New Britain herald., 1930-11-18

.rary 70 the spirit Of amateurism that I am prepared to accept and wen endorse a ruling that il is an infringement.
 "I certainly never shall become q professional golfer. But since I am no longer q competitor. feel free Q aet entirely outside the amateur rule is my julgncnt and conscience may dorldc. When these pictures have been made. c.pect to return 10 tho practice Of my profession un- hamnered by tho necessity Of keep ing my golf up 10 championship re- quirements"
 Although terms Of the contra1t with Warner Brothers pictures were rot announced. estimates of the Georglan's earnings from them ranged as high as S25o.ooo. Ii was understood the contract called for a fiat Guar2ntee and a percentage Of the profits
 The films will be a series of talk ing pictures entitled How I Play Golf" nd will demonstrate each Of Jones' famous shots. Bobby will dis cu-~ the shots as he makes them fer Inc screen. Slow motion will he used 70 allow the eye to follow more closely each detail in the famous Cones swing. Work on the films probably will begin in March, and the film will be released at TWO week intervals after April II. 1881. . Press comment on Jones' decision ito rcnounco his amateur status was almost uniformly favorable.
 The New York Herald Tribune called ii most understandable, most 1atural'
 Who in his position would not welcome tho profitable opportunity Q teach golf through motion pie lures" the editorial cortinu, q. For the Atlanta lawyers frank facing of the amateur problem there can be nothing but praise He prefers not to be in any twilight zone but . recognizes fully the commercial ap- plication Of the motion picture contract. II is straightforward un- cauivocal decision and certainly neither the motives nor the attitude Of Mir Jones toward golf in its com marcial phase can he crlticizcd'' ''
 Tho New York Times comments that Jones "rUh dignity. quits the soane ucon which he nothing com Aoa did nor mean"
 Horbar- H. Ramsay. president elect o- tha United States Golf associa- lion. through whom Jones state ment was made public paid this tribute 10 the champion:
 He has unQucstionably during his career made the greatest compcti- tive record in the history Of The ~ama. Aside from that. though his character and personality are such that nc has become a popular world figure. His withdrawal from con- petition will be greatly regretted by everyone"
 There were similar e&pI,s4Jons ot regret in England. Norman Boase. chairman Of the Royal and Ancicnts championship committee said that although he was aware that Bobby contemplated retirement, he was ex- trcmcly sorry 10 hear il. Jones vas the greatest golfer Of all time" h. continued, a delightful man and . most modest champion"
 Sir Ernest HoIderncss, who twice won the British amateur champion ship, said. Tt IS wiae act. Most people make the mistake Of retiring too late in their careers. Bobby ,y tAc finest golfer in the world Everyone will miss him. l hope h. will return 70 England"
 Rex Hartley who with r. A. Tor rance opposed Jones and Dr. o. r Willing in the Walker cup toursomes last spring, was much surprised 10 hear Of Joncs' decision. "I am very sorry Bobby has retired" he said He not only was tho games great est exponent but it's greatest sports man. His absence wlll make tn. mons championship like the vom- en's without Joyce Wethercd'