Evening star., 1937-05-19
C|TY'S TOP THREE
HEAD LARGE LIST
Mary Greason, G. W. U. Stu
dent, Among Talented RI
walls for 1886 Leaders.
BY BILL DISMER, Jr.

LTHOUGH more than "a hOurS
n remained before the deadline
II on entries for the first womens
4 4 tennis tournament of the sea-
son, a renewal OF last years struggle
for supremacy among the three out
standing leaders was assured today as
their names were found among those
signed to battle for The Stars City
OF Washington championship starting
Saturday.
Ranked one-two-three by the Dis
the trio consists of Margaret Robin
son, Mary Cootes and Edith Clarke.
The entry Of Sara Moore, local public
parks champion, was expected, thus
completing the city's "big 4" among
fair netdom.
With Mrs Robinson defending The
Star Cup, which she won last year,
the competition further is seasoned
by the fact that it will bring the 1886
City and District champion into con-
f1ict for the first time this season,
Miss Cootes having won the District
title for the second successive time
last season.
Miss Clark Determined.
MISS CLARKE promises to have
much to say about the DISPOSE
ton Of the championships this year.
Considered by many to have the best
stroke equipment of any in the Dis
vi ho h1n~l
a big season, having started practice
early. The fact that she is at present
living with her dearest rival-and
doubles partner-Marge Robinson, has
little to do with the planning Of her
objective. She wants one of the
Capitals major championships.
Miss Cootes however, is not con-
tent with only her District cham
pionship. Although leaving the city
today, she is cutting week end trip
short in order that she may be back
to play for her f1rst-round match. A
championship of the seasons first
tournament means much, giving conf
dence for the rest Of the Summer
While these three have won their
places in local netdom, they may face
unexpected opposition if rumor of
some new strength is borne out. Ac-
cording to those who have seen her
play, Mary Greason, student at
George Washington. will be among
those at least in the quarter finals
Most OF Miss Greason's playing has
been IN Honolulu, where she will re-
turn as teacher upon receiving her
degree, but she was spotted quickly
on her early appearances on local
club court. She will play doubles with
Miss Cootes, an indication that the
championship Clarke Robinson pair
will have another tough duo to face.
Capable Young Talent.
OTHERS who showed up well last
year without previous experience
In major tournaments are expected
to prove real threats this season from
the very start. Three who are out
standing are Edith McCulloch, Willie
OSteen and Joan Bransford, who
were rewarded for their first year in
senior competition by being placed in
seventh, eighth and ninth ranking
positions among the women racketers
Of the District. Miss O'Steen is the
playground champion Of the city.
Another from whom great things
are expected is Christine Gawne,
protege of Dan Watson at Chevy
Chase Club. Tall and graceful. she
made an instant hit in the Women S
League last year
All entries must be brought or tele-
phoned in to the Tennis Shop, 1919
Fifteenth street, National 5l65, by
o'clock tomorrow night. Blanks for
registering are available at the Reser-
voir courts, scene of the tournament;
Monument courts, the Army Navy,