SA - 5ALE5 APPEAL AND SPORTS ACCEPTANCE THEME OF WILSON SALES MEET

George Hageman tees off for Wilson Sporting Goods Co. professional gang with a bright sales fairway ahead. Back row: (L to R) Bob Chapman, Bob Robinson, Don Glover, Bill Henning, Gene Holmberg, and Cope Guice. Front row: Art Nordstrom, Bob Hag- gerty, Claude Hastings, L. G. "Plug" Osborne, Joe Finn and Walter Crowe.

The 1953 spring and summer meetings of the Wilson Sport- ing Goods Co., held for the first time on a regional basis, began in Chicago and were followed by similar meetings in Kansas City, Philadelphia and San Francisco. faces giving more loft for easier plav, The 1953 line of golf equipment includes and finished in jet black. Staff Model No. 7 and No. 11 woods; new A new model in persimmon, called Staff golf clubs specially made Model No. 11, is another addition to the for young men and ladies; an entirely new 1953 line. Cherry finished, the No. 11 Hagen line; a completely new Country features an ebony face insert with wide Club golf bag line; and the new Top- face scoring filled with white for contrast. Notch and Jet golf balls. Included in the new Wilson Model Y-53 Staff Model No. 7 woods, the latest Gene Sarazen golf set for golfing youth addition to the Wilson pro only line, are are a brassie and spoon of Strata-Bloc designed with pear-shaped heads, longer construction finished in walnut, 3, 5, 7,

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CAM LOCK "America'i Jowest prlced golt cart" • LIGHT O STURDY O COLLAPSIBLE RETAIL • SIMPLE GOLF ^SPIKES • NO GADGETS o FOOL PROOF • PRO TESTED • PRO APPROVED • OAK FRAME • VARNISHED • RIVETED ASSEMBLY • SLEEVE BEARINGS • 2 TO A CARTON • COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED • 8 INCH WHEELS • 21 INCHES WIDE Th# Answer • HUB CAPS to Ljst Spikes • Weight 11 Ibs. CAM LOCKS have been added to the regular LARGE BASE splka. The CAMS STOCK THESE FOR XMAS! hold spike fast ln positlon. Wlll not STANDARD DISCOUNTS TO rough sole. PROS - DEALERS - JOBBERS F. C. PHILLIPS, INC. PRODUCTS of GEORGIA, INC. STOUGHTON, MASS. LOUISVILLE GEORGIA and 9 irons and putter with attractive red Me*t KJU KNOW stamping, and a newly designed light- weight golf bag. A new chipper with an extreme goose- SfKrtfo MILORGANITE neck design and heavy flange sole, and a new Strata-Line putter, featuring Strata- (wi fietteA. IuaJJ!

Greenkeeping Superintend- ents, who know the score when it comes to the successful development ond maintenance of exceptional greens and good fairway turf, specify and use more MILORGANITE than any other fertilizer. A carload a year usually takes care of the requirements for a well-kept 18-hole course. """'<».,llliT^ Manager Ed Ranltin (L) of Walter Hagen Div. MILORGANITE produces vigorous, healthy, weed- shows some of the ultra features of the 1953 line ond drought - resistant turf that to salesmen Joe Dragoon, Tim 0'Brien, Dick Link keeps your Club membership and Jim Wells. and guests both happy and enthusiastic. Bloc head construction, are two scoring clubs added to the line for 1953. The services of our Agrono- mists and Soil Testing Lab- Haig Ultra woods, matching clubs for oratory are available for the Haig Ultra irons, headline the new the asking. line. Clubs are finished in midnight blue and trimmed with black and gold. THE SEWERAGE COMMISSION The 1953 Hagen line also introduces the MILWAUKEE • WISCONSIN H51 woods finished in Aztec red; the H52 woods with rich maroon finish; the H20 IJAIW A STRONGER, HEALTHIER Model woods for men and the HL 11 "V" TURP AT LESS COST woods for ladies finished in light walnut. Forming an important part of the 1953 MICHICAN FEAT Christmas selling program, a dozen Top- NATURE S FINEST SOIL BUILDER Notch or Jet Balls will be encased in a handsomely styled Humidor container. Leading clubs maintain thick, healthy Outside finish is smart-looking leather- turf by building their greens with prop- ette, in Forest Green, Saddle Tan or er mixture of Michigan Peat, sand and Burgundy. soil. Michigan Peat makes heavy soil porous, binds light sandy soils, permits Featuring Saran, a new synthetic ma- adequate aeration, holds water and terial, the attractive 1953 Country Club plant food, allows grass to attain deep golf bag line offers a wide range of colors root structure. Invaluable for top dress- in leather, nylon, vinyl and canvas. ing! Saves watering bills. Our staff will Following the trend to lighter footwear help you solve your problems and for the golfer, the Wilson shoes feature a save money. new application of Neolite soles in the men's and Avon Duflex in the ladies' with MICHIGAN PEAT, INC., 267 5 Ave., N. T. 16

