Bobby Jones & Byron Nelson in 1938 Masters Tournament wire Photo - April 3rd
Walking stride for stride was Bobby Jones and his tournament's defending champion Byron Nelson on their way to the first tee at the 1938 Masters tournament, both as competitors. Nelson would finish fifth with Jones finishing T16. Here is a clear wire photo of the moment with a corresponding caption found on the verso.
Caption Reads: ATLANTA, GA…. BYRON NELSON, READING, PA. PRO AND LAST YEAR'S WINNER OF THE MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT IS PICTURED WITH BOBBY JONES, EX GOLF WIZARD, WALKING OFF THE FIRST TEE IN THEIR OPENING MATCH OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE AUGUSTA EVENT. BOTH GOLFERS STARTED WITH NONE TOO LOW SCORES. JONES WAS TIED FOR 30TH AND NELSON CARDED A 73 IN A DAY WHICH SAW THE MASTERS SHOOTING SPECTACULAR GOLF, SIX BREAKING PAR AND FIVE HITTING PAR, AS LIGHTHORSE HARRY COOPER LED THE DISTINGUISHED FIELD WITH A 68.
6 1/2 x 8 1/2"
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