Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-12
Mrs. Schmitz and Miss Wag-
ner Battle for Tennis Title.
FINALS PLAYED TODAY
Both Players Captured Hard-Fought
Games Yesterday.
WITHIN A STROKE OF VICTORY
Racing at New Orleans-New York
Dog Show-Nationai Bowling
Tourney-Base Ball Notes.

NEW YORK. February Eft Is to be
England against the United States for the
womens indoor national lawn tennis
championship. Mrs. Frederick Schmltz
the English expert. won her place in the
final yesterday. while in the lower section
the plucky young Yankee player. MISS
Marie Wagner, came through after hard
match the board courts of the 9TH
Regiment armory, 66th street and Park
avenue. 1t was the opinion of the experts
that the match today for the title will be
won upon ability to stand grueling-
Mrs Scmitz scored one-sided and I'M
looked for victory over Miss Alice l.. Day,
the New Jersey state champion The
English player used the characteristic
long drives. In these the ball Travelled at
top speed. 1t spotted down on the far
corners. too. in a way that kept Miss
Day on the move and wore her down, so
that Mrs Scmitz had things much her
own way, winning-at ca and 6-4.
A Hard Match.
There was considerable difference about
the game which Miss Wagner won.
Against the driving of Mrs. George Fl.
Chapman she came up to the net for the
volley or smash. II was a thoroughly
and fast. sure footwork saved Miss Wag-
ner. Her quickness in making difficult
gets helped her to overcome a lead of 5-3
IN the first set and win 1t at 10.
Then she let down on her game. This
brought drive against drive in the second
set with the result that Mrs. Chapman
proved her superiority and scored at "a.
In the deciding set Mrs. Chapman was
thrice within stroke Of victory. Each
time Miss Wagner ayerted the defeat
vii nlo arlS yll1
shot, and finally she scored the set and
match at 81. total of thirty-eight
splendidly contested games.
The doubles reached the deciding round.
the two former champions, Mrs. William
ii. Pouch and Miss Elizabeth H. Moore,
taking their place in the upper half while
in the lower Mrs. A. III. Mccarthy and
ALss Margaret Johnson Won after three
lively sets.
The consultations were advanced to the
final round, and the first big national in
door tournament for women will he
brought to close this evening.
The Summary.
Women's championship singles semi final
round-Mrs. Frederick Schmitz. London. England.
ses Club M.s Ssre ws
ner. Hamilton Grange Lawn Tennis Club. de-
feated Mrs. George Il. Chapman, Nyack Country
Women's championship doubles. first round
Mrs: William H. Pouch and Miss Elizabeth H.
Sisnoux. 81 81: Miss Alice Fish and Miss
Fanny Fish defeated Miss Elsie Little and Miss
Louise Hammond rs, 6-3.
Second yound-Mrs. William III. Pouch and
Miss Elizabeth H. Moore defeated Mrs. Walter
"A ufermann and Miss Elsie Smith. CO. $40;
Mrs A. H. Mccarthy and Miss Margaret john
Son defeated Miss Alice Fish and Miss Fanny
Fish. -6-1. 6-3: Mrs. A. q. Miles and Miss
Mare Wagner defeated Mrs. L. +. COe and Mrs
Percy Ingalls,. 81. 81.
Semi final round-Mrs. William Fl. Pouch and
Mt md Mrs. q I
Mrs. A III. Mccarthy and Miss Margaret John
son defeated Mrs. A. G. Miles and Miss Marie
Wagner 64, 1-6. &c.
Consolation singles. first round-Miss Schar-
mann defeated Miss Adele Cragn, 81. 6-1;
Miss Clare Kuttro1 defeated Miss Scott. by de-
fault.
Second round-Mrs. Walker Aufermann defeated
Miss Louise Cra2iD. 60, 81: Mrs. n. H. Nc
Cartby defeated Miss Seharmann. IS -6-1;
Miss Clare Cassel defeated Miss Wolf. by de-
fault.
Miss Clare kuttroh. 6-3. SIS.