My visit to the Temple University Urban Archives was fun, but not as productive as I had hoped (predicted?!). Still no word at all when the 17th was put into play (and when the 14th came out of play). One interesting short article entitled "GOLF COURSES DAMAGED" from the August 18, 1928 Evening Bulletin said this (and after Mike recently considered himself Spicoli, you'll love the supes name here, Mr. Hand!):
Municipal Greens at Cobb's Creek Closed After Flood Rips Them
Considerable damage was caused to the municipal golf courses at Cobb's Creek, the new eleven-hole Karakung course being so badly damaged it will have to be closed for several days for repairs, it was announced today by Alfred E. Hand, superintendent.
Mr. Hand also said the fourth and fifth holes on the Cobb's Creek eighteen-hole course were so covered with debris and washed out in places along the bank of the creek it will be several days before they can be used.
He also said it was doubtful if the fourth hole, located on two sharp bends in the creek, can be put in condition for use tomorrow. The greens on the third and twelfth holes were washed away and temporary greens are being laid today.
All foot bridges across the creek were washed away and a heavy retaining wall along the fourth hole was torn from its foundation and left on the embankment as the waters receded.