Evening Star Newspaper, January 4, 1925, Page 66

GREEN SECTION MEETING IN NEW YORK THIS WEEK Many Washingtonians Among Experts Who Will Read Papers Before Annual Session—Depart- ment of Agriculture to Be Represented. EW YORK, January 3—Some N of the many problems that confront men charged with the upkeep of golf courses, the green commit- tee chairman and the greenkeepers, will be thrashed out at the annual green section meetings, preceding the annual meeting of the United States Golf Association at the Hotel tions meetings will be held on Janua parent association will be held on t in the afternoon and ending up wit tion. Astor next week. The green sec- ry 9 and 10, and the meetings of the he last-mentioned date, commencing h the annual dinner of the associa- Many of the leading authoritics on matters relating to course up- keep will read papers on various aspects of turf growing, green keeping, drainage and preventive measures again that seem to take especial delight in often unbearable. Several members t some bf the insects and grubs ‘making the lives of greens chairmen of the United States Department of Agriculture who have played a leading part in the organization and de- velopment of the green section will b e on hand to give the results of their investigative work along various lines, among them Dr. C. V. Piper, Dr. K. F. Kellerman and Dr. R. A. Oakley. One of the most interesting papers is expected to be that of ¥. J. Mar- shall of Toledo, Ohio, who will discuss “Modernism versus Fundamentalism on Golf Courses.” Another interesting paper is ex- pected to be that of Dr. Walter S Harban of Washington, D. C. Dr.| Harban has made a life study of golf- course urkeep. The program follows: Annual report of the chairman, Dr. C. V. Piper, Washington, D. C. “The Jupanese Beetle,” B. R. Leach, Riverton, N. J “Modernism vs, Golf Courses,” E. Ohlo. “Acapulco Gra: Fundamentalism on J. Marshall, Toledo, s, Frederick Snare, Havana Country Club, Havana, Cuba. “Golf Turf in Britain® Walter S. Haban, Washington, D. C. “The Root Growth of Turf Grasses,” 0. B. Fitts, Washington, D. C. Fertilizers in Relation to Quality of Turf and Weed Control,” Dr. R. A. Oakley, Washington, D. C. “Local Green Section Work: adelphia,” H. Kendall Read, Philadel- phia; “Cleveland,” J. K. Bole, Cleve- land, Ohfo. “The New England Greenkeepers' Aseociation,” John Shanahan, Bras Burn Country Club. “Known and Unknown Factors in Greenkeeping,” Dr. K. F. Kellerman, Unlited States Department of Agricul- ture. “Why Enlarged ten, D. C. Douglas Will Preside. Several of the papers will be illus- trated by means of slides and motion pictures. One of the features {s ex- Dected to be a reel depicting the study of earth worm control, taken under the auspices of the United States De- partment of Agriculture at Washins- on Phil- the Green Sectlon Must Be Dr. €. V. Piper, Washing- Findlay S. Douglas, who recently completed a three-year term as pres- ident of the Metropolitan Golf Asso- clatfon, and who Is an enthusiastic| supporter of the work that the green section Is doing for golf and golfers throughout the world, will preside at the meetings. i The sessions wiil be open to all greenkeepers, assistants, profession- | als and laymen interested in up-to-| date methods recommended by the | &reen section for the efficient and economic maintenance of golf courses. | On Friday; January 9, the association will serve & luncheon for all those in mttendance. | Word has been received that the 'w England Greenkeepers' Associa- | tion 1s conducting a campalgn to have | a8 many greenkeepers from that ter- | ritory attend as possible and urging | upon the vaclous golf club officials | the desirabllity of financing the trip. | “The green committee earnestly re- | quests that the green committee chafrman of each club attend in per- #on and bring along his greenkeeper as it will be money well invested and | Drove of Ereat educational value,” says President W. D. Vanderpool of | the U. S “It is only l‘,\-p:»;‘m,\fv‘ co-operation and interchange of ideas | that the good work already accom-| plished by the efforts of the green| section can be maintained and a num- ber of the present problems solved. “The officials of the committe ear- nestly desire the continued support and encouragement of all persons interested, and the growing popular- ity of these annual meetings proves that they are a means of bringing together workers for the