The morning call., 1894-07-30
TO RIVAL TENNIS,
The Fair Sex Will PIav
HandbaIl.
CHAMPION JONES IN DEMAND.
Several Ladies Anxious for His
instruction.
THE CYCLONE DEFEATED TWICE.
A Number of Keenly Contested Games
Played Yesterday Before Very
Large Crowds.
THE CYCLONE DEFEATED TWICE.

1t is upon the cards that the gentle sex
will shortly take part in the sklllful and
exhilarating sport of handball. Several
ladies who have regularly attended the
Wednesday night games at the Occidental
Court have expressed their keen apprecia-
tion of the game to Champion Jones and
their desire TO be initiated into some OF
the nvncible's deadly plays. With bis
well-known gallantry be has cheerfully
acceded to their request, and before many
moons there will be double and singee
ladies' games at the Occidental.
There is no earthly reason why ladies
should not become as expert at handball
as at tennis. 1t is admirably suited as a
pleasant recreation for the fair sex, aud it
goes without saying that once they make
start it will become as popular, if not more
so, than tennis.
Last Friday night four benedicts played
game at the Occidental for suppers for
eight the partners of their joys and sor-
rows being present It to watch their prowess
and enjoy their supper after the game was
over. They were more interested in the
result of the game than the players, and 1t
was rare treat to watch the expressions
of wild delight or deep disgust as their re-
spective bubbles" made brilliant or er-
ratio play.
There were the usual crowds of enthusi-
aStS at the San Francisco and Occidental
courts yesterday, who were treated TO
some splendid exhibitions of scientific
bandball.
One of the keenest contested games seen
at The San Francisco court was the one be-
tween Al Pennoyer and j. Harlow against
G.. Hutchinson and NJ. Dillon. the best
three out of five. Each side won two
games, and after an exciting struggle Hut
Crimson and Dillon pulled off the final.
At the Occidental z. Bradley, the West
ern cyclone. to the surprise of himself and
friends, was defeated twice yesterday.
Whether the fault lay with his partner or
not is a question upon which it would not
be safe 10 venture an opinion, but the TACT
remains he suffered defeat for the first
time since the Occidental opened. Who
ever faces him next Sunday will have to
look out, as he is smartiDg under his de-
feat and will make the ball travel at a
lively pace.
Champion Jones played Pat DOnnelly
and r. Toy the best two games out OF three
and won easily. The match between him
and j. c. Nealon and j. BOnet. which was
to have taken place last Wednesday night,
had to be postponed for a week owing to
NealOn's absence from the city. Nealon
thinks that with Bonet's valuable help he
will be able to retaiiate upon the champion
for the many defeats he has sustained. and
lovers of handball should not miss the
chance of seeing rattling game.
Following were the games played at the
San Francisco court yesterday:
First game-P. Barrett and G. McDon-
aid defeated j. Rodgers and j. Morris by
a score OF 10 to 9. II to 10, 10 to g.
Second game-Phil Ryan and j. Rodgers
defeated P. Barrett and q. Mcdonald by
a score of Is TO II, to Is. 10 to 13.
Third game-D. Magee defeated p. Gus
sen in q single-handed contest by the fol-
lowing score: 10 to II, 9 to 10, Is to 49,
Fourth game-G. VogelsanG and D. Con-
molly defeated T.. MOffett and W. Jehu by
score of 10 10 10, II to 15, 10 to
Fifth game-M. Prince and II. Moffett
played d. Connolly and G. Vogels sand.
Each side won a rub by the following
score: First rub. Is to 6. 8 to 10, Is to IL.
Second rub, 15 TO IL, 10 to Is. Is to 4.
Sixth and final game-Al Pennoyer and
j. Harlow played G. Hutchinson and M.
Dillon. They played the best out of 5,
81 aces. Each side won two games and the
final game was won by Dillon and Hutch
inson by score of:
Pennoyer and Harlow .............21 IA 21 ID l6
Hutchinson and Dillon. .16 21 IL 81 81
The Occidental court was crowded with
visitors yesterday to witness some very
lively games.
The first game was q well-contested one
between two amateurs of the olympic
Club-G. Elmer against Al Hampton. Tne
game was won by Hampton with the fol-
lowing score: Pip. I'LL, 21-12.
j. Sattery and +. Cornyn defeated J.
Shaw and NJ. DAILY. Score: 21-18. 17-21,
21-13
T. Clements and w. Collins defeated P.
Sullivan and G. Bradley (The Cyclone)
Score: 21-10. 19-21. 21-17.
T. Clements and f. Conryn defeated j.
Shaw and B. Clements. Score: 21-12,
17-21 21--10.
P. DonnelIy and c. Carroll defeated E.
Toy and j. Purcell. Score: 21-13, 14-21.
21-16
j. Slattery and j. Harley defeated C.
Bradley and A. Collins. Score: 21-16,
15-21, 21-10.
Then came the final game of the day. j.
Jones. the Australian champion, defeated
Pat Donnelly aud E. Toy the best two
games out of three. Score: 21-2Q, 17-21,
21-14.
Next Wednesday night will be ladies'
night. There will be a game with four
amateurs. In the final game j. Jones will
play j. E. Nealon and j. Bonet. two of the
best amateurs on the coast.
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