Evening star., 1916-04-19

In the teeth. of a wind that tunes
rendered play impossible, owing to the
dust blown in the contestants eyes,
the Harvard tennis team on its annual
trip here showed its heels to a pick
ed team of local players. five to two
matches. The matches were played on
the Chevy Chase Clubs fine courts and
in spite of the small gale the play was
excellent.
r. Norris Williams, national singles
champion in 1914, was paired against
C. B. Doyle, the Districts leading play
er, and this was, of course, the fea-
ture match. Williams showed a great
improvement in his backhand play. as
he has in former years been somewhat
inclined to be erratic in this depart
ment. Connie" however. gave him
grand battle, and though defeated he
had Williams working hard at all
times and at one time was within a
pair of aces of winning the match.
After outplaying Williams in the first
set, 6-4. he led at 5-3 in the second
only to have Williams uncork one of
his brilliant streaks, when Doyle was
within two points of victory and forge
ahead to a - win.
Williams won the toss and served
from the north court, losing the game
through fnecross-court passing of his
opponent which the collegian was un-
able to reach. Doyle lost his service
game, largely through double faults.
but won the next two, Williams seem
ing at a loss to know how to handle
the local mans powerful serve. Will
iams won the fifth game at love by
good serving, but Doyle came right
back and won his. making it three all.
The ninth game on Williams service
went to deuce five times before his op-
ponent won it with great pass down
the ex-champon's backhand. Doyle
made two double faults in the next
game, but frightened up, winning the
game and set, 6-4. Both men were
pla yins great tennis a the end of this
set after the preliminary feeling out.
Hard Set to Lose.
In the second set Doyle led at Fl.
serving two successive aes to Will
liams' backhand in the second game.
The fifth game showed Williams YER
satility. as in this period he executed
a magnificent half-volley, eliciting
much applause from the large gallery
surrounding the court. However, Doyle
would not be denied and he again led
at 5-3. only needing two points to run
out the match But here Williams
for which he is famous. running the
set to all and finally breaking
through Doyle's serve and winning at
St.
From here out it was all Williams
as the District champion seemed un-
able to cope with the superlative shots
of his opponent. The score OF the final
set was 6-3.
On adjoining courts the other singles
matches were fought out. In these
the players from Boston were not so
successful, a Ballard Moore beat Kel-
leher, while Breck was showing Gamer
the ropes to the tune 70 S-6, % and
6-1.
pretty exhibition was presented
in the doubles contest between Doyle
and Doyle, and Williams and Pfaffman.
Although Williams does not profess to
be a doubles player. and says he is
not one, he proved his fine ability as
a volleyer in this match. having had
little opportunity to rush to the net
in the singles on account of Doyle's
speed and backcourt chops.
Work Well Together.
The collegians worked like we'll OIL
ed machines, and at no stage of the
game did they let down sufficiently
to give the local men a chance. Will
liams. always great on ground strokes,
uncovered some beautiful backhands,
proving conclusively that his reported
improvement in this department has
not been a mere figment of the i'm
agination.
G. Colkett Gamer teamed with Titus
Rand defeated ]. Upshur Moorhead
and Breck in a battle replete with
thrilling situations and magnificent re-
coyeries, 6-4, If and 81, the last
set being the hardest fought of the af-
ternoon.
Breck. a player new to local tennis
fans. displayed fine forehand drive, !
which. coupled with a magnificent |
American service. should help him to go
far in the local events this season. |
Summarizes: |
Singles.
FIRST SET
williams. 144 241 Ss-32 4
Doyle. ............ 4 02 % . 10 SIS 6 |
SECOND SET.
williams. 1 "A 224 4244 4244 +2 8 |
4 4 n 4 I A n A n