Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
Today's Playing-The Finals to b
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the
most exciting contest of the day in singles
occurred. This was the match between Post
and Woodward The latter was putting up very
strong game. much to the surprise Of the Dis
Vict men, who thought he would be an easy
victim for Post. The first set was carried
to 90 by Post, and every one supposed that
he had it all his own way, but by
dint Of remarkable playing Woodward
brought the score up to FIVE all Then
each contestant got q game, making IL six
all. The excitement was now intense.
and when the next game was brought to forty
thirty by Woodward there seemed to be . fair
show for the Washington player. Post, how
ceeded in taking this, as well as the next game,
from his contestant, thus winning the first set
by score Of Sc. The second set was well played
although not so hotly contested as the first
and went to Post by score of Ga. When the
fact is considered that Post occupies a very
prominent position as one Of the leading tennis
players in the country, and has had so many
years OF experience as a tournament player,
which brings judgment and skill into play Tar
more than practice games. the showing made
by Woodward is gratifying in the extreme.
THE NEXT CONTEST WAS BETWEEN MILLER AND
COOK,
two Of the strongest players in the tourna-
ment Both men were on their mettle, but
Miller seemed to have little advantage
over his opponent in the first set,
although ahsns ! nearly every game reached
ever by a score of 6-I. In the second set Cook
nerved himself TO his best efforts and made
some remarkable volleys of Miller's hard
drives to the base line. Each contestant
showed superior judgment and skill in placing
the balls. The excitement ran high when Cook
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ence cheered him and expected him to win
this set. He was playing with remarkable
Nerve and judgment. Miller seeing that he
had his equal in this set braced himself for the
next two games, winning them, and also the
second set by dint Of very hard work. the score
standing 7-5
In the doubles yesterday afternoon Wood
ward and Davidson succumbed to Post and
Prosser, leaving the latter in the finals TO be
played this afternoon with Mansfield and Mil
Ter on the courts Of the Bachelors club.
After the contest yesterday an informal dance
vited guests by Mr.. and Mrs. j. Floyd Wagga-
man, which proved very pleasant and unique
finale to the tennis features of the day.
TopAYs PLAYING.
The tournament was continued this morning
at the Highlands before small audience, the
only match arranged for the day being between
Post and Prosser. The contestants went into
court No. ! about 10 o'clock, and
the games were rather tame COM
pared with yesterdays play. Mr..
Post was in good trim and played his usual
graceful, steadily-winning, game throughout
the match. Mr.. Prosser, although playing in
good form, was by no means an equal match
for Post. The latter won both sets, the first
by 81, the second by GO.
The decision of the managing committee to
have the finals played in Washington il a wise
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tendance this afternoon at theBachelors' courts,
18th and streets The first game was called
was between Miller and Post which is
now in progress. This will be fol-
lowed by the doubles between Mansfield and
Miller, and Post and Prosser full account
of these two matches will be given in The STAR
tomorrow afternoon. The match for the cham
pionship cup now held by Mr.. Mansfield will
be played tomorrow afternoon at the High
lands on the arrival of the 1886 train from Wash
ington. This will close the contests of the most
successful tennis tournament that has ever
been held in this locality. Great credit is due
to Messrs. Mclean. Woodward and Dyrenforth,
who have had in hand all the details and have
well done their duty.
The match between Mansfield and Kerr will
probably be played in this city the early part
of next week. il the arrangements can be per-
fected. Further information regarding this
contest will be given in THE STAR tomorrow.
IT Is GENERALLY REGRETTED
that so few District players entered the lists
this year and it is certain that tennis will not
attain that popularity in this city which other
centers enjoy when some Of our best
players not only fail TO enter the con-
tests but do not evince sufficient interest
in the leading tennis event Of the year
to witness the play. Certainly the present
District champion should have been found
among the players in this contest for the
championship Of the south and for the District
prizes. 1t is unfortunate that our representa-
ton was 90 small. That the players
who did enter have done well is suff-
GENTLY evident from the scores made
against the northern men. That they will do
better next year is a foregone conclusion, and
it is TO be hoped that the time is not far distant
when We will be able to retain the cup
for the championship Of the south
in our own city Our progress
the last year has been gratifying and rapid and
another year it will be even more 80, but the
entry lists should contain a far more general
representation Of local talent il our players
intend to acquire, as they certainly should,
something more than local regulations.
THIS Afternoons PLAYING.
Miller beat Post in first set by 8 to 6. Second
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