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1962 U.S. Open golf.... Jack Nicklaus...



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June 18, 1962

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 of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: The 1962 U.S. Open Golf Championship was the 62nd U.S. Open played June 14-17 at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Jack Nicklaus won the championship in an 18-hole playoff over Arnold Palmer (71 to 74).

Category: The 20th Century