Francis Newton
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Francis Clement Newton (January 3, 1874 – August 3, 1946) was an American
golf
er who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics
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In 1904 he was part of the American team which won the silver medal. Newton was the best player for his team together with his teammate Henry Potter
he placed sixth in this competition.
In the individual competition he won the bronze medal after losing in the semi-finals.
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Golf
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er who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics
1904 Summer Olympics
The 1904 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the III Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in St. Louis, Missouri, in the United States from 1 July 1904, to November 23, 1904, at what is now known as Francis Field on the campus of Washington University...
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In 1904 he was part of the American team which won the silver medal. Newton was the best player for his team together with his teammate Henry Potter
Henry Potter (golfer)
Henry Potter was an American golfer who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics.In 1904 he was part of the American team which won the silver medal...
he placed sixth in this competition.
In the individual competition he won the bronze medal after losing in the semi-finals.