Frank Stranahan's 1949 Tucson $10,000 Open Low Amateurs Trophy
With four sub par rounds highlighted by a 68 on Sunday, Frank Stranahan defended his low amateur title at the 1949 Tucson Open. His four day total score of 269 was also good for third place overall trailing professional tournament champion Lloyd Mangrum who posted 263 to claim the victory. For his performance in the Arizona desert Frank Stranahan received the trophy offered here which carries the inscription:
Low Amateur Of Tucson
$10,000 Open
El Rio Country Club
February 2 Through 6th
1949
Won By
Frank Stranahan
On the bottom of this trophy is the stamp of it's manufacturer which reads Trophy Craft Co. Hollywood, Cal 5A. The dimensions of Stranahan's award of excellence are 6 1/4"" base in diameter and 25"" tall, width is 7"" from handle to handle."
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