and sport's section only with a total of 24 pages, rag edition in great condition.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, February 18, 1946 

* Byron Nelson wins 
* New Orleans Open - PGA golf 

This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 5: "Byron Nelson New Orleans Open Winner" with a one column photo of Byron Nelson. Other news of the day. 8 pages in good condition save for minor margin wear.

wikipedia notes: The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a regular golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It is played annually in New Orleans, Louisiana; its…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1957

* Doug Ford wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The sport's section (page 27) has a banner headline: "Ford Takes Masters Golf With 66 for 183, Beating Snead by Three Strokes" with subheads, 2 related photos and scores. First report coverage on Doug Ford winning the 1957 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and…

SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, June 18, 1962 

* U.S. Open golf championship 
* Jack Nicklaus 1st title 
* Arnold Palmer finishes second 

This 22 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Nicklaus Tops Palmer In U.S. Open Playoff" and more. (see)

More in the sport's section on page 14 with headlines and photos. (see)

Tells of the final day at the 1962 U.S. Open Golf Championship in which Jack Nicklaus won for the 1st time.

Other news…

THE KANSAS CITY JOURNAL, Missouri, August 28, 1921

* Ray Ouimet wins golf tournament
* Famous golfer Francis Ouimet's brother

The sport's section (page 5) has a five column headline: "Ray Ouimet New Kansas City Golf Champ" with subheads and nice photo. (see) 1st report coverage of Francis Ouimet's younger brother winning the golf championship at the Hillcrest Country Club in Kansas City. Probably only found in Kansas City papers.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day.…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 3, 1937

* Fourth Masters Tournament (day 2)
* Byron Nelson and Bobby Jones photos
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The front page of the sport's section (page 21) has a seven column heading: "Byron Nelson Holds Masters Golf Lead With 138" with subheads. First report coverage on day 2 of the 1937 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia contines on page 3 with scores. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous…

SPORT'S SECTION only of the New York Times, Sept. 6, 1925

* Bobby Jones wins his 2nd
* U.S. Amateur championships
* Oakmont Country Club - golf

The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "JONES KEEP TITLE, BEATING WATTS GUNN" with subheads and scores. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 3 with banner heading and related pictorial. One of the photos show Jones demonstrating his golf swing, is that a cigarette in his mouth ?
Sport's section only…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 10, 1950

* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The sport's section (page 10) has a two column heading: "Demaret Takes Masters After Ferrier Blows Up" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on Jimmy Demaret winning the 1950 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, small piece torn away at the upper left corner of the first leaf only, generally in good…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 6, 1931 

* U.S. Open golf - Billy Burke 
* George Von Elm 

This 38 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "VON ELM, BURKE TIE IN GOLF PLAY-OFF" "Each Scores 149 for 336 Holes in U.S. Open to End All Even Second Day in Row" "Resume The Battle Today" and more. (see)

Reporting continues on page 14 with photo and stats. (see)

Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 28, 1923  The Sports Section tells of Jess Sweetser defeating Chick Evans in the semi-final for the 1923 Western Amateur Golf Championship. The previous year Sweetser defeated Bobby Jones to win the championship, and this was the final step in his request to repeat. Unfortunately he would lose in the final round. Nice to have both Jess Sweetser and Chick Evans shown together in the same photograph. (Note: Jess would eventually go on to become the first American to…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 9, 1956

* Jack Burke, Jr. wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The top of the front page of the sport's section (page 29) has a five column headline: "Burke Captures Masters As Venturi Collapses to 80" with subheads, a few related photos and scores. First report coverage on Jack Burke, Jr. winning the 1956 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 44 pages,…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 27, 1930.

* Bobby Jones goes for the 4th major (day of)
* United States amateur championship
* This would be his famous grand slam win

The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a seven column headline: "JONES AND HOMANS REACH FINALS IN AMATEUR GOLF" with subheads. (see) Jones would complete his famous Grand Slam in golf on this day. (historic)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 32 pages, rag edition in nice…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 8, 1946

* Herman Keiser wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The top of page 14 has a banner headline: "Hogan Three-Putts from 12 Feet, Keiser Cashes In" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Herman Keiser winning the 1946 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, more so along the spine, generally good.

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass., April 13, 1953

* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The sport's section (page 5) has a one column heading: "Ben Hogan" (see) First report coverage on Ben Hogan winning the 1953 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. Unfortunate for the small report here but still a first report.
Complete with all 8 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 13, 1954

* Sam Snead wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The front page has a three-column heading: "Snead Captures Masters Title" with subhead & photo. More in the sport's section (page 34) with 2 more related photos. First report coverage on Sam Snead winning the 1954 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, light toning at the margins,…

LIBERTY magazine, from New York, dated September 16, 1933
   
* Johnny Goodman, golf
* Colored Ads

The color cover of this issue is of an astonished looking young lady on scales but she doesn't realized that her accompanying gentleman's bulldog is partially standing on the scales as well (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.

