LAWN TENNIS.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19508, 3 January 1929, Page 10

LAWN TENNIS.

N.Z. TOURNAMENT. , SOUTH ISLAND SUCCESSES. (V2SSS ASSOCIATION TELEGEAit.) AUCKLAND. January '-. The Zealand lawn tennis championsnips v.erii advanced a further stage to-J*y, when the filth day's play took place. The weather was warm, but somewhat windy, vrhile a heavy shower caused a cessation oi play halfway through the aitcrnoon. The courts soon dried, however, and play v as resumed after an interval of about a quarter of an hour. There was a large attendance, and great interest was tukeu in the various matches. Eight finals and some semi-finsis were decided. Three titles were won by Canterbury—ladies' doubles, combined doubles, and boys' junior tingles, while honours in the junior combined doubles were shared by Canterbury plaverv. It \rill thus be seen what a strong tennis province Canterbury is. Tho final oi the ladies' singles is to be played to day, and if Jliss Speirs successfully defends her title Canterbury will gain further honours. Auckland players were successful in the girls" _ junior singles and New Zealand plate. Junior honours were well distributed, players from tbe following associations sharing—Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, South' Canterbury, and Otago. The men's singles section was reduced to the final. There were two very interesting semi-finals played to-day. . Bartleet and Malfroy triumphing over Laurenson and France respectively, so that the title will go either to Auckland or Wellington. Bartleet wiii be a strong favourite in the final. Isartleee and Laurenson are expected to retain their men's doubles title, though France and Angas should make an interesting match of it. Bartleet v. Laurenson. A keen contest was anticipated between Bartleet and Laurenson in the semi-final of the men's singles, but the spectators were rather disappointed, because Bartleet was tha master practically throughout. Bartleet served beautifully all through, and displayed i a wide variety of strokes. His placing along the side lines was particularly clever, and it was indeed remarkable to see Laurenson returning many of these shots. Laurenson did best in the second set, his picking up of difficult shots to the back-hand frequently earning applause. His attempts to go in to the net, however, were not successful, as Bartieet left him standing with brilliant placements deep down the side lines. Laurenson had the lead in several games, but made many' rather simple errors which deprived him of his advantage. Both players were excellent overhead. Bartleet was brilliant in the final set in which his serving was stronger than ever. Malfroy v. France. % Malfroy proved his superiority over I'rance in the semi-final of the men's singles. However, France ran him right out and Malfroy had to call up all his reserve to win. Although Malfroy placed some wonderful shots, he owed, his victory in the main to his ability to cover the whole court. Malfroy dominated the play in the last set, which he won 6-2. Attaching continually, he went to the net at every possible occasion, placing the ball out of France's reach. Long rallies characterised the final of the ladies' doubles, in which Misses Speirs and Wake beat Mrs Adams and- Miss Tracy. It was a win for steady play backed by good strategical work. Miss Speirs was the outstanding personality, playing good all-round tennis, and Miss Wake played well, but not so steady as her partner. Mrs Adams and Hiss Tracy put up u good fight, but were unable to break through the Canterbury, pair's defence. Indifferent Tennis. Indifferent tennis was seen in the semifinal of the combined doubles between Miss Tracy and Malfroy and Miss Wake and G!anviHe. The former pair won after o poor exhibition. There was little of Interest in the match, which was