LAWN TENNIS.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17104, 28 March 1921, Page 5

LAWN TENNIS.

The lawn tennis championships, die challenge cup for which is at present held by Auckland, were commenced on the Canterbury College courts, and some interesting contests resulted. The first rounds in the,various sections were completed, and the remaining rounds and the finals will- be played to-morrow, when-play will be commenced at 11 o'clock, following were , the results of Saturday's play:—

MEN'S SINGLES. First Round.

A. W. Sims (Otago) boat H. Byrne (Victoria College) 6-0, 6-1 j P. Entwhwtle (Auckland) beat A. J. Hairop (Canterbury), 6-3, C-3; R. 0. B. Lusk (Otago) ibeat M. C. Gibb (Victoria College), 5-7, 6-3, 8-6; Johns land) beat B. Laughnan (Canterbury), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Second Round, gim* (Otago) beat Entwhiatle (Auckland), 6-2, 6-3. -.MEMS DOUBLES. ' first Round. I

A. W. Sims irnd H. Nash (Otago) beat P. B Broad and N, Byrne (Vicforia.), S-6, 8-3; AT. Gibb and J. St&inton (Victoria) beat R, Lusk and A. N. iStatar (Otago), 8-6, 8-6, 7-5; B. Lougihnftn nnd R. D. Worker (Canterbury) beat Coppard and Entwhistle (Auckland), G-2, 10-8; Grant and Johns (Auckland) beat A. J. II art op and G. Connal (Canterbury), 6-2, 6-1.

COMBINED DOUBLES . first Round.

Loughnan . and Miss Arohenhold (Canterbury) beat Lusk and Miss King (Otago), 6*2, 6-2; Haigh and MieS Martin (Victoria College) beat Johns and Mia Knight (Auckland) 6-0, 6-1. LADIES' DOUBLES. First Round.

Misses Valentine> arid Smith (Oanterbury) beat Misses King and Goldie (Otago), 9-5; Misses Smeeton and Gallaglier (Auckland) beat Misses Martin and Myers (Victoria College), 9-6. Second Round.

Misses "Waldia and Sievwrigiht (Victoria College) beat Misses S. ..and K. Johnston. (Canterbury), 14-12; Missea Willcox and'Awhenhold (Canterbury) beat Misses Smeeton and Gallagher (Auckland), 10-8; Misses Valentine and Snath (Canterbury) beat Misses Knight and. Mueller (Auckland), -10-8.

LADIES' SINGLES. First Round.

' Miss Si«vwright (Victoria College) beat lifts Tfing (Otago), 10-8; Miss Valentine (Canterbury) beat Miss Fenton (Victoria College), 9-6; Miss 'Waldio, (Victoria College) beat Miss "Willoox (Canterbury),' 10-8; Miss tSeay (Otago) beat Miss Smeeton (Auckland), 10-9.

Second Round. Mire Archenhold (Canterbury) betit Miss Mueller (Auckland), 9-3; Misß Knight (Auckland) beat Mis# Cowie (Otago), 9-3; Miss Waldie (Victoria College) beat Mies Seay

vfiOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

The Inter-University, Boxing Championships were held on Saturday morning and evening in the King EdWurd Barracks. At the fevenjng session there was a large attendance; There were some capital bouts in all .classes, Smith in particular, the winner of the lightweight, showing plenty of promise. Mr T. E. Robson acted as reifeiee. Following are the details:— ® FEATHER-WEIGHT. G. R. Kennedy (Otago), Bst 101b, a bye; J. p. D. Jeune (Canterbury), Sat lSjib, defeated J. Meltzev (Victoria), Bst Clb. Final—Kennedy defeated Jeune. Jeune made the pace from the start. Meltzer soon retaliated, and dri-ring Jeune to Lis knees. Jeuiie recovered, and continued to be figgrcssive throughout, the tihreo rminds, although his blows kicked power. In the final the first resulted in 'a good even go,» both men' going down. The second round caw Kennedy having the best' of matters, his side-stepping- causing a -lot of Jeune's blows to hit the air. Kennedy deserved his win. " LIGHT-WEIGHT. 5. Farauborson (Canterbury), 9st slb, defeated H. 8. Forsyth (Auckland), Ust 21b; O. A. B. Smith (Otago), 9st -lib, defeated N. J./Lewis (Victoria), 9at 10lb. Final—S*ith defeated Forquharson. . • Forsyth mado Tnost of the attack, Fa.rq%harson appearing satisfied to let him do eo, ns with hid superior reach he was generally able to keen out of danper. Farouharson later took charge, and had his opponent' obviously beaten at the finish. "The%out between Smith and Lewis was popular with the spectators, who wens treated to some vigorous in-fitting, in whjgh Smith showed to" adwuitage. Ait excitingVmatch wa» seen' between Smith and Farqultaison for the final. Smith prassed his taller opponent, 'evidently relishing close fighting. Farquhamon made good use of his reaoh, and punished Smith severely at times, the latter, however, having no difficulty, in gaining the vdrdict. * • * WELTER-WEIGHT.

