The morning call., 1892-07-03

10 agree IN lnlnklH8 tndl SaM NeeI nau
pudding" in defeating the latest meteor in
the tennis frmament, which had so suddenly
swOOped down upon the other stars and
consultations.
The meteor became an astonishing comet,
however, when he started in TO play Sam
Neel. who was the bright hope Of the con-
tingent who had wagered against Will Tay-
lOr retaining the championship. "Wby,
this man is a player; where did he come
fTOm?" queTied that Keen critic of the game.
DR.. Taylor, the uncle of the champion.
If lie keep up his play he'll simply run
rings around my nephew for the Champion
ship" And certain it was that the sDecta-
tors and judges stood aghaSt at the perform
ances Of Sanborn. His service was so swift
as to be almost unplayable; bis returns,
IObs, Side-lne placing, YOlleylng and smash
ing were little short of marvellous. lie
dOwned Tobin, the second choice, in two
straight sits, and he did the like with little
Sam Neel, the first and hottest fayOrite.
Six 10 two and love set closed the hoTes
OF NeeFS supporters, and SaubOTn was left
10 play In the final match with Charles
Hubbard, 10 whom young S:etsun was CON-
PEELED to default On account OF severely
sprained ankle.
Then for brief hour the courts were
deserted by guests and spectators alike, and
bee line made for the hotel where an ella
borate cold collation. had been spread for
the rejection OF the heated yet hungry, ex-
cited and delighted thTong. The way the
champagne cup disappeared alike bore tes-
timony 10 the thirst and digestion Of the
crowd. Verify the sun and the thermometer
IN the hotel yeranda have a lot to answer
for. Who will win the finalp" was the
theme among the guests, as the gayIy
their respective ways through the shady
walks and over the rustic bridges back 10
the courts. Opinions seemed TO be equally
divided, although the ladies' favorte seemed
= I.atr
dashing, popular and well-dressed knight
Of the racquet. Certain IL ls, however, that
had SanbOrn been able to keep up his morn
ing's display of form in the final Hubbard
must have gone out. But the great strain
OF the mornings game told on the Young
athlete, and Hubbard's greater stamina
carried him through a victor in three
straight sets. but not without bitter
though chiyarous fight.
AS the pair took up their positions for the
first game IN the first set of the final match
the expectant spectators were all breath.ess
attention, ana many a fair heart beat more
rapidly as she wondered whether she would
get ance with the fortunate victor in the
evening cotillOn. Both were alike good
looking, well seiup fellows and perfect
pictures of graceful and expert tennis-pay-
eTS. Sanborn lost the first point in
the opening game. and then playing
up In astonishing manner won the next
four points straight and the game. In the
and Hubbard ruling up gradually even " on
amid great excite ement aud applause. San
born then seemed TO fall off considerably,
but rallied a little in the eighth game, which
he scored love. Then Hubbard, by dint of
magnificent work, won the next two games
and the first set by 6 TO 4. and was greeted
with enthusiastic applause as be bounded
out Of the courts
Sixteen hardly fought games were played
in the second set before Hubbard came out
tween each game the players had TO be
rubbed with water and towels, much as
prize-hRhers are seconded. Hubbard cap
tured the first game; Sanborn the second.
after vantage out deuce and vantage in sew
eral times. Finally a lightning serve by
the latter beat Hubbard for the stroke aud
game. SanbOrn scored the next two games,
Hubbard seeming slightly careless and
going to pieces. lie woke up in the fifth
game, and some truly splendid tennis was
seen, aud won after big tuSsle. SanboTn,
with wonderful service smashes and re-
turns, then sailed away with the next two
games. Hubbard pulled himself together
and showing superb judgment, scored up
three consecutive games. Five ALL"
shouted Wilberforce. Cheers rent the air
and handkerchiefs were waved. 1t was
nip-and-tuek between them to seven all.'
Sanborn then tired to nothing, and Hub
bard, taking the fifteenth and sixteenth
games. won IN walk.
born had overtsxed his strength and ener-
gies, for although he played up pluckiy aud
at times showed sparks OF bis ola bril-
liancy he could only win one game. Hub
bard, who stayed the route like the game
veteran that lie Is, won the set by games
to /, and was carried shoulder high TO his
dressing-rooID, while tumuliuous excitement
reigned supreme. "O-a-k-l-a-n-dl Oak
land!" shrieked his club admirers and sup
porters over again. The tournament was
won. Charlie Hubbard had won it, and
every one was delighted. Some OF his lady
admirers fairly jumped for JOY. Nor was
his plucky opponent forgotten for his great
showing, the first to vault the net and
grasp him by the hand being his victorious
opponent.
Then w. Mayo Newhall presented the
winner with the handsome silver cup and
In few weli-chosen words Congratulated
Hubbard on his skill, courtesy and success.
He announced that tile match for the cham
pionship would take place on Monday at
2:3o O'Clock. A consolation doubles tour
nament for defeated competitors will 5e
played off to-day. The assemblage dis
perscd alter hearty cheering. MAY the
better man win on Monday" was the toast
over many an ice-cooi goblet ere the cool
breeze which ushered in the cleaning made
the trees and banners futter bon voyage
to departing guests and welcome hospitality
TO those who are staying In the delightful
spot
The official score for the whole tourna-
ment IS as follows:
Pacific States championship singles tourna-
meni. San Rafael. June 80. July and 2. 1892.
Preliminary round-H. n. Sietson beat j. A.
Code Ga, 6-3; s. Hoffman beat ID. L. Allison
Go, 6-3; G. L. Hubbard beat III. C. WiIber
Ga; c. ID. Bates beat W. Allen 6-3, 7-5; A.
CafTigan defaulIed 10 e.. Neel: IA. H. Ha,pht