| In a very close match, the United
States defeated the British Isles, 10 ½ to 7 ½, at the Royal
County Down Golf Club, Newcastle, Northern Ireland. With three
singles matches undetermined late on the second day, the score
was tied at 7 ½ - 7 ½. Then Miss Peggy Conley, of the United
States, defeated Mrs. Margaret Pickard, 1 up, to put the Americans
ahead. Miss Mary Lou Dill followed with a 4- and- 2 victory
over Mrs. Ann Howard, and finally Miss Phyllis Preuss defeated
Miss Bridget Jackson, 2 and 1.
Miss Ann Irwin was outstanding for the British Isles, and
Miss Preuss had the best record for the United States. Both
won 3 ½ of a possible 4 points. This was the United States'
11th victory in 14 matches. Non- playing captains were Mrs.
S.M. Bolton for the British Isles and Mrs. Robert M. Monsted,
for the United States.
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