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August 18, 1940
Mcallen Daily Press
Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas
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Alice Marble of Beverly Hills won her fourth Essex Country Club singles title, defeating Pauline Betz of Los Angeles 6-2, 6-2 in Manchester, Mass., on Aug. 17.
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Miss Marble Wins Essex
MANCHESTER, Mass., Aug. 17--(UP)--Defending champion Alice Marble of Beverly Hills, Calif., won her fourth singles title of the Essex Country Club invitation tournament today by defeating 21-year-old Pauline Betz of Los Angeles, 6-2, 6-2.
Despite the score, the match lasted 40 minutes and every game in the second set but two went to deuce. Miss Betz, ranked eighth nationally, had six service aces but failed to reach Miss Marble's good sideline placements and drop shots. Miss Marble won the match point with a sparkling passing placement.
MANCHESTER, Mass., Aug. 17--(UP)--Defending champion Alice Marble of Beverly Hills, Calif., won her fourth singles title of the Essex Country Club invitation tournament today by defeating 21-year-old Pauline Betz of Los Angeles, 6-2, 6-2.
Despite the score, the match lasted 40 minutes and every game in the second set but two went to deuce. Miss Betz, ranked eighth nationally, had six service aces but failed to reach Miss Marble's good sideline placements and drop shots. Miss Marble won the match point with a sparkling passing placement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tennis Tournament
Alice Marble
Pauline Betz
Essex Country Club
Singles Title
What entities or persons were involved?
Alice Marble
Pauline Betz
Where did it happen?
Manchester, Mass., Essex Country Club
Story Details
Key Persons
Alice Marble
Pauline Betz
Location
Manchester, Mass., Essex Country Club
Event Date
Aug. 17
Story Details
Defending champion Alice Marble won her fourth singles title by defeating Pauline Betz 6-2, 6-2 in a 40-minute match where Betz had six aces but couldn't counter Marble's placements and drop shots.