LAWN TENNIS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21320, 13 November 1934, Page 15

LAWN TENNIS

ENGLISH TEAM AT WELLINGTON PERRY BEATS FRANCE MISS DEARMAN DEFEATS MISS ROUND (PRESS AS3OCIATXOH TBIJSGBAM.) WELLINGTON, November 12. Brilliant shots of the sort which excite a gallery to gasps of wonder abounded in the exhibition tennis matches played at Miramar to-day by the visiting English players, F. J. Perry, G. P. Hughes, Miss D. E. Round, Miss E. M. Dearman, and Miss N. M. Lyle, and three New Zealanders, C. Angas (Christchurch), D. G. France, and R. McL. Ferkins (Wellington). On the whole, however, the tennis was by no means consistently good, though there were two exceptions to this. One was the excellent play of Miss Dearman in her. game against Miss Round, whom she beat in two straight sets, and the other was the magnificent exhibition of doubles play given by Perry and Hughes against France and Ferkins. To these exceptions should be added Miss Round's performance in the mixed double, in which she was partnered by Angas against Hughes and Miss Lyle. There was a moderate northerly wind during the first part of the afternoon, but later this died down, and conditions became almost ideal.

Miss Dear man's Victory What should have been the most interesting match of the afternoon, that between Miss Round and Miss Dearrnan, was spoilt by the former's inability to find touch, her shots persistently just failing to come off. On the day she was far from being the player whose performances this year have entitled her to first place in world ranking, yet no one could fail to admire the fluent perfection of her stroke production. In the singles •against Miss Dearman, Miss Round seemed tired and did not attempt to take the net, not even to follow in behind shots which would have given her an obviously commanding position. Instead she pinned her faith to consistent drives to the side lines, only to find them repeatedly missing their objective. Miss Dearman, on the other hand, was right on her game and had her ground shots perfectly under control. Even on the few occasions when Miss Round was driving well, Miss Dearman especially, as the former preferred to remain on the baseline, had no difficulty in returning her best efforts.

In this match, Miss Dearman showed all the hallmarks of a coming champion. Her driving was consistently good, she volleyed neatly, and her tactics against such an experienced player were entirely adequate. A Great Player Though by no means in top form, Perry in his match against France demonstrated that there is no other player in the world quite like him. Time and again he brought off shots that another player would not even think of attempting. France was playin? splendidly against him, yet even when the score in the second set mounted to 8-9 against him Perry retained supreme confidence. His errors he took as a matter of course, and one felt instinctively that he could still save the set the moment he chose to snap back into action. For all that he came very near to losing it. France had set point at 8-9 and 30-40, but he returned Perry's service over the side line and did not get so close to winning again. The final score was 6-4, 11-9.

Doubles Matches In the men's doubles match, both pairs were on their toes throughout. France and Ferkins were playing well, and Ferkins in particular could bo relied on to find the right spot if any weakness developed in the combination of the opposition; but they could do little to oppose the brilliance of the Englishmen. Perry and Hughes were out to win in quick time, and they had no difficulty in doing so. Hughes's normal service carried a heavy spin, and occasionally he used a reverse service in variation. His ground strokes were more orthodox than Perry's and were very effective, and he volleyed brilliantly. Neither he nor Perry was averse from chasing the smashes of the New Zealanders, and they achieved some spectacular recoveries by doing so. Altogether they gave a fine exhibition of how the doubles game should be played. The mixed doubles was an uninspiring match, made chiefly interesting by the fine work of Miss Round, whose volleying and very effective return of service were a treat to watch. Hughes played some excellent strokes, and Angas's net attack was well in the picture—too much so, at times. Miss Lyle did not do anything in particular to live up to her reputation.

Results:— Angas and Miss Round beat Hughes and Miss Lyle, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. Perry beat France, 6-4, 11-9. Miss Dearman beat Miss Round, 6-3, 6-4.

Perry and Hughes beat France and Ferkins, 6-3, 6-2.

