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Willie Turnesa wins 1938 U.S. Amateur title...
Willie Turnesa wins 1938 U.S. Amateur title...
Item # 721578
September 18, 1938
SPORT'S SECTION only of the Detroit News, September 18, 1938
* Amateur golfer Willie Turnesa
* Oakmont Country Club - golf
* United States Amateur Championship
The front page of this section has a four column heading: "Turnesa Wins Amateur Title" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete sport's section only with all 16 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
AI notes: On September 17, 1938, Willie Turnesa won the U.S. Amateur at Oakmont Country Club by defeating B. Patrick “Pat” Abbott 8 & 7 in the 36‑hole final. His victory was powered by a superb short game — he escaped from 13 bunkers and one-putted 15 greens during the match, earning him the nickname “Willie the Wedge.
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