New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-28
WHAT TENNIS PLA YERS ARE DOING.
THE TOURNAMENT AT HASTINGS-INTER-
ESrS OF VARIOUS CLUBS.

Tennis playcrs and their friends last week
noeked nm 10 the charming Of the Far andNear
Lawn Tennis Club at Hastingson-the Hudson 70
witness and play tennis and to receive the hospitality
nj the club on the occasion OF its annual tournament
Like many other clubs Far and Near lives In state
of uncertainty as long 1t Will be able to hold Its
lovely grounds Unfortunately tho owner, Mrs Mntur'
may at any time dispose OF this portion OF her estae
and the club will have togo elsewhere for SITE froD
ABLY few other tennis clubs in the country boast OF
such beautiful and well kept grounds Situated on tho
TOP of the east shore Of the Hudson the grounds are
sbeltered on three sides by fine old trees. Looking to
the west through the abundant foliage, occasional
climpses can DO caught OF the shining river beneath
Along tho southern side is high brick wall near which
Is grave cherry and ohcr trees giving this portion
of the ground the appearance OF old English garden
The courts eight in number all EARTH between each
being wcll-kcpt lawn. The portion OF the grounds not
used for tennis has split up into walks and drives
with beds OF choice flowers. The courteous manager
and secretary club Thomas K Fraser is deserv-
fng Of great credit for his panstakng efforts to keep the
club In good condition.
In tho tournament new departure was taken. In
tho SINGLE instead Of playing first second and third
rounds each player played two sets with each OF the
other players This heightened the tournament consd-
eraby. aud the idea be commended TO clubs where
there short entry for the tournament Besides 1t
gives the satisfaction OF knowing that he has
personally beaten the whole crowd. Several men who
had entered failed to DO hand. w. " r. Berry OF
Washington had sprained his back and prayed TO he
exc,ised ID. Sears, OF Boston going 70 wedding
aud prayed TO be excused; Glynn, OF New YORK had
bsness engagements and prayed 10 be excused Under
these secretary needs to be man oe1oepon-
Ally good temper and TO possess patience anG long
euferiny The urbanc OF Mr. Fraser was there
fore duly appreciated. ii. A. Taylor. In tho singles,
played wretched game from start to finish. He had
evidently made up his mind not to play well IN the
singles the doubles. however, he showed up in his
old form.
There are ZIG tennis clubs playing in Prospect Park.
There is likely to be some change In the date OF tho
National Lawn Tenus Associations tournament at
Newport next August III. W. Mayo OF Newark, a mem
Der OF the committee not having been informed OF the
meeting when the date was liked.
The St. George tennis courts at Ioboken are In first
nee led.
The Franklin Archery .Club will hold lawn tennis
tournament at Franklin, N. j.. Oh Saturday next.
Tue Elizabeth Lawn Tennis Club. having laid but and
paid considerable attention to Its grounds hOIos TO have
q prosperous season.
fhe woodblne Lawn Tennis Club, OF East Newark,
has elected the folio King officers: President, W. I.
Miss NJ. Williams; secretary w. q. Sinclair
Tue executive committee OF the United States National
Lawn Tennis Association has made change Rule 3
As IL reads II hall strikes another ball which is
lying the II must be treated as though II had
etruck tuft OF grass q pebble and IL must be
returned tue point Will DO given TO the opponent
, party. .
! Tie two racquets which r. d. Sears uses were both
made by his younger brother. who Is only seventeen
years OLD Sears drew model OF tho racquet he wanted
and following 1t his bro;hcr turned out hrst-rate
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