New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-19
Mclaughlin and Williams Win
in Straight Sets in Singles
Against Canadians and
Need One More Match.
THEN ARE CHALLENGERS
lfornia Comet" Plays in
Manner to Indicate That He
Either Outclassed Opponent
or Is a Trifle Stale
from Steady Work.
BY HERBERT L. BURKE,
Lawn tennis critic OF "Ihe Daily News and
Leader"
IBy Cable 10 The Tribune.l

BY cable 10 The Tribune.
London. July 1S.-Both Maurice Z.
Mclaughlin and r. Norris Williams
won lawn tennis matches to-day
against the Canadians in straight sets
in the final series of contests to decide
the challenging nation for the Davis
International Cup. Mclaughlin, the
American champion, defeated r. b.
Powell. the captain of the Canadian
team. by the score of 10-S. 81. g..
Williams defeated Bernard p. Schwen-
gers. the Canadian champion, at 6--4
lss-2, "a.
The appearance Of Mclaughlin. who
has made himself a great favorite on
the courts at Wimbledon, was sufficient
10 attract the ver-increasing cohorts
Of the followers Of the game. The
American champion competed in the
second match Of the programme and in
the first set he gave the impression OF
being a triie stale or else playing we'll
within himself Powell played surpris-
ingly we'll at first. He was stronger
and better all round than ever seen IN
any previous matches here. His swerV-
ing service to the backhand of his op-
ponent troubled Mclaughlin VINO
lacked his usual eXactitude.
Powell also returned we'll McLough-
Inns terrific service, so that in the first
set the American champion frequently
substituted the reverse for the fast SER
vice. which helped spread the idea that
he was feeling the strain and going a
bit stale.
After winning the first set in the
eighteenth game, however. Mclaughlin
improved greatly and seemed to re-
cover as to condition and form, so that
he soon had Powell more on the defen-
srJsye as he smashed brilliantly the Ca
nadian's lobs.
In the third set Mclaughlin let down
again. and except for his fast service
played an ornamental rather than a
convincing game.
Williams beat Schwengers mainly by
mastery passing strokes. The Cana
dian. although a good, strong volleye-,
after going up TO the net indiscrimi-
nately and seldom getting far enough,
had 10 give ground to the young Amer
lean. Williams was not only much bet
ter equipped with an all-round game,
but he also played it with convincing
power and displayed supreme ability
whenever his strength was tested.
Wnliams's returns of service were
brilliant and beautifully placed down
the side lines. He brought off his shots
easily. freely and so perfectly timed
that he constantly caught Schwengers
running in on +he ball and under the
difficulty Of playing strokes while off
his feet.
Williams and schwengers played
wearing shoes equipped with steel
points, but after a long discussion be-
tween Harold II. Hackett. the captain
~ the American team, and the VIM
bledon committee Mclaughlin and
Powell turned out in rubber-soled
shoes The court was badly cut up by
the steel points, but Hackett contend
ed that there was no ground for a
complaint. az the wearing of steel
points is noe covered In the rules, and
that the matter is solely within the
option OF the players.
After the finish Of the matches here
to-day al! Of the experts were agreed
that the commanding lead obtained by
the Americans virtually assures to the
United States the right 10 stand as the
challengers Of the British Isles for the
cup in the matches to be decided here
next week. one victory in the three
remaining matches is all that is needed
10 complete Canada's elimination.
The final round started under very
unfavOrable weather conditions. Rain
had fallen heavily throughout the night
and leaden skies made the light bad.
The famous centre court on the cham
piOnship ground OF the All England
Lawn Tennis Club. however. had been
well protected by a large tent, and go
was in good condition.
Williams had the better of the early
games IN the first set Schwongers.
who was obviously nervous, did not
play up 20 his real form until the
fourth game. which, however, was
Hluully credited 10 Williams. The score
Was then standing 10.
The Canadian i'm a remarkable rally
succeeded in mastering Williams's hard
service, and, scoring numerous points
by clean passing. took the score TO
81 Then Williams regained his
Stride. and only once afterward did the
Canadian veteran press his youthful
opponent. who ran out with six games
t. four and IS points to 81.
In the second set Williams put more
pace into his play. and, finding that low
eross-court shots were very effective.
soon had Schwengers foundering hope
lessly from Side 20 side Of the court
This was the only fast set Of the match,
Williams playing at the top Of his form
The third set was a service battle
until eight games had been played. each
man successfully taking his own ser
Vice. Sobwengers consistently returned
the Americans service, but was unable
sasfnaake il effective. Williams, on the
Sther hand. was puzzled by the peculiar
twist of the Canadians service. and IN
ttttmLtiuQ TO drive them down the