New York City was fortunate in having F. B. Alexander, the famous
Internationalist, to handle the junior tennis there. He, together
with Julian S. Myrick, and several other men, built up a series
of tournaments around New York that produced some remarkable
young players. It is largely due to the junior system that
Vincent Richards has become the marvellous player that he is, at
such an early age. Second only to Richards, and but a shade
behind, are Harold Taylor and Cecil Donaldson, who have just
passed out of the junior age limit. Charles Wood, the Indoor Boys
Champion, is a remarkable youngster.
In New England, particularly in Providence, through the efforts
of J. D. E. Jones, junior tennis is rapidly assuming an important
place, and many young stars who will be heard of in the future
are coming to the fore. By a strange coincidence the list is
headed by the two sons of Jones. They seem to have inherited
their father's ability. Arnold W. Jones, the National Boy
Champion, is a player of marked ability, with a fine all-around
game. Following closely on his heels come J. D. E. Jones, Jr.,
and Wm. W. Ingraham. From the South one finds John E. Howard.
Around Chicago a group of men, led by Samuel Hardy, captain of
the 1920 Davis Cup team, and assisted by R. T. Van Arsdale, built
up a magnificent system of tournaments and coaching. Hardy left
Chicago and came to New York in 1919; but the work which he so
ably organized will continue under the supervision of the Western
Association.
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