Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 193, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 August 1915 — Tennis Tournament Begun; First Games Played Saturday. [ARTICLE]

Tennis Tournament Begun; First Games Played Saturday.

The senior Rensselaer tennis tournament. began Saturday when Harry English defeated Carl Eigelsbach in two straight sets, 6-2 and 6-1, although the score does not show it, both sets were hotly contested. Eigelsbach was on the defensive most of the time but he put up a good game considering this is his first year and that he was playing one of the top-notehers among local tennis players. English will probably finish well at the head in the tournament. A number of players have forfeited their games, some not wishing to play and others because they will be out of town. Below are the names and opponents of those in the junior and beginners’ tournaments. The time for these games should be arranged with Dr. Gwin. JUNIORS. Harold Halleck, Robert Loy. Carl Worland, Hans Braun. Paul Collins, Walter Randle. J. D. Roth, George Fate. Paul Beam, Leland Collins. Brook Moore, no opponent. BEGINNERS. Billy Grow, Adna Healey. John Kresler, Francis Turfler. Donald Sink, Harold Roth. Tommy Thompson, Jack Larsh.