Gen Sarazen's mother died at New Ro-ch lIe, N.Y. Nov. 15... New Zealand prosthreat ned to strike at a tournament atTitirangi after T. W. Wight, former ama-teur who'd just turned pro and was not aPGA member won first mon y in the medalevent. . . Wight volunte red to withdrawfrom th following match play vent andp ac was restored.

Gasoline ratlonlng in England andcotland is giving th golf club a

tough time. . . Dan O'Bri n, 55, t.al . mgr. Wil on portin Goods Co.,

John Pomeroy, vp, Club Managers Assn.of America, and mgr., Red Run GC (Detroitdist.) had his 20th anniversary at the clubcelebrated by members and other man-agers. . . Frank M. Whiston of Edgewaterelected pres. Chicago District GA. . .George . May who's brought to Tamo'Shanter some record galleries presentedLew Worsham, U.S. Open champion vs.Fred Daly, British Open champion, Sun-day, Nov. 16... Gate was free Attend-dance was 155 by generous count Wor-sham shot 72; Daly, 74.

Golf Illu trated of London put bl ton Briti h PG for ecrecy of pre-liminari about Ryder Cup match ,aylng, " t i a orry tate of aiTa!

when rumor ha to take th plac ofofficial pronouncement." . .. am rapcould ppl to PG of America whichoften handl it publicity with aboutth am eager frankne as th KuKlux Klan••. There' something thatmart pros will admit i wrong with a

pubU ity policy that move th genialRed mith, port columni t of the

. . H raId-Tribune, to write, "Therei no ain ying that the rank of pro-f ional Includ a pas el of ov r-agebrat who par n could hay madfar b tt r u of a No. 5 iron at homthan th ver did on the fairway."

Th veteran Willie Hoare is at DetroitHotel, Central ave. at 2d st., St. Petersburg1, Fla. convalescing from a serious opera-tion ... You ought to drop Willie a fewlines. . . Sammy Belfore is pro-mgr. forwinter at Seabreeze GC, Daytona Beach,

BALA-CYNWYD,Penna.

William F. Gordon CompanyGOLF OUR E ONSTRUCTION ENGINEERS

(A OCIATED WITH)DONALD J. RO ,GOLF ARCHITE T, PI EHUR T

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DOYLESTOWN,Penna.

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Fla .... The club's reopened after a shut-down of 5 years ... Joel Bennett, one ofFrank Walsh's assistants at Red Run, isteaching at Wofford hotel, Miami Beach,Fla., for the winter ... Sam Byrd has re-signed as Plum Hollow GC pro ... Sam willplay some winter tournaments prior to de-ciding on new connection ... Very attrac-tive outside business offer is tempting Samwho is a diligent, canny and exceedinglypersonable young man.

Claude Harmon, Wing d Foot pro,hammered out a neat 31-30--61 onWinged Foot' par 37-35-72 Eastcourse in closing hi ea on at the club.. . . Playing with him w re Tom Rob-bins, Jack Burke, Wm. McCormick andGerald hattuck .•. Herb rt Jaque ,pres., Country Club of Brookline,Mass., and U GA pre . in 1933-34, re-cently made his third ace on the '130yd. 12th hole... It was the fifth aceof Herb' golfing career.Paul Bell is winter pro at Naples Beach

and GC, Naples on the Gulf, Fla. and willreturn to Rock Island (Ill.) Arsenal GC thisspring ... Harry Pezzullo, pro at MissionHills GC (Chicago dist.), has opened a golfschool at 172 W. Adams st., Chicago ...Veteran golf writer Bill (Fairway Bill)Wallace has resumed winter publication ofThe Florida Golfer ... Bill's address is Box3819, Miami 24, Fla.

~MILORGANIZED"

Fairways, greens and tees fertilized con-sistently with MILORGANITE, thenatural organic nitrogen plant food, aredistinguished by rich, deep green color,uniform texture and a healthy, closelyknit root system. "MILORGANIZED"turf resists disease and withstandsof the climatic rigors to whichless sturdy turf succumbs.These are reasons why GolfClubs use more MILOR-GANITE than any othercommercia] fertilizer.Our Soil Testing Lab-oratory and Turf Serv-ice Bureau are avail-able to you upon

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l\ndwe t Gr enkeep rs A n. heldtheir annual dinner and dan at Tam0' hant r C, hicago district, withlarg and merry att ndance ... Gorge

. May, pre . of th ho t club, paidearnest tribut to the upt . in generaland Tam', upt., Ray Didi r, in parti-cular during an addre in which heaid e pert turf management wa the

ba is of all profitable inv tment in ala s A golf club.

