Word: court
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...finals between Warland and Blagden were exceedingly hard fought throughout, both men playing swift, brilliant games. Although Blagden often won on his swift service and hard drives from the back court, Warland was generally steadier and superior at the net. After the first set, in which both players were somewhat erratic. Blagden settled down and easily won the second, 6-2. Warland then quickly took the third set at 6-2. In the fourth set, which was by far the hardest, the playing was excellent on both sides, but Blagden by forcing the game with the score 3-1 against...
During the summer a number of new buildings have been completed. The addition to Westmorly Court, containing twenty-eight suites, is now ready for occupancy and is finished with the exception of the terrace. It is built in the same style as the main building and has many new attractive features. The main hall, which is handsomely finished with Indiana limestone and quartered oak, has a large stone mantel with pillars carved to represent the different athletics of the University. Red and white tiles are used for the flooring. In the basement are two good squash courts and a swimming...
...match yesterday Clothier played a hard game especially in the second set and showed improvement over his last year's form. Ware's playing, however, was more swift and consistent. Many of his cross court drives were brilliant and he showed excellent control in lobbing from the back court. The whole match was closely contested and was won chiefly through his smashing, but steady game...
...Leonard '03 in the final match 11-9, 6-4, 4-6, 6-0. Lyon was very quick in getting to the net where he won a great many points by skillful smashing and placing. His playing was hard and at times brilliant. Leonard played a back court game almost entirely and in the first three sets was fairly steady. The match was chiefly marked by a lack of volleying which was checked by constant net play. Both players showed the need of practice and Leonard especially showed lack of form...
...singles was won by Bishop of Harvard against Martin of Yale through steadiness in the last set. The other matches were not so closely contested. Blagden played consistently throughout, being especially strong in serving; Warland used his ground stroke to advantage; and Herrick excelled his opponent in cross-court drives and volleying...