Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-06-02
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Outlook in U. S. Open
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Golf Association, told Deane
1t would take a couple OF
minutes to prepare his certifi-
cate, Beman said. mfr Law
renson, I'd appreciate 1t II /
could get 1t as soon as possible.
I'm not sure now whether ]
can make II to the car" He
wasn't kidding.
In comparison to Snead's
complaints about the Open
championship. Beman is look
ing forward to 1t eagerly.
Deane seems to sense the
challenge, and realizes that
the thousands who have
slapped him on the back In
his few hours at home will be
solidly In back Of him.
Sam said he was going to
Winged Foot to practice today.
II possible. but he didn't know
whether it would be much
help because from what he's
heard they've messed up the
course trying to make 1t tough.
Inman Medalist at 13S
Walker Inman. q slender %
year-old who will play a full
summer on the PGA tour start
ing with this weeks Eastern
Open In Baltimore. won the
500 medalist prize with 1857
-l35, rounds that included
little putting luck. Inman
played superb tee-to-green golf
all day.
Thumb nails on the quail
fiers other than Inman, Beman
and Snead:
Ted Knoll, $500. This 80
year-old veteran of the tourna-
ment circuit tied Inman for
the morning lead and all day
appeared as though he was
playing for a cheap nassau in
his carefree manner.
Arnold Palmer, 70-68. Last
years Masters champion and
leading money-winner was a
bit unhappy with a two-over-
par start for the first seven
holes. but he steadied and
made it easily. Palmer played
some superb shots.
Kelley Surprises
Lloyd Kelley. 1860. The
most pleasant surprise Of the
day was Kelley's excellent golf
under the pressure OF playing
with Snead. After the round
Kelley said. IF / play golf for
the rest Of my life I'll never
play with a nicer guy. or one
who looked out for me more"
The 27-year-old assistant pro
at Manor. attempting to quail |
ify for the first time, admitted
he was nervous on the first
tee. but as soon as he hit the
first ball he was all right. |
Kelley's secret was holding
back of the tee. and beautiful
long approach putting. |
Jimmy johnson, 7l-6s. Pro
at the Harrisburg. Pa. c. c.. /
johnson is a good player who
usually tries to make the big
tournaments. A husky fellow
with a pleasant personality.
he seemed extremely pleased
with his performance.
Clarence Doser, 1857. The
So year-old Woodmont pro.
senior member of the qualihers.
gave his hackers a scare with a
morning 70. But Clarence
started fast in the afternoon
and breezed into his 18th Open
championship with a 81. Doser
seldom. II ever. has played bet
ter golf than he has been play
ng Of late. |
Ninth Open for Smith
AL Smith, 69-72. "Smitty."
pro at Danville. Va. holds both /
Virginia Open titles. the tour
nament sponsored by the pros
and the one held by the Vir-
ginia State Golf Association.
This will be his ninth Open /
championship. and he said.
I'm hopin' to have some fun.
The other fellows can play the
golf"
Henry Ransom, 72-69. Part
time cattle rancher and part
time touring pro. this 47-year-
old smooth swinger had his
fans among those who appre-
ciate the finer points Of a golf
swing. Ransom. like Snesd,
was threatening to boycott the
Open in future years.
Ernie R0r0s 7o-70 Kid