TENNIS

Greymouth Evening Star, 31 December 1934, Page 3

TENNIS

CANTERBURY CHAMPIONSHIPS. R. G. PATTINSON’S SUCCESSES. [per press associatiox.] CHRISTCHURCH, December . 29. C Angas became Canterbury s tennis ’champion again to-day when h Seat H. Dymond 6/4. S/3, In a mate that was not as brilliant as had bee anticipated. Mi The Women’s final was won by Mis. M. Sherris, who beat Miss T. Poole. 6/2, 6/4, in an excellent match. T. Rhodes-Williams lost his tuna title, tvhen he and I. A. Seay weie beaten in the men’s doubles by Angas and Dymond. He lost the combined and singles titles yesterday in the semi-final matches of the championship. Results: — Men’s Singles (final): C. Angas beat H. Dymond 6/4, 6/3. Women’s Singles (final): Miss M. Sherris beat Miss T. Poole 6/2, 6/4. Boys’ Singles (final): R. G. Pattmson (West Coast) beat C. F. Penfold, 6/4, 5/6, 6/2. Girls’ Singles (final): Miss J. Senior beat Miss R. Barry 6/5, 6/5. Men’s Doubles (final): C. Angas and H. Dymond beat T. Rhodes-Williams and I. A. Seay 6/4, 6/3. Women’s Doubles (final): Misses I. and T. Poole beat Mrs D. .1. MacDonald and Miss E. Rudkin 6/2. 12/10. Boy’s Doubles (final): R. G. Pattinson and C. F. Penfold beat M. J. Corich and W. K. Stevens 6/3, 6/0.

AUCKLAND TITLES. AUCKLAND, December 30. Auckland tennis championships concluded on Saturday in fine weather. E. L. Bartlett won the Auckland title for the fifth time, defeating M. T. Wilson in the final 6/4, 4/6. 6/1, 6/7, 6/3. In the ladies' singles. Miss N. Beverley, of Matamata, created a big surprise by the manner in which she completely eclipsed the title-holder, Miss Marjorie MacFarlane, in straight sets, 6/0, 6/2. The country representative gave a brilliant display, literally driving her opponent off the court. Other results were:— Men’s Doubles: Sturt and Morrison beat John and Hayr 3/6, 6/1, 6/1, C/0. Ladies’ Doubles: Misses N. and M. Beverley beat Mrs Melody and Miss Knight 6/4, 2/6, 9/7. Combined Doubles: Sturt and Miss MacFarlane boat Lees and Mrs Melody 6/2, 1/6, 6/2. Besides partnering her sister successfully in the ladies' doubles, Miss Margaret Beverley, one of the youngest. competitors in the tournament, was runner-up in the intermediate girls’ singles, and with partners secured the honours in this division in the girls’ doubles and combined doubles. WELLINGTON RESULTS. — \ WELLINGTON. December ’ 30. The following have been selected, though not necessarily in order, to represent Wellington against Canterbury for the Wilding Shield and Nunneley Casket matches: — Men. —D. G. France, N. Smith, N.

Bedford, R. Ferkins; emergencies, D. Coombe, E. A. Rousseil. • Women. —Misses D. Nicholls, D. Howe, F. Fernie, M. Whyte; emergencies, Misses F. North and M. Howe. The Wellington Lawn Tennis Championships final results were: — Men’s Singles.—N. Smith beat NBedford 6/3, 6/2, 6/4.. Women’s D. Howe beat Miss D. Nicholls' 6/3, 6/4. Men’s Doubles.—R. Ferkins and E. A. Rousseil beat D. Coombe and E. A. Pearce 9/7, 6/2, 6/2. Women’s Doubles.—Misses D. Nicholls and D. Howe heat Misses M. Howe and F. Fernie. Mixed Doubles.—D. Coombe and Miss D. Nicholls beat R. Ferkins and MVs R. P. Adams 5/7, 6/0. 6/2.