The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-17

tains cup of the Bightcliffe club, and now
the father of the two young golfers-Mr.
George William Barker of Crow-trees
lane, Rastriek-has gained honors, for, on
Tuesday last, after playing a draw on
the previous Saturday, he won the silver
easket, presented by the Brighouse mem
hers of the Lightcliffe Golf club, the first
| time 1t was offered for competition
Mr. Barker. who was the winner Of
the first division of the tournament, had
for opponent, Mr.. z. Firth, winner of
the second division. The game was So
bcles, and the former gave his opponent
26 strokes in two rounds of Is holes Sat
urdays encounter was a most keenly
contested one, and resulted in a halved
match, Mr.. Barker being up with to
play. Tuesdays game was very similar,
but Mr.. Barker exhibited to the full his
u years skill and knowledge. and no
doubt this brought to him the trophy
as his opponent also played a sterling
game. From the start to the finish first
one then the other had the advantage
and 1t was ID case of "all square" with
four holes to go. Mr.. Barker played a
two at the thirty-third hole and four at
the thirty-fourth, which made him two up.
His opponent won the next hole which
brought Mr.. Barker dormy one The Ras-
trick man won the last hole and also
the match by two up.
List of Opponents
"Mr. Barkers opponents throughout the
competition have been: First round, MIR.
S. l.. Watlxinson with whom he halved
match, and then the latter scratched
rather than play again. second, Mr.. r. w.
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play third, Mr.. j. II. Hill, four and three;
up, and Mr.. p. Firth, two up on the re-
play.
AT the conclusion of the game. Mr.. r.
Woodhouse, j. Z. Captain of the club
presented the casket and prizes. Mr.
Barker holds the casket FOR one year.
and was also given a silver cigarette box,
suitably inscribed, and similar gift but
smaller one. was presented to Mr.. Firth
The captain congratulated Mr.. Barker
on his success. and referred in eulogistic
terms to his play.
''1n reply, Mr.. Barker thanked Mr..
Woodhouse for his kind remarks and for
the way the victory had been received in
his carrying off the trophy for the first
time He added that no doubt 1t was a
surprise to many of them, but he could
assure them that it was a surprise to
no one more than himself. He had had
urged Mr.. Firth to persevere with his golf
and then his time would come He wished
his opponent in the final better luck next
time-tapplause).
Mr.. G. w. Barker has been a member
of the Lightcliffe club for three years.
Although he practically lived on the Fix
by links from their opening it was not
until seven years ago that he played
golf seriously. He simply took to the
game for the sake of his son, Herbert.
Seven years ago he had a severe attack
of rheumatism, and this has undoubtedly
been a handicap to his play. The Brig
house casket is not the first prize which
has fallen to his lot, for he won the
captains cup at Lightcliffe two years ago.
and last season carried off the premier
prize in a medal competition"
Mr.. Barker Sr is engaged in the
lumber business in England, under the
firm name of G. w. Barker & Sons. II. H.
Barker of Roebuck still retains his in
terest in the firm.