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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1931
Page
8
After Ed Dudley of Wilmington Del won the sixth annual 10000 dollar Los Angeles open, the golf caravan moved toward Mexico for the Agua Caliente open worth 25000 dollars. Dudley, a master stylist of the links, had never claimed a major title before this victory.
The sixth annual Los Angeles open awards prize money led by Ed Dudley who won $3,500 for first place. Eddie Loos and Al Espinosa tied for second with $1,312.50 each, while Tommy Armour followed with $500 and Frank Walsh with $509. Other top finishers included Leo Diegel, Craig Wood, Harry Cooper, Walter Hagen, and Gene Sarazen. Roland MacKenzie was the low amateur, finishing sixteenth and earning a silver trophy.
Dudley surged from mid pack to win the Los Angeles Open by shooting a 68 in the final round. He finished 72 holes at 286, beating Eddie Loos and Al Espinosa who tied for second at 287. Armour and Walsh tied for fourth at 288.
James Rimmer of Jasper Park shoots 31 on nine holes in the third round, the lowest nine-hole score in six years of the Los Angeles Open. Al Espinosa posts an 18 hole 67, first day yields 134 birdies and an eagle. Notable scorers include Manero and Forrester with five birdies in 14 holes.
Heavyweight options contract talks unfold as Bill Stribling faces a three-fight proposal tied to a Carnera title bid. Promoters press for two extra bouts with Schmeling as a condition, with Stribling risking a 25 000 forfeit and milk fund ties in the disputed package.
King Levinsky meets Jimmy Slattery in a 10 round clash at Chicago Stadium Wednesday. If Levinsky wins he might advance to higher purses. a loss dents his prospects and harks back to fish peddling. Slattery, a two time world light heavyweight champ, is favored after a serious training effort. Levinsky split with former manager Miller, now backed by Ray Alvis who predicts a knockout.
Bobby Jones played a quiet practice session in Atlanta finishing at 67 on a par 71 course. He said the round was for practice and not a formal competition.
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