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The often forgotten 'Hale America' golf tournament...
The often forgotten 'Hale America' golf tournament...
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June 22, 1942
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 22, 1942
* Hale America National Open Golf Tournament
* Ben Hogan victorious
The top of page 15 has a six column headline: "Hogan Wins Hale Open with 17-Under-Par 271" with subheads and leaderboard scores.
After the attack on Pearl Harbor the United States Golf Association decided that it would be improper to play the 1942 U.S. Open. The USGA together with the PGA of America and the Chicago District Golf Association sponsored the 'Hale America' Open in response to calls for a series of local tournaments to be played. It was intended to be a war-time substitute for the U.S. Open. The proceeds raised by the event benefited the Navy Relief Society and the USO.
Complete with 22 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small library stamp with the masthead, generally nice.
Category: The 20th Century
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