FRIENDLY MATCH SPRINGSTON v. PREBBLETON A friendly tennis match was played between Springston and Prebbloton, in the Probbleton Domain, on Saturday afternoon. The results wero as follows (Springston names first) : Women's Singles—Miss Wright G, Mrs L. Smith 1; Miss Davies 6, Mrs Millar 2; Mrs Watkina 5, Miss R. Tod G; Miss Hughes 2, Miss M. Smith 6; Miss Bailey 2, Miss V. Kolkman G; Miss Musson 6, Miss Haneox 2.

Men's Singles—G. Wright 6. J. Longstaffo 1; H. Davies 6, R. Prcbble 5; C. Hughes 6, W. Millar 2. Men's Doubles—Wright and Davies 6, Longstaffe and Prebble 1; Marshall and Hughoa 6, Prebble and Millar 4; Heinisch and Bailey 6, Hughes and Millar 2. Women's Doubles—Miss Wright and Miss Davies 6. Mrs Smith and Mrs Millar 1; MrR Watkins and Miss Hughes 6, Miss Tod and Miss Kolkman 5; Miss Bailey and Miss Musson 5, Miss Smith and Miss Hancox 6. Mixed Doubles—MiS 3 Wright and Davies 6, Mrs Smith and Longstaffe 0; Miss Davies and Wright 6, Mrs Millar and Prebble 4; Mrs Watkins and Marshall 4, Mils Tod and Longstaffe 6; Miss Hughes and Hughes 4, Miss Smith and Prebble 6; Miss Bailey and Heinisch 4, Miss Kolkman and Millar 6; Miss Musson and Bailoy 0, Miss Hancox and Millar 3.

Springston 116 games, Probbleton 75 games.

BANKS PENINSULA ASSOCIATION

The second games of the Little River tonnis competition was held on Saturday. Results were as follows: —

LITTLE RIVER A v. LITTLE RIVER B (A team names mentioned first.) Woman's Singles—Mn A. Radford 6, Mis* E. Harty 4; Mise 0. Lewthwalte 6, Min M. Cr»ddock 8; Mrs Grelbel 6, Miss D. Abura 3; Mrs McPuerson 8, Miss K. "Men's 'tingles—C. Kinsella 4, D. Radford 6- A. Radford 6, T. Ossher 4; W. Bulman 6,' R. Radford 1; L. Radford 6, H .Lewthwaite i. Women's Doubles—Mrs A. Radford ana Miss C. Lewthwaite G, Misses E. Harty and |

M. Cradock 2; Mesdames Greibel and McPherson 6, Misses D. Aburn and K. Archer

Men's Doubles—Kinsella and A. Radford 4, D. Radford and Ussber 6; W. Buiman and L. Radford 6, R. Radford and Lewthwaite 8. Combined Doubles—Mr and Mrs A. Radford 5, Miss E. Hardy and D. Radford 6; Kinsella and Mrs Greibel 4, Ussher and Miss Craddock 6; Bulman and Miss Lewthwaite 6i R- Radford and Miss Aburn 5; L. Radford and Mrs Mcpherson 6, H. Lewthwaite and Miss K. Archer 8. A team won by 89 to 59.

ASHBURTON ASSOCIATION EIFFELTON B v. HINDS j The Eiffelton B team played Hinds at the Hinds courts on Saturday afternoon. The Hinds team won by 20 sets, 131 games, to 4 sets 88 games. The following were the results of the games (Hinds names being mentioned first): — Men's Singles—D. Watson 6, N. Thomas 1; H. Watson 6, J. Roche 6; W. Middlemass 6, G. McQuilkin 4; D. McDonald 6, H. Hawkins 4; J. McLaughlin 6, J. Tansey 2; P. O'Connor 6, J. Cocks 0. Women's Singles—Miss M. Watson 6, Miss O. Stevens 4; Miss A. Frampton 6, Miss E. Anderson 4; Miss L. Dellow .6, Miss M. Davidson 5; Miss E. Musson 6, Miss K. Johnston 5; Mrs S. Hampton 0, Mies J. Taylor 6; Mrs Middlemass 6, Miss J. Johnston 0. Combined Doubles—Miss M. Watson and D. Watson 1, Miss O. Stevens and N. Thomas 6; Miss A. Frampton and H. Watson 6, Miss E. Anderson and J. Roche 3; Miss L. Dellow and W. Middlemass 6, Miss M. Davidson and G. McQuilkin 4; Miss E. Musson and D. McDonald 6, Miss K. Johnston and H. Hawkins 1; Mrs S. Hampton and J. McLauchlan 6, Miss J. Taylor and J. Cocks 5; Mrs Middlemass and P. O'Connor 6, Miss J. Johnston and J. Tansey 3.

