The Archive · 1926

Accepted by Former Champion

Miami, Jan, 23.

Gene Sarazen, the winner of the] 'American Open' Golf Championship) in 1922, has accepted the challenge made on behalf of Abe Mitchell by the proprietors of the newspaper, "Golf Mlustratea" for a purse of 8500.

Sarazen has posted $2,500 in a Tocal bank and has cabled to Mitchell suggesting an early meeting, preferably at Miami—Reuter'a American Service.

Compston and Massey Severely Beaten Sarasota, Florida, Jan. 24.

The British golfers Compston and Massey met with their most thorough defeat since coming to the} United States at the hands of Bobby Jones and Tommy Armour today, The score was eight up and seven to play on the 29th hole.

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