They were Dale Hayes, "a highly regarded players from Pretoria, South Africa," and England's Maurice Bembridge.
[3] Overall, Bobby Stroble and Andy Bean held the joint first round lead at 67 (−5).
[5] Among the first round leaders, both Strobble and Bean easily qualified, both finishing in the top ten.
[6] Jim Thorpe also earned playing privileges on the PGA Tour for the first time.
[7] In addition, Bill Mallon, a recent graduate of Duke University, also earned playing privileges.