Evening star., 1901-06-01
LITTLE DEFEATS GLAZEDROOK.
Match in Semi-FinalS for Southern
Tennis Champ piOns hip.

The sun was late making it's appearance
this morning and the games of the south
ern championship tennis tournament did
not start until 10 o'clock, and then the
courts were found to be rather soggy from
yesterdays rains But Old Sol was in one
of his fierce moods and the ground quickly
dried up, so that fast play was possible.
The gathering Of the crack players Of the
country in Washington proved a strong
enough magnet to draw quite large gath
ering to the Bachelors courts this morn
ing, and for the rest Of the day all the
available sitting and standing room was
occupied by interested spectators.
The only match played this morning IN
the semi-finalS was that between r. D.
Little, the Princeton crack, and Dr. Glaze
brook of this city. The doctor put up a
fine contest, but Little played one of his
best games. so that the local man was de-
feated by 8-3 and 6-3.
In the handicap match contest, Ralph
Hickox Of the New York Tennis Club won
from c. R. Wilson Of the Bachelors Club
by the scores 6-3 and Ga. This match
was very closely contested and the inter-
est of the onlookers was worked up to a
high pitch. Mr.. Wilson started of well.
winning the first set handily, but Mr.
Hickox pulled himself together and won
the last two in clever style.
The other handicap match played was
that between Mr.. Alexander, the sterling
player from Princeton, and Mr.. Hyatt Of
this city. Both players put up a fine game,
the former winning by the scores CO and
6-3.
The games in the ladies' singles attracted
a great deal of attention, and the sport
furnished was of the very best. Miss jones
of New York, last years United States
champion. was gifted against Miss Goodfel-
low of this city, and after an exciting
struggle the former Won out by the scores
G-1 and G-3. There were numerous deuce
games, and notwithstanding her formidable
opponent. Miss GoOdfellowS S tennis eX-
cellent. Miss Jones was in fine eorm, and
played up to last years standard.
The other match for the ladies' singles
was that between Miss Moore of Brooklyn,
ex-champion of the United States. and Mrs
Geohegan Of this city. This contest prov ed
to be the closest of the tournament in the
ladies' events. the little lady from the city
Of churches finally proving the victor by
the scores Of ca and 6-3. The playing Of
Mrs. Geohegan called for unusual app. O.
baton from the onlookers. in which Miss
Moore heartily Joined. 1t battle
royal, and both contestants were heartily
applauded at it's close.
1t is expected that Miss Moore and Miss
Jones will face each other this afternoon
and the anticipation of this game will prob
ably crowd the courts with eager specta-
tors. Both ladies are in the very front
rank OF tennis players. and as each has a
peculiar volleying style their play will be
watched with the greatest interest.
The mixed doubles and straight doubles
scheduled for this afternoon will also be of
unusual interest on account Of the crack
players who will be contestants.
The rainy weather of the past week has
nament, and instead Of finishing up the
events today, expected, the finals will
have to go over until Monday. These con-
tests will more than likely throw the pre-
and brand of tennis worth going miles to
will aSSuredy be exhibited