The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-08-12
north DAKOTA GOLF
Champ ASKS PERMIT
], TO ENTER tourney
May Be Allowed to Substitute
for Rudy Juran, With
drawn Minnesotan
BISMARCK STAR IS HOMOREO
Called Most Proficient IN State
by Birdzell at Testimo-
NAL Dinner
BISMARCK STAR is HONORED
Nv 7. G.

II dreams come true, Paul COOK,
Bismarck's champion Of North Da-
kota amateur golf, will make his
first hegira to the mecca of all
American golfers-thc national open
amateur golf tournament at Pebble
Beach. Calf, in September.
Today he anxiously awaits the
verdict Of officials Of the L. S. Am
ateur Golf association or his status
as a late cntrant in the national
tourney for the lists closed July %
and he will be permitted to compete
only il an entrant has been rejected
or withdrawn.
As admirers and friends Of Paul
gathered about a banquet table in
the Bismarck Country club house
Saturday night to pay homage to the
former caddy who had won the high
est links honors in North Dakota,
1t became known that the 10 year
old youngster would be .'tickled
pink to represent Bismarck at
Pebble Beach.
May Replace Juran
Max w. Kicker. Fargo. president
Of the North Dakota Golf association.
had opened negotiations with the IA
tional officials in New York Satur-
clay. Kicker was told the conditions
under which Cook might enter, that
he might be allowed to replace Rudy
Juran. Minneapolis southpaw cham
pion. who had withdrawn.
Whether or not pau!'s dream comes
true will be known in a few days.
Martin Hagen. club member ham
ding arrangements. said this MORN
ing. Nothing had been heard from
New York at that time.
1.-The most proficient golfer that
North Dakota has ever seen" was tho
opening tribute paid to Paul Cook
by L. f. Birdzell, golfing justice Of
the state supreme court. III a lauda-
tory address at the banquet where 80
Of Cooks fellow club members gath
cred.
Preserves Outdoor Life
Justice Birdzell pointed out that
rolf was a game that was preserving
outdoor life for the American people.
Eve must safeguard. conserve and
develop our outdoor life" he said.
Golf is the game of the common
man." said the justice as he traced
its origin from a Dutch game Of five
centuries ago through its develop
ment in Scotland and its populariz.
ing in the British Isles and tht
United States.
Paul has learned to play the game
CT life on the course here. His cham
pionship came. thoroughly earned
and deserved. His honOrs were well
won,' said the justice.
Cook Presented Bag
As a token of esteem and admir-
alton, the members of the club pre-.
sented Cook with a travelling bal
which has a compartment for TIT
cup you will bring home when yol
win the national championship.
Il am glad I o the championship
for Bismarck" said Paul in a brie
reply to Birdzell's tribute and the git
which he had received. Il have en-
joyed playing with you. hav
watched your mistakes and profite'
by them. I hope I can win the GU
three times
Fred Copelin. president OF the club
presided at the banquet. arrange
ments for which were made by Ever
EFT E. LaFrance, secretary.
Other members who paid thel
compliments to Cook were: j. {
Taylor. president of the Assoclatlo
OF Commerce. Henry Duemeland.
w. Mundy, S. A. Olsness and Martl
Hagen.
First to Compete
n Cook goes to the national opel
he will be TIL, first North Dakot
amateur ever to compete in a maJc
national tourney.
Who knows but what Paul will fac
Bobby Jones. the present champion
Jesse Sweetser. Gene Sarazen, {
other immortals Of the amateur world