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RCA introduces a 45 rpm record
China establishes People's Republic
Louis Armstrong conquers Paris, France
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1949
Miss Louise Suggs, of Carrollton, Ga.,
succeeded Mrs. Zaharias at the Prince Georges Golf and Country Club, Landover,
Md., as a second organization, the Ladies' Professional Golf Association,
assumed responsibility for the competition. Miss Suggs started with a
69 and completed a then-record score of 291, which gave her a 14-stroke
advantage over Mrs. Zaharias, the runnerup. The purse was $7,500. Miss
Carol Diringer, of Tiffin, Ohio, finished third at 306 and was low amateur.
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Louise Suggs |
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Starts |
29 |
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Best Finish |
Winner in 1949 & '52 |
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Rds |
105 |
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Cuts Made |
24 |
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Top 3 |
10 |
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Top 5 |
14 |
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Top 10 |
19 |
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Top 25 |
19 |
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Avg. |
76.31 |
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Scores In 60s |
3 |
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Rds Under Par |
10 |
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Earnings |
$17,920.08 |
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