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...weather conditions permit the match for the University doubles championship will be played this afternoon at 2 o'clock on the University Courts. This match was postponed from last Monday on account of the forced absence of Ingraham, who with Dixon, was to meet Wheeler and Briggs. Coach Harry Cowles will referee the match...
Because of the fact that Ingraham was unable to be present at the Divinity courts yesterday afternoon, the finals for the University fall doubles championship between Ingraham-Dixon and Wheeler-Briggs was again postponed, this time to Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock...
...Ingraham and Dixon have played more as a combination than Wheeler and Briggs, and consequently work better together, but as individual players the balance of ability leans toward the latter pair. Wheeler is the University champion while Briggs was runner-up; Ingraham las spring was number one man on the University team, ranking ahead of Briggs, who in turn ranked above Dixon. Team combination however must be considered above individual starring in a doubles match and therefore today's match will probably be closer than the ability of the several players would indicate...
...Briggs can retain control of his service, he and Wheeler may almost feel confident of a favorable result, but if Briggs losses his accuracy and and on that account must slow down, a contingency which has arisen this Fall--Ingraham and Dixon will probably make the most of the opportunity. Dixon's service is rather slow, less effective certainly than Briggs' but it is consistant...
...driving and cutting the ball both teams are almost equally able, while at lobbing Briggs is certainly the best. Ingraham and Dixon will probably play at mid-court or net as often as possible...