The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-04
Both MolEa Bjurstedt and Mile. Lenglen
 Win Matches
By Aesociated Pres.

Wimbledon, England. July 3.-Mrs. MollR BJurstedt Mallory made her. debut on the center court in the in- ternational grass court tournament and scored an easy victory over Mrs. Parton. England. e-2. 6-1. Mile. Suzanne Lenglen won her match against Miss Evelyn Colyer, a young English woman, who is described as coming Lenglen," in straight sets. 6-o. so.
 Both Mrs. Mallory and Mile. Leng- len now are in the bracket of the last eight. The American women next will meet Mrs. Edginton. As Mrs. Malloy doubtless will meet Mrs. Bcamish. the sterling English player, in the semi-finals, the experts to- night centered their discussions on the ability of these two players. The experts point out that Mrs. Beamish is one of the most difficult English women to defeat. Her stroke play is rather old fashioned with an un- derhand drive and no volleying slI VhCSs b0b cAAO Ao GACCCuSiH4y ll8nA and fast on her feet.
 From today's game with Mrs. Par ton, 1t was impossible to gauge Mrs. Mallory's chances. Her stroke play was not unusually impressive Her backhand showed she was not in- vulnerable in this branch of the game, her service ball did not carry the speed of her opponents under hand delivery, but her agility was
 Mile. Lenglen played on the side court, In defeating Miss Colyer, played perfect tennis and showed su- preme control over the ball.
 Another question in the minds of tennis enthusiasts Is If Mrs. Mallory reaches the final whether Mile. Lenglen will meet her. The French star assured The Associated Press today that she was going to play as she had been strongly advised to do so, but many persons say they will rot be convinced until the two women actually appear on the court for play.
 There Is an unprecedented demand for seats for the final day and large premiums are being offered on all sides.
 Today's match between Mrs. Mall lory and Mrs Parton, who has been a fine stroke player in her time, and has won several championships, pe- gan with the English woman serving The American champion began confi- dently. capturing the first three games before Mrs. Parton gained her first success with some good driv- ing.
 Tho American went ahead again in the second set to 80. when she drop ped her service game to Is, owing to her opponents excellent drives. Mrs. Parton sometimes scored spec tacular winner to the lines which Mrs. Mallory was unable to reach.
 After losing the fourth game, the American woman was never in dan ger and captured the set 6-1.
 The last eight men remaining in the singles are Randolph Lycett, P. M. Lawson. Theodore M Mavrogor- dato, J. B. Gilbert, J. O. Anderson, Pat OHarawood, Gerald Patterson and Cecil Campbell.
 Dawson today easily defeated his fellow countryman, A. S. Drew, 60, 6-4, 6-3. while Gilbert survived his match with Sir C.. Thomas, defeating him 9-11, 6-2, 3-GS6-2, GO. O'Hara- wood beat E. Flaquer, brilliant young Spaniard, largely through his service, the score being 6-3, 6-4, 11-9, The last two sets furnished a great all-round display of brilliant driving and volleying.
 Campbell, after losing his first set. defeated Cecil J. Green, 3-6, 6-2. 9-7. so, but the exhibition was not up to international form.