full of errors. The women did not show the same form which characterised their play earlier in the day in the final of the ladies' doubles. Malfroy's display was disappointing, contrasting poorly with his play against France in tha semi-final of the' men's singles. Glanville also yras off colour, and did not show to advantage. Miss Speirs and Angas disposed of Miss Myers and Lampe after an indifferent start. The Wanganui pair made a great beginning by winning the first four games. Lampe was brilliant, especially at the net, his smashes giving his opponents no chance. After the fourth game, however. Miss Speirs ' and Angas commenced to volley splendidly, while Miss Speirs served- with exceptional power. Lampe went off his game' towards the -end of the set. Miss Speirs netted a good deal in the second set with drives and smashes, but Angas, playing at the top of his form, executed some brilliant forehand and backhand shots at the net, and he was frequently applauded for picking up drop shots. Miss Myers played her usual steady game, driving nicely with low cross-court shots. Gruelling Bailies. Against the erratic play of Malfroy and Miss Tracy, Angas and Miss Speirs won the final of the mixed doubles championship in two sets. The win was expected, but Angas and Miss Speirs were fully extended, and a great game was witnessed. Struggling to break through the steady play of their opponents, the Wellington pair at times rose to brilliant efforts, and earned applause for spectacular shots. Angas and Miss Speirs would not be denied, and slowly but surely wore the opposition down. The standard of play was high, and both pairs felt the effect of gruelling rallies. The Canterbury players were on the top of their form, and maintained a steady front, which finally gave 4 them the match. Angas clearly showed his ability in doubles play, and his game was well-nigh faultless. Playing her usual strong, steady game, Miss Speirs gave a great exhibition of base-line play, leaving the smashing and overhead work to her partner. Miss Tracy was often seen at the nets, and some of her> placings were unapproachable. Most of Malfroy's work, was excellent, but he drove and smashed wildly on occasion. The Juveniles. The final of the boys* junior singles attracted a good deal of attention. . Barnett, holder of the title, was much steadier than his opponent, and this asset enabled him to retain the title. Robertson played some brilliant shots, both forehand and backhand. Barnett' made some amazing returns from shots which looked well out of reach. He had his opponent running about the court a good deal by placing cleverly, then finished rallies by sending the ball hopelessly beyond reach. Though Barnett won by the odd game in each set, ho always looked a likely winner. ■ Misses Eliot and Howe held the upper hand in the final of the girls' doubles, though a temporary lapse gave their opponents a lead of 3-love in the second set. Miss Eliot was the strongest player of the four, being equally good at the baseline or the net. Miss Howe was steady, but missed some easy shots. Miss Griffiths served and drove well. Miss Hooton was weak on the backhand, and her opponents played to that quarter successfully. Miss Taylor had an easy -win over Miss Griffiths in the final of the girls' singles. The latter was outclassed by a player possessing sound all-round knowledge of_ the game. Playing fine tennis, Robertson and Drew beat Newman and Barnett in the final of the boys' in straight set 3. The game was a very interesting one, and all the play- ' ers showed surprising knowledge of the finer 1 points. Though Misses Eliot and Howe won the ( girls' doubles final in straight sets, the two Auckland girls made a great fight for it. Deuce was called in each of the eight games i in the first set. Mies Eliot was the strong- , est player of the four, while