Clarence Clark Wins the Texas Open Held at Brackenridge Park
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 31.— Clarence Clark, tall, blond professional of Bloomfield, N. J., won the 11th annual Texas open golf tournament here today, finishing his final 18- hole round with a sparkling 69, Clark’s 69, two under par, gave him a 287 for the entire 72 holes. First place money was $6OO. Tied for second just one stroke behind Clark were Gene Sarazen, New York professional, and Gus Moreland, Dallas, Texas amateur champion. Harry Cooper, Chicago; Dudley Bell, Houston, Texas; and Paul Runyan, Westchester.- N. Y., all professionals, were tied for third place with cards of 290. Sarazen, a favorite, blew his chance ‘to win when he reached the ninth hole on his last round. Playing against time so he might catch a train to Jacksonville, Fla., to continue ‘his winter tournament schedule, the | New Yorker played a shot into a water trap on the sporty Brackenridge course. He threw his iron into the water and stalked off.