"Chemist concocts victory potion"

TennisTitan and George "Chemist" Hauss did battle in singles this winter morning at Kinsley. They owed it to each other having attempted to clear the court from snow last Saturday. Titan did not put up much of a fight, however, as he was badly outplayed in this 3 set match (1-6, 3-6, 3-6). Indeed, Chemist dominated from his first toss in game 1 as he rifled the first of six aces past the bewildered Titan. After TT countered to square the set at one apiece Chemist proceeded to reel off 9 straight games and coast to victory to both sets 1 and 2. TT had 'no answers' today; George quieted the bloviator with crisp backhands down the line and with cross court shots that had TT meekly clap his left hand into his racquet as he walked to the back fence to retrieve another winner. TT's comment of "nolo contendere" quelled the crowd of three dog-walkers who had observed parts of this "massacre at Morsemere Av." but it was wasted on those without judicial degrees. For his part, Chemist was overheard to comment to the Titan as they left the court, "Perhaps, Titan, you needed another cup of coffee?" ... "I needed a partner today, George, and his name ain't Starbucks!"