Vardon’s Revenge On The Links Stuns Ouimet In Four-Ball
The English stars return to Brookline scene for the first time since 1913 and defeat Francis Ouimet and Jesse Guilford in a best ball four-ball exhibition by 4 up with 2 to play.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
11
The English stars return to Brookline scene for the first time since 1913 and defeat Francis Ouimet and Jesse Guilford in a best ball four-ball exhibition by 4 up with 2 to play.
In a Belmont encounter the British trio Vardon Ray and Guilford edged Ouimet in a keen golf match. Vardon and Ray posted the best ball totals while Ouimet and Guilford fought to keep pace, with the final 18th sealed as the Amateurs claimed the last hole.
Jack Dempsey received a light black eye from Harry Greb during a sparring session at Van Kelton's Stadium. Dempsey later boxed three one minute rounds with Douglas Fairbanks in a publicity stunt, while manager Jack Kearns designated Ladies Day for free admission. George Walsh is lined up for future rounds with the champion.
News from Saranac Lake reports Christy Mathewson, longtime Polo Grounds idol and Giants star, is seriously ill with tuberculosis. The illness ends a storied career in which Mathewson helped Giants win five championships from 1904 to 1913 and earned a revered place in baseball history.
The excerpt lists a wide array of bond and security prices from different issuers and regions, including USL 34s, UK and Belgian government bonds, Cuba and Cuba-related issues, utilities and rail company debentures, and several corporate issues. Prices and percentages adjust across items, reflecting a dated market page with mixed yields and maturities.
The Belmont exhibition sees Ouimet Guilford facing Ted Ray and Vardon in two rounds. Amateurs rally with strong drives and long putts but struggle with consistency and late rounds. Spectators fill the grounds as Ouimet marks notable chip shots and a final gap of three holes after lunch.
East Boston fighter K O Muggsy stopped Detroit’s Harry Miller in the eighth round after a dominant beating that sent Miller down twice before the finish.
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