betterment of American golf courses and the re- newal of acquaintances and friend- | ships that would not be possible oth- erwlse.” | STAR DUCKPIN LOOP | HAVING CLOSE RACE| There is a close race among the firat thres clubs in The Evening Star Duckpin League. The Bucks are just a game ahead of the Giants and Reds. Roy Whitford is leading the league in the averages, with 103-20, with Hendley s ond, with 103 Roberts of the Pirates has the most strikes, 22, and Whitford the largest number of spares, 62 ' The league has been resting up | during the holidays, but the battles will be resumed next Tuesday. The averages to date: EVENING STAR LEAGUE. Standiag of Tesms. Games. Won. Lost 8 INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES, BUCKS. Games. W, Ferber. i Yo i L7 Yeldias C. Holbrook. Hendley . Patten A. Ferber. Duftey Burrows Staart Whitford In spite of only moderate success by ths varsity soccer team that spert has had By far its most pop- ular season at the Naval Academy as indicated By 3verage daily partiel- poblea of 450 mfdshipmen this Lall | osvorn ... | Han . NATIONALS SET PACE FOR BANK BOWLERS National Bank of Washington still is showing the way In the Bankers' Duckpin League with half the season two weeks away. Washington Loan No. 1 Is not far behind and fs fighting_hard. Hibbs, American Se- curity, Washington Loan No. 2 and Second are closa up, High team set is held by National with 1,639, followed by American Se- curity with 1,609. Park Savings has high game with 611. Sparks of Lincoln is leading fn averages with 106-1. Wood of Na- tional Bank of Washington has 105-33 for second place, with Osborn of Washington Loan No. 1 third with 105-8. Stunz of Park Savings has high game with 165. Hayden used his high game to put him in the lead for high set, rolling 392. Henze strikes spares, of Hibbs with 22. having 20. Standing of Teams. HG. t. Bank of Wash.. & 3 1.0 51 the most leads in has Wood Wash. Loan No. Second National Lincoln Natfonal.. Federal-Amer, Nat. Riggs Nat. No. 1. Swart., Rheem & H.. Nat. Savings....... District National. . Park Savin, Riggs Nat Perpetual | Merchants' Bank.. WASHINGTON. . Sp. H.G.H.S. Avg. 127 343 106-33 128 848 141 308 185 338 133 315 18 328 98 265 TRUST NO. 1. 128 343 1058 180 367 1045 131 348 1034 U7 310 161 125 341 10031 185 861 co. 130 128 120 1i8 131 125 7 AND 122 130 147 188 18 107 114 88 255 TRUST NO. 2. 71 120 103 145 10234 15 119 %35 58 122 9819 < 142 9611 126 205 1 113 5.100 NATIONAL. 14 49 140 9 58 127 48 118 35 137 e 48 130 D82 11 45 120 “® 3 6 108 LINCOLN NATIONAL. 33 18 62 138 39 9 61 138 36 8 58 125 83 9 43 120 33 6 42 115 J. Lee.. b T e S B. Lee..0::.:i2.15 5 11 108 FEDERAL-AMERICAN NATIONAL. <Cambridge ... 38 18 58 140 1A 7 42 3;m 55 124 28 114 18 113 3 112 30 111 s 12 No. 118 130 131 119 121 39 119 Whiteraft .0l 8 0 8 104 271 SWARTZELL, RHEEM & HENSEY. Wissman . 5 145 350 Handy 62 132 328 Domer 52 115 318 Holmead 37 118 a1z Rrewer ... 27 118 3 Vao ® 97 285 NATIONAL SAVINGS & TRUST. Bromley 50 125 332 Pollock . 62 118 326 Lord .. 7 121 312 Pardos ..... 5 116 205 Fant 48 127 822 26- 125 301 14 109 8 119 5 101 2 NATIONAL BAN' G. 42 42 83 la2 27 21 Wood ... Geler, Sisson ... WASHINGTO! hwelahaut Henzo 360 Clark Lauffer . Barnholt Openshaw Reesch S AMERICA! Bowie Muler Souder Gheen Curtls Riddle Moore. Reeside 38 21 Callom Ruckingha YVan Hoeses.... 10 Keans ......- Cochrae . & Sparks Wetzel . Hummer Gatley Story . B- Seel Rowzes Tyddane PYVL TP 9 71 58 50 52 Blesecker @ a 54 28 1« 33 20 8 3 8 BAVINGS. 60 165 57 180 48 132 107 115 17 124 8T Hayden ........ Roblnson . Koons Lochte Langley .5 0000 W. 0. Rabbitt.. Atkinson Tee ... : W. W. Habbitt.. 8 PARK Stunz ... D. Houser.. Herndon Jos. Hitselberger 21 Jas. Hitselberger 3 RIGGS NATIONAL 8 NO. 118 126 iz2 nr 101 129 Dey ... Miller 110 De Lasbmutt. .. Wormsley Bockingham Leutbecher . Laser .. Taylor Benson 3 38 28 VAR Diffenderfer .... 8 26 Lec .. 