Men's Doubles—D. Watson and H. Wateon 6, N. Thomas and J. Roche 4; W. Middlemass and D. McDonald 6, G. McQuilkin and J. Tansey 5; J. McLauchlan and P. O'Connor 5, H. Hawkins and J. Cocks 6. Women's Doubles—Misses M. Watson and A. Frampton 6, O. Stevens and E. Anderson 4; Misses L. Dellow and E. Musson 6, Misses M. Davidson and K. Johnston 2; Mrs Hampton and Mrs Middlemass C, Misses J. Taylor and J. Johnston 4.

PENDARVES A v. HIGHBANK A The country competition third round was played at Pondarves, when the home team dofeated Highbank by 11 seta, 104 games, to 5 sets, 77 games. The results (with Pendurves names mentioned first) are: — Women's Doubles—Misses 0. M. and E. M. Doig 2, Misses V. Simpson and I. Bland 6; Mrs A. P. Bruco and Miss I. L. Lambie 6, Miss O. Smith and Mrs Bland 8. Men's Doubles—ll. Lambie and \V. Johnson 7, J. Dolan and B. Bland 0; P. Doig and A. Rankin 0, T. Weily and R. J. Low G. Women's Singles—Miss 0. Doig 5, Miss V. Simpson t>; Miss E. Doig 6, Miss I. Bland 3; Mrs A. P. Bruce 5, Miss 0. Smith 6; Miss Lorna Lambie 6, Mrs E. Bland 3. Men's Singles—R. Lambie 9, J. Dolan 2; W. \V. Johnson 9, E. Bland 8; P. P. Doig 9, T. Weily 4; A. Rankin 9, R. J. Low 6. Combined Doubles—Lambie and Miss O. Doig 6, Dolan and Miss V. Simpson 1; Johnson and Miss E. Doig 6, Bland and Miss Bland 5; Doig and Mrs Bruce 4, Weily and Miss Smith 6; Rankin and Miss Lambio 6, Low and Mrs Bland 3. CHERTSEY t. PENDARVES In the B grade country competition, Pondarves defeated Chertsey by 19 sets, 130 games, to 5 sets 72 games. Results were as follows (with Pendarves names mentioned first) :—- Women's Doubles—Misses H. Johnson and D. Watson 2, Mrs Newburn and Mrs Camcion C; Miss F. Ironside and Mrs C. Hampton 8, Mrs Lynch and Mrs R. Fleet 1; Misses B. Hampton and S. Lambie 6, Misses iiudman and Rickerby 5. Men's Doubles—F. Ironside and E. Rankin 6, A. Cameron and J. Flynn 3; K. Midgeley and F. W. Ironside 6, S. McCunnell and W. Lynch 1; C. Hampton and F. Johnson 6, Burrows and W. Halliday 0. Women's Singles—Miss 11. A. Johnson 6, Mrs Newburn 3; Miss D. Watson 6, Mrs A. Cameron 0; Miss F. J. Ironside G, Mrs D. Lynch 2; Mrs C. 11. Hampton 6, Mis it. Fleet 0; Miss B. Hampton 6, Miss M. Redman 5; Miss S. Lambie 5, Miss Rickerby 6.

Men's Singles—F. D. Ironside 6, J. Flynn 1; W. E. Rankin 1, A. Cameron 6; K. Midgeley 6, S. McConnell 5; F. W. Ironside 5, W. Lynch 6; C. H. Hampton 6, V. Burrows 2; P. Johnson 6, W. Halliday 1.

Combined Doubles—lronside and Miss H. Johnson 3, Flynn and Mrs Newburn 6; Rankin and Miss D. Watson G, Cameron and Mrs Cameron 4; Midgeley and Miss F. Ironside G. McConnell and Mrs D. Lynch 3; Ironside and Mrs C. Hampton 6, Lynch and Mrs R. Fleet 0; Hampton and Miss B. Hnmpton 6, Burrows and Miss M. Redman 2; F. Johnson and Miss S. Lambio C, Halliday and Miss Rickerby 3. .

