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First cancer virus discovered by Rous
Miss Harriet Quimby, first U.S. woman gets pilot's license
Auto firm formed by Louis Chevrolet
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1911
The title went across the seas the following September
when it was won by Harold H. Hilton, 42, of Liverpool, who had been British
Open Champion in 1892 and 1897, and British Amateur Champion in 1900,
1901 and 1911. He was medalist in the field of 186 entries and defeated
Fred Herreshoff on the 37th hole at the Apawamis Club, Rye, N.Y. Hilton
was 6 up on Herreshoff after 22 holes, but Herreshoff rallied and squared
the match after 34.
On the first extra hole, Hilton's approach went to the
right of the green, hit a slope and rolled on. Hilton made a par 4, Herreshoff
a 5, and Hilton won. Hilton's spoon shot to the 37th became legendary.
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