TENNIS

Greymouth Evening Star, 26 January 1929, Page 2

TENNIS

WEST COAST TOURNAMENT. NEARING THE END. As play in the West Coast Tennis Association’s championships draws to the finals, interest is becoming keen and the general standard of play improves daily. Yesterday afternoon’s matches brought most of the sections into the semi-finals, and practically every game was characterised by some splendid tennis. As the afternoon advanced, the gallery grew' and accommodation was sorely taxed. The semifinals of the .Men’s Championship Singles, the “plum” of the West Coast titles, were resultant© f the best tennis of the tournament. The Simpson v. Partridge match aroused the keenest interest. Simpson’s court craft and recovery were wonderful, and his ability to play safe and let the other man make the mistakes won him the two sets against Partridge. In the other semi-final of the same section, Williams and Wise met. Wise played at top form, but went down to Williams’ fine play 6/3, 6/4. The game proved a sustained struggle, both fighting every point. Simpson and Williams meet to-day in the final. The final of the Ladies’ Championship Singles rests with Misses D. Scott and Marie Williams. Miss Scott played stylishly in her game against Miss Moore, both ladies being frequently applauded. Miss Marie Williams proved a tenacious player and an excellent court general in her win from Miss Reid in the semifinals.

The “B” Grade Men’s Handicap Singles final went to Marriott (United) from Phipps, who conceded 10, and the game was interesting to the end, both men playing steady tennis. Miss King and Miss Kilgour play off in the Handicap “B” Grade Singles. Doubles play occupied most of the afternoon, and provided some keen games. In the Men’s Championship Doubles the Warnes and McKay vMcCarthy and Williams match proved one of the finest of the tournament. The United pair won the first set 6/8, but steadier play put McCarthy and Williams well up in the next two, the match resulting 6/8, 6/4, 6/1. Warnes and Miss Warnes defeated Gooch ahd Miss Reid in an advanced round of the Combined Championship Doubles in another well-fought game. Mrs Lawn and Miss Tennent meet the Misses 'Williams in the final of the Ladies’ Championship Doubles. Following are the results of matches decided Yesterday after the “Star went to press : —

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. Semi-finals:— Simpson beat Partridge 6/3, 6/0; Williams beat Wise 6/3, 6/4.

LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES. Semi-finals: —Miss D. Scott beat Miss Moore 9/6; Miss Marie Williams beat Miss Reid 9/1.

MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES

Tlprd Round:— McCarthy and Williams beat Warnes and McKay 6/8, 6/4, 6/1.

LADIES’ CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES

Semi-finals:—Mrs Lawn and Miss Tennent beat Misses Moore and Urquhart 9/7; Misses Williams beat Misses Reid and Scott 9/4.

COMBINED CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES.

Third round: —Warnes and Miss Warnes beat Gooch and Miss Reid 7/5, 6/3; Williams and Miss Marie Williams beat Lorking and Mrs Lawn 6/2, 8/6. LADIES’ HANDICAP DOUBLES. Third Round:—Misses McKay and Warnes beat Mrs Mead and Miss Malpass 40/38; Mesdames Fletcher and Larsen beat Miss Hopkins and Mrs Moss 40/31; Mrs Lawn and Miss N. Tennent beat Misses Wild and Eaton 40/38. LADIES’ “A” GRADE HANDICAP SINGLES. Third Round:—Miss Margaret Williams (10) beat Mrs Moss (15) 40/36. MEN’S “B” GRADE HANDICAP SINGLES.

Final:—Marriott (10) beat Phipps (scr.) 50/45.

LADIES’ “B” GRAND HANDICAP SINGLES.

Third Round: —Miss Kilgour (20) beat Miss N. McDonnell (20) 40/34; Miss Hannan (20) beat Miss Deere (20) 42/40; Miss King (scr.) beat Mrs Mead (10) 40/26. Semi-finals: —Miss King beat Miss Hannan 40/31; Miss Kilgour beat Miss B. Brown 40/30. TOURNAMENT DANCE An enjoyable tournament dance, held last night in the Druids’ Hall, was attended by visiting players, local club members and friends. Pretty decorations, a good floor and the best of music from Steel’s orchestra, combined to make the dance a happy one indeed. Supper arranged by Herb. Moore’s was served downstairs. Those present included: Mesdames Learmont blue georgette; Jones, floral ninon; B. M. DaVis, pink georgette; McCarthy, black panne velvet; Moss, pink taffeta; Hickman, black georgette; Randall, black georgette; Fletcher, grey and blue taffeta; and Mrs. Williams (Wellington). Misses Croft, pink crepe de chine; Mcßrearty, white crepe de chine; Fraser, pink satin; Mayo, black lace; Anderson, flame crepe de chine; Kilgour, green satin; Hannan, pink organdie; Reynolds, black georgette; Donovan, green taffeta; Hambleton, apricot georgette; Coates, green geogette; McKay, green crepe de chine; Davis, pink taffeta; Costelloe, black georgette; Scott, floral ninon; August mauve taffeta; D. S. Scott, black georgette; Fogarty, pink crepe de chine; Hopkins, petunia georgette; Deere, green satin; Schaef ,blue taffeta; M. Costelloe, blue crepe de chine; Lawn, pink taffeta and Misses Williams (Wellington). and Cotter. Messrs Coates, Learmont, Fogarty, Dennehy, McCarthy, Oliver, Hickman, Jack, Moss, McGlashan, Randall, Jones, Doogan, Fogarty, James, McBrearty, Riordan, Pratt, Gower, Kyle, McKechnie, Brown, Phillips, Stevens, Keller, Burley, Miller, Kear, Mepham, Kaye, Dougherty, Wise, Atchley, Clarkson, Hanham, Lawn, McKay. ,