TENNIS

Grey River Argus, 27 May 1935, Page 5

TENNIS

FRENCH TOURNEY Australians Win Doubles (Aus. and N.Z. Cable Assn.) In the French tvnui- t-iimipion.'hip. Hie results were: — Men’s doubles, quarter linals: Me Crath and Turnbu'i defer'.-?'/! - - and Bernard 7/5, 6/2. 9/11. 1/6. Crawford and Quist defeated :■ and Hecht 6 z 2, 6/3. 36. 7 T. g;wand Lesuey defea ed Ki ■■■-.• quharson 4/6 11/9 6/1 5'7 ‘ Perry and Tm-key -U y, >.■> ; and Brugnon 14/12, 1/«•, G 6'.C - t (Received May 2G m 7 p.m.) Al the French fonnL championships results were:— Men’s double-:, rmni-finn’s.—Craw-ford and Quist (Au-tralia) defeated Legeay ami Lesueur ( France) 6/4. 3 Z G 6/4. 12/10: McGrath ami Turnbu’i (Australia) defeated Perry and Tin-k--ey (England i, 3/6, 6 / i. 6/4, 4'6. G/4. Men’s singles, second round.—Denker defeated Merlin 6/3. G/2. 7/5. Womens’ double-, semi-finale;.—Mi-Scriven and Miss Stammers defeated Ala dame ITenrotin and Airs Andrus 14/12, 6/4; Mlle. Adamoff and MrSperling defeated Misses Yorke and Hardwick 6/1. 6/3. McGrath and Turnbull combined excellently in their doub'es game. They | concentrated on Turkey, who frequently broke down on volleys. Turnbull's terrific service had both of the Englishmen in trouble. Perry was attempting to take all of the shots on his forehand. Quist was outstanding in the other doubles match. Tie seemed capable of carrying the match on his own shoulders. Crawford was uncertain. His driving, volleying and service lacked all sting. LATER. For the first time in the history of the contest, Australia i> n<-ured nt winning the French doubles. Further results are:— Mixed doubles, fourth round.—L? geav and Aliss Henrotin defeated Von Cramni and AfUs Rosanberg 6 1. 6/3; Hines and Airs Andrus defeated Wild? I and Miss Stammers 10/8, 6/3, Lesupurf and Miss "Mathieu defeated Turkey and I Miss Seriven 1/6. 6/3, 6/3. ANOTHER AUSTRALIAN WIN. • (Received Mav 26 at 7 p.m.) LONDON. May 26. | In the womens’ -ingles at the Surrev I championship, Miss Joan Hnrtigan. ; Australia, defeated Mr< King G/4. 6'3 j ANDREWS’ SUCCESS. In the Suri in the men’s singles final. Andrew defeated Spence G/2. 6/3.