New Britain herald., 1927-08-01
MISS BROWNE ON
Tennis tourney
Expert Discusses Event Opening
at SeabriSht
BY MARY K. BROWNE
U. P. STAFF CORRESPONDENT


Copyright 1927 by United Press)
Seabright. N. j., Aug. l (UP)-
A murky. sticky day greeted the
opening OF the seabright invitation
tennis tourney here today.
AS is always the case in these
large events. there we're many dis
appointing Withdrawals, most con-
spicuous among them being Miss
Helen Wills. from the singles.
She Is very tired from SIX weeks
Of constant play and decided not to
compete in the singles, but to save
herself for the international team
matches against Great Britain at
Forest Hills next week. She may
play in the doubles here.
There will be plenty of interest In
the women's singles. however. as 1t
will afford the gallery their first
glimps Of the Dutch girl. Kea Bou-
man. recent winner OF the French
cham pionship, and holder Of the
Holland national title. Miss Bouman
is an attractive and forceful play
er. reminiscent Of May Sutton Bun
dy. who was twice worlds cham
pion.
Miss Helen Jacobs, who recently
distinguished herself by gaining a
victory over Mrs. Mallory. present
national champion. will have her
last opportunity to establish herself
as a choice for the international
women's team. Mrs. Mallory and
Eleanor Goss still stand In Helen's
way. The play Is bound to be of
high calibre with the position on
the international team at stake.
William Tilden's appearance will
be a compensation for the absence
of Little Bill Johnston, who has reg
ularly chosen this tournament for
his initial appearance on eastern
courts. Little Bill plans to delay
his trip and come on just three
weeks before the Davis cup matches.
am inclined to think that Will
liam Tilden is OVERRIDING constant
competition, while Little Bill is cut
ting down his play to too fine mar
gn. William Tilden has played con-
stantly since last, January in the
south, abroad and again at home. a
period of six months, in the hardest
possible competition.
realize Tilden has always played
more tennis than anyone else, but
he is not getting younger and most
athletes cut down on the grind as
they grow older. Just a little heart
consideration. Fortunately, Tilden
loves the game so much he Is not
apt to be fed up before the Davis
cup challenge round, still a month
away, but I DO think he is apt to
be dog" tired.
Johnny Doeg. 1s-year-old Califor-
MIA tennis sensation, is on hand to
throw his bomb into the veterans
camp. I expect to see some old cam
paigners and still strong wilders Of
the racquet, like Dick Williams
Wallace johnson and possibly Man
uel Alfonso. give way to Young
Dynamite" Doeg.
Johnny Doeg brings to Sea Bright
a service which will attract as much
attention as William Tildens famous
cannonball service. Already Dogs
victims are being segregated into
lots. namely. they can or cannot
handle his service. The piles are
topheavy Of the cannot side.
The tournament committee ex-
poets Helen Wills and the members
of the British women's international
team, Mrs. Fodfree, former Wimble-
don champion, little Betty Nuthall.
England's schoolgirl wonder. Joan
Fry. Miss Harvey and Mrs. Hill to
arrive tomorrow to compete in the
doubles. but not In the singles.