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PAGE TEN trEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OREGON, FRIDAY, SLAT 13, 1932. MedforcTs New Public Golf Course Will Open for Play on Sunday SPORTY 9-HOLE LAYOUT OFFERS PLENTYTHRILLS Par Set at Forty for 2773 Yard Links Natural Lay of Land Adds to Beauty of New Public Course Formal opening of th new golf course constructed by P. W. Chauue tut of Medford wilt be gala, affair Sunday with all In readlneae to take care of a record crowd. The courw, which la reached by leaving Main atreet at Highland ave nue, then traveling aouth to Keene way Drive, Is about five minutes' ride from the center of the city. The sporty nine-hole layout of 3773 yards boasts ample grass greens, made smooth by fescue, German bent and blue grass, and the fairways are as near lost-ball proof as possible to make them, Mr. Ohausse, himself a devout di sciple of the royal and ancient game, has figured a tantalizing par of 40 for the courae and while the more pro ficient divot -diggers may not find this figure too tough, It Is expected that several of the more difficult holos may give the tyro or even the "fair' golfer plenty of trouble In making a, tour of the links In forty strokes. Pine View Afforded In laying out the course Mr. Ohaus se took advantage of the natural lay of the land and removed as few of the fine oak trees aa possible. The S0-acre tract, purchased from Dr. J. M. Keene, slope gently toward the valley and players hve an excellent view of the lower reaches and op-, poslte hills from practically every point on the course. Prom the olub house, built on Keeneway drive the player shoote from the first tee on a, 880-yard trek to number one green which should be negotiated In four to keep even with "old man par." Number two la also a par four hole of 406 yards. By way of variation, number three fx a short affair of 109 yards, par three, requir ing accuracy and back-spin to hold the green which la located on a slope and terrace with a narrow entrance. Number four Is also a somewhat "sporty" proposition of 821 yards, par 4, the fairway flanked by trees about 100 yards out. Hole five Is a par four with no unusual difficulties. Dog Leg On No. 6 A 839-yard par four dog-leg is of fered on number six, which properly played requires a 100-yard drive for the turn. This hole leads back to the club house. Number seven, a par four, of 400 yards, carries the player to the extreme southwest corner of the course where he steps up to the tee on number eight, a hole designed to give a maximum of thrills for any golfer. Number eight requires a carry of 149 yards to escape trouble among the huge smooth rocky knobs which guard the green evcept for a narrow approach exactly In the center of the fairway. This par three layout will give the player a great thrill, If suc cessfully negotiated, and plenty of pain If the tee shot Is foozled. Number nine, a 364-yard par four dog-leg, which the long driver may attempt with & tee shot of 200 yards over the out-of-bounds terrain, leaves the player In the near vicinity of the club house. 'SHORTS PUTTS' AT CATALINA ISLE HORTDN SMITH'S NOSE ENFORCES MAIN CHICAGO, May 18 (AP) Horton Smith has exchanged his caddy for a nurse and his score card for a hos pital chart again. This time Its a nose Infection. Just when he was recover ing from a broken wrist, too. Two years ago his teeth became Infected and after that, trouble with the mus cles of his back kept him out of the game. MISSION'S MANAGER FAILS TO PRODUCE SAN FRANCISCO, May 13. (AP) Jo, Devtne. manager of the San Francisco Mlaalons, was removed from hi, post today by president Joe Bear- wald (is a result of the poor show lug of the team In the present coaat league race. ' 1 1 r ,.', .