her partner was very steady. Miss Griffiths served very , well, but tha weakness of Miss Hooton's backhand proved costly. Chiefly owing to Barnett's Fuperiority, he ( and Miss Hooton were successful in the final , of the junior combined doubles. Again his fine all-round play more than compensated 1 for the weakness of Miss Hooton's backhand shots. Miss Taylor played well both at the net and baseline. Finals for to-morow are: Bartleet v. 1 Malfroy 12.30 p.m., Miss Speirs v. Miss ' Macfarlane 2 p.m., France and Ar.gas v. j Bartleet and Laurenson 3.15 p.m. Results: MEN'S SINGLES. , Semi-final. Malfroy (Wellington) beat France (Wellington). 3-6, 6-1, 8-6, 6-2. Bartleet (Auckland) beat Laurenson (Wai- 1 kato), 6-2, 7-5, G-2. WOMEN'S DOUBLES. ' Final. ' Misses Speirs and Wake (Canterbury) ' be3t Mrs Adams and Miss Tracy (Wellington), 6-4, 2-6, 8-6. COMBINED DOUBLES. Semi-final. Miss' Speirs and C. Angas (Canterbury) i beat Miss Myers and Lampe (Wanganui), . 8-6, 6-2. Miss Tracy and Malfroy (Wellington) beat 1 Miss Wake and Glanville (Canterbury), 6-2, 7-5. ' Final. Miss Speirs and Angas (Canterbury) beat , Miss Tracy and Malfroy (Wellington), 6-4, ■ 7-5. ( BOYS' JUNIOR SINGLES. Final. , Barnett (Canterbury) beat Robertson (South Canterbury). 6-5, 6-5. GPRLS' JUNIOR SINGLES. Final. Miss Taylor (Auckland) beat Hiss Griffiths ■ (Auckland), 6-1, 6-1. BOYS' DOUBLES. Final. . Robertson (South Canterbury) and Drew : (Otago) beat Newman (Nelson) and Barnett (Canterbury), s-3, 6-6. ]

1 ' GIRLS' DOUBLES. Final. Misses Eliot (South Canterbury) and How* (Wellington) best Misses Hooton and Griffiths (Auckland), 6-2, 6-5. JUNIOR COMBINED DOUBLES. Final. Miss Hooton (Auckland * and Barne t (Canterbury) beat Miss Taylor and | (Auckland), 6-1, 6-3. NEW ZEALAND PLATE. Final. Morrison (Auckland) beat Griffith* (Auckland), 0-3, 6-2. SOUTH CANTERBURY TOURNAMENT. (SrECIAL TO THE ?BKSS.) TIMAKU, January ii. Ideal v,-catlier conditions prevailed to-day, when ihc South Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association's annual championship and handicap tournament was continued at the Timaru Club's courts. There was u lsugt attendance of the public, particularly during the afternoon, ana some good games v,m .witnessed. The semi-finals and tm&ls will bo played to-morrow. The following were the results: Men's Singles Championship—Second round: G. lv. limes-Jones beat J. Familton 2-6, C-l, 7-5; 11. Ross beat \Y. Pearse "-6. 6-s| 8-6; T. Laurenson beat J. Whitehouse 6-3, 6-3; N. 8. Craniond beat J. A. Pearso 6-2, C-l; W. Renton beat S. E. Field 6-0, V . Dr. W. R. Fea beat Dr. D. M. Paterson 6-1. 6-3. Third round: Fea beat K. 11. Orbell 6 3, 6-2. Women's Singles Championship—Seeond round: Miss K. Fraser beat Miss 11. Pateison 9-0, Mrs Bannerman beat Miss M. 11, o1 - leston 9-2. Miss D. F. Junker beat Miss .1Campbell 9-1, Miss N. Cossins beat Miss K. Rolleton 9-C, Miss V. Nicholls beat Mien 11. Loughnan 9-1; Miss R. Bradley beat Miss S. Seymour 9-4. Semi-final: Miss Cos Mm. beat Miss Junker 3-2, Miss Nicholls brat Miss Bradley 9-4. Men's Doubles Championship—First round: J. L. Mackay and J. Temple bent B. Lack and E. Hayes 6-3, 6-0; J. S. A'Court and G■ Fisher beat H. Marshall and 0. F. Mangos 8-C, 6-2; G. A. Whitehouse and l>r. W. R. Fea beat H. S. Ross and J. A. Pearc-' 7-5, 6-2; J. Satterthwaite and W. K. Kenton beat G. Manchester and 8. .Smart 6-6. 