The Archive · 1923

Prospects of an All-American Final in Men's Singles

Wimbledon, July 3.

There were 10,000 spectators at the All-England Club to-day. The weather was glorious.

The possibility of an_all-American final was strengthened by Hunter beating Count De Gomar, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-2. The Spaniard was obviously the master in the first two sets. He dominated the play and_ then inexplikably ollapsed. Hunter went to the net and volleyed finely and killed Count De Gomar's short lobs very severely. Lowe beat Evans, 6-2, 8-6, 7-5.

Miss McKane beat Miss Ryan, 1-6, 6-2, 6-4. Miss McKane after a bad start did superb placing. Her length was very accurate. Her victory makes the much _anticipzted meeting with Mile. Lenglen almost certain to materialize. Although she has much improved, there is not the slightest hope of her deposing the champion.

The three remaining semi-finals will be played to-morrow.

In the second round of the Mixed Deubdles Richards and Mrs.

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