Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 208, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 September 1915 — Won Tennis Matches With Chalmers Players. [ARTICLE]

Won Tennis Matches With Chalmers Players.

Clyde and William Raub, of Chalmers, came to Rensselaer yesterday and were given a beating at the hands of the local tennis team. Dr. Howell, who is one of their best players, was unable to come because' of sickness in his family. The Chalmers players, who are coudins, could not keep the pace set by the players here. In the doubles match Babcock and Englirii won in two sets 6-1 and 6-1. After this match a series of singles were played. Healey won from Clyde Raub 6-2 and 6-3. Dean won from William Raub 6-2 and 6-1, and Clyde Raub won the last set of the day from Babcock 6-1. The Chalmers players were not in the best form and promise to put up a harder game the next time we meet them, which will probably be some time next week. The interest in tennis is now at a high pitch and not only are a large number playing but a number of those for whom the tennis days are past are watching the games with interest. The only thing that is lacking now is a shortage of courts. Almost enough money has been subscribed to build three courts but a place close to the center of town can not be found. If anyone has any suggestion of a place they should make it known. At least a five year lease mu-t be secured on any lot obtained to build the courts on. If a place can be secured and the courts built yet this year they will be hardened and in fine shape next spring while allowing some playing on them this fall.