European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 26, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse Sunday july 26,1937 the stars and stripes Page 23 Mcenroe disappointed by crowd by Chris Dahl Hartford Conn. A not Only did John Mcenroe Al compelled of play Tennis Well tar his country but he also though it was hit patriotic duly to Lead the crowd in cheering. Unfortunately he was t Able to do either to his satisfaction in his Davis cup match against West German Boris Becker. After losing the sin hour 38-Minule match Mcenroe said he was disappointed about the ambivalence of the crowd Friday at the Hartford civic Cen Ter and of american fans Overall toward International play. It s unfortunate about what happens in Davis cup Here he said a Quarter of the people arc left at the end of one of the greatest matches i be Ever played in Anglia of the people Are rioting for a Guy from another Mcenroe constantly waved his arms in the air in attempts to excite the crowd which numbered 1,902 at inc beginning of the match. They would respond momentarily but Quick Down just As quickly until Mcenroe egged them on again. By 1 he end of the match at 11 17 . Not More than Hal of the fans had left. Early in the second set after Mcenroe had won the first set 64, someone in the crowd cheered when his Volley fell weakly into the net. It was difficult to Tell which angered Mcenroe More. Inc shot or inc fan. You quit clapping when i miss a shot. Where do you think you Are he asked waving a linger Al inc Man. Mcenroe went on to win the Point but loss the grueling 2 / hour Sci 15-13. He came Back tech was placed on iwo year probation in 1985 for a number of violations in connection with lit recruitment of Perry was on the . Icam in the world University games. Minnix added that the influx of male coaches had much to do with pressure. Men have a Lille different mentality he said. The reason More of them Are gelling into the women s game is number one because there arc so few jobs in men s basketball and. Number two because women s programs arc going big time
