New-York tribune., 1922-07-09
French Star Is Easy Victor
Over Mrs. Mallory in
Final Match, o., 90

lcosdrr,1 iron pi,, oas
silent, but an enormous proponderance
Of tennis enthusiasts over mere thrill
seekers was evidenced by the fac. that
between sets every stroke was dis
eussed and red.scussed from all tech
nieal points oi view.
At the beginning OF tho second set
Nile. Lcnglen s,ill vcs seemingly con
adent. She stripped OF her coat and
went out in earnest, She won the first
three games after Mrg. Mallory had
been within a point OF victory In each.
Although the American ClF. was doing
some fine basellne work she could not
cope with Nile. Lcnglens excellent
placements. and Suzanne retained her
championship BY making 10 60.
Mrs. Mallory, as soon as the last
point was registered, FASTENED 20 Vile.
Lenglen's court 20 congratulate her,
which she did heartily and frankly.
still smiling, Nile. Lenglen accepted
the congratulations and then turned
away 10 seek her father.
RHf'hahVAH tAhN'A - " - W.
The enthusiastic spectators began
gathering before the Wimbledon en-
trance as early as o'cle'k this morn
ing, and long before noon the grounds
were full, many being turned away
Although the majority were intent on
seeing the last match OF the day, other
matches which we're played furnished
abundant thrills apd really offered
somo faster and more brilliant play
than was seen in the women's cham
pionship. Patterson's victory over An.
derson, after the struggle had stretched
70 the extraordinary length OF forty
seven games, was especially applauded'
WIMBLEDON, July 3 (By The As.
sociated Press).-The tennis world had
awaited to-day's match with the keen
est interest ever since tho games be.
tween these two rivals In the United
States last year, which came 20 sud.
den ending through the collapse OF
/ Mile. Lenglen. Vast crowds packed
every niche OF the great center court
amphitheater The gates 90 the en-.
closure had long since been shut and
barred. The King and Queen Of Eng
J land were there. the Earl OF Balfour
himself an ardent exponent Of Tho
game. former King Manuel Of Portugal
many lords and ladies. and all the fol'
I lowers OF tennis who could, by reaching
the scene Of the battle carly. by per
suasion, coercion or other means, md
their way to within sighting distance
Of the courts.
Wait for Hours in Rain
Notwithstanding other contests prom
/ isng royal sport the Lenglen- Mallory
match was the great magnet that az
tracted and tho struggle Tor which the
thousands waited for hours In the rain
Outbursts Of applause gave evidence
OF the overwhelming partiality for the
American woman fnalist, but the
French girl had many supporters. who
grew in numbers as she showed he'
mastery Of the sport. She carried her
self with a poise and confidence which
promised we'll for her game and III foi
her opponent.
IL the nerves which had on previous
occasions assailed her at critical mo
ments were still retained there was NJ
evidence Of them. She played not onl,
with confidence, but with deliberation
and thus was able 70 find the wea'
spots in Mrs. Mallorys defense anC
take full advantage OF them.
After the easy manner in which Mrs
Mallory had disposed Of Mrs. Beamisf
Yesterday In the semi-hnals IL was ex
pcctcd that the American would make
io-day's match a notable exhibition. II
was thought that an anxious time wa'
in store FOR Mile. Lenglen. and thai
even II ultimately Mrs. Mallory was
beaten the French champion would
have full proof that she had been In q
game. As il was. Mile. Icnglen wa'
the winner from start 10 finish.
Mrs. Mallory Outclassed
II Is agreed that the American cham
pion played excellent tennis an'
showed pluck and sportsmanshir
throughout, but so far as the contes
to-day was concerned, IL is further
agreed by the critics that she was out
ciassod. Her game would have dis
posed Of any other Of the speed o.
Mrs. Beamish, but with the French cir