AMAZING SKILL.
TABLE TENNIS STARS.
(By Telegraph—l'ross Association.) '
MASTERTON", this day
i Amazing speed, skill and accuracy were c.cuionstiated by the visiting Hungarian table tennis players. Bellak and Barna, in matches here last night with Wairarapa and Wellington playere. They set a standard never seen locally and amazed the crowd with the science and technique of their game. The Hungarians -won all their games with comparative ease, although several of the local players put up great fights. In a thrilling singles game, Barna beat Bellak in three brilliant set* Results:—L. Bellak (Hungary) beat J. -Nicholls (Mastcrton), 21—10. 21—3- V Barna (Hungary) beat H. Myers (Mau-1-iceville). 21—5, 21—5: Bellak beat N. Myerfi (Mauriceville), 21—11, 21—17; Barna beat K. Clarke (Masterton), 21—6, 21—7Bellak and Barna beat L. Wilson and El Hughes (Wellington), 21—13. 21—16Barna beat Hughes, 21—12. 21—0; Bellak hoat Wilson.2l-9, 21-14; Barna beat l>ellak, 21—17, 14—21, 21—19.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIX, Issue 164, 14 July 1938, Page 22
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