New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-03
Victory of the Australian
Davis Cup Team Not
a2to | Chance.
THINGS THAT FAVOR
THE HOME FORCES
Racing at Saratoga Springs
Begins in a Way to Indicate
Much High Class Sport
nv HERBERT.

,kc American Davis Cup team 10 oe-
fcnd the much sought bowl-the tropn!
which stands for all that is creates,
snd hest in lawn tennis. The maj
matches on the West Side Tennis Cluo
courts At Forest Hills. Long Island, ar
now only eleven days away, nut III 'meN
time much can happen 10 chshge ~ NJ
whole complexion OF the slVuS'I W-;is;re~
Australian team, made up OF
Rrookes. Dunlop and Doust, IS held IN
sncb high esteem that heard goooi!
,,-a,er made last week at odds OF 10 1
,bsf the Gun will be carried once more
40 the other side Of the world. Inc
man who laid the price is Keen luogc
~ lawn tennis and knows intimately
tbe strength and weaknesses OF the va
nous nIsvers. but in my opinion ne Is
Ger astrav. The odds in any case
should not be more than to . sgslhs5
the Americans. In fact, the snort tilu
al that price or better is the one thaI
would appeal TO me.
There is no gsinsaying the TACT tnSt
Rrookes and Wilding arc a tormluspic
rair. combining, no doubt, greater all
sround ability and fewer weaknesses
tbsn any other two players who can DC
,ncn,ioned. II must be remembered,
hov,cver. that four hard matches with
:, fopr weeks are exhausting and likely
10 demand a heavy toll. Having oeaten
Canada and Germany, England. heaoSu
by the redoubtsble Parke, must DC
faced before the opportunity comes "
40 hattie with the marvellous Nc
Iorcbl;n and his teammates OF this
country Brookes is not overstrong
~ least. he has suffered at times from
III bealth-and if he stays out OF the
singles matches against England. Wlio-
inc and the others may not be able 10
withstand the assault; whereas n
Brookes plays in both singles ana
doubles against England the strain Is
likely 10 affect his play TO point that
NAV make him comparatively easy
foe for our men.
These are only supposings, but arc
mentioned 10 show that the ODDS AZ
tbis time certainly arc not TO l IN
favor of Australia Another point is
vorthv Of mention. The defending ma
ton always has 4 slight advantage
Familiarity with the courts and natu-
rsiness Of climatic conditions, backed
by an encouraging home sentiment, arc
in favor Of the home team. while the
strain and wasted nerve force TO inc
challengcrs. as the result OF inc Pre-
Eminary matches. also must DC cohsl9-
n cred. II is ono thing TO work up grad
IA usilv 10 the top of ones form Tor an
sil.important match and another thing
"a FIGHT of three stubborn opponents
before the final test. Altogether. then
levers of lawn tennis in this country
have every reason 10 be hopeful while
anticipatinC the greatest struggle IN
the annals of the sport on August 10
II and 10.
Il l. q raT
Psrke have been called the big four
Of lawn tennis, and so Tar as tnlS Pat
ticular wear is concerned there IS none
eo hold 10 substitute some other player
or PLAYERS. All four arc masters OF the
game and great court generals. Iheii
Ttvles vary: they 90 about earning inc
necessary points IN slightly dlrcren'
way, but there is little TO choose i1
general effectiveness one over inc
other.
Rrookes lacks the crashing overhead
smash of Mclaughlin, but otherwise
II rs hard TO pick a flaw IN his game
His ground strokes, either off the, fore
hand or backhand. are hard and accu
rate. and he has acquired perhap
Greater accuracy than any other plsye
in hitting q rising ball, by which he j
able to save time and ground IN gettlhI
20 the net for his kill. Mildlhg ma
no weakness worthy OF the name an
while lacking somewhat IN eN're ~.
sneed is amazingly sure and steady. be
cause of great accuracy, he plays cor
stantlv 20 the weakness of opponent
and 80 gains by cleverncss what other
reach by sheer force. IL rs not mean
20 imply that he does not hit the ba
hard; he does. although not with IN
same daring and abandon as Mcbough
lin and two or three others who migh
be mentioned.
Parke is noted for driving game o
the ground which probably has neve
been eaualled. With all his speed
nlaces with deadly accuracy, and earn
many a point by passing shots throug
the nsrrowest of openings. lie
strong overhead. too, and most e,
ccllent yolleycr. lie does not let hi
fondness for and effectiveness IN driN
ing keep him away from that vantag
point at the net, but he does not g
rushing up at any cost, and plays 10
the opening with remarkable patlenc
Mclaughlin is unquesiionably IN
most spectacular player OF them
and in his chosen game has no cqua
He has greater weaknesses' hoWeFe
than any OF the others, as his groun
strokes
standard, while his backhand drive
wofully lacking. These weaknesses
however, rarely crop up, because NC
Loughlin sets himself difficult tas
and never shirks H. In serving, volley
ing and smashing overhead he reall
is in class by himself. No amour
OF passing will drive him away fror
the net. lie believes in smashing GU
the points as quickly as possible, an
long rallies arc no part of his precon
ceived plan. The only way 70 driv
Mclaughlin away from the net Is b.
lobbying. and this is not safe meas
ure for an opponent, as he possesse
the rare faculty Of being able 10 XII
overhead from practically any position
in the court.
Racing at Saratoga Springs has onl!
20 90 on as il began on Saturday L
insure one OF the best meetings IN th'
history of the turf. Slowly but surel!
the sport has been regaining q new
foothold. and built as IL is on strong
foundation and without the faint Of
public bookmaking there IS every
reason 20 forecast a bright future snC
necessary encouragement 70 the
breeding industry an industry, by thS
way, which is much a part Of nations
welfare In times Of war, such rs
these unfortunately seem TO be, coun-
try needs must be strong in horses
suitable for cavalry remounts and OF
stock from which that kind OF horse
BILLIARDS AND BOWLING.
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