New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-18
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tor of his judgment or craftsmanship. IL
strikes me that Mclaughlin has bright
future before him so far as lawn tennis Is
concerned. but because of his temperament
| question his ability TO stand the strain oil
constant tournament play year In ana
year out I'm a way that will make II possible
for him to equal Billy Larncd's remarkable
record of winning the national champion
ship seven times-fve times in succession.
Before dismissng the subject of lawn
tennis word must he said of the accept
able way in which the West Side Tennis
club h3rldled the matches. There was some
crowding Ii could not he otherwise Wh'n
the seats were too few to 60 round, hut no.
bodv was Inconvenience, and everybody
had clear and unobstructed view OF the
matches. except the few who we're so u'i-
fortrpato as TO sit behind some of the
towering feathers that adorned the So
called creations Of the millners ART az
houn Cragin and his committee ala tuei'
Uork well. and proved conclusive!y that 'le
club would be more than capable OF manu-
linz the national championship tournament
next year if by any chance IT should DE
moved from Newport to this city
No fair minded sportsman can neEr uuss
the national golf championship to Harolo
II. Hilton. who now holds the msheat non
ors in the sport both in this country ana
Great Britain. The title was deserving d.
much for his uniform good sportSmanshP
as for his remarkable skill and steadiness'
II was no easy task to fight his way
through the strongest golf field ever sa'h-
cred together in this country and over
foreign links, but he adapted himseh re'u-
uv to his surroundings and PLAYED souhu'
consistent Golf from end TO end, under con-
ditions that were not altogether favorahle.
According to his own statement. ne VIII 20
homo strongly impressed with Ameilca1
golf and American methods. 1t Is SAFE 10
assume that he will leave behind many
warm admirers. as throughout his stay mere
ne has commanded the respect oil an I'VE
mot. and none more so than those VINO
tried so hard 10 make his quest III VAN.
lie has not worn out his welcome. ne WIN
be greeted even more heartily an otOe' Ee"i
Jerome d. Travers. Frederick Is. Her
rceboff and W. G. ('Chick'O Evans, jrr dld
rot suffer in comparison with the champion
Of Great Britain, except in lack of steadl-
ness and herein lies much satisfaction tor
home plavers. study OF the CARDS OF
THURSDAY shows that Evans would have
beaten Hilton 10y M and 10 play, il
spite of down at the end OF inc ~ o.
eighteen holes His outward journey VI ''
ON that day was perhaps the most pl'','dlI'
golf of tho tournament, and WouIu nave
beaten any player i'm the world nc com
harrison is not a good one however aS u'e
personal element and mental atntude VIZ
lacking. hut it showed the possloiiIbes' 10
ITerrcshoff. however. belongs the mGh'S'
praise. I'm overcoming lead oil up "S
milton and carving the champion OF Great
britain ia an extra hole before ackho"I-
odci,e, defeat ne earned a place in the nall
or oolfnp fame. He proved his courage
his resourcefulness. his SIKH and ms gen
eral knowledge of the game III way ~
indicate that he represented America Iui'-
cst strength II is a pity that the hlGh'st
rolfng honors Of the year should ne loSt
IN one so worthy but at least he mas the
satisfaction of lowering his coloIS 10
man who is considered the greatest anna
terr nIsver Of the day after one OF the pest
and most stubborn battles in the history
of golf.
Hilton is responsible for the statement
that Travcrs is a more scientific putier
than himself. but that lack Of confidence
IN his long game proved his undoing IN
writing Of the match and speaking OF
rravers in The New York Herald III
ton said:
what admired was the bold way he
wont for the stroke But lack OF pluck Is
moi one Of his falinGs. He has a magniil-
cent heart and temperament lot the s aiIiu,
and could he only get back MS conH1ehEC .'I
IN bis leng game he would be a wonderful
piaVer. am sure ] did not see him at
his very best; ne seemed so hesthunS on
his long shots For g9nn ,g rs me- mas and
always seems to select the right club 10
NAV with None of our youngsters at
home can compare with him Tor heau
work.
/ This is high praise and well deserved
The sting of defeat must have been lessened
| by such fair, frank and outspoken critl-
cism.
/ Carl Morris. the much talked of white
I hone" has lot 10 learn in the way OF
lboxinc and ring generslship before Jack
lcbnson's title is in danger from that
/ quarter. Inc oO"'f - '' '' ,
offence TO the pastime and more OF the
same kind will mean short shift for the
present law
The fans" in this city must take off
their hats" to Charles Ebbets anu ms
Supcrbas. even if the fans across the
bridge lack the opportunity If the Cubs
lose the remnant they can blame Brooklyn
Fuel was added to the fire on SATURDAY.
, G. I. K-The Chicago Cubs hold the
record for the number # games won in
~ single season with il6. If the Giants
won every game left on the schedule their
total would be lO7 nine games short Of the
record HERBERT.