6 0 36 PERPRTUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION Roy . e 39 81 142 90- W. Aiken, 13 Balts S2 Owen .. H. Afken. Thomas Espey MERCHANTS® BA! Gerstenberg . Schriner Stiver. Guthridge Ghiseill Donohoe Flynn Beowni Dampier 119 Zean e 5 3 oso meaBREE L 8 130 118 12 126 105 94 92 90 Eanan3B88 RS TR From Invalid to Supremacy in Golf Cyril Walker’s Own Story of His Rise to Championship Thin is the fest of m serles of articles in which Oyril Walker tella how he fought his way to the top in CHAPTER 1-THE MOST U USUAL TITLEHOLDER. l BELIEVE I am the most un- lived. Don’t mistake me. I am not say- ing that I think myself the greatest the brainiest. Or the most me- chanically perfect. No, unusual is the word. when this story is finished, you'll agree with me that my case is differ- ent—vastly different—from that of triumph of a champlonship. It has not been with me a matter merely of developing my game to a point of compete with the great international stars of the pastime. There were handicaps to be overcome. Perhaps those handicaps were not greater than have troubled other men. But, so far as I know, they were of For 22 years, first in England and then in the United States, I dreamed of belng a golf champlon. During realize the dream, which was the product of my early youthful fancy. But what appeared, at one stage of finally to be regarded by me as the most improbable thing in the world. After struggling ineffectually in through four American open tourna- ‘ments, I almost concluded that my ef- forts were useless. But one smail when medical sclenoe, conquering my allments, transformed that tiny ray into a great, blazing beam. In aspects of my athletic career changed completely. Two Incldents Stand Out. as marking the beginning and the end of my discouragements. The first came in 1910, In my 1Sth ford Golf Club's course at Manchester, England, where 1 was assistant to the professional, I made a round in 69, 3 You can imagine the thrill this gave me. Ever since, as a small boy, I had become interested In golf, I had been entitled to battle with the great of the land. I was convinced now that this day was at hand. the conduct of two members of the club who had played with me when 1 made my eensational round. They game in full to il their assoclates and telling how I had holed every putt. I was asked again and again caps which would bave usual golf champion that ever of the champions of the links. Or I am meaning no conceit. Perhaps. the man who usually achleves the efficlency which would permit me to Aspired to Reach Top. & more unusual sort. 12 years of that time I fought to my career, to be a possibility came mental and physical pain and distress ray of hope remained. The time came comparatively short space of time the Two Incidents stand out in my mind year. Playlng one day over the Traf- under par. visuulizing the day when I fvould be My satisfaction was increased by praised me greatly, describing my to give my story of the affair. For e i L i sevaral days it was the chief topic of conversation. 1 was very happy. But not for long. There was to be a sequel. It de- veloped a week or xo later when two members, our professional, T. G. Renouf, and I went out In a foursome. Arouses Player's Scorn. Now, Renouf, who was one of the best golfers in the kingdom, had not taken kindly to all the attention that had been showered on me. An In- ternationallst, who generally finished well up in all the big tournaments, he had not particularly relished a mere boy like me making a record so ROD AND STREAM BY PERRY MILLER. I dorsed by many of the real Anglers’ Association and by the Unit HE movement for a closed season for small-mouth bass in the Potomac River has met with hearty approval and has been in- | anglers ef the city, the Potomac ed States Bureau of Fisheries. G. C. Leach, chief of the division of fish culture of the United States Bureau of Fisheries has sent the following letter: f “Dear Mr. Miller: “I read with much interest your article in The Sunday Star and am delighted that you have taken hold of the proposition: at once and are going to push {t. If you can secure a three-year closed season on small- month bass in the Potomac River it will be the best possible thing for this valuable specles. I have always contended that it should be unlawful to catch base under 12 inches In length and that not more than 10 should be taken in a day by any one person. If you can enlist the services of the Potomac Anglers' Assoclation and also secure the interest of Mary- land and Virginia the bureau will be pleased to do its part. Next Spring I will obtain at least 100 adult small mouth from Lake Erie and will place them in our ponds at Lakeland, Md. “I¢ the States show an interest in conserving small-mouth bass in the Potomao the bureau will be in a po- sition to dlstribute two or three car- loads of small fish at different points. TPhese fish will be distributed at such points as the Potomac