WILLOWBY v. LOWCLIFFE On Saturday a match between Willowhy and Lowcliffe, played on the Lowcliffe courts, was won by Lowcliffe by 17 sots to 7. Tlio following aro the scores, Lowcliffe names first: — Men's Singles—Rawstorne G, Dollman 5; Armstrong 3, Chapman G; Hawkins G, Pearee 0; C. Harris G, Cell 2; McKeage G, Hayman 4; J. Harris 6, Day 3. Women's Singles—Mrs Rawstorne G, Miss Papworth 4; Mrs Lloyd (i, Miss Dollman 0; Miss Fulton (5, Miss M. Lill 0; Miss .Smith 5. Mrs Clothier 6: Mrs (iilliand 0, Miss Watls 0; Miss McKeage 6, Miss 11. Lill -1. Women's Doubles—Mesdamos llawstoru" and Lloyd 6, Misses Papwnrlh and Dollman 2; Misses Fulton and Smith -1, Misses M. Lill and Clothier 0; Mrs Gilliand and Miss McKeage (I, Misse:; Lill and Watts 0. Men's Doubles —Rawtsorno and McKeage 1, Dollman and Chapman 6; Armstrong and Hawkins 6, Pearee and Bell 5; C. and J. Harris 6, Day and Hayman 4. Combined Doubles —Mrs Rawstorne and Rawstorne 5. Miss Papworth and Dollman 6; Mrs Lloyd and Armstrong 6, Miss Dollman and Chapman 3; Miss Smith and Hawkins 2, Miss Lill and Pearee «: Miss Fulton and 0. Harris 5, Mrs Clothier and Bell 6; Mrs Gilliand and McKeago 6, Miss Lill and Day 6; Miss McKeage and J. Harris 6, Miss Watts and Hayman 1.

MATCH AT TEMUKA In a Town and Country Association match at St. Joseph's courts, St. Joseph's beat Goraldine Flat 0 by 91 games (14 sets) to 47 games (two sets). The scores wero (St. Joseph names first) : Women's Singles—Miss X. Spillane 6, Mrs H. Dunne 8; Miss P. Spillane 6, Miss D. Wilks 1; Mrs W. J. Tozer 6, Miss M. Slater 1; Miss G. Spillane 6, Miss D. Earl ' Men's Singles—K. Olllnm 6, W. Smith 1- B. Connolly 6, R. Meredith 1; V. Spillane 6, J. Lysaght 1; A. Telford 6, 0. Davidson 1. . . _ , ~. Women's Doubles —Mrs Tozer and Miss K Spillane 6, Misses Slater and Enrl 4; M'isses P- and G. Spillane 5, Mrs Dunne and Miss Wilks 6. ' Men's Doubles —Smith and Meredith 6. Connolly and Telford 2. Mixed Doubles—Miss P. Spillano and Gillum 2, Mrs Dunne and Smith 6; Miss K Spillane and Connolly G, Miss Wilks and Meredith 4; Mrs Tozer and Spillane 6, Miss Slater and Lysaght 3; Miss G. Spillane and Telford 6. Miss Earl and Davidson 2.