V Coninghain iVictoria), IOBt Sb, defeated Cooke (Auckland),. lOst 51b; J. S. Church (Otago), 10st Sib, ft bye. > Final—Church defeated Comngham. The-bout between Coningham and Cooke wa« fairlv even, the farmer being slightly the better. . Some'.fierce boxin? was' witnessed between Church and Coningham, the latter going in for rushing tactics, Church waiting until.the eecond and thirf rorads before he got into his stride. .He then scored frequently with some good and body punches, -using his left .» good eaoCt " MIDDLE-WEIGHT.

J D Hutcliimon. (Victoria), lCst 12lb, defeated R. A.,Lawther (Canterbury), list 101b; J. T. Tanner (Otago), lOst I,olb, a bye. Final—Hutchinson defeated Tanner. An extra two minutes', round had to be iougbl before Hutcbuisoa was gi wtai the v^c-

diet owr Lawther. In the finil between Hutchinson and Tanner, both men cpened cautiously, Hutchinson occasionally hmding on* on his opponent's head. A nice swing from tho right put Hutchinson down, but hi was on his feet when two bad been counted, although he finished the round in ft u»ze<i fcta-te. In the last Tound he showed a cornplot? iever»»l of form, a ding-dang go resulting in his winning a well-deser.-cd victory.

HEAVY-WEIGHT. A. B. HcKtgg (Otago), list 4ib, deie&ted A. D. Mcßae (Victoria), list lGVi'o. In the first ror.nd Mcßef punished ilcKegg, scoring with som<> telling face blcwa. The boxing of both men was characterised with dash. So even was th£ match that at ihe third round an extra two-minute Vrcrjt wss ordered to be fought, McKagg gaining the victory, although both men were completely doiid at the finish.

YESTERDAY'S FUNCTIONS.

Several functions in connexion, with the University tournament were held yesterday. In the morning about 100 local and visiting attended the 11 o'clock service at the Cathedral. In tho afternoon a large number were conveyed to the Hills and Sumner in special trams, a- pleasant time being spent. Afternoon tea was provided. A social tea, organised by the Canterbury College branch of the Chrfotian_Lnion, was held in the Y.M.C.A., at o p-m-> and was very attended. After tea members of the different University Christian Unions spent an hour discussing the work of the Union, wie University Club, in the Starland Buildings, was again well patronised later in the evening, and the opportunities of social intercourse thus afforded were taken full advantage of.

TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.

To-day's proceedings in the tournament will be opened with the University Athletic Championship, which will commence at Lancaster Park, at .11. a.m. Tho programme consists of twenty-two athletic and field events, ip all of'which it is expected competition wili bo very keen ami close. Each centre has entered its best team, and, as all are in about the .'same form, every event will probably be foiight lout to the last vard in a way which will not allow of any runaway; wins. This, from the point of new ot both competitors and spectators, will ensure that interest does not flag in any way during the championship. A spice of uncertainty is added to this years championship j, by tho fact that some of the runners are not, as yet, very well known athletically, and are regarded as "dark horses." It is anticipated that if tho weather conditions are at all favourable, some-records will be broken. ' Relaxation from the rigours of athletic tournament will be offered tonight at 9 o'clock, when the University ball will be held, in the Metropolitan Trotting Club's Tea Kiosk, at Adding ton.