Anglers’ As- soclation desires or such points as any fishing clubs will designate that will take an interest in this matter to secure protection of this valuable species. You can therefore count on the young fish and the bureau will co-operate with gou fn distributing them, 8o you may promise them to the clubs and organizations 1f you can secure the protection.” When the movement was called to the attentfon of Robert Wilson, presi- dent of the Potomac Anglers’ Asso- station, his reply was, “You can say that the Potomac Anglers' Assocla- tion is in hearty accord with the un- dertaking and that it will do every- thing in its power to assist in secur- ing & closed season for these gamey fish.” Mooney Supports Plan. One of the most enthusiastic back- ers of the movement is Wildam M. Mooney, postmaster of Washington, and when informed that such a move- ment-was on, foot replies “Good, I am delighted to fear it. 1t certainly is something that s bad- 1y needed if we want to continue to fish for small-mouth bass in the up- per Potomac.. You may say for me that I will do anything In my power to put across a closed season for small-mouth bass In thq Potomac. Some years ago 1 used‘'to spend my Saturdays and Sundays angling for bass in the upper Potomac and always returned with & fair catch. Of Jate seasons I have tried to do the same thing, but frequently have whipped the waters from early morn until late in the evening, sometimes without even getting a strike. “It we want to enjoy fishing for small-mouth bass in the Potomac, and want our children to enjoy the same sport, it is apparent that restocking the river and giving the little fish a chance to’'mature and lay their spawn is the only way to do it. But, there is no use going to all the troublo necessary to placing bass in the river if the fish hogs and netters are-al- lowed .to continue their operations. 1f the "governors of the three State: bordering the Potomac — Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland—can be interested in the movement and the State legislatures pass a law with drastio penalties for violation, then the salling will be comparatively smooth, “A small fine Wwill, not suffice, be- cause those engaged in illegal catch- Ing of the small-mouth bass will do enough business In & day to pay his fine ‘and then have a pretty good bal- ance on the right side of the ledger A good big penalty imposed on sev- eral of the fish hogs and illegal catchirig of bass will soon put a stop to it Wood Also Backs It. George L. Wood, general superin- tendent of the Post Office Department, known as one of the best anglers for small-mouth bass in Washington was no less enthusiastic in approving of the movement. His comment was: “I have been thinking for some time that something of the kind should be done to preserve the small-mouth bass in the upper Potomac, While T had pretty fair success last season fishffig for small-mouth bass in the upper Potomac on some of my ex- cursions I noticed that very few of the big fellows are now being caught, and my honest opinfon fs that the majority of the big oncs have been taken by those engaged In the com- mercial end of the sport and caught | illegally. “While I love to fish, I never bring any of them home with me and re- turn them to the water with the least possible injury. Every fish I caught last year still is swimming around, unless caught by some one else. But I do love the thrill of landing them, and as I want to continus to enjoy the sport, ¥ am heartily in favor of the movement for a closed season for three years.” Is Great Recreation. In all the world’s sport there is none more thrilling, 50 tense with un- expected actlon, so keen with antici- patifon and at the same time so full of healthful out-of-doors recreation as fishing. It takes you out God's own country, where the air is pure. You get close to nature—away from your daily environment, you breathe different air, lead a different life, and your well-being is bettered thereby. All of which, perhaps, is the reason why today so many red- blooded men are taking to fishing. They grasp every chance to steal away with rod and reel to match their skill and craftiness against the cun- ning, quickness ‘and strength of a fighting mad bass, But to get the full enjoyment of this recreation the fish must be there to be enticed to attack your lure, There Is perhaps no better stream anywhere in the” United States than the Potomac