The Washington times., 1922-09-06


Never have I seen the little Cali
fornian in such form. He was In.
vincibie and, although Patterson
deserves all the credit in the
world for the magnificent exhibi-
ton Of free hitting that he gave,
nevertheless, II was apparent, that
Johnston was only playing with
him. Before the match started II
seemed. q foregone conclusion that
Little Bill" would win. but few
expected the coast star to win In
such decisive fashion.
There In little doubt that John
ston IL on here this season with
blood in his eyes for he has made
the statement that this would
probably be his last season In the
East in active competition. What
a loss he will be to, the tennis game
II he decides to stay in the West
each year. To my mind the game
Of lawn tennis will only realize
what Johnston has done for tennis
when he refuses to return East TO
play In our big tournaments.
Personally, I think that Little
Bilr win leave the decision Of
whether or not he win como East
next season to rest on his per-
formances In the matches that are
yet to be played this year.
II he wins the national champion
ship at the Germantown Cricket Club
next week, then do not believe the
popular Bill will ever come to the
East to play again. WIS,
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defeated IN this event by either TIL
den, who ID. the present national
champion, or any Of the other we'll
the fiery little Californian will be
right on hand next season to try his
luck again.
In a recent talk. that I had with
Johnston he put the situation TO me
just as Il IL stated above, and I feel
quite surethat II will be q arepetition
Of this year. The national singles
bowl has never been won three years
In succession, as Tilden has a chance
Of doing, for good many years, 20
II is only natural that Johnston
would like to be the man that wins
coveted trophy permanently, and he
has two legs on rit now. &.a
= On the present form that Bill IL,
showing I frankly confess I don't
see who Gao stop HIM Just three men
have q possible chance Of defeating
him, and they are Tilden, williams,
and the present worlds champion.
Patterson.
IL IL rather foolish TO consider
Patterson In the same class as
johnson after the terrific beating,
the latter administered 70 him nj
But think that Patterson met
Johnston on one OF his rare days,
day that all the star players get and
when they get them IL 10 almost Inn
possible to stem the tide Of battle.
Were Johnston and Patterson to
meet again would say that Johns
ION would win but not az easily as
he did yesterday. What q tennis
treat II will be II both Little Bill and
Big Bill Tilden are in such a mood
when they meet in the National
finals, next week at Philadelphia.
Many OF the wise critics are think.
ing that Johnston win have little or
no trouble In winning the nationals
this year and one IL bound to give
this thought serious consideration
after the wonderful, exhibition that
Johnston gave. US In these Davis cup
But I am here to say that
Tilden win be a far different plsyer
in the national championship at
Philadelphia next week than he, has
been 20 far this season. a,
= To date the tall Quaker has not
been keen In any. Of his matches.
When he was playing the tall .knxac.
Anderson, In the last match Of the
Davis Cup series, he played the most
listiess tennis Of his entire, career.
In fact. to me II was ,pitifui 10 sre
the hero Of Wimbledon missins