1930 International News Wire Photo Semi-final Match of US Amateur Jesse Sweetser vs Bobby Jones-Fourth Leg of The Grand Slam

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Original International News wire photo from the apex of Bobby Jones career. His victory in the 1930 US Amateur, the fourth leg of his Grand Slam. The 4 1/2"X9" inch photo cut to that size for cropping purposes shows Jones with Jesse Sweetser who he steamrolled in the semi-final match of the Amateur, nine up.Photo retains its crystal clear image of the two longtime rivals. Image does present crop marks in the corners, and a white ink out over Jones head to present a silhouette of Bobby. Reverse of image has hologram stating that the item is from The Sporting News collection, the official stamping of International News Photos,Inc, and a paper press bios dated Sept 29, 1930. Historically significant event dipicted in crystal clear wire photo.