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Horton Smith wins 1936 Masters golf tournament
Horton Smith wins 1936 Masters golf tournament
Item # 724430
April 07, 1936
SECTION TWO (sports) section only of the Chicago Daily Tribune, April 7, 1936
* Horton Smith wins 2nd Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
The front page of this section has a nice banner headline for display: "HORTON SMITH'S 285 WINS MASTERS' GOLF" with subheads, photo and scores. (see images)
Complete section two only with 12 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.
background: Horton Smith won the 1936 Masters Tournament, securing his second victory at Augusta National Golf Club after his first win in 1934. Smith finished with a total score of 284, one stroke ahead of runner-up Craig Wood, in a tournament that was only in its third year. This victory was significant not just because it marked Smith’s second win, but because it established him as one of the early icons of the tournament, which was quickly gaining prestige in the world of golf. Smith’s back-to-back triumphs in 1934 and 1936 made him a key figure in the Masters' formative years, showcasing his consistency and skill at a time when the tournament was still establishing its place in golf history.
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