Fashion shows last year were extremelypopular on golf club entertainment pro-grams for women. . . Some clubs stagedspring and fall shows but most of themfeatured summer wear ... Majority of theaffairs were put on with charities as bene-ficiaries ... Although amateur photographyis discouraged at most major tournamentsa Salt Lake City camera shop put on aprize contest for best still and movie pic-tures made during 1947 Western Open andgot many excellent entries ... Might be agood tie-up in promotion of attendance atpractice rounds of tournaments.

Chicago, which g t th 1949 a-tional Open on the o. 3 cour e ofMedinah C, hasn't had the eventsine Johnny Goodman won at orth

hore in 1933... Previou Op n wereplayed around Chicago in 1928, 1922,1914, 1911, 1906, 1904, 1900 and 1897.

while the items you felt you needed allseason end will need next yecsr, ere stillfresh in mind. Everyone een think of fu-ture improvements - why not jot yoursdown now end let Davis help you. Writeus todcsy.

qectUie 4t f)~ JIW.5440 Northwest Highway, Chicago 30, III.

tilizer end brown pe+ch control. Write for the1948 Hardie Ce+aloq.

The Hardie Mfg. Company. Hudson, Mich.,Los Angeles II, Ccslif., Portland 9, Oregon.Export Dept. Detroit 26.

This new weed boom is only one of many fecsturesby which Hardie Specicslized Golf Sprcsyers makeit ecssier, more convenient, end more economicalto keep greens and fairwcsys in perfect condition.Cen also be used for appliccstion of liquid fer-

January, 1.948 5

SERVING ENe ETHROUGH

( Ants, Japanese Beetle Grubs,1Cinch Bugs Killed with

SYNI(LOR.{or

Write for technical datasheet on turf insect con-trol with Synklor.

UNITED STATESAgricultural Chemical Division

1230 Rockefeller Center New York 20, N.Y.

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NEW CHLORDANE INSECTICIDE

YNKLOR·50 W-a wettable powder ontaining50%by weight of Chlordane.

YNKLOR-48 E -an emulsion containing 48% oftechnical Chlordane. One quart contain one (1) lh.Ants-8 oz. of Synklor-50 W or % pint of ynklor-48 E in 25gallons of water per 1,000 q. fl. of turf.Cinch Bugs and Lapane e Beetle Grubs-twentypounds of ynklor-50 W applied a a dust p r acreor 2Y2 gallons of Synklor-48 E in 100ga1lon of waterper acre.

RUBBER COMPANY

FOR THE p~CURTAIN OF WATER

Whether a complete new watering y tern, the re-habifitation of an old one, or minor replacement.. , make certain your equipment is late t de-veloped for specialized golf watering by specify-ing BUCKNER. Model for every coverage re-quirement from 35 ft. circle up to 375 ft. spread.Let us talk over your watering plan.

BUCKNER MFG. CO.F RES N 0 CAL I F.Special Representatives:

7658 Calumet Ave. 7280 Melro eAve.Chicago, Ill. Lo Angele, Calif.

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ew ork di trict also has had 9ational Open ... Bo ton di rtrtct h

had 6 with 4 of them bing th 1898,1901, 1905 and 1908 event at Myopia.

Kenwood CC (Washington DC dist.) hascompleted new back 9 on club-owned prop-erty ... Kenwood's former back 9 was onleased land ... Leslie Cotton is doing a finejob of class instruction of factory em-ployees in England ... There's a lot of roomfor increase of class golf instruction of fac-tory workers in the U.S .... About 65%: ofrounds of golf in U.S. are played on non-private courses.

Decatur (Ind.) GC own d by G. D.McLf'an and designed by Robert Bru eHarris e pect to open in mid-summ rif it gets good weather br ak in iprtng.. . • Maurif' Lu, ford, nergeti andg nial promoter of outhern Californiagolf, has opened a fine sport' stor onRiverside drive in the Toluca Lakedistrict of L..... John Duncan Dunndiscloses clipping of an I 'tory date-lined Detroit, May 25, 1932 in whichthe Babe said she was taking If' '.'on'from Dunn and he'd told h r "a cham-pionship is not too much for me to e. -pect."

Jim Milward, Wisconsin PGA and Op nchampion, is making the winter circuit

Golkiom

The streamlined washerthat combines BEAUTY.

EffICIENCY. LOW COSTEverybody knows how to work

a Lewis Washer - just pull upthe paddle - insert the ball - and

with a few easy strokes the ballis clean. The Lewis Magic Slot

(shown in cutaway view below) ro-tates the ball so that the entire ex-

ternal surface of the hall is exposed to the scrubbing actionof the bristles. Brushes have an equalizing spring on theback to keep a uniform pressure of bristles against the ball.Finished in two coats, ivory enamel. Paddle handle, red

The LEWIS TEE ENSEMBLEThe complete tee unit for the well-dressedand fully-equipped course. The Lewis TeeEnsemble provides a place to wash and drygolf balls; a container for waste paper; anda sign for complete hole information - allcombined into one streamlined compact unit.Made up of Lewis Washer, Tee Data Plate,Tee Stake, Waste Container, Towel and TowelRing. Stake can be set in concrete-andattachments removed for winter storage.

