MOTU TOURNAMENT

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20385, 23 October 1940, Page 3

MOTU TOURNAMENT

VISITORS ENTERTAINED (Herald Correspondent.) The first tournament organised by the Motu Tennis Club this season took place last week-end, when a number of visitors from Gisborne were entertained while visiting Motu for the patriotic dance. Players were handicapped and partners drawn for, and, despite a shower at lunch time, two rounds were completed. Mr. N. G. Nisbett, president of the club, welcomed the visitors. At the end of the tournament prizes were presented to the winners, Miss J. Twisleton and T. Scholium. - Luncheon and afternoon lea were provided by the ladies.

Results were:—-Miss J. Twisleton and T. Scholium (r. 3), 4 wins; Miss A. Richardson and T. Tombleson (r. 4), <1 wins; Mrs. H. C. Boys and A. Crozier (r. 1), and Mrs. N. G. Nisbett and Q. Richardson (r. 6), 2 wins; Miss L. Ruru and L. Castles (r. 5), Miss A. Boys and N. G. Nisbett (r. 4), Miss I. Somervell and J. Ruru (r. 4), Miss J. Boys and N. Richardson (r. 6), Miss P. Twisleton and W. J. Reed (r. 8), Miss M. Witters and K. Ellmers ,(r. 5), Miss L. Witters and R. Court (r. 6), J. Peddle and T. Parker (r. 3), and R. Good and R. F.Mackson (r. 6), 1 win; Miss B. Fisher and L. Richardson (r. 6), Miss U. Reed and J. Tietjen (r. 6), and Miss M. Scott and R. Ellmers (r. 5), 2 losses. Semi-finals—Miss A. Richardson and T. Tombleson (r. 4) d. Mrs. N. G. Nisbeit and D. Richardson (r. 6), 2i_i4; Miss J. Twisleton and T. Scholium (r. 3) d. Mrs. H. C. Boys and A. Crozier (r. 1), 21 —19. Final.—Miss J. Twisleton and T. Scholium d. M»ss Richardson and T. Tpmbleson, 21- : —15. TE KARAKA TENNIS (Herald Correspondent.) The Te Karaka Tennis Club’s three courts have been put in order recently and will be available for play by members and intending members as from this week-end. Owing to counter attractions the official opening of the season will not be held until November 9.