"The junior division of the Squash Racquets Championship took more definite Shape last night when G. Beckermaii, playing his usual pretty brand of squash; eliminated G. Talbot from the competition in three straight in a second round ën-counter. He did not seem to be the least bit extended to deal with the Race Club representative, and after winning the first sets by fairly competitive. margins. he wound up jud. fashion te "love.
Through, his victory yesterday, Beckerman has earned the right to meet C. C. Squires and this should be one of the best matches of the series, and which according to the schedule must be played off by Friday, March 28, "Beckerman's finer stroking and far more accur; te placements put him head and, shoulders above Talbot who had to plày à defensive game during the entire three straights, The winners boast-shots, played when well up. in the fore-court, frequently caught Talbot completely off the track and it was principally the use of these shots and a well placed drive along the side wall that spelt finis for the loser, Talbot. did not have any killing shots and was content in merely placing his returns to either corner of the back wall His attempt did not prove successful, however, as his shots were inaccurate "and the ball invariably came off the wall to allow Beckerman an easy return, The detailed stores were:—G. Becker-man beat G. Talbot 9-4, 9-6, 9-0.
Although the match was extended over three sets, it was not at all close as the winning pair appeared to be definitely superior from the moment they took the court.
Bouvier sind Saul had a great vantage over their opponents yesterday as far as speed was concerné and it was principally through ths that they were'able to triumph. Their understanding, though far from pertect, was definitely better, than that of the losers. who often allowed easy points through poor team co-ordina tion, Varying their pace with good judgment the winners took the initiative from the first serve, and were able to pile up their lead slowly but steadily.
In the face of the aggressive on-sla of their attacking rivals, Griffiths and Russel failed to make any impression at all in the first set and, though trying their hardest, could mot do better than gather the paltry sum of four points. They took the second game, however, when they made use of every opportunity afforded them through the laxness of their opponents. Bouvier and Saul. if they had maintained the same standard of play as in the first set, should have swept right through without much opposition. But having scored an easy triumph in the opening game they took things easily and did not settle down until their rivals were leading them by an almost umassailable margin. They consequently came througir in the wrong side of a 9-15 score.
They took no chances, however, in the final set which they again reverted to the aggressive tactics displayed in the first, and by exploiting the drop-shots and deep placements. to keep their opponents on the move, they were able to win by a comparatively one-sided count of 15-7.
Mardensky and Simpkins are well known to local fistiana fans.—The Marine has been under the watching eyes of Lieut. Dobervich and Cpl. Taylor as he is determined to erase those kayo defeats at the hands of Tihanoff. He has shown marked improvement and should have little difficulty in edging out his opponent on the decision.
Turning to the Amateur Boxing Contest most of the participants have been seen in the roped arena in former Smokers, Nine bouts for the Shield have been lined up with everyone of the boxers throwing everything they know of the noble art into the affray in an endeavour to be the first to inscribe their names on the trophy. It will be a parade of weights packed with action from the very first stroke of the gong.
The offal card follows.—
Main Event Special bition.
Ris, Po, fee Weight champion of China, v. Cheremisin, middleweight champion of China.
Invitation Professional Special Event.
$15.00; T Double Event 3/4 1-2 Div. $20.10, yd. flat—i, Assurance; 2, Five rs Il.
1 length.—Time, 30.84.
Win, $49.90. Forecast 4-6 Div, $194.10. Place. 1st $19.70; 2nd $13.30.
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