New-York tribune., 1907-12-22

try list higher in class than in former years,
and the four events We're well filled The class b
handicap singles brought out the who
der the championship class. James s. Nyrick and
r. H North played match in this event which
proved one of the features of tho opening round.
Jimmy MyrCk, the crack sprinter Of the regiment
and OF it's athletes. was on the plus half
30 mark. while his opponent had 30. MyriciI did
some splendid footwork IN this match. and his pac
ing Of the BAH was worked out in a way that kept
North puzzled at all stages of the game His scr
vice wss also good but North proved the plugging
sort OF player that keeps steadily at Il. and after
three rousing sets North came out in the front
rank with the score e. s., e. in his favor.
The draw OF the championship singles made it
possible for William B. Cragin. jr to win his place
in the semi-hnal at the top with only one match.
this ne Morris s Clark holder OF the doubles
title. Two sets of tho Hycliest kind of work result
ed. CraEin indicated tho improvement which he has
made in his game during the recent outdoor season.
lie very fast taking the net. once there he
cut off the returns OF his opponent. making sofne
terrific cross-court smashes that never gave Clark
a fair opportunity to make return. Clark tried
drive. but at this he met by Cragiu, playing
the short game, taking every thing the volley
and hitting the ball with severity for place shots.
At the net Cragin was strong, and won at 6-l,
6-3. Cragin also held 80 his form in his march
in the class a handicap from the minus 80 mark
he defeated his brother. Arthur : Cragr. minus
half 80, by the score 6-2. 6-2.
King Smith former Harvard player displayed
unexpected strength in his championship singles
match against w. A Conway. The ex-IIarvard
player depended for his aces on his opponent. His
shots Just down the side lines always held
Conway little short of the dangerous point of
pressing him closely. Conway endeavored TO break
up the certainty of Smiths placing by obbing. but
the latter took his time at the base line and his
long from that part OF the
cuted with such speed that Conway's effort was
lost and he aced by being of position.
Smith played with great steadness and at
e.. Cd.
Robert T. Bryan and Morris s Clark. the doubles
champions of last year. the only match decided
the doubles Both played with spirit and speed.
making n well balanced and effective attack at the
net. Their opponents were Harold Moore and
Rathbn KID. who in the hunt for the
victory the former champions successful
in winning at So, 6-1. Tho tournament will be
pionship finals holding the courts on New Years
Day. The summary follows:
seventh Regiment championship singles (drst round)-
Arthur $ Cragin defeated l. IL Fitch. 6-3 So. Ct;
King smith defeated w. A. Conway. 6-2. 6+. Second
round-WIiam r. Cragin, jr. defeated Morris S Clark.
81. 6-3
seventh Regiment championship doubles nrst round-
pnhort r Rryan and Morris s. Clark Harold
Moore Rathbun Kip, e. 6-l
Class A handicap singles dlrst round)-William p.
Cragin jr minus 80 defeated Arthur : Cragn. minus
half So C. GO.
Glass b handicap singles first round-Ii Follett plus
70 defeated ID. Despard. plus 80 6-l. e.: w. CON
way plus half 15 defeated T. Laidaw, plus half 80 e.
stuart scratch 60 GO; Moore scratch defeat
ed George Price plus 30. g.. 81. 10: f. IL Nhrth
plus 30 defeated James s. Myrich plus half 30. e-3.
81, e.