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COMPSTON v. HAGEN. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received April 29, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, April 28. In a 36-bole match between Comp ston and Hagen, the former won. 'I he winner’s driving was tremendous. He was often 50 yards ahead of Ins opponent-, and was only once off the course. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Received April 30, 12.50 a.m.) LONDON, April 29. Compston, in brilliant sunshine, achieved a record victor}' of 18 up and 11 to play. The morning round settled the issue, Compston adding four holes to his overnight lead, thus ending the found dormy 18. A half nt the first hole in the afternoon ended the contest, which Abe Mitchell described as the greatest event in British golf history. Compston to-dav continued his superlative golf', Hagen "’as only able to "in a single bole.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 17943, 30 April 1928, Page 5
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