The San Francisco call., 1913-08-01
BRILLIANT PLAY
Of CALIFO FORN|AN
THRILLS GALLERY
John Strachan of San Fran
cisco Forced by Illness to
Default to Waidner
of Chicago


CHICAGO. July s1.-Briliiant tennis
marked the matches in the fifth round
Of the western tennis championship to-
day.
The most impressive features of the
days play We're the thrilling match in
which Clarence Griffin of California
won over Heath Byford of Chicago and
the unexpected victories of two dark
horses"
John Strachan of San Francisco. suf-
fering from illness aggravated by the
extreme heat. defaulted his match to
J. Harry Waidner of Chicago.
Waidner showed his good sportsman
ship by offering to postpone the match
until tomorrow morning. in the hope
that Strachan then would feel fit TO
play. and almost pleaded with his
young antagonist to take advantage of
HIS offer. but Strachan declined. as he
felt that even should waidner win the
morning match he would be under
disadvantage In the semifnals in the
afternoon after his mornings play.
Strachan decided to default at the
last minute saying he feared he was
not in condition to play his best game.
and that he did not wish to compete
unless he could play at top form.
BRILLIANT TENNIS
The tennis exhibited this afternoon
never has been outshone I'm brilliancy
in any western tournament Griffin
was given a test such as he has not
had to meet since leaving the coast.
and proved his gameness, his ability
TO come from behind" and his re-
source In way that delighted the gall
lery. which gave him an ovation at
the end of the match.
In the first set Byford's service was
most effective. and he broke through
that OF the Californian in startling
way meeting the coast stars attack
with series of brilliant returns which
Griffin was unable to handle.
Griffin showed hts best form under
adverse conditions, however, and, play
ing at top speed. never allowed the
Chicago man chance in the second
set
The Californian exhibited remarkable
accuracy and Judgment, and his placing
brought round after round Of applause
from the gallery.
Byford made a desperate rally In
the third set. and took the first three
games, but he tired visibly, while the
Californian took advantage OF all open
ings and ran out the match at top
speed.
ONE UPSET OF DAY
One OF the Hpsets today was the de-
feat of Walter r Hayes, runner-up to
Mclaughlin in the western tournament
last year, by Joe Armstrong of ST Paul.
Armstrong outgeneraled and outma-
neuvered Hayes, and his we'll placed
lobs kept the veteran on the back line
throughout the match. where Arm
strong easily outclassed him.
William. Blair of Lake Geneva fur
nished the other surprise when he de-
feated John Adams OF Minneapolis. re-
garded as one Of the strongest players
OF the northwest.
J. II. Winston OF Chicago had de-
faulted to Blair in their fourth round
match scheduled for this morning.
In the semiffnais tomorrow Arm
strong will meet Waidner and Is con-
ceded to have an excellent chance to
defeat the veteran. Griffin will play
Blair, who IS not expected to stop the
march of the coast star toward the
finals. Summary:
Fifth round-L. Harry wsdner Of Chicago
defeated John strachan Of San francisco by de-
fault
Joseph J. Armstrong Of st. Paul defeated
Walter Hayes Of Chicago, 6-4, 7-5.
Clarence Griffin of San Francisco. defeated
Heath Byford Of Chicago 4-6e Go e-4
William Blair Of Lake Geneva defeated John
Adams Of Minneapolis, "a. 6-4.
In the wemen's semiaaals today Miss Gwen
dolyn Rees of Minneapolis defeated Miss Miriam
Steever Of Chicago. Cd, 6-1
Miss Caro- c. Neey Of Chicago defeated Miss
Hoyt Of Chicago. 81. Go, c..
Miss Rees and Miss Neely will meet
in the finals for the women's singles
championship Saturday. Tomorrow, in
doubles. they play together Miss Hoyt
and Miss Steeyer
Mems doubles fifth round:
Hayes and Winston defeated knight and
O'Brieu, 81. &c. CO. 6-2.
Blair and Clifford defeated Boyden and Cope
land. 6-3 6-3 6-I.
Byford and Barlick defeated Coolidge and Les
ter. 60, G-3. Go.
waidner and Gardne1 defeated Neeley and
Lindeman. CO. 6-3, Go.