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Wanamaker

American  
[won-uh-mey-ker] / ˈwɒn əˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. John, 1838–1922, U.S. merchant and philanthropist.


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At Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia, Rai surged ahead of a crowded leaderboard in the final round to take home the Wanamaker Trophy at 9-under par.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Only then would Rai get his chance to hoist the Wanamaker Trophy.

From The Wall Street Journal May 17, 2026

Early motion pictures were obsessed with movement, Wanamaker says.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 1, 2025

World number one Scheffler began three shots ahead and five clear of Rahm, but it became a two-way duel for the Wanamaker Trophy.

From BBC May 18, 2025

Suppose I owed Mr. Wanamaker a thousand pounds, and I became a bankrupt; I would have nothing to pay, so he might send me to prison.

From Wondrous Love and other Gospel addresses by Moody, Dwight Lyman

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