The Archive · 1934

Thompson Wins at Melbourne

Melbourne, Nov. 17.

Playing brilliant golf, Jimmy. Thompson, American professional, today won the £1,000 Melbourne Centenary Open Golf Champtonship, swith the aggregate score of 283 for the 72 holes.

Leo Diegel, well-known American professional, finished second with the aggregate score of 280, while Gene Sarazen, former holder of the British American titles, tied with Ea-Naismith of Victoria for third place. Sarazen and Naismith each finished with a card of 290.

Jack McLean, the Scottish champion, won the gold cup for the leading amateur player. He finished in Ath place with the score of 204.—Reuter,

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