The San Francisco call., 1909-10-17
May Sutton To
Be Feature Of
POrtOla Tennis

II was positively announced Friday
by the committee in charge Of the Por-
tola tennis matches 10 be played on
the Golden Cate park courts October
23 that Miss May sutton viii partici-
pate. Her presence VIII not materially
change the program, as she VIII play
IN only one match She viii be substi-
-tuted for her sister, Miss Florence. in
match with National Champion
Htsz= Hotchkiss.
although Miss I5otchkiss was beaten
by Miss Florence Sutton in the coast
championship tournament al Del Monte
last month many figure she has a
chance against Miss May Sutton. former
worlds champion, ana the adknowl-
edged superior OF any woman player
IN the world Miss Sutton allowed
Ter title TO go by default, and, no
doubt. could regain 1t If she desired.
Miss HotchkisS was not at her best
Whel she lost 10 Miss Florence Sutton,
but she hardly looks formidable enough
ss Yet 10 take the measure of Miss
May autton. lmmeoiately upon her
return from Philadelphia, where she
in June. Miss Hotchkiss tried conclu-
sions with Miss Nay sutton, but lost
IN straight sets. During the first three
or four games OF the match, however,
tbs game that Miss Hotchkiss was
SiElng the former worlds champion
tbe time OF her life, and at least
hslding her own. Her long trip across
the continent which ended only q few
minutes before she stepped on the
courts made It impossible 10 keep up
the fast pace, and after 3--3 Miss SUIT
ton had things all her own way She
been on the defensive.
While few are willing TO concede
Miss Hotchkiss q chance against Miss
sutton there is no denying the fact
that the national champion has shown
flashes Of form that would beat the
premier player Of the world If they
only lasted long enough.
The feeling IS general that il any
woman IN this country can beat Miss
May Sutton il is Miss Hazel Hotch-
kiss For this reason q meeting be-
tween the two always has an air Of
Miss sutton meets any other opponent
With Melville Long and Maurice Nc
Loughiin vel on their way 10 Aus
tralia and Miss May Sutton in the
east the local fans figured that the
PortOla matches would be nothing out
of the ordinary. The unexpected re-
tuTn OF Miss Sutton chan geE the aspect
and 3 record crowd will no doubt be
ON hand when the two cleVerest women
In America try conclusions. Miss Sut-
ED and Miss Hotchkiss VIII meet at
4 80 o'clock in the morning.
y Carpenters have been busy all week
erecting stands around three sides Of
the two exhibition courts at the park.
and il viii be possible 70 handle al
east three or four thousand specta-
-ors. superintendent McLaren an
nOunced early in the week that the
seats erected on the south end OF the
courts would remain permanently. This
VIII be good news to frequenters Of
the park courts. as the grass has here
tofore ruined many rackets and balls
PlsV viii be resumed TODAY in the
handicap singles tournament begun last
sunday. With only two courts at their
made poor progress. Play was con-
lined almost entirely 10 the upper half.
only three matches being played in
the lower. Five contestants remain in
in The second round Of the upper
half only one match remains 10 be
played. In it J. Schwarz t3-6) will
meet s. Botlin cove is S-s). The
winner viii oppose Bonifield (I5 I-6)
in the third round. The other third
round match viii bring together W. H.
lIoyt 800 and r. A. Orrett (l5 4-6).
In the lower half Z. p. Finnegan' is
the only player who made any prog
rcss. He won two matches and there
by went into the third round He
heat J. =. Code in the second round
after each had won his first round
match.
ing the week for the annual tourna- =
ment for the championship OF the bay
counties. As usual this event will be
held on the Golden Gate park courts.
In past years this tournament has been
started on the second Sunday ii Oc-
fober, but 70 avoid any possible con-
hict with the Portola matches il will
not be begun this year until Octo-
Der %.
Owing 70 the limited number Of
courts at the disposal OF the comm. .ttee
II viii be necessary 70 play the upper
lower half on October 81 Tie
~ 1bles will be PLAYED November z.
Entries close Thursday. October 81. at
s p. m. and must be, sent previous TO
building san Francisco. The tourna-
nent committee is composed Of II. y
Peck. A H. Still and NJ. Z. Levin.
Owing to the absence of Maurice
McLoughlfn the title in both singles
and doubles VIII 20 TO the tournament
winners by default. James holds the