- Ml 1 'V ft ' 1 I - -6, x AtaociMtad Pitas Pbotc The newest thing In women', putting apparel on Catallna Island. Cel., are the short, being worn by Dora Belle Winshlp (left) and Mary Crosby on a green of an Islsnd course. F EUGENE, Ore. (P) Football play ers here next fall will not be forced to wallow In the mud for the glory of Old Oregon. The university plans to have a new turf gridiron ready by then to replace the mud and sawdust which In the past has been the battlefield on wet days. The placing of the new grass la to be under the direction of Col. William H. "Tucker, who built Princeton field as well as many other athletic fields throughout the country. Completion will leave Oregon State college at Corvallls, Ore., the only school In the northern division of the Pacific Coast conference without turf. Crystalglow Kodak glass supreme The Pets ley's, Opp, Holly Theater. NEW ORLEANS (AP) For the first time In history tennis matches In the Davis cup tournament are to be played In the south. Second round matches between Mexico and the winner of the United States-Canada first round series, will be played here May 13, 14 an J 15. New Orleans, besides being a cen tral location for the second round series, has one of the few all-weather tennis courts In the southern states. Th Latin population of New Or leans, which la large. Is expected to turn out almost en masse to wit ness the matches. Lovely Permanent Wave for Mother's day only afl. Make an ap pointment for her now. Bowman's. Phone 97. FRIEND SETTLES CHOICE OF CLUBS By O. B. Keeler. ' (Associated Press Writer) I got this one from my son George, who lately has gone quite mad on the subject of golf. He was told the story by a friend named Bruce Hanby, at the Coosa Country club, Rome, Ga. Mr. Hanby got the story in Birmingham. Indeed. It happened to him. He professes himself to be still uncertain what to do about It, or, rather, what he should have done about It, since It Is now quite too late to do anything. It seems Mr. Hanby was an ardent golfer, and an acquaintance the acquaintance being of a business nature was In Birmingham briefly, and Mr. Hanby Invited h'm to play golf. "I don't play much. said the vis itor, In the deprecating tone which suggests he played pretty darned well, when he did play. "And I haven't got my clubs with me." "That's all right." said Mr. Hanby. "I've got two sets. Just changing to some new ones, you know. The old ones are pretty good clubs, though. I haven't made up my mind yet which I will play with, per manently." Bo they went out to the club and got some caddies and started. Clubs Didn't Suit. The visitor did not look as if he were going to bust any course record. He dtd an uncertain sort of 8 on the first hole, and on the second tee he topped hts drive badly. He looked at the ball until It stopped hopping along. He looked at the club. Then he wrapped It around one leg of the tee-box and went on. "He dldnt say a word," "aid Mr. Hanby. "He didn't even swear. And It was my club. But I didn't know exactly, what to do, so I didn't do anything." The next hole had a lot of water In front of the tee. The visitor topped his first drive Into the water. He teed another ball and topped that In. He teed a third and topped that one in, also. Then he took all the remaining ball out of Mr. Hanby's second string golf bag and threw them Into the lake. Then he took the bag of clubs Mr. Hanby's clubi and threw the whole works Into the lake. Mr. Hanby Knows. "And then," said Mr. Hanby, "he dusted his hands together with the air of a man who has got a mean lob finished, and said: 'Well, that's over with I'" As Mr. Hanby told George, he didn't know at the time what to do about It, and has not decided since. "One thing," said Mr. Hanby, "it certainly got that round of golf over with In short order. And that was a good break, the way he was going." And another thing. It settled Mr. Hanby's mind aa to which set of clubs he was to use permanently. He usea the new clubs. T HAS BEST RECORD PORTLAND, Ore, (AP) Figures compiled by the Amateur Trapehoot' lng association show Frank M. Troeh of Portland as the greatest all-around trapshot In the United States. Troeh has broken 7,492 targets out of 100.330 for an average of .8718 since his first tournament competition in 19913. He topped the country's