Constructed of Tire Casings for Heavy Duty—Longer Wear 90« PER SO. FT. Q THE BEST MAT FOR DRIVING TEES! , PREPAID . ^^ Designed to specificotioni of well-known pros, these mats ore functionally ideal, reversible and virtually everlasting. The finest tee mat at the lowest cost to you. BEST IN LOCKER ROOM, ENTRANCE & SHOWER © Permo-Mats pay for themselves by saving floors, spikes and pre- venting accidents. Lays flat (no kinks), thicker cushion, dosely woven for firmer footing. MERCHANTImmediatS eTIR deliverE COy o.n popula2710 r WASHINGTOsizes, send specificationsN AVE. .ST . ILOUI S 3, MO. " THE LAST WORD IN GOLF COURSE WATERING EQUIPMENT Write for catalog — and name of nearest Buckner dealer. Special Represen+atives: 7568 Calumet Av., Chicago 19, III.; 1055 East Macy Street, Los Angeles Calif BUCKNER MFG. CO. • Fresno. Calif.

receptacles molded in both soles when Ohio, August 14-15-16. The 1953 models produced. together with Lady Burkes, Sav-A-Shot The newly introduced Sportswear jack- Special Purpose Irons, and numerous new et, designed primarily for outeruse, com- accessories give Burke the biggest line in pletes the golf picture for 1953. its history. All are now in production. Climax to the meeting was the First Annual Burke Tournament in which sev- Almost anybody can be a pro shop mer- eral Ohio professionals also participated. chant in the spring when the season is Billy Burke, former National Open starting and customers are jumping with Champ and a member of Burke's Advisory enthusiasm and eagerness to buy. But what Staff, won the tourney with a 65 — one really shows whether or not a pro is a over the course record. businessman is when the season in the north may be coming toward its end. Then if the pro can promote play, keep golf This is the time of the year when the pro interest keen and sell clubs, balls, bags should check up what his members have in and other merchandise he has in his shop, their bags and see just what they need he's a businessman who is showing his that will enable the pro to clean out his worth to the club or course where he's stock. With the trend toward fall and located and he's preparing himself for a winter vacations growing the pro no longer winter without worry. has to think that the golfer at a club in — Henry Bontempo the central states only has a month or so of the year left for the use of new clubs. — Art Huebner BURKE'5 1953 LINE OF CLUBS PRESENTED AT SALES MEET RAIN REM. NEW WATER REPELLENT The all-new Burke line consisting of A new water repellent to protect fab- Recorded Woods and Punchirons, Regis- rics against rain and moisture is an- tered, Hy-Speed, Farplay and Chick Har- nounced by Speco, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. bert Woods and Irons was presented by It is known as Rain Rem, a colorless Burke president, Jack Schram, to Burke liquid compound possessing a special sili- Sales Representatives attending the Sales cone base which, according to the manu- Clinic and tournament held in Newark, facturer, waterproofs individual fibers

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We make these blades in several styles to fit the different makes and types of Lawn Mowers—including the small Hand Trimmer—Hand and Tee Mowers—Putting Green Mowers—Power Mowers and the large Gang or Fairway Mowers. Best quality knife steel, eiectric furnace heat treated to insure long wear and fully guaranteed to give complete satisfaction. You save important money buying direct from manufacturer.