WASTE CONTAINER-Matches design of wash-er. Hinged cover. Sim-ple thumb screw ar-rangement allows easyemptying. Finished,two coats ivory enamel.

white panel. Permanent,non - rUlting. Numberschangeable - send yourscore card when order-ing.

TEE DATA PlATE - Pro-videl limple, logicalmeanl to post hole num-ber, yardage, and par.Individual chromium fig·ure plates mounted on

TEE STAKE - Made of In-destrucnble steel, fin-ilhed in weather reliat·ing p-aint, Web anchornear bottom inlurel per-manent inatallation ifset in concrete. 5' lonq.

<7,"LEWISMAGICSLOT

MAINTENANCE PARTS - Parts subject to wear areeaaily replaced. Keep lome Iparea on hand for

emerqenciea.PARTS AVAILABLE INCLUDE:

'PADDLE TYPE BRUSH.pADDLE TYPE BRUSH WITH SPRINGS

P ADDLE WITH SCREW FOR CHAINCHAIN ONLY (for Paddle'

·SPRING (for bottom of tank)THUMB SCREWS (Cadmium Plated'

*NOTE: B.aure to specify whether washer I,OLDSTYLE or STREAMLINED

Fairway-GreenHere is a practical imple-ment to improve turf on theentire golf course. The 3unit gang cultivates a path9 feet wide. May be pulledat speeds from 7-12 mphon fairways.

E R I F I

The hollow spoons remove soil plugs, re-lieving compaction and providing enoughsoil for top-dressing. The steel strips be-tween the discs prevent lifting of shallowrooted turf. Cultivation depth is adjust-able from 1-5 inches.

Shipmenf made wifhin a week of receiving your order.

1f/ea ~Dbet Laetm ~~111e4t 'P~, '1'4.

registering from the Northernaire CC,Three Lakes, Wis .... The Northernaire isthe super de luxe ultra and then some sum-mer resort Bob and Carl Marty, the Wis-consin cheese kings, built and own ... EdPatten, ass't to Pat Markovich at Rich-mond (Calif.) CC for 2 years, now is pro-mgr., Mill Valley CC, Marin county, Calif.

Dell W. Grigg , Wil hir , newpres., outhern Calif. G. ...• Whydon't the USGA and the PO split thedi1f r nee and make the Ie al numberof clubs 15? •.. O. J. 0 r ha beeninvited to make a tour of M lean golfclub to get them et right on golfturf development and maintenance .•.M . William Hockenjo , Jr., n w pr .

• Women' Metropolitan G .

Atlanta women golfers contributed $2000to local Charity Circle out of profits fromWomen's Western Open and Women'sSouthern staged in Atlanta last summer ...Before the 1947 tournament circuit openedJimmy Demaret offered to bet Bill Mc-Nulty of MacGregor $100 Jimmy would beleading money prize winner of the year ...Mac didn't bet ... Said Jimmy already hadtaken too much of his dough on bets.

Babe Zaharias with a 74 on muddy Teni-son ark, Dallas, beat Nelson one strokeand Harry Todd and Erwin Hardwicke 4

Jtmuaru, 1948

The JARI cuts fast and clean on roughand off-traffic areas, around trees,buildings, and water traps. Mows 4to 6 acres in 8 hours. Cuts 36"swath, 1Y2" from ground.Easy to handle on roughground or steep slopes.EASY TO LOADLight inweight,one man canvery easily loada JARI into a cartrunk or truck,and quickly movefromplacetoplace.Fast starting 1V2 H.P. engine provides plenty of powerfor toughest weeds and brush. Sturdy. Dependable.

Write for FREE Folder Today

JARI PRODUCTS, Inc.2934-A Pillsbury Ave.

MINNEAPOLIS 8, MINNESOTA

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Folks know a golfcourse by the turf it keeps.

T U IlF 8 Y ScdttLIS THE KIND GOLfERSRAVE ABOUT. It's the

natural result of sowing thebesl seed money will buy.Prices are lower this year.

May we quote?o M S~ & SONS CO.10 Park Ave., Marysville, Ohio

strokes in an exhibition recently .... Mid-wick CC, one of the older clubs in the LosAngeles dist., is to be subdivided soon ...LA is getting very short of golf courseswhich were a prime advertising mediumfor the sun kist climate and more than any-thing else made southern California a win-ter vacationland. . . Some of the old onesthat brought visitors overland and whichnow are out of business were Sunset Fields,36 holes; Culver City, 18; Altadena, 1 andFlintridge, 18.

