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Show Persistence Won Title for Noted Californian j Persistence will compter In sports Just as well as In anything else. Take the case of George Von Klni. noted California golfer and newly crowned amateur champion, for Instance. Von Elm has been hanging away at the amateur tirle for several seasons. In 1924 and lfl'-Ti he met Bobby Jones, ultimate winner, during the national amateur play. In 1P24 Von Elm got as far as the finals, only to meet defeat. de-feat. 0 and 8. Last year Jones again eliminated Von Elm in the semifinals. 7 and 6. I lid Von Elm quit? Not for n moment. mo-ment. The other day he found himself him-self pitted ugalnst the famous Georgian Georgi-an once more. This ilnte. as two years ago. the laurels were once more at j stake. Jones was a heavy favorite. But when the final putt had boon made It was Von Elm. tiot Jones, who bail won. Persistence had put It over for the far westerner after three attempts. |