6-2; W. Hislop and S. E. Field bent F. Gamble and P. Houlihan 7-5, 7-5. Second round: Pearse and Paterson beat Mackay niul Temple 6-2, 8-6; Whitehouse and Fea .boat A'Court and Fisher 6-1, 6-4; Sctterthwnit>' and Renton beat Dr. F. V. Bevan-Brown and Mollisan 6-1, C-0. Women's Doubles Championship—First round: Misses H. 8. Jones and B. Kiugan beat Misses M. Palmer Chapman and M. Loughnan 9-2, Misses P. Unwin and K. Robinson beat Misses A. Payno and 1). F. Junker 9-2, Misses G. Finch and V. Nicholls beat Mesdames Mirams and van Asche 9-B. Second round: Misses Pearse and Franer beat Misses Jones and Kingan 9-6. Misses Nicholls and Finch beat Misses Unwin und Robinson 9-2, Mrs Laurenson and Miss G. Manchester .beat Mrs and Miss R. liolleston 9-5. Combined Doubles Championship—First round: Mollison and Miss 8. Manchester beat I N. S. Cramond and Miss I. Green 9-5, Field | and Miss Finch beat G. Manchester and Mrs van Asch 9-6, Mr and Mrs T. Laurenson beat H. van Asch and Mrs E. J. Mirams 9-1, Familton and Miss M. Loughnan beat L. Hayes and Miss W. Kennedy 9-3. Second round: Mollison and Miss G. Manchester beat 3. Smart and Miss Poultney 9-4, Mr und Mrs Laurenson beat Field and Miss Finch 9-1. Men's Handicap Singles—Third round: H. Field beat K. Wilson 9-8, J. Fisher beat S. J. A'Court 9-6, G. F. Mangos beat J. L. Mackay 9-6, I. Shand beat O. Lavvson 9-5, A. W. Pike beat T. Laurenson 9-7, G\ Allport beat 8. M. Satterthwaite 9-8. Semifinal: Pike beat Allport 9-6. Women's Singlos Handicap—Second round: Miss H. S. Jones beat H. Stewart by default; Miss K. Nutt beat Miss It. Nutt 9-5, Miss Grant beat Miss Cowan 9-3, I Miss E. I<> Cren beat Miss Foster 9-4, Miss M. Forman beat Mrs P. G. Robertson 9-7. Third round: Miss R. Rolleston beat Miss M. RolleEton 9-3, Miss M. Goodwin beat Mir* H. Paterson 9-2, Miss V. Nicholls beat Miss G. Campbell 9-3, Miss le Cren beat Miss Sheen 9-4. Miss Firman beat Miss Williams 9-8, Miss Weld beat Miss Parker 9-1. Men's Doubles Handicap—Second round: G. Gamble and P. Houlihan beat G. 11. Paterson and A. M. Bruce 6-8, R. Wilson and S. Tyson beat R. Lee and R. Lee, inn., 9-2, •W. P. Walker and W. R. Chapman beat 8. L. Mackay and J. Temple fl-8, 8. E. Field and W. Hislop beat B. Lack and E. Hayes 9-5, W. Pearse and Dr. D. M. Patterson beat Dr. A. Sandston and H. van Asch 9-6, W. Kenton and J. Satterthwaite beat Dr. F. V. Bevan-Brown and C. Mollison 9-5. Third round: D. and G. Lawson beat Gamble and Houlihan 9-B,' Wilson and Tyson beat Walker and Chapman 9-8, Renton and Satterthwaite; beat Dr. W. R. Fea and G. A. Whitehouse 9-1. Women's Doubles Handicap—Third round: Mesdames Piddington and Zeisler beat Mrs and Miss McDonald 9-5, Mrs Lauren.ion and Miss Manchester beat Mesdames Mirams and van Asch 9-2, Misses Unwin and Robinson beat Misses Goodwin and Campbell 9-4. Mixed Doubles Handicap—Third round: J. Irving and Miss Grant beat Callanan and Miss N. Kennedy 9-8, 8. M. Satterthwaite I pnd Miss M. Firman beait J. Smart and Mis* j Poultney 9-8, Mr and Mrs liAurenson beat A. "W. Pike and Miss B. Sutherland 9.G. R. J. Carlton and Miss N. Cowan beat F. Spragge and Miss 11. Bruce 9-5. |

( WEST EYRETON V. OHOKA. (Ohoka name* first.) Men's Singles—A. W. Newton 8, E 8. Duton 6; C. Chamberlain 6, J. W. Fri'zzell 0; D. Moir 0, M. Burns C; E. "Ward 1, R. Chapman 6; N. Newton 4, W. Bradley 6; C. Cooke 1, R. Bradley 6. Women's Singles—Miss N. Power 1, Miss E. Horrell 6; Miss S. Power 2, Mrs Ward 6' Miss M. Lynskey i, Miss J. Dixon 6; Miss A. Quinn 6, Miss E. Bums 2; Miss Z. Lynskey 6. Miss E. Barr 3; Miss A. Power i, Miss M. Add in ell 6. Men's Doubles—A. Newton and Chamber lain 4, Dixon and Friziell 6; Moir and Ward 4, Burns and Chapman 6; N. Newton and Cooke 6, W. Bradley and R. Bindley 3. Woman's Doubles—Misses N. Power and M. Lynskey 1, Miss Horrell und Mrs Waul 6; Misses S. Power and A. Cjuimi g, Miss Dixon and Bums 5; Misses A, Power and Z. Lynskey 8, Misses Barr and Addinell 6. Combined Doubles—A. Newton aud Miss N. Power 4, Dison and Miss Horrell C»; Chamberlain and Miss M. Lynskey 1, Fnasjell and Mrs Ward 6: Moir and Miss S. Power 1, Burns and Miss Dixon C; Ward and Miss Quinn 6, Chapman and Miss Burns 5; N. Newton and Miss A. Power 6. W. Bradley ond Miss Bnrr 2; Cooke and Miss A. Power 1, R. Bradley and Mrs Addinell 0. V»cst Ey.-eton won by 122 pames to 81.