MATCHES AT KAIKOURA St. Michael's and Kowhai tennis players mot at St. Michael's Courts, Kaikoura, when a full day's play took place. Details nro as follows, St. Michael's players being mentioned first:— Combined Doubles—Miss M. Mackle and S'. Cormack 0, Miss M. Wareham and K. Wnreham 6; Miss K. Smith and J. Brunei 3, Miss N. Dabinetto and G. Pablecheque 6; Miss 0. Stack and F. Adair 6, Miss M. Moran and W. Gibson 5; Miss Mary Mackle and J. Clayton 6, Miss E. Barnes and C. Wareham 5; Miss L. Gordon and A. Gibson 4, Miss L. Williams and J. Anstiss 6; Miss E. Mackle and S. Eaton 6, Miss R. Palmer and J. Harris 3; Miss S. Miles and M. Walls 1, Miss N. Lawson and S. Wareham 6; Miss M. Keenan and J. Keenan 6, Miss N. Smith and H. Dalzell 4. Women's Doubles—Misses A. Boss and Monica Mackle 1, Misses M. Wnreham and E.' Barnes 6; Misses Mary Mackle and L. Gordon 6, Misses L. Williams and M. Moran 5; Misses 0. Stack and K. Smith 6, Misses N. Dabinette and R. Palmer 3; Misses E. Mackle and S. Miles 6, Misses N. Lawson and N. Smith 1. Men's Doubles—S. Cormack and J. Clayton 2, K and C. Wareham 6; A. Gibson and F. Adair 2, J. Anstiss and W. Gibson 6; M. Walls and H. Stove 6, S. Wareham and S. Dalzell 4; J. Keenan and R. Wallace 6, L. Chapman and G. Burrows 5; J. Brunei and S. Eaton 4, J. Harris and G. Pablecheque 6. Men's Singles—S'. Cormack 6, K. Wareham 1; J. Clayton 3, C. Wareham 6; A. Gibson 4, W. Gibson 6; J. Brunei 6, G. Pablecheque 5; S. Eaton 5, J. Harris 6; M. Walls 4, S. W>reham S; H. Stove 6, H. Dalzell 2; J. Keenan 6, L. Chapman 4; R. Wallace 3, G. Burrows 6.

Women's Singles—Miss Monica Mackle 1, Miss M. Wareham 6; Miss Mar; Mackle 4, Miss E. Barnes 6; Miss L. Gordon 8, Miss L. Williams 6; Miss 0. Stack 8, Miss M. Moran 6: Miss K. Smith 6, Miss N.' Dabinette 4; Miss E. Mackle 6, Miss R.j Palmar 1; M!«« S. Mile* 4, Mies N. Law. son 6; Miss K. Keenan 6, Miss N. Smith 1. Kowhai won by 19 sets to 16. J

A schools' match was played on Saturday at Takahanga Club's courts for two cups given by Mrs H. Harrison, results being as follows:—Miss L. Lane 50, Miss K. Perry 25; N. Stewart 50, 0. Stewart 45. MALVERN SUB-ASSOCIATION COALGATE v. VIEW HILI/ The following is the result of the Ooalgate and View Hill tennis match played at CoatBate on Saturday in the Malvern Sub-Asso-ciation competition (Coalgate names first): — Combined Doubles—Miss G. Charles and C. Stuart 3, Miss Mounsey and Clark 6; Miss E. Weastell and G. Murphy 6, Mrß McGratU and Denton 4; Mrs Kellaway and M. Kellaway 6, Miss Fatch and Townshend 3; Miss M. Stuart and J. Stuart 6, Miss Wells and McGrath 5; Miss K. McCaughan and W. Weastell 6, Miss Cottrell and McConnell 8; Mrs S. Smith and A. Weastell 1, Mrs Rydo and Byde 6. Women's Doubles—-Misses G. Charles and E. Weastell 5, Miss Mounsey and Mrs McGrath 6; Mr 3 Kellaway and Miss Stuart 3, Miss Ffltch and Mrs Byde 6; Miss McCaughan and Mrs Smith 6, Misses Wells and Cottrell <3. Men's Doubles—C. Stuart and G. Murphy 9, Clark and Denton 6; M. Kellaway and J. Stuart 9, Townshend and McGrath G; W. Weastell and A. Weastell 4, McConnell and Byde 9.

Women'B Singles—Miss G. Charles 0, Miss Mounßey 6; Miss E. Weastell G, Mrs McGrath 4; Mrs M. Kellaway 6, Miss Ffitch 4; Miss M. Stuart 6, Mrs Byde 4; Miss K. McCaughan 6, Miss Wells 1; Mrs b. Smith 1, Mis 3 Cottrell 6. Men's Singles—C. Stuart 6, C. Clark 5; G. Murphy S, C. Denton 6; M. Kellaway G, A. Townshend 0; J. Stuart 6, E. McGrath 2; W Weastell 4, B. McConnell 6; A. Weastell 2, C. Ryde 0.