PGA Advi 'ory and tournament com-mittees are con idering world' proand amateur champion hip at thPG 's Dunedin (F'la.) ational cour se.. . . Players from every country hold-ing national championship will b in-vited. . . Pro field i easy to figure outas U.• pros' amateur "angel" cansupply e pen e guarantee money forpro visitors and take a chane on get-ting some of it back if a big tourna-ment at omewhat remote Dun dincour e draw . . • But g tting foreignamateur entries is a problem ... Few ofthem probably could afford the ex-pen e. . . Guarant e of amateur e. -p nses by rich Yankee amateur' mightbe con idered violation of amateurcode by U GA and R& who nowlimit free trips to Walker up andCurtis Cup jaunt .

Dept. GD3

Be sure to stock up early on this amazing new Ball Wash. Greenkeepers sayit's the best ever, players enjoy using it. Removes dirt and stains in a jiffy-Absolutely harmless to paint - Positively no odor. One tablespoon per washeris all you need - Enjoy quality and economy combined.Price: $4.50 per gal. 5 gal. can, $21.50

DBA PRODUCTS CO.

Order from your D.aler or direct from us.

DEERFIELD. ILL.* * (Golf Supply Deal.rs writ. for compl t. details'

Goljdom

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NOW!PULL-TYPE FR

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HERE'S a new golf frame by Ideal that

combine the ruggedne and qual-ity of the famou Ideal TP carrying frame

with Iight weight and low co t.It gives excellent control and ea y ma-

neuverability. ide mower may be de-tached quickly and placed in line behindthe center frame to cross narrow bridge.

For covering long distances, clutch throw-

outs in the wheels may be disengaged

and the mower tr an ported on their

own wheels.

The frame ection are de i ned to

handle 3-5-7-9 or even 11 of the famousIdeal Bulldog Fairway Mowing Units,

giving a cutting width of 7 to 25 feet

depending on the number of unit u ed.The new Ideal Fairway Mower is the

las t word in mowing equipment specifi-

cally de i ned for golf cour e . If you are

contemplating the purchase of a mower inthe spring, by all means get full informa-tion about Ideal before you make your

deci ion.

J1 POW R LAW co.MOWEDEPT. Gl, SPRI GFIELD 9, MASS.

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." makes your courseindependent 01 R AI NNow is the time to get information onthe Skinner System Planning and Engineer-ing Service and make plans to keep yourcourse fresh and green all summer long.Writ. for catalog and details of SkinnerService. No obligation.

SKINNER IRRIGATION COMPANY

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~rla«xeEven though rapid spring growth or heavyrains may crowd your grass-cutting schedule. . . no matter how lush and rank the grassmay be, it will never he "out of bounds" foreasy, clean mowing if ) ou are equipped witha WHIRLWIND Power Mower.Because of it patent-protected, rotary-scytheucrion-Iift cutting action, this mower cuts

grass and weeds of any height, in any condi-tion •.. cleanly, uniformly, rug- mooth. Mul-chilies clippings for self-fertilization of turf.No need for a "gras catcher" or hand raking.Keep ahead of your grass - cutting schedule with aWHIRLWIND. Write for free literature and nameof dealer neare r you. Address Dept. G-148.

WHIRLWIND CORPORATION3707 N. Richards St. • Milwaukee 12, Wis.

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Amateur status in this country is plentysnafu ... We could use another nationalchampionship strictly for semi-pros ... Itwould cut down the National Amateurfield.

Great pro brother act of the Dutra ,Olin and Mortie, i now united at Hill-ere t CO (LA dist.) ... Olin, 1934:Openand 1932 PGA champion, is Hillcrest'shead pro replacing George Fazio whohas gone into bu iness in the a t, andMortie will remain at Hillere t a in-structor. . . Both Dutras tar ted ascaddies under Peter Hay at Delmontand achieved fame in club jobs and asplaying pros ... This is the first timthe widely known and liked broth rshave been on a club job together sincetheir caddying days.

Large ·t exhibition of sporting goodsever as embled will be at 10th annualInternational ports, Travel and Boatshow at avy Pier, Chicago, Feb. 27-March 7... The famed Nick Kahler ofMinneapolis who used to sell golf clubsand balls is promoter of these Inter-national sports shows in severalmetropolitan cities. ick" mad a

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NORMAN M. GOSNEll, Greenkeeper, Bonnie View G. C.Mt. Washington, Md. '

'yOUR Soil Service has analyzed the oilof our greens and given me recom-

mendations which Ihave followed," writ sMr. Gosnell. "I find this one of the b tway to build and maintain good green. Ifertilize four times a year, depending onweather - twice in pr'ing and twice in thefall, u Ing Agrico with splendid result."Try Agrtco on your cour e - a k your reg-ular source of upply, phone neare t A. .C.Sales Office, or write to The AMERICAAGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL Co., 50Church Street, ew York 7, . Y.

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