South African Champion Reaches - Eric Sturgess (South Africa) in play against Frank Parker (U.S.A.), whom he defeated in the quarter-final of the men's singles championship at Wimbledon today (Monday). Eric Sturgess, South African Champion, qualified for the semi-final of the men's singles lawn tennis championships at Wimbledon (London) today (Monday) by defeating Frank Parker (U.S.A.) 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. Parker, who has won the French Championship for the past two years was greatly fancied. June 27, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).