New-York tribune., 1921-06-13


Several hundred persons were
grouped about the court as Richards
and Anderson struggled for the cham
pionship and the handsome challenge
bowl. The new grand stand bordering
the westerly side of the grounds was
filed almost TO its capacity This, with
the new clubhouse and the fifteen clay
courts, makes the Terrace Kings Coun-
u Club one of the leading organiza-
sions Of its kind in the metropolitan
district.
Charles Chambers, former Brook
lyn champion, and one of the founders
9; the Metropolitan Lawn Tennis Asso-
siation, presided in the high chair as
umpire, and full corps OF qualified
iinesmen were on duty.
Displays Great Control
The first set of the championship
match saw Richards going at the top of
his game; probably better than he has
ever played before. Not only did the
"chef product" OF Yonkers have won
derful control of his great assortment
Of strokes, but also he had unusual
speed and pace, and this com bination
Of tennis genius completely over
whelmed the tall Anderson.
In proof of this ! point to the fact
that in that opening set Anderson could
score a total of only FIVE points, as
compared to Richards's twenty-four.
During those six games the new Brook
lyn title holder made only two errors
When you take into account the fact
that there was high, gusty wind
sweeping the length of the court
throughout the match, you gain some
idea of the kind of tennis Richards
was playing.
In the last two sets Anderson made
far better showing, the result of fine
voleying and overhead play as he
rushed the net and cut of many of his
opponents returns. In spite of this
sitter resistance by Anderson, Rich
preme confidence as to the fnal out
come, and although there were times
when Anderson held the lead in the
second set the Fordham schooiboy was
always able to come through with the
winning shots at the critical stages
He won q total of six games at love"
in the first two sets.
The match began with Anderson
holding the service, and Richards broke
through at the start, following in be-
hind his returns OF service for ses-
sions Of brilliant low volleying and
decisive smashing. The junior cham
pion used lot Of "top" on his ground
strokes, thus obtaining q maximum of
speed and pace, and his volleying was
remarkably keen and accurate as to
placement
outguesses Opponent
Az
az the net position, because of his
extreme height and reach, yet Rich
ards outguessed him time and again.
The new champion had his way Of
drawing his opponent in close to the
net and then passing him with beauti-
fully angled shots across forecourt
that Anderson tried in vain TO block
off as he lunged to right or left.
The wind kept increasing as the
match progressed until it was blowing
half gale and gusts of sand blew
across the court, making itexceedingly
dlficult to control the fight Of the
ball. In spite of this Richards and
Anderson kept down their errors sur
prlsingly well.
Both men were trying to finish off
the rallies now by coming inside the
service court lines. satisfied to risk
the danger OF passing shot or a deep
lob. Anderson was most successful
When he managed to hammer the ball
to Riehards's deep backhand, although
ne was also effective when short
Iob fell within the sweep of his
racquet. They alternated on games
IN the second set up to 3-all. Richards
then won the seventh by breaking
through Anderson's delivery and the
latter squared the set by taking the
eighth, smothering Richards's returns
as he, closed in swiftly at the net to
cut the ball off.
The last two games went to Rich
ARDS, with the loss of only two points,
giving him the second set at Cd. An
derson started service again in the
third and final set. but Richards broke
through after deuce Anderson
squared accounts by breaking through
i,::chards's service in the second. The
WIND was now SO strong that neither
player was able to stroke the ball with
any degree OF, confidence, and it be-
came more matter of control than
anything else at this stage.
They alternated on games and in
breaking through service UP to 3--2
Tor Richards, ami then the latter won
his own delivery for 4-2. Anderson
was making strong bid for the lead
ana won the seventh and ninth games,
securing many of his points as he cut
OH MS opponents returns close to the
net But Richards tightened up then
ana won the tenth game after deuce
aao been called once, giving him the
set at Ga, the match and the cham
pionship.