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Kobbs Eliminates Goodman — Amateur Championship; Several Major Upsets Ouimet, Sweeney Cut Out from British Golf

Troon, May 25. JHILE Johnny Goodman, United States amateur champion, continued successfully today in his quest for the Br Amateur Golf Championship here, Robert Sweeney, American-born holder of the title, succumbed to Dr. William Robb for a major upset in the second round.

Robb beat Sweeney by five up and four to play. Although ne the American-born Briton was not expected to retain his championship he was fully conceded a longer life than the second

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