Evening star., 1922-07-08
LENGLEN IS VICTOR
OVER MRS.MALL0RY
French Star Defeats Ameri-
can Entry Before
Great Throngs.
BY the Associated Press.
BULLETIN.
Lenglen Wins Match.
First set, O..
Second set, 60.

WIMBLEDON. England. July s.
American tennis lovers in England
thronged today to the Wimbledon
courts to witness the lpng-awaited
match between Mile. Suzanne Lenglen
and Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory for
the world championship now held by
the French girl
Interest in the outcome was intense.
due in a large measure to the con-
troversy regarding the ability Of the
two players which has ragged on
both sides Of the Atlantic since last
August, when Mile. Lenglen defaulted
to Mrs. Mallory after the loss of one
y. Y.
The playing of the rivals thus far.
in the preSeIit tournament, has indi-
Gated that they are both at the top
of their game. In the semi finals
each eliminated her opponent on the
straight sets. Although Mile. Leng--
len had more trouble in disposing OF
Mrs. Peacock than did the American
champion in winning from Mrs.
Beamish.
Near Equally Matched.
This, however, was due more to the
game struggle put up by Mrs. Pea
cock than to any weakness on the
part OF Mile. Lenglen, who played a
brilliant game, getting phenomenal
speed to her service and drives, and
volleying with great effect. Mrs
Mallory displayed a remarkable con-
troll Of the ball, and the improvement
in her backhand was a revelation to
those familiar with her style of play.
The Lenglen-Mallory match will De
preceded by the mems doubles and
the semi-final between the Australian
stars. ]. o. Anderson and Gerald
Patterson.
Mrs. Mallory ON Hand.
Mrs. Mallory arrived on the ground
early in the afternoon. but as late
as $3.50 o'clock there was no sign or
news OF her opponent. Mile Lenglen
at o'clock she entered the competi-
tors stand just in front Of the press
box. She was attired in a neat, light
gray, one-piece frock, hatless. and
with her bobbed black hair flowing
loose. She seemed in vivacious mood.
Young Cochet, the French star. and
with Jean Borotra. and then climbed
out Of the seat becoming the center
of an animated group as the tar
paulin was brought out and play sus-
pended.
During a rain Mrs. Mallory, down
stairs in the basement attired in
brown, chatted gaily with a group
Of friends. but 1t seemed evident that
both Mo1la and Suzanne, who had not
seen cath other at the stadium. were
feeling a little nervous strain.
Anderson and Patterson had played
four games, in the third set. the score
standing two games all, when the
rain began falling and stopped the
play. The crowds all donned water
proof coats. many raised umbrellas
and the suspense over the delay be-
came intense
Throughout the forenoon the sky
was overcast, but the sun broke
through at 2 o'clock and the covering
was rolled back from the center court
for the first match in mems doubles.
Great Interest centered around the
contest between the two Australian
stars, but this event was completely
overshadowed by the spectators in
terest in the spectacular fight for the
women's championship.
While the first match in mems
doubles was In progress. King George
and Queen Mary arrived on the
ground and were accorded a hearty
reception. Also in the royal box
were the former King of Portugal
and his escort, Lord Lanedowne, the
Earl OF Balfour and Lord Chancellor
Birkenhead.
The. sky had completely cleared by
the end Of the mems doubles match,
which was won by Washer and Wat.
son, by the score of SIS, 2-6, 60,
Ct.
Immediately after this match was
finished Anderson and Patterson ap-
peared or. the court. Anderson was
followed by his kangaroo mascot,
which brought forth roars of laugh
ter from the spectators: The out
burst of mirth was repeated q mo-
mont later when O'Hara Wood. at
tired in blue suit, came out with
Patterson's yellow rabbit mascot.
Patterson opened tho play with
three service aces and easily cap
tured the first set by the score Of %1.
Anderson, however, Immediately raj
lied and by superb playing took the
second set at 6-S. =
In the most spectacular mems dou-
bles match seen on the Wimbledon
court this year, J. Washer, Belgium.
and A. g. Watson, Ireland, defeated
Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra OF
France, S-s. Is, SO, 81.
Both Great In Semi-Ffaals. =
MIRA Mallory and Mile. Lsnelen
came through yesterdays semt-
finals in decisive fashion, the Ameri-
can defeating Mrs. Hsamish, Iz.
6-1. and the French woman winning
Continued On Fa1S I. Column =