California, won the national professional open tennis singles championship on Sunday in a slashing court duel with Fred Perry, English expert and defending champion.
Vines, playing at the height of his game, forced the play for four hours and 35- minutes before disposing of Perry. The score was: 8-6, 6-8, 6:1, 20-18.—United Press.
Comparatively little is heard of these great tennis names now that they have turned professional. This story recalls many thrilling matches between these two in the old days on the courts of Wimbledon, Forest Hills and Newport.
Vines' supremacy in amateur tennis was brought to a close just before he turned pro. It was this same Fred Perry who brought that supremacy to a close when at Wimbledon he ran untiringly for hours on end in a match which finished with Vines collapsing.
Perry's strong points have always his forehand drive and his ability to run almost any other player Off his feet. Vines' terrific pace and accuracy carried him to the top.
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