The San Francisco call., 1913-07-29
EXPERTS ADMIT
BRITISH CRACK
HAD No CHANCE
Young Californian's Brilliant
Tennis Play Never Sur
passed, Says Umpire
After Game
Continued From page I


5--7 81, 6-4, GO.
The Davis cup now goes back to the
land of its donor after the most in
teresting fight for its possession since
it first left home in 1903.
The victory of the Americans today
will be all the more memorable be-
cause it was the first time in the his
tory of the cup that seven countries
the United States. Canada Austria
lasia. South Africa. Germany. France
and elgium-competed in elimination
matches for the honor of challenging
the British holders
Despite his loss in singles to Parke
last Friday McLouehlin generally is
given credit for lifting the cup. The
dazzling. daring play of the Californian
and his sportsmanlike actions during
the tournament so endeared him to the
British followers of the game that, IN
spite Of the keen disappointment at the
loss of the cup, the crowd which wit
messed today's crucial match gave the
Californian the spontaneous ovation
usually reserved for home idols
British tennis enthusiasts had not
been optimistic that they would retain
Harold II. Hackett won the doubles
match from Dixon and H. Roper Bar
rett. Saturday: but they were confident
that Dixon would make a supreme ef-
fort 10 defeat Mclaughlin today
The veteran English player made the
effort putting all the f1nesse and sci
ence Of which he is master into the
game: but his youthful opponent after
the first set, broke down his defense a
every turn.
The American at first appeared over
anxious, because of the responsibility
resting upon him. for in the opening
set the loss of one of his service games
and inaccuracy of drives gave the
Englishman enough aces to make a
deuce set before victory perched upon
the racquet of the Californian.
In the second set Mclaughlin got into
his stride. and thenceforth treated the
crowd to a quality of service and over
head strokes never before seen on the
historic Wimbledon courts. Even his
ground strokes had improved to such
an extent that they hardly seemed to
he those Of the player who had lost his
match in this department of the game
10 Parke last Friday.
BRITONs DEPRESSED
. British followers of tennis are de-
pressed over the possibility of recov-
erins the cup and freely predict that
i viii remain in the United States for
at least five years. as there are no
young players in sight to take the place
the youngist, is over 80 years old
Robert D. Wrenn, president OF the
United States Lawn Tennis associa-
tion. was elated over the success of the
Americans.
'MeLoughlin." said Mr.. wrenn.
simply overpowered his clever op-
ponent. The Improvement in the
ground strokes of the American since
last Friday was almost unbelievable.
6 IF
Increased since his arrival in England
| am inclined TO believe Mclaughlin
was slightly stale last Friday. His
recovery has been marvellous. Today he
PLAYED the greatest game ever saw
him put up"
McLoughlin .modestly disclaimed
credit for winning the cup.
Il had no plan of battle when /
stepped on the courts today" the Cali
fornian said. Il certainly did not feel
confident of winning, but I felt physi-
cally fit for a hard match. I want an
other trial at A. r. Wilding, the English
singles champion. if I can get away
for a trip to England next summer"
The exhibition match won by Parlke
over Williams was rather tame neither
man seemingly playing up to his best
form. and the American apparently not
taking the contest as seriously as he
would have done if the fare Of the
cup had depended. on it.
STORY OF GAME
Mclaughlin won the first set by
eight games to six. after a deal of
erratic tennis. both men being guilty
The Californian made a number Of
double faults. two Of them in one
game. while Dixon also offended in
this respect
Mclaughlin drove many balls out
and netted others. but in overhead
work he was 50 clearly superior to
his opponent that the result was never
in doubt.
IN the second set McLoughIin de-
lighted his supporters with some bril-
liant cross court shots and half vol
leys- The result was soon a foregone
conclusion. The American drove down
the side lines with remarkable preci-
sion and persistence and carried off the
set s games to g.
In the third set McLoughlin began a
fierce attack on the tiring veteran. The
Californian's driving became more
speedy and more accurate and his over
head work was perfect.
The crowd knew the end had come.
The result was 6 games to 2.
When the final stroke had been made
Dixon rushed forward and put his
arms around the shoulders of the young
winner a great ovation.
Referee Schmidt in an interview aft
erward- attributed the result entirely
to 'McLougblin's superlative bril-
iiancy" He declared that McLough-
lin had played his best game thus
far in this country, especially in his
ground strokes" Dixon. he said.
played al the top of his form, but was
no match for the all around superior
excellence OF the young American"
WILLIAMS ERRATIC
Parke won the first set by s games
TO ., but most Of the games went to
deuce.
williams was erratic aRd lost some
crucial points by driving out of the
court. He also made a number of dou-
bic faults.
Parke played a ploddinE, heady game
throughout the set.
Williams took the second set, to 5.
After Parke had taken a lead, to /.
the Harvard man drew level and made
il all. He then got a lead of ; to 4.
Parke euualized with his service and
then williams took the set with
straight games. He improved greatly
in this set and kept his drives within
the limits.
williams also took the third set. to
:. He allowed the Irishman to get
even after leading by love. Williams
then became more accurate. He kept
Parlxe running from side to side of the
court and thus wore him down. The
Irishman looked weary at the end of
the set
Williams led all the way in the
fourth set until the score stood at
all. Then Parke broke into the Ameri-