People In The Play
With his usual partner, I. 8. Crookenden, in the United States, the national tennis champion, I* A. Gerrard, will team with the Auckland junior, J. 8. Halligan, for doubles in toe major circuit this season. Halligan won the national under 17 singles in 1962 and was runner-up for the under 19 championship this year. He also represented New Zealand in the Orange Bowl tour-
nament at Miami last Christmas. Gerrard and Crookenden are the holders of the national doubles. Like Dawn Fraser, New Zealand's Latest “Swimmer of the Year,” A B. Robertson, appears to improve with age. After 10 years in competition he is swimming footer than
ever. He improved by tore over 220yds for hi* bronze medal at Perth and now hos his eyes firmly set on Tokyo. • • •
The first life member* for nearly 30 years were recently elected at the annual meeting of the Sumner Surf Club. They were Messrs F. N. Kerr, D. M. Riehardaon. A. N. Staple*, and L. J. Tointon
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30278, 2 November 1963, Page 9
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