The Archive · 1938

More British Golf Upsets

PACE — Only One American Left in Amateur Tourney Kocsis Ousted by Stevenson

Troon, May 26.

OSELY following the sensational upset early this morning res Iting in the elimination of Johnny Goodman, American Open Amateur champion and hot favourite, from the British Amateur Golf Championship, by Charlie Koesis, further surprises were registered today, leaving only one American, Charlie Yates, in the running for the coveted title.

The h round proved disastrous for the American players, especially Kocsis, who was well favoured after his win over'Goodman and his display of steady golf.

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