The Archive · 1936

ERR HITLER'S BIRTHDAY

widespread celebrations of the Mday of Reichschancellor, Herr were observed in Germany on fay and by Germans wherever might be outside Germany., Hiller's position ig the object considerable interest in the world and his countrymen's convations. wilt be sympathetically 4 by all who hope that in the to restore the feverish frame tone to some semblance of ality, Herr Hitler will be able,{0 cooperate, On such © com salary occasion it wold not be El? elaborate arguments, vital, oF otherwise, "Birthdays lilly inspire the expression of ccvshes. It is therefore within "Got the celebrations to salute filles attainment of 47 years wog BFoper hope that.st will be ney aim any happy returns" sung fervent desire to lead ead © recovery by peaceful ngiuil Partnership with other ill snd ts fullment the best reset, He has achieved much (feneration of his people and is receives its due appre day, The envy of all British golfers who: make good drives, follow with good fron shots and then go to pieces on. or around the greenamust be Alfred Padgham, the young Surrey professional, who recently won. the "Daily Mail"' £2,000 Tournament on the Bramshot course. Breaking the record for the esurse with a 68 on the Jast round, Padgham demonstrated his wonderful skill by sinking. a {wo-yard putt on the last hole after doing in 20 the first six holes which normally would have been about par 26 considering the strong wind prevalling during the day. American criticism based on their own wonderful prowess at the game in recent years is that British players place too much emphasis on long drives and too little on accuracy of aproaches and green play. Padgham Seems to be one of the exceptions for his putting always has been nothing short of miraculous. As one of the younger school. he has represented Britain in two Ryder Cup matches, won the open championship -of Ire-Jand and has stood second, third and fourth in the Open Championship but] never has gained the coveted distinetion of champion. His recent perform ance, however, stamps him as champion if the making, and a player who has refuted the challenge that the British golfer lacks courage in a crisis. The challenge occurred at the 18th hole when he placed his ball 60 yards from the flag with two strokes (0 go, break the record and win. A pitch and run brought him within two yards of the hole, and with record and an enhanced reputation depending on the accuracy of _his shot he sent the ball down, Two yards to the average golfer' looks bout half a mile but Padgham did Rot flinch and added something more definite to the tradition of "Padgham's

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