Pr/ce sheet on request or JONES MOWER & EpUIPMENT CO. We pay the postage we will quote prlee tor all orders ot $10.00 and your blade order. 2418 Grasslyn Avenue, Havertown, Pa. over. itMEKICAS lllGliEST SfiLEfTIOS of GOLF AWARDS

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SPALDING INTRODUCES SYNCHRO-DYNED CLUBS The 1953 Top-Flite Gold line woods and irons manufactured by A. G. Spalding & Bros., Inc., will be made under a new scientific formula. After 25 years of re- search, Spalding has perfected Synchro- Dyned golf clubs in which every club — woods and irons — is designed to have identical contact feel. The Synchro-Dyned formula assures a scientifically correct combination of head, shaft and grip weights which produces a set of clubs with centers of gravity in perfectly coordinated sequence. "Synchro- veloped matched and registered sets and Dyned" thus means a method of weight have been responsible for many of the distribution producing synchronized force. major advances in golfing equipment. The Spalding claims that Synchro-Dyned company feels production of the Synchro- clubs have been put in the hands of hun- Dyned clubs is a crowning achievement to dreds of golfers and handicaps have been a long list of contributions to the game.

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Gold plated GoU rin. Safety lock catoh Wax $1.55 i'lu.s F.H. Tax No- Availnble as tle clix> for men $1.55 Plus PUTS POWER N-131-P K.E. Tax IN YOUR DRIVES 1 95 2 GOLF TROPHY So/d Through ALL C A T A L O G Leading Distributors MANUFACTURER'S SPECIALTY CO., INC. 2736 Sidney St. ST. LOUIS 4, MO.

64 Golfdom WILLIAM F. GORDON ALFRED H. TULL Golf Course Architect GoIf Course Architect ' Member American Sociely of Golf Coorie Arehiteeta 209 E. 49th Street Doylestown, NEW YORK 17, N. Y. Pennsylvania

JACOBSEN'S NEW 30-INCH LEAF MILL stones, etc. without damage to the ma- Jacobsen Manufacturing Co., Racine, chine. Operator can keep rolling right Wis., announces its new 30-inch Leaf Mill over grounds where twigs are mixed with is now in full production. The Leaf Mill the leaves. eliminates all raking, hauling and burning of leaves. It brushes leaves into the hop- JOE FINN JOINS WILSON'S PRO SALES STAFF Joseph N. Finn, well known and highly regarded member of the great- er Chicago district golfing fold has joined the Wilson Sporting Goods Com- pany team as a salesman in their professional golf de- partment. A native born Chicagoan, and former city amateur goif champion, the handsome south-sider will devote his time and talents to professionals in the Wilson Chicago belt which includes the southern Wisconsin cities of Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee. In addition to his knowledge of the game (he's a former Olympia Fields champion) Joe's 32 years of golf equipment per, grinds them into minute particles sales and service experience in the district and redeposits them as a soil mulch. assures him an old-timer's welcome among The machine is designed to eject sticks, his many pro friends. GOLF RANGES