in which small-mouth bass could be placed.. Its waters are unusually clean, there being no big commercial plants along its banks to pollute it and fill it with life-destroy- ing actds. The editor of this column is writ- ing to the Governors of Maryland Virginia and West Virginla laving the matter befora them and asking their assistance. It is hoped that they will place the proposition before their State Legislatures wit-ha recommen- dation that a law for the closed sea- son be enacted, with severe penalties for violation. of this Tovement is very gratifying, and it is hoped that many letters will be received during the coming week that may be used to support it. The editor would be glad to receive also letters from those opposed to suchja movement, s he wants o present both sides, ' —_— University ‘of Vermont will . ¢lose its foot ball season in 1925 with an intersectional game with St. University, in Bt. Louis Thanksgiving 'relay carnival which will into | CYRIL WALKER, National open golf champion after 22 years of hope and of fighting againat a handieap of ill health such =y no other titicholder h: with. This picture was taken just after Walker led home the field of 83 starters, with n seore of 297 for 72 holes, over the dificult Oakland Hills course at Detrolt—and look at the grinl ever had to contend close to his own—which was 66. So he was a bit more than pldased this day when my game went badly while his own showed to perfection. The truth is that I as nervous over having to sustain my reputation while thus competing with him. But my regret over my showing was as noth- ng to the chargrin I felt over a re- mark he made as the match neared an end. “Ah,” he eald to me, “you'll never be able to play golf.” The bitterness which this declara- tion aroused in me has persisted from that day to this. For. the time being i1t tumbled my castles in Spain adl COMETS BOWL BEST IN COUNTY CIRCUIT HYATTSVILLE, Md. January 3.— End of the second series in the Prince Georges County Duckpin League race finds the Comet quint still in the van with 28 victorfes and 8 losses for a Jead of six games over the second- place American Legion combination, which has won 22 and lost 14 con- tes Mount Rainler, in third place, is but one game ahead of the Arcades with the Collegiates trailing the Arcades by only two contests. John Henry Hiser of the American Legion quint not only heads his team with an average of 110-18, but the entire league. He also has the high- est individual game and set, 143 and 388; the greatest number -of strikes, 15, and the most spares, 78. Mount Rainier quint has the best team game, 547, and Collegiates the top team set, 1,571. Tet. Comets .. i American Tagi Mount Ranler. Arcades ... Collegiates Service Lav; Chillum De Mola: LEADING PERFORMANCES. team game—Mount Ralnler. 347 team wet—OColleglates, 1,571, individual game—John Henry Hiser, High High High Tigh indiridual set—John Henry Hiser, 388, strikes—John Henry Hiser, 15. Speres—John Henry Hiser, 75, INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES. COME’ st sp. s 5 47 1 4 High High HG HS. 150 3568 124 334 119 - 815 127 3 114 pi A2 0 98,12 AMERICAN LEGION. 143 126 128 133 13 111 114 Avg. 10456 1001 98-8 97-21 84-10 8 11018 Finvk 1048 Hawis! H. McClay Sonnenberg E. Glediog. Fulton .. Hoshall . 185 128 130 Newman Preusser ... G. Miller.. Creager . Cooke .. Hughes . uattrone mpson Miller ... Sumoamaan @ mannaal P. = G. H. Carr. Pl Wolte... Saville . Trott .... R. Kesler .. H. Wolfe..... F. Carr... Branner g382238 b4k raasaNS 3. Holde O. Hiser. T. Kook, Franklin'. o B B o T & iier. Souder . The prompt response and approval i Gude Vincent .7 Sbanklin . A; Hiser. —_— Penn State has entered the Medley Louis [relay, an event in the Western indoor "be held here ~ about my head. He had insidiously planted in my mind the thought that my success was but a flash in the pan. “I realize T've got a lot to learn about the game,” I replied. But after I left him I began to wonder if 1 would be ablo to absorb all that needed knowledge. It was some time before my youthful confidence return- ed, and I set out to show him that he was wrong. This incident marked the first of the many discouragements that were to come to me. The ons which was to_slgnalize their ending was in a different setting. What Hagen Sald to Me. T'll never forget a wet, blustery afternoon at the Rockaway Hunt Club, Far Rgckaway, Long Island, last Spring. About 100 golfers of the Metropolitan district were com- peting In a one-day “get-together” tournament, under the auspices of the Professional Golfers’ Associa- tion. We went around In foursomes, my mates happening to be Walter Hagen, Johnny Farrell and Jimmy West, the latter being the local pro- fessional. Now this tournament had morg than usual interest for me. Some months previous 1 had undergone an operation. 