Henry Cotton, former title holder, was quoted by book-makers today as leading favourite to win the British open golf championship, which is to start here tomorrow and end on July Cotton was quoted at 5 to 1. Bobby Locke, the south African star, was next in line, quoted at 6 to 1, while two American players, Lawson Little and Johnny Bulla were 8 to 1 favourites. caused hen they eliminated ation of Henner last year. The in'straight sets by A field of 264 golfers entered for the tourney. Of the six Americans entered, only Little, Bulla and George Low are to play. Alex Kyle, winner of the British amateur title played recently, and Reginald Whitecombe, defending champion, are also to clash in the British open, Six Americans are included in the list entered for the prized title Only three of the six Americans entered, however, are to play in the tournament.
Kent v. Glamorgan at Tonbridge Lawson Little, Johnny Bulla of Chicago and George Low of Jenkins-town, Pennsylvania are the Americans who will clash for the honours.
Judge, the Glamorgan batsman, seen being clean bowled by the Kent bowler, Harding, match at Tonoridge.
The ball has bounced back off the wicket-keeper's pads and is just under the batsman's raised bat, while the leg-stump is seen in am unusual position, off the wicket-keeper's pads.
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