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Newspaper
Pinehurst Outlook
Location
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
2
In a golf match Ross dominates late, winning with a total medal play of 79 and besting Thompson and Manice in various holes. He halves several early and mid holes, then secures the win with a decisive final push, finishing 6-8-8 on the back nine and clinching the best ball portion for his side.
A Saturday afternoon event on the clock putting green near the clubhouse features a juvenile putting match at 3 o'clock. The prize is a half dozen golf balls donated by Mr. A C Ketcham of the Berkshire for the player who holes from each hour mark in the fewest strokes. Entrants include William T. Ketcham Edwin W Dickinson Oakes Ainslie Kenneth L. Bradbury Donald Brunig Rosa D. Sharpe and Arthur C. Ketcham Jr.
Seaboard Air Line runs a new parlor car service from Southern Pines to Washington DC with departure at 9.22 am and arrival at 8.36 pm on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. The daylight ride north features up-to-date cars with buffet service and has proven popular. This operates in addition to regular sleepers to New York on the same train. Reservations via C H Gattis Passenger Agent at 5 A L Railway Carolina Hotel.
Traveling passenger agent E. Burgess of the Southern Railway is stopping at the Carolina hotel. The visit highlights rail service outreach and local travel connections.
Interest grows as Pinehurst championship draws top American golfers and spectators. Entry lists remain open until events begin with no entry fee, open to all US and Canadian clubs. Prizes include solid silver cups for championship, runners up, nets, gross scores, and ladies events, plus Mexican onyx cups for select awards. Schedule shows 36 hole handicap medal play and 18 hole qualification rounds with 16 best gross scores advancing.
On Monday April 14 at 9.30 a.m. the semifinals feature the best four from yesterday in both Championship and Consolation rounds, 18 holes match play with forenoon putting contests. Finals follow at 2.15 p.m. for Championship and Consolation Cups, 18 holes match play. For information, contact The Tournament Committee at Donald J. Ross Pinehurst NC. Special Pinehurst hotel preparations welcome golfers and tourists en route north to attend.
On Saturday April 12 the championship opens with first round match play for the sixteen qualifiers at 9.30 a.m. The day also features 10.30 a.m. Ladies Handicap round in medal play format, with an 18 stroke limit, and play continues uninterrupted until all 18 holes are completed.
At 2 15 p m second round for the championship 18 holes match play by the eight morning winners. At 2 30 p m first round for the Consolation Cup 18 holes match play by the eight morning losers. Forenoon driving contests and afternoon approaching contests.
Mr. R W Peabody of Chicago, ninety one, visits Youth's Companion publishers after subscribing since its first issue on April 17, 1827. His letter with the original subscription remains among the newspaper’s cherished memories, illustrating a lifetime of loyal readership through wartime and peace, and across the nation.
Miss I. M. Browne appears at the Carolina season under Decorative Art Work, showcasing a poised display of studio pieces. The event centers on Browne as a featured presenter with housing and venue details noted through the Carolina circuit.
About noon Wednesday a fire swept the village wood yards, burning fat pine and balsam that burned hot in the sun. The local volunteer fire department arrived quickly and with the workers saved about half the wood. Fire damage is estimated at only a few hundred dollars, with no other losses reported.
Special Easter services last Sunday at Village Church drew large crowds. Palm and flower decorations, a beautiful Easter anthem by Miss A Louise Wood, uplifting selections by the orchestra, and a touching sermon by Rev D W Fox marked the morning. An Episcopal service led by Rev I L Gregory at o'clock also drew good attendance and similar praise.
The finals in the ladies bowling contest were played last week with Miss Alice Kirley of Boston winning the cup and posting an average score of 108 2-6. Only four contestants remain in the pool tournament, which will likely end tomorrow night.
The waitresses at the Carolina hotel surprised Mr. J. A. Sherrard, head waiter, with a handsome diamond ring as a token of appreciation for his fairness and courtesy during the season.
Miss Laura Agnes Walker of Boston, expert manicurist and masseuse, is located at the Carolina for the season and ready to provide massage treatment shampooing and chiropody to clients.
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