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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1929
Page
2
Bobby Jones Jr defeated Al Espinosa 141 to 164 in a 36 hole playoff at Winged Foot for the 86th Amateur Open title. Jones led with steady par play while Espinosa struggled with woods and irons as Jones clinched the championship at Mamaroneck.
The champion extended his lead at the 11th hole and finished with a 23 stroke total after a 69 in the afternoon. Bobby trailed by 12 at luncheon but closed the gap as the field faltered, while Jones captured his ninth national championship with multiple Open and amateur titles in seven years.
Mamaroneck July 1 AP Bobby Jones adds another national crown to his record claiming his ninth national title during the past seven years. The record lists his victories from 1924 to 1929 including national amateur opens and British Opens with dramatic playoff wins and decisive final matches against top rivals.
In Chantilly France Americans and English reach the semi finals of the French Amateur Championship. John Dawson Chicago beat P Binné 8 and 6. Michael Scott Britain defeated T A Bourn 4 and 3. R Fletcher of Britain ousted Andre Gobert at 22nd hole. Jack Westmoreland Winged Foot beat John Formsman 6 and 5.
Reigh Count heads home after uneven success in England to run one final race before retirement. The 100000 Arlington Park feature may be boosted if Invershin challenger joins, with owners Mr and Mrs John Hertz returning to Chicago.
In Charleston, July 1, favorites progressed in the South Carolina tennis meet. Jack Mooney of Atlanta Teddy Burwell of Charlotte and Wilmer Hines of Columbia won straight sets in early rounds. Mooney beat Sam Forst 6 0 6 0, Burwell defeated Lloyd Williams 6 1 6 0, Hines beat George Miller 6 3 6 4. Eliza Coxe beat Francis Canfield and Genevieve Kanapaux to reach later rounds. Julia Pickens advanced to the third round over Eleanor Cave. Laura Seabrook MacKay defeated T B Allen. Doubles start today.
Dr. Calvin B. Hoover of Duke University economics sails July 27 with Mrs. Hoover and their children aboard the Bremen for a year in Russia. He studies the banking system under a Social Science Research council grant, visiting major cities and accessing original sources.
The Sun named Catherine Flood queen of the Sun Celebration in St. Petersburg Florida marking the summer season opening and celebrating 68770 days of sunshine in 19 years, claiming over 87 percent sunshine.
Cubs exploded for 14 runs on 19 hits at Sportsman's Park, erasing an 8 1 deficit to beat the Cardinals 14 to 8. Pirates edged Reds 7 to 6 in Cincinnati as Chicago widened their half game lead while the Braves and Robins split at Ebbets Field. Yankees beat the Athletics 6 to 4 at Braves Field. Browns were rained out in Chicago and Detroit beat Cleveland 11 to 10 at Navin Field.
The record notes that China’s written history spans about 4000 years, nearly twice Europe’s span, highlighting the long continuity of Chinese civilization and its documented past.
Chicago promoter Harmon and Nate Lewis search for a rival for Ray Miller on the Mandell Canzoneri light weight championship card set for August 2 at Chicago Stadium. Possible foes include Tod Morgan Armando Santiago or Luis Vicentini as semifinals.
The report notes living costs in Germany exceed prewar levels by more than half, reflecting sharp inflation and economic strain after the conflict. It highlights price increases across goods and services impacting households nationwide.
The report lists season leaders with batters and pitchers from Major League Baseball. Herman Robins tops batting .383 while Ott of the Giants leads in runs 81 driven in. Terry and Frisch also among leaders with 104 hits and 22 doubles. Grimes of the Pirates 12 wins tops pitching along with Grove of the Athletics 129 overcome two losses.
In Holland a policy taxes all Christian names after the first, drawing criticism from citizens and commentators who argue the scheme targets personal naming choices and imposes an unwarranted financial burden on families.
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