The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-09
By A.nnclntnd pre.a

pionship for women, playing like one inspired, won swift and certain victory over the American champion. Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory, this afternoon. She disposed of her oppo- rent In two sets, the score being 6-2. GO.
 This was the event which the ten ris world had awaited with the keen est interest ever since the match be- tween these two rivals in the United States last year, which came to n sudden ending through the collapse of Mile. Lenglen. Vast crowds packed the great center court amphitheatre. The King and Queen of England were there, the Earl of Balfour. former King Manuel of Portugal. many lords and ladies. and also the followers of tennis who could by persuasion, coer- cion or other means find their way to within sighting distance of the courts
 Suzanne Won Crowd Outbursts of applause gave evil dence of the overwhelming partiau-y for the American woman finalist, but the French girl had many supporters who grew in number as she showed her mastery of the sport. She carried herself with poise, and if the nerves which had on previous occasions as- sailed her at critical moments were still retained. there was no evidence of them. She played not only with confidence, but with deliberation, ana thus was able to find the weak spots In Mrs. Mallorys armor and take full advantage of them.
 After the easy manner in which | Mrs. Mallory had disposed of Mrs. Beamish yesterday in the semi-finals | IA ,.f. would make today's match notable exhibition. 1t was thought that an anxious time was in store for M!ls. Lenglen, and that even If ultimately Mrs. Mallory was beaten. the French champion would have full proof that she had been in a game. As 1t was, Mile. Lenglen was the winner from start to finish.
 It Is agreed that the American champion played excellent tennis and showed pluck and sportsmanship throughout but so far as the contest today was concerned, it Is further agreed by the critics that she was outclassed. Her game would have disposed of any other, but with the French girl she did not succeed even in getting under way.
 Suzanne starts Well
 When the two faced each other across the net. which they did smil- ingly, the rain, which had been fall ing, had ceased. Mile. Lenglen had the service in the first game and in this Mrs. Mallory failed to make point.
 With remarkable generaiship. Mile. Lenglen controlled the posi- tions of both players she took no unnecessary risks. only humping across heard shots when an nee point was required.
 At times Mrs. Mallory. too. made wonderful placements occasionally putting the ball beyond reach, but , she could not keep the pace long enough. She hit bravely throughout, but strategy told.
 Those who expected some show of nerves on Suzanne's part, in view Of her American experience, were dls- appointed for there was never moment when she lost self control in any sense and she faced the critical gallery unfllnchlngly. On the other hand, Mrs. Mallory showed considerable nervousness at times, and misJudged shots. which ordinar- fly would have given her no trouble whatever.
 The match was grlmly business like. neither player evineing any bD1OIlOns SltfHtt or ulSlIcSH. " ntH VI ended with only two games to Mrs. Mallory's credit. both smiled ami shook hands over the net wh / the applause from the onlookerA ap- proved the verdict that the bes' woman had won.
 Love Set
 Mrs, Mallory continued to fight in plucly fashion after she had lost the first set, showing better tenns in the second, and smiled when tae score showed a love set against her. for the score hardly did her justicc. In the second set she reached deuce in most of the games. but whcr~Lt came to critical moment, Mll'. Lenglen was unbeatable.
 The second game of the second se- was the finest exhibition of all. Th' two played on even terms, reaching deuce Then Suzanne came to thA net. Mrs. Mallory drove hard to her opponents left. the latter volleyeI Mrs. Mallory drove again to the same spot. and then third time. The French girl. amid the first rousilg cheer she had received, acer her third volley to within inches of the base line. Later she got grea. ovation when she killed off MIi Mallory by a smash at the net.
 There was no attempt on the par. Of spectators to shower personal con gratulations on the winner.
 Australian Wins
 The victory of Gerald l.. Patterson the Australian star. over J. O. An derson was q praiseworthy come hack In tho face of an almost in- possible situation. after Patterson lad lost two sets In the first three. Rain stopped the contest after each had won set and they were two-all In the third. Patterson won the first set, 6-l.
 In the second set, Anderson won out on the ninth game The third set ran to 16 games, Anderson again proving the victor. But from that on Patterson. with his whirlwind serv- Ice and terrific volleying. over whelmed his opponent and finished the match an easy victor.
 A CHEAT RIVALRY
 The battle at Wimbledon today for tho women's tennis championship of the world, which ended in victory fos Mile. Suzanne Lenglen, Is the cul- imitation of three-year struggle Tor premier tennis honors between these two players, which in recent months developed into the keenest and most personal conflict ever witnessed ia the history of women's sport compe- titIon.
 No amateur sport honor was ever more eagerly sought or bitterly contested for. and additional interest and atmosphere were added to the struggle as a result of the unusual and dramatic climax to the meeting of these two players In the American championships last year when Mile. Lenglen defaulted to Mrs. Mallory because of her illness after being defeated in the first set of ;ne match. 6-2. rre
 Molln's Title Quest