Denver, June 7.
Ralph Guldahl, titleholder, and Johnny Revoita reigned as leadin favourites today to capture the U. National Open Golf Championship which starts here Frid.
Each was a 7-1 favourite.
Guldahl, scoring consistently wel} in practice, was in splendid condition. Revolta, however, seemed over-favoured in view of his infected finger which not only prevented him from practising but which may force him to withdraw.
Sam Snead, probably the most consistent of all professional golfers during the past season, Gene Sarazen, veteran champion, Paul Runyan and Harry Cooper were quoted as 8-1 favourites.
Snead's price was expected to shorten because of considerable out of town support.
Virtually all the field went around in 170 in practices but few actually kept their.gcores and often played two-ball foursomes, Complaints over the unfairness of the course were subsiding and most of the golfer were singing its praises—Unjted Pres
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