1940 Women's Western Open

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The 1940 Women's Western Open was a golf competition held at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, the 11th edition of the event. Babe Zaharias won the championship in match play competition by defeating Mrs. Russell Mann in the final match, 5 and 4. [1]

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References

  1. "Babe Trims Mrs. Mann to Cop Title" . Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, Wisconsin. July 1, 1940. p. 11 via newspapers.com.

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