TENNIS

Greymouth Evening Star, 16 October 1933, Page 8

TENNIS

PERRY INTERVIEWED. [PER press association.] WELLINGTON, October IG. Tho English tennis players, W. H. Perry, D. M. N. Lee, and F. H. Wilde, and also the Australians, Quist and Turnbull arrived this morning by the Maunganui. They are to tour New Zealand preliminary to visiting Australia. Interviewed regarding Davis Cup prospects, Perry said that Britain had a very good chance of retaining the trophy. It would be a big task for France to regain the Cup, and she would probably rely on Merlin, Boussus and Bernard. The strongest competition next year would probably come from Australia, America and Japan. He did not think that Lacoste and Borotra would be able to stage a come-back.

“I think it one of the wrost things that could have happened to them,” said Perry, when asked his opinion of Vines and others turning professional. “I should think it was probably a severe blow to them, although probably they won’t say so.” He is of the opinion that McGrath, if he is going to be a world champion, would have to alter his forehand drive and get some pace on it.

CRAWFORD TO BE PRO ?

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MONTREAL, October 13

A broad hint that Jack Crawford, the tennis player, will turn profession al shortly, was thrown out by Tilden here, according to a statement in the “Herald,” published on Friday. ‘‘Crawford has not signed anything, and has not assented,” Tilden announced, “but I understand he is considering favourably the idea of turning his great talents to practical use.” U.S.A. LADIES. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Oct. 13. In the West Virginia tennis final today, Miss Riddle defeated Miss Anne Page (Philadelphia) 6-3, 6-4. ENGLAND V. FRANCE. LONDON, October 11. At the Queen’s Club, at tennis, France defeated England by 8 to 7, including a match in which Borotra defeated Austin 1-6, 9-7, 6-3. BRUNNER CLUB MEETING.

The annual general meeting of the Brunner Tennis Club was held in the Taylorville School on Thursday, Mr. Pollock presiding over a good attendance.

Moved by Mrs. Wilkinson, seconded by Mr. Gutberlet, that lettei- quoting for tar be held in abeyance until new committee meet.

A satisfactory balance-sheet was presented, showing £24 8s in hand. On the motion of Messrs. Rothera and Gutberlet, this was adopted. Moved by Mr. Gutberlet, seconded by Mr. Nimmo, that fees for the ensuing year - be fixed at the general meeting instead of at the committee meeting; also that no nomination fee be payable.—Carried. Moved by Mrs. McNeish, and seconded by Miss Gainsford, that the recommendation of the committee re fees be adopted, viz., 12/6 gents, 10/- ladies, reducible to 10/- and 7/6 respectively if paid before the end of December. New members joining will pay half fees on acceptance of membership, and balance within three months. On the motion of Messrs. Nimmo and Gutberlet, the proposed site for the second court, was left in abeyance until the next meeting, each member being asked to look over the ground. The election of officers resulted: — President: Mr. Pollock; Vice-Presid-ent and Club Captain Mr. J. Rothera (re-elected); Secretary Miss Rodgers (re-elected). Resolved that office of Secretary and Treasurer by held by one person. The following committee were appointed:—Messrs. Nimmo and Gutberlet, Mrs. McNeish and Miss R. Nimmo. Miss Smeaton and’Mr. R. R. Smith were appointed joint-auditors for the year. A vote of thanks was passed to the auditors for the previous year. It was left to the discretion of the nev, r committee whether those members who had already paid nomination fees receive a refund or not. It was decided to hold the opening day on Labour Day, also to run a tournament. Mr. G. Nimmo promised to donate the ladies’ prize and Mrs. G. Smith the gentlemen’s prize. The ladies promised to provide afternoon tea.