Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-09
POWER OF HELENS
WINS FOR YANKEES
They Complete Singles Roui,
but Invaders Capture
Both of Doubles.
BY ALAN GOULD,
Lor1rfaknA n-.-. m~--sm Ratk..

TOREST HILLS, N. Y, August
r. 8.-The conquering Helens
i of California, Mrs. Moody
and Miss Jacobs, swept aside
the last British tennis hopes to-
day as the United States regained
possession Of the Wightman Cup,
emblematic of the international
woman's team championship and
filled appropriately for the occa-
sion with American Beauty roses.
The undisputed world queen of the
courts. Mrs. Moody, completed the
American clean sweep Of the i've singles
matches by trouncing Betty Nuthall,
Ga, 50. after Miss Jacobs had
clinched the cup battle by vanquish-
ing Phyllis Mudford, also by scores Of
Ga, GO
1t was Just as wen the Americans
held the balance Of singles power
because the British captured the two
day series. This made the final score
So in Americas favor, and represented
the most decisive victory for either
nation since 1927. 1t was the NTH cup
triumph for the United States, against
four for England since 1928.
Better In DeubIes.
Although it was an anti-climax, the
fine British showing In the doubles not
only averted an impending rout, but
marked the fourth straight year In
which the Englishwomen have. swept
this feature of the team play.
Mrs. Dorothy Shepherd Barron, cap
tain Of the invading team, had the
honor Of sharing in the first British VIC
tory when she paired with Phyllis Mud
ford to defeat little Sarah Palfrey and
Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman of Boston,
the donor OF the trophy and American
captain. The scores were Ga, 10-e.
The dashing team Of Miss Nuthall and
Eileen Whittingstall scored the second
British point by conquering Mrs. Moody
and Mrs. Anna Harper, the California
pair, in three sparkling sets. IS, ST,
| 6-3.
Shows Weak Service.
The second successive singles defeat
for Miss Nuthall, who holds the Amer
can singles championship, again was
/, largely due to the weakness Of her serv-
ice at critical moments. plus her In
ability TO cope consistently with Mfrs.
M0OdyS well placed drives.
The robust English girl double faulted
six times altogether. Three Of these
| lapSeS occurred in the vital seventh
! game Of the first set. at @ time when
she was on even terms Mt sail in
games She lost this game, giving Mrs.
Moody decisive advantage and never
seemed thereafter to recover from its
discouraging effects.
Queen Helen seized the chance to
run out the first set, forged quickly
into the lead in the second set and APP
piled sufficient pressure to repulse
Betty's most determined rallies. Mrs.
Moody was kept on the run by her
rivals sweeping returns. but at few
stages was there any doubt Of the
Americans superior control and shot
making skill.
Miss Jacobs, showing her ability 20
come back for the second straight day,
overhauled Miss Mudford after trailing,
0-3, In the FIRST set. The Californian,
was bothered at the outset by the Eng
lish girls streaking forehanders, but
once she steeled her back hand and
gained control Of her forehand chop
strokes, Helen dominated the match
She pulled out three straight games
in the first set In which duece was
called IL times altogether, as exciting
rallies were sustained.
These games squared the first set
and proved the turning point. Miss
Jacobs ran out the set and had no
trouble capturing the second as she
baffied the stocky English girl with her
control and change Of pace.
Doubles Interesting.
Little Miss Palfrey and her famous
doubles partner, Mrs. Wightman gave
the Wimbledon championship team Of
Mrs. Shepherd Barron and Miss Mud
ford close, interesting match before
losing IN two spirited sets. Miss Pal-
frey's volleys and Mrs. Wightman's
overhead play largely offset their rivals
better team work. Two breaks through
Mrs wightman's service in the final
set proved costly, the last one ending
the match.
Mrs. Moody, although she seldom has
shown a liking for doubles play, vol
leyed senSationally to support Mrs.
Hsrper's southpaw slices in the final
match. Queen Helen almost single
handed saved the second set. Miss
Nuthall and Mrs. Whittingstall played q
consistently effective net game, with the
former Eileen Bennett q dominating
factor in scoring on beautifully angled
placements.