Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 6 Sep 1929, Cover

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Friday, September 6, 1929 Fair World's Champion Visits North Shore When Helen Wills. the famed "Litde Poker Face" of California. who conquers all opposition on the tennis court. played an exhibition match at the Skokie Country club. 2.ooo admirers were on hand to watch her skillful stroking. Her opponent was Charles F. Garland. former United States Davis Cup player. and the scores of the two set match, 6-4 and 6-4. with Helen on the winning end. were ample reason for applause. The champion smiled. as she had Garland racing to all sides of the court as sht empleyed her powerfttl backhand and side drives. Miss Wills was the guest of the Maurice MiJlers of 1 30 Beach road, Glencoe.

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