Olin Dutra won his only U.S. Open, a stroke ahead of runner-up Gene Sarazen on the East Course.

Dutra overcame an eight-stroke deficit after 36 holes to win his second major title; he won the PGA Championship in 1932.

In the final round on Saturday afternoon, both Cruickshank and Sarazen were overcome by Dutra, who took the lead after birdies at 10 and 15.

[1] Dutra's win was all the more impressive after he fell ill before the tournament and was laid up for three days in his hotel room.

Former caddies in Texas at the same course in Fort Worth, Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson played in their first major championship, and both missed the cut, shooting 158 and 162, respectively.