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Member: COMPLETELY American Society of Golf Course Archit«ct$ Prlces and Details on Request EASTERN GOLF CO. R. D. #3, Box 372 Turfle Creek, Pa. 2537 BOSTON RD. Dept. A Phone — Valley 3-3444 Suburb of Plttsburgh BRONX 67, N. Y. WILSON MAILS 3000 HOLE-IN-ONE The new shaft is the result of years of AWARDS scientific research and is regarded by the More than 3000 hole-in-one certificates Kroydon shaft and club experts to be the have been sent out to golfers throughout most advanced improvement in steel shaft the country and in South America, Puer- design and construction in years. The to Rico, Japan, Hawaii and other far off new Vertabrae shaft for irons also com- spots during the past few months by the bines advantages of the Kroydon Hy- Wilson Sporting Goods Co. Power shaft. The shaft shoulder is "built- The handsome cartoon-style certificate in" rather than "built up" with a false was designed by Ted Drake. It can be shoulder, with the vertabrae appearing obtained by sending a properly attested down the shaft below the grip. A tremen- score card with your name and address to dous "kick" is claimed for the new shafts Wilson Sporting Goods Co., 2037 N. Camp- for woods. Kroydon's shaft specialists say bell, Chicago 47, 111. that the scientific use, location and dis- placement of the Vertabrae principle of structure amplifies the driving power wave impulse as the power is telegraphed DONALD BENSON HEADS within the shaft at impact. Full scale TORO RESEARCH production on Vertabrae shafts already is Donald Benson, formerly manager of in operation and models will be ready for aircraft engineering for Northwest Air- delivery Nov. 1. The company's salesmen lines, has been named chief engineer of are now showing the new Kroydon shaft Toro Manufacturing Corp., Minneapolis, on their fall booking swing. Minn., David M. Lilly, pres. has an- nounced. He will be in charge of Toro's newly formed engineering research and development division. The division is BOUNCE OIVES TIRED FEET NEW LIFE housed in a building recently completed Putting tired feet on the run is the on the outskirts of Minneapolis, Minneso- specialty of a new product called Bounce, ta. a greaseless liquid which comes in a plia- Other promotions in the rapidly grow- ble plastic container for spraying on soles, ing company are: E. S. Conover, vice pres. toes, and ankles. It relaxes and refreshes and treas.; V. R. Shiely, ass't vp; Bryant feet with two or three sprays. Socks can- Larson, ass't. secy. be kept on while Bounce is being used as it is harmless to fabrics. Golfers will appreciate the relaxing re- KROYDON IN PRODUCTION ON THEIR lief Bounce gives after a round of golf. NEW "VERTABRAE" SHAFT The container, about twice the size of a The Kroydon Co., Maplewood, N. J., cigarette lighter, fits into jacket or pants announce production on their completely pockets. It is made by BOUNCE! Incor- new "Vertabrae" Contro-flex golf shaft. porated, Dayton, Ohio.

MacGREGOR SALESMEN PREVIEW 1953 LINE

MacGregor's salesmen get a look at the 1953 line at recent sales meeting held in Cincinnati's Sheraton-Gibson Hotel. All the MacGregor field men were in Cincinnati for the annual 4-day meet. Activity was high-lighted by a renewal of the salesmen s golf tournament. ROBERT TRENT JOJNES WILLIAM P. BELL AND SON Member: GOLF COURSE ARCHITECTS Amerieaa Soeietjr of Golf Course Arehiteet» Member: Americon Society of Golf Course Architects Golf Course Architect

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WEST POINT ANNOUNCES NEW JUNIOR ited space for maneuvering and handles G-L MODEL AERIFIER are adjustable to the height of the opera- A new budget-priced self-powered Aeri- tor. fier has been added to the Aerifier line The Junior G-L cultivates a 20 in. manufactured by West Point Lawn Prod- swath, scoops out four holes per sq. ft., ucts Corp., West Point, Pa. It is the new mounts a total of 32 spoons on four 8% in. dia. discs. Spoons are the same pat- ented design as those on the standard G-L model and any one of the three sizes may be used — % in., % in., or 1 in. dia. Equipped with new, improved designed Flexi-press the Junior model cultivates at adjustable depths up to four inches. En- gine is the Briggs and Stratton 2 h.p. model 6R6 with the added feature of a safety shutoff switch for the engine.

NEW TURF FUNGICIDE CHART The Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, St. Louis, Mo., has prepared a new Turf Fun- gicide Chart which makes a handy guide Junior G-L model which includes many to use for prevention and cure "of five of the fine features of the standard G-L major turf diseases. A glance at the chart model. shows fungicide, amount to use, when to The Junior G-L offers quality aerifi- use, and how to use for control of brown cation at moderate price for parks, cem- patch, snow molds, dollar spot, copper eteries, home lawns, golf course greens spot and pink patch. The chart, 8 in. by and tees, school grounds, athletic fields 10 in. in size, is suitable for hanging in a and landscape work. It is easy to handle, convenient place for quick reference. well adapted to confined areas with lim- Write for further information.