This issue contains an article entitled "The Champ from over the Tracks" which is the inspiring story of Johnny Goodman, who fought

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1961

* Gary Player wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The sport's section (page 30) has a banner headline: "Player Wins Masters by One Stroke as Palmer Falters" with subheads, 2 related photos and scores. First report coverage on Gary Player winning the 1961 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, light toning at the margins, nice…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 11, 1955

* Cary Middlecoff wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The top of page 10 has a five column heading: "Cary Middlecoff Captures Masters" with subheads, photo and scores. First report coverage on Cary Middlecoff winning the 1955 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 27, 1930 

* Golfer Bobby Jones 
* Grand Slam 4 Majors 
* Day of achievement 

This 24 page newspaper has a two column headlines on the front page that include: "Homans Stages Sensational Comeback to Beat Seavers; Plays Jones for Title Today" and more. Jones would win the historic grand slam of golf on this day. Nice to have this on the front page.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 9, 1935

* Gerne Sarazen wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* Just the 2nd Masters ever played

The top of page 18 has a two column heading: "Sarazen Plays Flawlessly, Beats Wood by Five Strokes" with subhead. First report coverage on Gene Sarazen winning the 1935 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with all 22 pages, light and some wear at the margins, more so along the spine which affects the master's…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1899  Of special interest gins is the very displayable, color front wrapper noting this is the: "Sportsman's Number" showing two men fishing 
Inside has a nice full front page showing a "Rocky Mountain Sheep Hunting" scene. Nice full page golf print by A.B. Frost: "Winter Golf--Play the Like In Four" which shows several golfers.
Great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold: "Trout Fishing in a Penna. Stream"; a halfpg. bicycle print, and a…

POLICE GAZETTE, New York, January 31, 1931

* Babe Ruth & boxing
* Ty Cobb & golf

This tabloid calls itself: "The Leading Illustrated Sporting Journal In the World" as noted in the masthead, although it has its share of "tabloid" photos as well.
Among the many sports-related photos inside is a quarter page showing the Babe boxing, captioned: "Bambino Tunes Up For Campaign. Babe Ruth works out with daughter Julia at Artie McGovern's New York City Gymnasium."
Another photos shows: "Ty…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, April 6, 1959

* Art Wall, Jr. wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The sport's section (page 13) has a four column headline: "Wall Wheels in 66 to Take Masters Tourney by Stroke Over Middlecoff" with subhead, photo and scores. First report coverage on Art Wall, Jr. winning the 1959 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 20 pages, light toning at the…

SPORT'S SECTION ONLY  (Sunday) of the New York Times, February 3, 1929

* Babe Ruth playing golf photo
* New York Yankees spring training
* St. Petersburg, Florida

Page 6 of this section only has a rare photo showing Babe Ruth playing golf in Florida with text that reads: "Babe Ruth Starting His Spring Training on the Links at St. Petersburg, Fla." (see)
Other sporting news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, rag edition, irregular along the spine, otherwise in…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Oct. 12, 1895  This issue features a very nice fullpg. print by famed artist A.B. Frost titled: "Golf" which includes 13 illustrations of golf shots, most of a comic theme.
The full front page is a political cartoon by W. A. Rogers: "Mr. Croker's Busy Season Begins". Inside has: "Representative Bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Convention at Minneapolis", a nice full page of: "M. Louis Pasteur In His Laboratory" "a full page of: "The New York Terminal of…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 7, 1941

* Craig Wood wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era

The front page of the sport's section (page 11) has a two column heading: "Wood Captures Augusta Meet" with photo. (see) First report coverage on Craig Wood winning the 1941 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia.
Complete with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.

THE DETROIT NEWS, March 24, 1934

* 1st ever Masters Golf Tournament
* 2nd day results - Bobby Jones
* Augusta, Georgia - Horton Smith

The front page of section 2 (sports) has a nice banner headline: "JONES IN 28TH PLACE; HORTON SMITH LEADS" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. This was day 2 of the very 1st Master's making this a very significant issue for any golf collector.
Complete with all 32 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., April 9, 1951

* Ben Hogan wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia

The top of page 12 has a two column heading: "Hogan Snares Masters Crown by Two Strokes" with subhead, photo and leader board. (see images)
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and minor margin wear, generally nice.

Background: The 1951 Masters Tournament marked a monumental milestone in golf history, serving as the stage for Ben Hogan’s first historic victory at Augusta National…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1941 

* Professional Golf Hall of Fame created - PGA 
* Joe Louis (Brown Bomber) title fight 

This 52 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 36: "Jones, Ouimet, Hagen and Sarazen Named for New Golf Hall of Fame" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day including reporting on  the Joe Louis title fight against Tony Musto. (see) Also a photo of Joe DiMaggio in baseball action.
Complete, light browning, otherwise in good…

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 31, 1897  The full front page is an illus: "I Felt Her Seize My Hand and Shake It." which shows a woman greeting a man with a golf club, with caddies & others in the background. This print accompanies a story inside titled: "Colonel Bogie, A Golf Story" where also is found a print of a woman about to hit a golf ball off a tee, with men golfers in the background (see). 
Elsewhere in the issue: full pg. of illus. of "The Sixteenth International Convention of the…

Southampton golf...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 22, 1910  This issue contains the wonderful double page centerfold print, "Their Daughter's Voice", by James Montgomery Flagg (has two small staple marks from being bound).  Another print of note is, "You've Got To Cut Loose, Mr. President, If You Ever Expect To Reach The Top", by E.W. Kemble.  Two pages are dedicated to "The National Golf Links" (The 18-hole 'National' golf course at the National Golf Links of America facility in Southampton, designed by…