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was even closer and more spirited than in the
hrst and was replete with fnely-executed
strokes by both contestants. Milier's wonder
full back-hand returns of Dsvidson's swift base
line drives excited merited applause.
PLAYING IN THE DARK.
As twilight was fast advancing Miller stated
that he could not see the balls and suggested
that the play be postponed until today, but
Davidson demurred and compromised BY al
lowing Miller to call for new balls, which could
be more easily seen. This was Miller's oppor-
tunity, and from this moment he played
steady winning game against his opponent,
and carried the match to "a in his
favor, capturing it with the next game by
the score OF "a. OF course Davidson's failure
to capture this important match was disap-
pointment to the local men after his strong
showing against one Of the leading tennis
players IN the north. The contest however, de-
velops the important and gratifying fact that
we have men in our city who are
capable OF competing with the talent of older
our record last year. and it is not vain predic-
ton that another year will place some Of our
leading players on an equal footing with the
best men from the east who are now participant
ing in the Highland tournament
The scores in tho matches played yesterday
afternoon were as follows:
Post beat Cram 4-6, Ga. CO. Morris beat
Tatum 81, Ga. Cook beat P. Waggaman 6-5,
6-5. White beat Wright SO, SO, Ga Penning-
ton beat Metcaf 6-3, 6-3 Kellogg beat Shepard
by default.
PLAYING UNDER DIFFICULTIES TODAY
Today opened with a stiff northwest wind
which interfered greatly with the interest in
the games and made the playing difficult. Play
began at IL o'clock between Woodward and
Tatum in court number one, and here again
the Washingtons were gladly surprised to find
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who would give the New Yorker a hard strug-
gle. From the first game Woodward had
matters pretty much his own way, and won the
set by the score OF 6-1 In the second set
Iatum began to show his playing powers. and
he warmed up to the Importance Of securing this
set from his opponent to win the match.
Finally, after some pretty displays Of skill on
either side, the games stood five all and Tatum
felt more secure. Woodward, however. was
playing in his best form and took the next two
games, thus winning the second set TO rs, win
ming the match.
Prosser beat sheibley 6-3, 60; Brown de.
faulted to Woodward Kellogg defaulted to
Fox. and Miller then defeated Fox by a score
of 60, 6-1. This brings the singles down to six
men-Miller, Prosser, Post, Pennington, Cook
and Woodward, and, Of course, the local men
hope to see Woodward get into the
finals. He will have hard work to do it.
but he is playing in fine form and it is not
amorg imposslbilities that he will be called
upon to play for the all-comers first prize in
ngles. There Is
GREAT REJOICING AMONG THE DISTRICT MEN
that both Davidson and Woodward have made
such fine showing.
The noon train brought more people to the
tournament than have appeared on any day
this week despite the chilly atmosphere. Quite
number OF ladies' were present this after
noon.
THE DOUBLES
began this morning between Mansfield and
Miller and Tatum and Fox. This proved to be
a most interesting contest and the latter made
the leading players Of the tournament fight for
the victory. There were many fine exhibi-
tions OF skill on each side, the first set going
to Mansfield and Miller by So,
and the second likewise by 6-3 Cook and
Post and Prosser defeated Borden and Sheibley
GO, Ga.
INTERESTING CONTESTS.
On the arrival of the noon train the spec-
tators were treated to some very interesting
tennis in the doubles between Mansfield
and Miller and Cook and Smith. This was
Mansfeld's first appearance in the contests.
and his playing was much admired. He ia easv
and graceful in his movements and shows a
trained hand and eye in making his returns.
He Is the most finished player seen here this
season.
THE PROGRAM TOMORROW.
The tournament will be finished tomorrow
and the finals will be played at the Highlands.
There was some talk of having the finals on the
grounds of the Bachelors club, but this nlan
has been abandoned. II the day is fair there
will be large audience tomorrow as the events
are. OF course, the most interesting of the
week.
The exhibition match between Kerr and
Nj fs1lI O..
rangements can be made for another date at
Springfield with Pettitt
There is a very earnest desire in Washington
to sec the champion player of the world, and
kilograms are now passing between the two
men in hopes that the desired meeting may be
arranged If not for Saturday then on Monday
or some day early next week.
Prosser beat Pennington 81, g.
Cook beat White So, g.
Doubles-Woodard and Davidson beat Spof
ford and Metcalf, 6-1, g.
Mansfield and Miller beat Cook and Smith.
81, 6-3.
Tennis at LIE Droit Park.
The LeDreit Park tournament was concluded
yesterday. The doubles prize was won by But
terworth and Dudley, who defeated Cilley
and Wrigh: 81, 81, and defeated Barnard
and McCauley 81, 60. The main inter-
est, however, settled on the play for the
Harrison trophy between Messrs. Barnard
and Butterworth. The latter had WOE
the spring tournament and was thought . sure
winner of this one; but Mr.. Barnard proved his
superiority by outplaying him at every point
and winning the match. Score: g., SIS, Ga.
The rain had softened the court somewhat and
left it slippery, and while neither player was
noticeably favored. it was clear that they
could not play their best Az most 81
the games went to vantage and both
gentlemen are popular in the park, the inter
est OF the crowd Of spectators was kept con-
stantly alive. One good result of the tourna.
ment is the prospect of increased interest NEXT
year, when both the spring and fall trophies
viii again be open for contest.