The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1897-07-29
GREAT TOURNAMENT TENNIS
A DAY OF SURPRISES FOR THE
TALENT
The Yale Man Shows Up in Fine
Form-Miss Hugus Defeats
Miss Georgina Jones
"Rahl Rah! Rah!
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Rah! Rah! Yale!"

4udl Was THE cry that pedltu LTOIu Tile
Casino grand stand yesterday afternoon
as John Cravens, late of Yale, and now
of Pasadena, picked up Arthur Bumiller,
the pride of the kindergarten, and gently
but firmly swept off the cement court
with his protesting anatomy Cravens
sudden reversal of form came as sur
0eise of the sharpest sort, and was ali
the more welcome for that The tennis
he displayed in his match with Pitcher
was easily the best of the tournament.
The news that the semi-finals in the
mems singles were to be played in the
morning drew out an excellent crowd of
enthusiasts. The match between O.
S. Pitcher and ]. S. Cravens was first
called From the form shown by both
players in their preceding matches, il
seemed a sure win for the former. but
Cravens upset all calculations by his
remarka BILE reversal of form. Pitcher
played in a careless way for the first two
games, but then pulled himself together
and played with his old-time dash.
Several sharp rallies in the first set
ended all in Pichers favor, and it seem
ed as if the calculat tons of the multi
tude were correct. But in the second
set there came a change. Cravens chang
ed his tactics, running to the net on
his service, and volleying fast and low.
Pitcher triel lobbing, but frequently fell
short and had the satisfaction of see
ing his opponent "kill' the ball with
terrific smash. When in the back court
nnxr IN
placing the ball with that peculiar side
stroke he uses, though he does not drive
at all. Pitcher fought hard battle, con-
testing every stroke and giving up no
point un til it was lost. This set afforded
some magnificent rallies, Picher using
his fast drive occasionally with effect;
but Craven's steady, hard play wore him
down, and the second set went to the
Yale man.
The loss of the second set seemed to
have somewhat disheartened Pitcher,
for his play became trifle wild. era
vens remained as steady as ever, placing
the returns neatly and accurately and
Invariably getting the best of any quick
rallies at the net. Though his physical
condition was not of the best, still his
nerve was better than his opponents,
who fell off rapidly in the latter portion
of the set Gradually the Pitcher men
saw their hopes disappear, until the finai
score was made, giving CraveDs the
third set and the match. The score of
the three sets was 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 A word
of praise may be said for the pleasant
manner in which Pitcher accepted his
defeat, heartily congratuating his rival
upon his hardwon victory.
Some idea of the closeness of the actual
game may be gained from the points
played. Pitcher made six more points
in the first set than did Cravens; in
the second set Cravens was six points
in the lead, and in the final and deciding
set Cravens led by only two points. Thus
it will be seen that the winner of the
match made only two more points than
did the loser.
A. w. Bumiler and Hal Braly of Pasa-
dena were the next couple to face each
other. Braly played some very pretty
tennis in the first set, smashing fire.
quently and effectively, and passing Blu
miller at the net with a neat back-hand
down the side lines. At one time he had
the set won, needing only one point; but
his nerve apparently failed him, and Blu
miller pulled out a winner, the set be-
ing played to deuce-vantage. The sec
ond set was somewhat of a walk-over
for Bumiller Braly playing wildly and
somewhat carelessly. In justice to him,
however, it must be stated that he was
suffering from a badly blistered foot.
Bumiller took the match in straight
sets, the score being S-6, 6-1. This match
concluded the mornings play.
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sight in the afternoon with the women
in their light summer gowns and bright
hats. Every seat was occupied, and
each good play-and there were many of
them-was vigorously and impartially
applauded. Little feminine shrieks of
approval rippled along the benches and
ever and anon vociferous played, sir!''
split the ears of the groundlings who
were perspring to make social holt
day.
In order to give the contestants in
the finals chance to rest the first
match in the ladies' singles was called
Miss Hugus of Pasadena and Miss
Georgina Jones of Santa Monica being
the players. Miss Hugus went It the
game in the most busineSs-like fashion,
rolling up her sleeves to the elbow and
risking all manner of sunburn. Miss
Jones shows the able tuition of her sis
ter, and possesses a very neat drive
Miss Hugus lobs we'll and plays an ex-
cellent net game, and at critical moments
was steadier than her opponent. She
won the match in straight sets, the score
being So, 81.
After short pause Bumiller and Cra-
vens came out for the finals of the mems
singles. A round of applause greeted
the players as they stepped on the court
and after a few preliminaries the men
went to work Several thought that
Bumiller would fare better at Cravens
hands than Pitcher, his game being bet
ter calculated to keep the Yale man on
the run. But for the second, time the
prophets failed to foretell correctly, and
the talent went down in a CORY sea.
Bumiller started the set with a rush,
taking the first game easily and quickly.
Cravens showed some stiffness at first.
but soon warmed up and the fur began
TO fly. At the net Bumiller was invinci-
BILE, making some remarkable returns
His neat acknowledging on the run up,
was especially taking, but his smash
ing lacked strength. Cravens took warn
ing early in the set and began lobbing
- keep his agile opponent on the back