About Louis N. James
Lived 1882 – 1935 (aged 52). Louis N. James was an American golfer.
Louis N. James (September 1882 – June 7, 1935) was an American amateur golfer.
Career James won the 1902 U.S. Amateur at Glen View Club, defeating Eben Byers in the final, 4 and 2. Heavy rain flooded part of the course, and the final four rounds, including the final, were played on the first nine, 36-hole matches requiring four circuits of the first nine. James, whose family lived on the grounds of Glen View, was the first teenager to win the U.S. Amateur, at age 19 years, 10 months.
James died on June 7, 1935, aged 51, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Who was Louis N. James?
Amateur golfer (1882-1935)
When was Louis N. James born?
Louis N. James was born on 1 September 1882 in Chicago.
When did Louis N. James die?
Louis N. James died on 7 June 1935 in Chicago.
What was Louis N. James's occupation?
Louis N. James was a golfer.
What nationality was Louis N. James?
Louis N. James was American.
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