handi cap shooters In 1930 with an average of .9212 on 3.S00 targets and was second high In doubles with an av erage of 169. He hae annexed more than 500 prizes. Husband and Wife Are Golf Champs CLEVELAND (AP) Mrs. William Faber has been champion four sue- oeaslve yeara of her golf club. Mr. Faber also la champion of hta club. They won thetr titles at the expense of one family, Mrs. Faber defeating Mrs. Wayne Lewis for her fourth title and Mr. Faber trouncing Wayne Lew is, jr. 1 Portraits of distinction. The Peas- leys, opp. Holly theater. Tee - Off Medford Public Golf A Sporty New Nine Hole Go At III if Course ' Nil I! GIVES GOLFERS By O. B. Keeler, (Associated Press Writer.) The golfing clans, with no more worries about Bobby Jonea to concern them, already are marshalling their forces and spirit for the big American battles of 1932. Abong the professionals, the chal are Chick Evans and Jerry Travera, who share with Jonea and Francis Oulmet the distinction of having captured at one time or another both the American open and amateur championships. Among those attempting comebacks lenges read from left to right or west to east, aa the case may be, In ad vance of the open at Fresh Meadow In June. The Dutra brothers. Olln and Mortle, will Join George VonElm In the far western attack upon the ex isting eastern leadshlp. headed by Bill Burke, but also Including Gene Saraaen, Johnny Farrell and WUfy Cox. It should be a hot lntersec tlonal scrap, with a few of the old Scotch masters also wielding a nib lick In the melee. Horton Smith's name has not been In the summarlea this winter and spring, but the big blond from Mis souri, recovered from a broken wrist, must be reckoned with when the scramble begins for the big prizes. Meanwhile Sarazen, Mac Smith and. Tommy Armour, a small but forml4l able American entry, tackle the Brit- ' Ish hazards, with at least an even chance that one of them will land on top of the open field. Little Jose Jurado had the British title In bis grasp last year, only to allp on next to the last bole and fall to overtake Armour. OPEN FOR PUBLIC PLAY On Highland Drive 3 Minutes From the Business District of Medford Popular Prices SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS Green Fees-$1.00 all day play 50c for 9 holes. WEEK DAYS Green Fees 60c all day play 30c for 9 holos. ENTIRE MONTHof play, any time-$6.00. YEARLY MEMBERSHIP-$35.00 includes member and wife and minor children of playing age: How To Get There Drive otit East Main street and turn at Highland Drive, jst two blocki east of where the paved and macademed roads met. Signs will direct you to the Medford Publio Oolf. A Cordial Invitation Regardless of whether you are a finished golfer or haven't held a putter, you'll be welcomed at the Public Oolf . . . Here you may try your luck at the fascinating game of golf on a course we believe is one of the most beautiful and sporty in the state ... Of course, we have a lot more to do to put the Medford Public Oolf in tip-top shape but, as it is now, we know you'll enjoy playing it. Whether you play or not, come out Sunday and look at Medford 'i newest golf course . . . You 11 be welcomed! W. P. CHAUSSE. TEE OFF From WARD'S For a Golf Season of Lower Scores and Lower Costs "DICTATOR" STEEL SHAFTED WOODS. Real persimmon heads with fancy Inlaid faces. Metal aole platea. Leather grips. $5.50 last year "DICTATOR" STEEL SHAFTED IRON'S. Forged steel heads with rust-realstlng chromium plated finish. 13.85 last year "CLIPPER" OOI.F BALLS. Rationally advertised under another name at 50c. New 1.681.63 size. Tough long flight GLEND.M.E 4-CLtU OOI.F OUTFITS. Steel ed Brassie. Midlron, Mashie and putter lred whipcord bag. 116.50 value RITE-BITE OOI.F TEES 35 tees In a package MEN'S OOLF OXFORD Two-tone moccasin style. Rubber sole. WOMEN'S OOLF OXFORD Dark ten. moccasin style. Leather aole, steel calks. 6.95 value $2-98 $2-49 3 fr 79c teel ahaft- (t f tT ft C in rubber-,p I , JJ lOc $2-49 $4.98 u ''- 117 S. Central Phone 286 Medford. Ore. "sa-m- (sj-r 1 ' 1 - ' , ,
