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WAITANGURU TENNIS. (Own Correspondent.) Waitanguru tennis < enthusiasts journeyed to Pio Pio last week-end to try conclusions with the Pio Pio Club members. The weather was fine, but a good breeze was blowing throughout the day, which made.conditions unfavourable for the match. There was a fair number of spectators who witnessed some very fine tennis, and the evenness of-some of the games was remarkable. Luncheon and afternoon tea were partaken of on the grounds. At the conclusion of the tournament Mr. Jury, on behalf of the Waitanguru Club, thanked the Pio Pio Club members for the very sporty and interesting day's competition and hospitality. Mr. Davis for the Pio Pio Club respondThe results were as follows, Waitanguru names being mentioned first in each case: — Ladies' Singles.—E. Buckley lost to M. Dinnison, 3—7; M. Buckley beat C. Hawkins, 7—6; F. Field beat D. Johnston, 7—4; E. Mather beat E. Bond, 7 —2; J. Lowrie beat N. Jackson, 7—3; M. Murray beat Mrs. Davis 6—5. Men's Doubles. —A. Peterson beat Mr. Davis, 9—4; V. Jury beat E. Nilson, 9—3; Roberts lost to Laird, 6—9; L. Peterson beat Murdock, 9 —6; G. Brier lost to G. Anderson, 2—7; P. Donnelly beat G. Box, 9—5. Ladies' Doubles.—E. and M. Buckley lost to Dinnison and Bond, 4—7; F. Field and E. Mather lost to Hawkins and Davis, 5—7; J. Lowrie and M. Murray lost to Johnston and Jackson 6—7. Men's Doubles.—A. Peterson and. Jury lost to Davis and Laird, 7—9; Roberts and. Peterson beat E. Nilson and Murdcok, 9—7; P. Donnelly and G. Brier beat G. Anderson and G. Box, 9—7. Mixed Doubles.—A. Peterson and E. Buckley lost to Laird and Dinnison? 6—7; Jury and M. Buckley beat Davis and Mrs. Davis, 7—6; L. Peterson and F. Field lost to Nilson and C. Hawkins, 5—7; Roberts and E. Mather beat Murdock and Johnston, 7—5; Brier and J- Lowrie beat Anderson and Bond, 7—6; Donnelly and Murray lost to Box and D. Johnson, 2—7. Waitanguru 14 games, Pio Pio 10 games.
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King Country Chronicle, Volume XXX, Issue 4810, 18 February 1936, Page 2
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