Coalgate 116 games, View Hill 113 games. HOBOBATA v. SHEFFIELD The Sheffield tennis team defaulted to the Hororata A team on Saturday in the Malvern Sub-Association's tennis competition. Next Saturday there will be no Malvern Association competition matches in cricket or tennis on account of tho Courtenay Show. GLENEOY v. HORORATA The following is the result of the Glenroy v. Hororata B grade match played in the Malvern Sub-Association competitions on Saturday (Glenroy names first): — Combined Doubles—Mrs W. Stone and I. Isherwood 6, Miss E. Gray and J. Mitchell 1; Mrs T. Stone and R. Keith 6, Miss M. Fuller and G. Marshall 4; Mrs Hnll and F. Harris 6, Miss E. Felton and P. Derrett 3; Miss Eicliards and W. Stone G, Miss J. Wells and S. Hore 4; Miss Stonn and H. Bichards 6, Miss E. Chapman and L. Derrett 3; Miss Powell and O. Harris 2, Mrs Fleming and R. Barrett 6. Women's Doubles—Mrs W. Stone and Mrs T. Stone 6, Misses E. Grey and M. Fuller 3; Mrs Hall and Miss Bichards 5, Misses Felton and J. Wolls 6; Misses Stone and Towell 4, Miss Chapman and Mrs Fleming <i. Men'B Doubles—P.. ißherwood and I*Keith 9, J. Mitchell and G. Marshall 4; F. Harris and W Stono 9, P. Derrett and S. Hore 5; H. Richnrds and 0. Harris 9, L. Derrett and R. Barrett 5.

Women's Singles—Mm W. Stone 6, Miss E. Grav 5; Mrs T. Stono 3, Miss M. Fuller 6; Mrs K. Hall 3, Miss E. Fclton 0; Mrs Richards 6, Miss J. Wells 4; Mis Stono 6, Miss E. Chapman 1; Mrs Powell 6, Mrs Fleming 3. Men's Singles—P. Isherwood 4. 3. Mitchell G; It. Keith 6, G. Marshall 5; V. Harris 0, P. Derrctt 4; W. Stono 4. S. Horo G; 11. Richards 0, L. Derrett 0; 0. Harris 2, K. Barrett 6.

Glenroy 132 games, Hororata 102 games. \SPRINGSTON v. KILLINCHY (Springston names mentioned first.) Women's Doubles—Misses M. Benny and M. Rlordan 2, Misses B. McLonaghen and E. Allen 6; Misses P. Murphy and M. Ryan 2, Mrs Riches and M. McLcnaghen 6; Misses J. Marshall and M. Mounee 3, Misses W. Lemon and J. Lemon G. Men's Doubles —I. Watkins and D. Halliday G, L. Huntz and D. McLenaghcn 2; P. Ryan and B. Murphy C, E. Alexander and Spence 4; B. Pitcairn and G. Pitcairn 4, G. MeClure and K. Woods 6.

Combined Doubles—Miss it. Benny and I. Watkins 6. Miss B. McLonaghen and L. Hantz 4; Miss M. Riordnn and D. Halliday . r >, Miss E. Allen anil 1). MrLengalien fi; Mis* P. Murphy and P. Ryan G, Miss M. McLonaghen and E. Alexander 0: Miss M Ryan and B. Murphy G, Mrs Riches and Speneo 3; Miss J. Marshall and B. Pitcairn 3, Miss J. Lemon and G. MeClure 6; Miss M. Mounee and G. Pitcairn 6, Miss W. Lemon and O. Bailey 2. Women's Singles—Miss M. Benny 1, Miss B. McLenaghcn 6; Miss M. Riordan 6, Miss E. Allen 4; Miss P. Murphy 0, Miss M. McLenaghcn 1; Miss M. Ryan 2, Mrs Riches G: Miss o. Marshall 2, Miss J. Lemon 0; Mis* M. Mounee 3. M'ss W. Lemon G.

Men's Singles—l. Watkins G, L. Hantz 2; I). Halliday 1, I). McLenaghcn 6; P. Ryan G. E. Alexander 2: B. Murphv 6, Spencn 1; B. Pitcairn , r <, O. MeClure 6.