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"Titan, I finally found a real job, carrying you around the tennis court is work I can do without" waxed an exhausted Carl the 'anonymous Gas Man' at the conclusion of his second set as the 'loathsome loud-mouth's partner. 'Anonymous Gas Man' was indeed gassed as he had to defend the back line alone against 'Dave the Rave' and George 'Chemist' Hauss in a (3-6) set back. "With gas nearing $4/gal. I better find a paying job. My wife is starting to call me the 'enigmatic idler' at home. She's going to accelerate me to divorce court" added the 'artistic accordionist.' TennisTitan/AGM had meshed well together in the opening set, holding on for a (6-4) victory over Sab 'Koide Kid' and Joe 'Gimpy Knees' Cruz. But their fortunes began to stall out at 3-3 against 'Chemist'/'Rave.' The 'pompous prevaricator' manned the net effectively and did his part in controlling the alley but it was only a matter of time before 'Gas Man's energy was syphoned off in long defensive rallies. When the teams converged at net to bid their goodbyes until next week 'Slats,' 'Big Al,' Rockin' Rick,' 'Happy Jack' 'Not Espn' stood in line to wish Carl well at the new job but couldn't resist a jibe at the 'weary warrior.' "Titan, now that Carl finally found a job, will you revert to calling him 'Spindly Legs Gas Man' because he sure wasn't 'Speedy Legs today.'