Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 221, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 September 1919 — ENGLISH WINS TITLE AS CITY TENNIS CHAMPION. [ARTICLE]

ENGLISH WINS TITLE AS CITY TENNIS CHAMPION.

Harry English, a favorite from the outset, won the city tennis championship Thursday afternoon when he upset William Waymire in the finals at the Milroy Park courts. Earlier in the afternoon he had squelched the hopes of William Babcock in the semi-finals. The new champion eliminated Babcock in straight sets, taking the opening set 6-0; 6-4. Waymire fell 6-0; 6-3. By winning the championship Thursday English' repeated his perwon over a classy field. Dr. Washbum, the most formidable contender for championship honors, was unable to enter the tournament qn account of an injury he received shortly (before the tournament began. However, he defeated English in an exhibition contest a few days ago, but was defeated in a return match. Tennis fans would appreciate a meeting between the two in the near future to settle the supremacy. The contests Thursday closed the season, and Dr. Gwin, who was in charge of the tournament, reports that it was a decided success and that it will be held annually hereafter.