TENNIS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 12263, 26 May 1934, Page 5

TENNIS

FRENCH TITLES. SENSATION TN WOAIEN’S INTERN A.T f ()NA L AIA TCI I AMERICAN PLAYER. REAIOVEU TO HOSPITAL. (U.P.A, fay Elec. Tel. CooyriL'lHA „ PARIS’, May 24. Ju the tennis championships, in the second round of the singles, Gentien defeated Andrews, 3—6, o—3, 6—4, G —2; Mo pm an defeated Ooasin, 3—6, G —2, 6—l; Austin defeated Goldschmidt, G—2, 6—l; Perry defeated Augustin, 6—4, G —l, 6—l; McGrath defeated Billaudot, 6—3, S—lo, G—2, 6—4; Prenn defeated Brugnoiy, 6—4, 6—3, 6—2; Boussus defeated Ewbank, 6 —o, 6—l, 6—l. (U.P.A. by Elec Tel. Convright) PARIS, May 215. In the second round, Turnbull, defeated liebda, 6—l, 6—o, 6 —4. lu the women’s singles, first round, Miss J. Hart'igan defeated MUe Goldschmidt, 6—4, 6—2; Airs Moleswortli defeated! Signorina Manzutta, 6 —2, 6—3. In the second round, Miss M. Striven, tho holder, defeated Mile Couquerque, 2—6, 6 —4, 6—3.

The Franco-American women’s match was marred by mishaps. A'liss Alihe Alar hie, who has been indispos od! for several days, insisted on playing against her doctor’s advice, opposing iHd'lle. Ilenrotin, wlio was leading 4—l in the first set when Aliss Marble suddenly fell in a dead faint, and was taken to hospital and ordered a lengthy rest.

Later, Aid,He Monrotin, playing in the doubles, fell, injuring her knee. Both matches were abandoned. France won by fire games to two. AMERICA’S FIRST “PRO.” TOURNAMENT. VINES DEFEATS COCTTET. (U.P.A. bv Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received May 25, 9.40 p.m.) . new'YORK, May 24. In the semi-final round of America’s first professional tournament Vines defeated Oochet. 6—3, 6 —4, 6—2; Tilden defeated Plaa.6—4, 6—4, 6—3.