Now's the time to beqin picking additional spots for the installation of new MURDOCK Outdoor Drinking rountoins and Hydrants The Murdock Mfg. & Sup. Co. Cincinnati 2, Ohio

OUTDOOR 'AMERICAN societv of golf course arch DRIMKING FOUNTAINS HYPBAHTS WHitehall 664 N. MICHIGAN AVE. LAWN HOSE BOXES 4-6530 CHICAGO II, ILLINOIS CREEPING BENT STOLONS C-1 C-19 C-52 Branch Nurseries Farmington, la., Slocum, R. I. Main Nursery & Office Madison I, Wisconsin p. O. Box 350 ODlii

GAYBIRDS, INC. INTRODUCES small envelope, is available to pros with- NEW FREE-FOR-ALL JACKET out charge, in suflficient number to mail to their members. For complete details of Gaybirds, Inc., 261 Pifth Ave., New the Gaybird Free-For-All, pro sales pollcy York, N. Y., has hit a jack-pot in pro and prices, and details of Christmas sell- acceptance with their smart new Gaybird ing folders, write to company at above Free-For-All golf jacket, according to address. Claude Hastings, the company's sales mgr. Hastings, who can boast of one of the widest pro acquaintances in golf, has SPALDING ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS announced a "direct-from-maker-to-pro" selling policy for the new jacket, which A. G. Spalding he says brings an opportunity for the Bros., Inc., directors pros to sell the top quality jacket at an approved the follow- unusually attractive price. Excellently ing appointments at tailored to the patented Free-For-All free their meeting, Aug. swinging design, the Gaybird comes in 21: George Dawson both single and reversible models. The was advanced to Vice Pres. in charge of sales; Amos Wil- liams to Asst. V.P., and Frank N. Hiatt was appointed asst. general sales mgr. At the same meeting Spalding declared a Geo. Dav/son regular dividend of 25

UNION HARDWARE BUYS BRISTOL; MAKES CHANGES Union Hardware Co., Torrington, Conn., which recently bought the assets of the Horton Bristol Co., announces that Bris- tol golf club sales will be handled by Union Hardware sales staff. Union Hard- ware also tells of an extensive reorgani- zation of its sales department and its wholly owned subsidiary, T. H. Wood Co. material is water repellent 100% acetate, of South Coventry, Conn., and The cut to full, good-looking length and is Springfield Co., Springfield, Mass., with light in weight. The Gaybird comes in its Joseph T. Wood Division of Ware, six colors — Blue, green, red, gold, ma- Mass. Changes are announced by E. roon and natural, and in combinations of Morris Jack, Union Hardware pres. these colors in the reversible models. As M. G. Meinig, former Merchandising a Christmas business help a four-color Mgr. for Brunswick-Balke-Collender Co. illustrated Gaybird folder, that fits a and vp and gen. mgr., Wagner & Adler,

"Liqua Vita has proven very satisfactory as a summer feeder here at Country Club. Color has been good and growth even throughout the summer. "The fact that it can be applied with fungicides has been a most welcome labor-saver in these times of labor shortage." Frank P. Dunlap Supt., The Country Club Chagrin Falls, Ohio AMERICAN LIQUID FERTILIZER CO., INC Marietta, Ohio WILLIAM B. LANGFORD • BENT GRASS • GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT Stolons and Sod. Washington — CI — Balanced Topographical Design >1embrr: and other recommended strains. Ani<-H<-an Society of Golf Course Architect* Telephone: KEystone 9-6501 HIRAM F. GODWIN 2405 Grace Street, Chicago, Illinois 22366 Grand River Ave., Detroit 19, Mich.

