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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...match was for the best three out of five and Niles and Dana won, but only by the margin of one set. The score by sets...
...last set there was no chance for Dabney and Gardner and they lost a love set, although two games were deuce. Niles's form had returned and Dana was a strong partner. Niles's bewildering serve was very successful and he won his games quickly. It seemed as though he and Dana had completely out-classed the losers in this set...
...semi-final round of singles in the University tennis tournament was completed yesterday afternoon, when E. P. Pearson 1L. defeated C. S. Cutting '12 in a close match, which went into three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. The first set was easy for Pearson, and Cutting was never behind in the second. The third set was hotly contested, however...
...first set between Dabney and Gardner vs. Smith and Colwell was evenly contested and the score by games was close. In this set, the winners were unable at first to solve their opponents' style of play, but in the second, took the lead at the start. At the beginning, Dabney was a trifle unsteady and lost his first serve, but soon steadied down and played his low balls well while Gardner ably cared for all overhead shots. Smith was not up to his usual form in high play but performed well at the net. Colwell played in the back...
...singles, Niles beat K. Howes 2L. in two interesting sets. The first was easy for Niles and the score in games was 5-0 before Howes tallied his one. The second set was much closer as Howes picked up on his serves and played a fine net-game. Both men ran directly up to the net after serving. Niles was never outplayed, however, and his volleying was excellent...