TENNIS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXII, Issue 36, 26 January 1932, Page 3

TENNIS

THE WILDING CUP WELLINGTON BEATS CANTERBURY. MATCHES IN AUCKLAND. Auckland, Jan. 25. The final match for the Wilding Shield concluded to-day and resulted in a win for Wellington, which defeated Canterbury by seven rubbers to five. The day’s play was robbed of a great deal of interest by the reason that Angas (Canterbury’s leading player) was overtaken with a severe attack ol billiousness. Although not feeling up to the mark he played through a long doubles match with Barnett against Wilson and Bousell, but was unable to participate in the doubles left unfinished on Saturday. The result was that Canterbury was forced to default this match. As the other matches went, however, this contest would not have affected the ultimate result, although it appeared that Canterbury would have won the match against Wilson and Bousell but for Angas’ illness. The weather was again fine, but a strong wind blew across the courts and proved troublesome to the majority of the players. The Governor-General and Lady Bledisloe were interested spectators and during the afternoon were introduced to the New South Wales ladies D. G. France was responsible for checking the career of Barnett, the young Canterbury player, who had so far accounted for three leading singles exponents in the Dominion. The early part of the game was characterised by long rallies from the base line and it was a question of who made the first error. In the second set France drew his opponent forward to the net very successfully and then had him in difficulties as he rushed back towards the base line. France frequently followed in and cut off some sharp returns. Steadiness combined with ability to ehop the ball heavily just over the net was responsible for the triumph of Angas over Wilson. Angas sent practically everything back and won on his opponent’s mistakes. The match between A. L. France and Glanville was always full of interest. France’s spin and chop shots, aided by the wind, troubled Glanville, who never seemed at home, while the Wellington player was always confident. Results:— D. G. France (Wellington) beat Barnett. 7—5. 6—5. Angas (Canterbury) beat Wilson, 6 —2, 7 —5. A. L. France (Wellington) beat Boussell, 2 —6. 6—2, 6—4. Wilson and Boussell beat Angas and Barnett, I—6. 11—9. 6—3. France and France beat Glanville and Patterson. 6—o, 9—7. Wilson and Roussell eat Glanville and Patterson. 6 —2, 6—2. France and France won from Angas and Barnett bv default 4—l. LADIES’ TEST MATCH. WIN FOB N.S.W. TEAM. Auckland. Jan. 25. The test match between ladies’ teams representing New South Wales and New Zealand was concluded today, the visitors winning by eight rubbers and 18 sets to four rubbers and eight sets. Generally speaking they ‘proved themselves superior all round to the New Zealanders, who. as on the first day, won buj one singles and one doubles. New Zealand’s singles success was gained by Miss Macfarlane, who accounted for Miss Hartigan in a long diawm out contest. The doubles match between Misses Nicholls and Macfarlane and Mrs Molesworth and Miss Hartigan proved a great marathon, the New Zealand pair prevailing at the

end of two hours. Almost every game was a long one and sustained the interest of the crowd, which derived much amusement from the manner in which the scores remained so close throughout. A match between Mrs Dykes and Mrs Molesworth was characterised by strong driving by both, the New South Wales players being more accurate and very keen. It was an even contest until the games were three all in the first set. Mrs Dykes then lost the accuracy of her powerful forehand drive, dropping points at a critical stage. Mrs Molesworth’s backhand became more troublesome as the match progressed, and she also worried her opponent with chops and slices. The New Zealander failed to win a game in the second set. Miss Nicholls was unable to repeat her performance of Saturday in the match with Miss Valkenburg and the Australian won by adopting superior tactics. She discovered a weakness on Miss Nicholls’ backhand and played to it on every possible occasion. Miss Macfarlane made a great recovery in the match with Miss Harigan, which provided many thrills. Both players are noted for fast driving and the meeting was productive of much good play, some of the point winning shots raising the large gallery to a high state of enthusiasm. There was not a great deal of variety in the doubles play between Mrs Molesworth and Miss Hartigan and Misses Nichols and Macfarlane. Both pairs indulged in hard driving from the back line with an almost total disregard for the player at the net. Mrs Molesworth sustained a slight injury to the left arm early in the first set, but quickly recovered. Her severe service and backhand driving were a feature of the contest, which was prolonged for two hours before a decision was reached. Besults:— Mrs Molesworth (New South Wales) beat Mrs Dykes, 6-—3, 6—o. Miss Valkenberg (New South Wales) beat Miss Nicholls, 6 —3, 6 —2. Miss Macfarlane (New Zealand) beat Miss Hartigan, 2—6, 6—4, 7—5. Miss Hall (New South Wales) beat Miss Knight, 6—3, 6—2. Misses Valk'enberg and Hall beat Mrs Dykes and Miss Knight, 6 —o, 6— Misses E. S. Nicholls and Macfarlane beat Mrs Molesworth and Miss Hartigan 15—13, 6—5. N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIPS. OPENING DAY’S RESULTS. Auckland, Jan. 25. The New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association’s championship tournament were continued this morning under ideal conditions. Besults:— MEN’S SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS. A. L. France beat MacPherson, 6—2, 7 — 5, 6—2; Court beat Johns, 6—4, 6—4, B—6; Charters beat Melody, 3—6, 4—6, 6—l, 6—4, 6—3; Laurenson beat Notman, 6—2, 6—o, 6—l; Bartlett beat Glanville, 3—6, 3—6, 6—2, 6—4, 6—7. MEN’S DOUBLES. First round.—Bartlett and Laurenson beat Lamb and Smith, 6 —2, 6 —2, 4—6, 6—2. Partridge and MacArthur beat Bowen and Taylor, 6 —l, B—6, 6—l.