The New York herald., 1921-08-07
WASHBURN VICTOR
AGAIN AT NEWPORT
Conqueror Of w. M. Johnston
Defeats r. Norris Williams
in Tennis Final.

NEWPORT, r. L., Aug 6.--Whether or
not he accompiishes anything OF impor-
tancc the rest OF the season. Watson M.
Washburn OF New York already has
earned a place near the head OF the
American tennis ranking. On top of
his startling victory over William NJ.
Johnston OF California In the semi final
yesterday. Washburn in the last match
OF tho tournament at the Casino to-
day defeated r. Norris Williams I'd OF
Boston. after five long sets. by score
Of 4--6, Ga, IL, 6-3, 6--2. 1t was
splendid triumph and a decided upset
As usual. the phlegmatic Washburn
won through his superior control. his
remarkable ability to place the ball
where he wanted to and his cool. calcu-
lating judgment in choosing the right
shot at the right time. Wiliams's speed
In the early stages of the match prom
ised to overwhelm the Gotham player,
but Washburn kept plugging away. get
ting everything back that was anywhere
within reach. forcing the Bostonian into
errors by the accuracy OF his place
ments and by a change OF pace that
was battling.
Williams was by far the more bril-
liant of the two, his daring shots being
the sort to rouse the enthusiasm OF the
gallery, but the steadiness of his op-
ponent nonplussed him and shook his
own control Toward the end williams
contributed more to his defeat with cr-
rors than Washburn did through any
superiority OF tennis tactics.
1t was great day for Washburn for
in the doubles final that preceded the
singles match his brilliant net play and
accurate cross court smashes had been
chiefly instrumental In defeating the
Pacific Coast champions, Robert and
Howard Kinsey. the victory being earned
In straight sets, 60. Ga. Ga. Will
iams, his opponent in singles, was his
partner then, and was only slightly be-
hind Washburn in effectiveness
The Eastern pair took the offensive
from the start, and so swift was their
attack that the Kinseys never got their
bearings properly. Older tournament
| experience outgencralled the two youths
who were rated fourth In the national
doubles standing last year and Ind been
| favored to win to-day. The Kinseys
\ never found a defence for their oppo-
nents' smashing net attack in the first
set and lost six straight games, which
were marked only by thrilling volleys
| at the net.
In the second set the kfnseys settled
| down and displayed good tennis-the
| best they had. The rallies and volleying
| at the net brought forth superb recov-
| cries and beautiful placements, and the
Westerners proved time and again their
great ability as ground coverers But
swift forearm drives pushed them back
TO tho base line, where they were caught
! fiat footed by Washburn. who leaped into
! the air and smashed the ball cross court
for earned points.
A change Of tactics in the third set
allowed the Kinseys to hold the Eastern
| pair In check and win their own service.
Long lobs that drove williams and
Washburn back gave the opening that
allowed the Californians to put the ball
away for the earned point. With games
at 81 and Williams serving the Kin
seys fought a fine battle to pull the set
out of the fire. with the score at 1910
and the Fasteners on the offensive they
played way back OF their base line and
lobbed the ball at Williams, who played
for placement with great accuracy, only
to have the Kinseys by wonderful efforts
return the ball
The match produced the beet tennis
exhibited in doubles, and although the
result, especially the one sided score,
was an upset It demonstrated that the
Klnseys will be dangerous factor In
the national event later in the month