S. Godkin won his way through the first round as a result of defeating W. Neugebauer, 9-6, 9-7, 9-7, this being considered one of the most important games in the tournament, as Neugebauer had a very good chance to win the championship. In the second round, Godkin defeated M.
Green in three straight games, the latter having drawn a bye in the first round. J. S. Flood defeated C. S.
Kimber in three straight games in the first round of the tournament and went on to win from A. C. Sinclair in a fairly easy manner as well, the latter having won his way through the first round as a result of defeat-
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