has been named Director of Merchandis- (Fla.) CC during the 33 holes he played of ing and Sales for Union Hardware and his final match. its subsidiaries. 's 287 win of the British Milton L. Lundgren, formerly in sales Open over Royal LytUam and St. Anne's executive capacities with Nesco and An- 6,647 shows he's getting well again . . . chor Hocking Glass Corp., has been ap- of Australia, 288; Fred pointed Gen. Sales Mgr.; Kenneth L. Daly, Ireland, 289; Henry Cotton, , Douglas, formerly sales mgr. for Union 294; Antonio Cerda, Argentina, and S. L. Hardware, becomes Assistant Gen. Sales King, England, 295; F. Van Donck, Bel- Mgr. for the parent company and its gium, 296; F. Bullock, Scotland, 297; and subsidiaries. the first Yank in the United Nations event, The reorganized department will be Willie Goggin tied for 9th at 298 . . . Gene headquartered at Torrington and from Sarazen, 300; Jimmy Hines, 302; Frank there will handle all merchandising and Stranahan, 309; 60-year-ohl Willie Hunter, sales efforts for Union Hardware roller playing on a vacation trip, took 74-83—157, skates and fishing rods, Springfield base- and missed qualifying by 6 strokes. balls, softballs and golf clubs; Joseph T. Locke warned after 3d round of 74 for Wood rink roller skate shoes and roller slow play . . . Got an hour for lunch, played skate outfits, baseball shoes, bowling the 4th round in half an hour less time than shoes, ice skate shoes and ice skating 3d round and got 73 . . . British enthusiastic outfits, including Canadian Flyer ice about 50-year-old Sarazen fast play . . . skates, and T. H. Wood Company fishing lines. Bristol fishing rods will be handled Gene's two 69s in qualifying great perform- by independent representatives to be an- (Continued on page 74) nounced. CLASSIFIED ADS

SWINGING AROUND GOLF Rates: Minimum insertion $4.00 for 20 words; additional words 20c each. Bold face type, 25c. (Continued from page 19) per word. Classified cols, reserved for help or schools . . . MacGregor Hunter, one of services wanted and for sale of used equipment. Willie's sons, out of Navy Air Corps after Under no circumstances are we permitted to divulge 22 months . . . He's working on a golf the name and address of those placing the blind cartoon strip for newspaper syndication. advertisements. Responses to all box number ads Robert McDonald, 13, son of pro Pat at should be addressed to the box number and mailed Rob Roy CC (Chicago dist.), is Chicago to GOLFDOM; replies are promptly forwarded to District boy champion . . . Omer (Pete) advertisers. Brogan, 35-year-old furniture salesman, Pro Ht northern club wants position as Pro or Assist- who defeated 21-year-old Bob Scherer of ant during Winter months, Oct. 15th to April 1st. Six years experience operating own shop, bar and grill. Decatur, 111., 4 and 3, for USGA Public Good instructor; especially with women and children. Links title, plays at Montebello GC (Los College education. Excellent ability, character and Angeles dist.) . . . Dave Stanley, 1951 Pub- credit references. Age 30; single. Address Ad 901 linx champion, also hailed from Monte- % Golfdom. bello . . . Brogan, like Boros and Jim Tur- ASSISTANT PRO: AGE 26, SINGLE, COLLEGE GRAD, nesa, won a 1952 national championship GOOD REFERENCES, DESIRES P» .SITION FOR WIN- TER MONTHS. AVAILABLE DECEMBER 1st. PRES- by artistic scrambling with approaches and ENTLY EMPLOYED IN MIDWEST. ADDRESS AD <>02 putting . . . Brogan was trapped or in the % GOLFDOM. rough on most of the holes of the Miami Pro-Green keeper-Mm*. — seeking change to year-round club that needs progressive, energetic couple. Twenty- two years working experience in care of construction work of golf courses, clubhouse management, dining 1914 FULNAME 1952 room, bar, pro shop. Good instructor. Steady, reliable, Rober, working ability A-l. (Past club fourteen The FULNAME DIE presents the best in mark- years.) Wife good dining room mgr.-hostess. Age ing golf balls today as it did in 1914 when first forty-three; wife thirty-six; one daughter sixteen. Any introduced. Use the marker preferred by pro- location considered where progressive future is of- fessionals. fered. A-l references as to working ability. Credit rating. Address Ad No. 903 % Golfdom. Buy The Best! Buy Fulname! THE FULNAME CO. P.G.A. Pro, age 30, married with family, desires to P. 0. Bo* 178 Cincinnati 6, Ohio mak"e change.' Interested in club of 250 membership or more. Address Ad 905 % Golfdom.

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