1 had entered the com- petition at the Rockaway Hunt Club to find out if the operation had rid me of the terrible handicap that had welghed me down for years Before play began, it seemed to me that my condition was vastly better. As the 18-hole round progressed, events confirmed the impression. 1 made a 74, four strokes more than was required by Hagen, the eventuad winner, but all the time I was con- scious of that mental and physical vigor and balance which enable a man to manufacture his shots as he wishes. The natlonal open champlionship at Oakland Hills, Detroit, was but a féew weeks away. In my mind an im- pression grew that for the first time In years 1 was going to have a real chance to win it. Encouragement Is Tonic. Walking up the sixteenth fairway, I declded to get Hagen's opinion. “Tell me, Walter,” ¥ said, “don't you think, after what you've seen today, that my game has improved? 1 want you to be serious in your answer.” Cyril,” sald Walter. and his words for me were unforgettable, “if you can hold yourself together and last through 72 holes, you're going to win the champlonship, because you've got all the abilities.” He paused and added jokingly: “You're the best golfer that I've played with—excepting myself.” Thanks for that” I eaid. But it would not have been possible for me to express my appreciation for the reassurance he had given me. Iwent back to my home club, the Engle- wood, at Englewood. N. J, with a new vision of the future. And as I prepared for the big event at De- troit my feeling of confidence grew. Tomorrow: Fighting Sickness. WILL PLAY IN EAST €OAST FEBRUARY TOURNAMENT Feminine Stars to Compete in State Championship at Palm Beach, Ormond Annual Event and in Contest at St. Augustine. BY RAY McCARTHY. T. AUGUSTINE, Fla, January S 3—Something radically different in golf pilgrimages will begin on February 12, when nationally known woman golf stars, recruited from New York, Philadelphi Detroit, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Boston and other cities, leave in units for a concentrated drive on the Florida cast coa , Chicas separate Cham- t resorts. pionship tournaments at Patm Beach, Ormond Beach and St. Augustine will be the triangular objective of their southert Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd, the present champion, is expected to be in the foreir Miss Dorothy Klotz, Miss Bernice Wall consin; Mrs. Ronald H. Barlow of Pi of Boston, Mrs. J. H. Sterrett, the Kansas star; of Bridgeport, Conn. the former Metropolitan champion yvasion. United States woman go! i the attacking forces the woman champion of Wis~ hiladelphia, Mrs. Quentin Reitner Miss Georgianna Bishop Miss Glenna Collette, and Miss Elizabeth Gordon of Providence, and a host of other noted woman players are expected to Although some of these golfers have been In ithe Southern area on other occasions, this will be the first time a bulk invasion has been ar- ranged. The players will be taken South in special Pullmans and will be transported from Palm Beach to ('rn:\oml and to St. Augustine in their entirety. Big Tonrmey at Palm Beach. The women's championship of Florida is scheduled at Palm Beach for the week of February 16-20, and it is in this tourney that the Northern invaders will conduct their first as- Inside Golf By Chester Horton. In every game in which physical exertion takes place the player en- oounters the element of “luck. Golf is mo exception. L k., when It has its effect on the mnegative side of the golfer's round, is attributable to moveral things most of the time, and the golfer should always be on guard agnl these factors of the sport. The great ememies of the gwifer are, in the order of their importance, care- lessness, thought- lexnness, Inziness | shots “for his make the trip sault on Florida golfing ramparts. Miss Bessie Fenn, Miss Glenna Col- lett and Mrs. Quentin Feitner have alreacy scored two legs each on the massive golf cup gresented by Mrs. Henry Flagler for this tournament, and if cither of this trio scores z other victory the famous trophy w revert to her A golf prizes for tk in each of the four with prizes for the the first divisior for which th at Palm Beac beaten cight of will be the stakes pilgrims will play mond Beach cheduled for inclusive, they will ¢ taking part ia East wor the week of Febr will be their next wind up t St. Augusti nr.fln\«‘..,,.m..m_ to ba finely condTtioned St. Cyril Walker United States « already In F Walter Hagen. Bri hol at St. Peter. starting February Hard Work for Walker. Walker's injured troubling him during the past or but he hopes that the climate will bake the stiffne the balky member. The E N. J., professlonal should for this struggle in mid-February In any pre-mat n of merits of Hagan and r British open champion prohibitive favorite garded by golfe; vels of the ga knee ha sl the the rule a is would Hagen t the Walker's and nervousmess. | Painstaking methods cannot com Carelessness its player not taking clent time with the detail of the | Match fea nee, grip, | pound Walker thing to be dome, such as = direction llne, swing, ete. e player cannot dwell to the point of tiresome- ness to others on these things, but he must always understand that each shot requires a particular study and just wo much time in which to make it. You have mever yet seen a par solfer who dfll not observe th! (Copyright STRAIGHT OFF THE TEE BY W. R. McCALLUM. companied a party of well known amateur golfers. who sailed WALTER R. TUCKERMAN of Burning Tree and Chevy Chase ac- from New York a few days ago for Nassau, Bahamas, for a few w ecks of golf. In the party were Devereux Emmett, Hugo Johnson, John M. Eard, William Ladd and A. Douglas Dodge. Francis Ouimet and Jess Sweetser had expected to sccompany the party, but were detained by business. Jock Hutchison, well known pro- fessional of Chicago, is located at Nassau. The mext year may see two well known local amateur golfers in the professional ranks. Two of the lead- ing simon pures of Waskington, both winners of big tournaments during 1924, have sbout decided to join the pald ranks and may announcs their decision soon. Now that golf s fmpossible out- doors, it {s interesting to tune in via the radio on Chicago or New York stations every once in a while and hear a talk by a well known profes- slonal on the principle of the stroke. WEBH of Chicago and WJZ of New York are the ploneers in this latest way to teach golf, and offer really good instruction. There need be no fear, however, that their activities will rob the professionals of & means of livelihood, for there is nothing like the personal touch in teaching golf. And by the same token, Washington is fortunate in having two or three indoor golf achools, one of them quite a pretentious affair, whers the Capital golfing clan, kept off the links by snow or cold, can turn for practice. One of these schools, at 1719 Penn- sylvania avenue, has quits an elabo- rate arrangement of nets. Blanketed by snow that first cov- ered them on the last day of 1924, the golf courses about Washington appear to be far from the most de- lightful places in the world. It Is a far cry from the days when hun- dreds of golfers were playing In the lightest of attire. Now the links are deserted for the first time since last Winter. But the heavy snowfall of the past week is g00d news to the men who want their courses green and in first class eondition throughout the Sum- mer. Snow, more than gny other factor, preserves the grass and lays a foundation that will mean better putting greens and better turf gen- erally. The heavy snows, with the combi- nation of a not abnormally hot sun during the Summer, are the main rea- sons New England and other North- ern courses generally have better putting greens than those more to the South. The snow adds lifo to the grass roots that reflects ftself in a stronger, heavier stand during the warm months. So the snow, although it means that golf about Washington will be at a standstili for some time, really is a blessing in disguise. Rock Creek Park public course closed last Thursday for about two months to permit repairs and Im- provements to be made In expeota- tion of & heavy season during 192 Work will progress throughout the Winter on the new nine-hole course and it Is expected to be ready for play early next Summer. ' CUSTOM Corner 8th and G Sts. N.W. The you now will be good style in later years. 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