LAWN TENNIS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 111, 10 April 1934, Page 4

LAWN TENNIS

PALAIERSTON BEAT LEVIN

A GRADE FINAL.

Tlie meeting between Levin and Palmerston North in the final of the Alanawatu Lawn Tennis Association’s A grade competition at Levin on Saturday was productive of some magnificent play. Conditions were perfect and an enjoyable afternoon resulted in the gallery of spectators being treated to some interesting contests. Levin held the advantage in the ladies’ section, winning three of the four singles, and although the sets were oven in the doubles the visitors were 6 up in games. Tho tables were turned, however, by the men, who also took both doubles and, with the honours being shared in the mixed doubles. Palmerston North emerged as the winners by 9 sets and 109 games to 7 sets and 106 games.

Following are the detailed results, Levin players reading first: Ladies’ singles.—All's Thomson l>eat Airs Anderson, 9—o: Airs H. Black beat Aliss Hume, 9— 6, Aliss J. Kerr lost to Aliss Heard. 8—10; Airs J. Porter beat Aliss AlcDonald, 9 —5. Ladies' doubles.—Alesdames Thomson and Black beat Airs Anderson and Aliss AlcDonald, 9—l ; Aliss Kerr and Airs Porter lost to Alisses Hume and Heard, B—lo.

Alen’s singles.—M. AVorsfold lost to Robertson, 8 —10; S. J. Thompson lost to AA’chipeihana, 2—9; A r . G. Astley lost to Barnett, 2—9; S. Bevan beat Johnson, 9 —3. Alen’s doubles. —AVorsfold and Astley lost to Robertson and AVehipeihana, 3 —9; Thompson and Bevan lost to Barnett a.nd Johnson, 3—9.

Alixed doubles.—M. AVorsfold and Airs Thomson beat Robertson and Mrs Anderson, 9 —7 ; Thompson and Airs Black lost to AVehipeihana and Aliss Hume, 6 —9; Astlov and J. Kerr lost to Barnett and Aliss Heard. 3—9; Bevan and Airs Porter beat Johnson and Aliss McDonald, 9 —3.

LINKLATER CUP

LEVIN RETAIN TROPHY

The match between tbe Levin and Bulls Clubs for tho Linklatcr Cup was played at Levin at the week-end, when the home club retained possession of the trophy by the substantial margin of 17 sets and 107 games to 7 sets and 121 games. The winners proved to be too strong in tlie ladies’ section, winning all their singles and doubles.

Following are the scores, Bulls players being mentioned first:— Men’s singles.— P. Rali'e beat M. Worsfold, 9—6; F. Rali'e lost to Dr Thompson, o—9; H. Amos beat V. G. Astley 9—2; It. Scott lost to S. Bevan, 6 —9; \V. Farrer beat R. Irwin, 9—6; J. Johnstone beat AY. Donnelly, 9—7. Ladies’ singles.-—Airs Rali'e lost to Airs Thomson, I—7 ; Airs Armstrong lost to Airs H. Black, o—7 ; Aliss Stevens lost to Aliss J. Kerr, 3—7; Aliss Ede lost to Airs J. Porter, I—7; Aliss Haycock lost to Aliss E. Palmer 5—7; Airs Itollersoii lost to All's 11. AleLeavey 1- —7. Aten’s Doubles.-—P. and F. Ralfe beat AVorsfold and Astley, 9 —2; Amos and Scott lost to Thompson and Bevan, 9 —11; Farrer and Johnstone beat Irwin and Donnelly, 9—2.

Ladies 7 Doubles.—Mesdames Ralfe and Armstrong lost to Mesdames Thomson and Black, I—7;1 —7; Misses Stevens and Ede lost to Miss Kerr and Mrs Porter, 3—7 ; Miss Haycock and Mrs Rollerson lost to Miss Palmer and Mrs McLeavey, 2—7. Mixed Doubles.—P. Ralfe and Mrs Armstrong lost to AT. Worsfold and Airs Thomson, 5—9; F. Ralfe and Airs Ralfe lost to Thompson and Airs Black, 5—9; Amos and Miss Stevens beat Astlcy and Miss Kerr, 9—5; Scott and Aliss Ede lost to Bevan and Airs Porter, 6—9; Fairer and Aliss Haycock lost to Irwin and Aliss Palmer, 5—9; Johnstone and Airs Rollerson lost to TV. Donnelly and Airs AleLeavcy 5—9.

AIILSON CLUB'S MATCHES

The Alilson Tennis Club had two engagements during the week-end, the senior team playing a friendly match with Fire Brigade at Palmerston North, and a junior team meeting a similar team from llokowliitu at Alilson. The former proved victorious by three pots after a most enjoyable match, and the junior team scored a win over Hokowhitu by two sets. The win of the Alilson junior team was creditable in view of the fact that all members except one were having their first experience of match piay. The following are the details of bolli matches, Alilson players being mentioned first, in each case: —

Alilson v. Fire Brigade.—Alen’s singles: Donaldson beat MeSwocncy, 6 —3: Grigg lost to Anderson, 4—6; Brown beat Flowers, 6—4; Gilbert heat Alorgan, 6—4; Rasmussen lost to White, 3—6; Fairhairn lost to Gaskin, 2 —6. ATen’s Doubles: Donaldson and Grigg beat McSwecney and Anderson, 6—l: Brown and Gilbert heat Flowers. and Alorgan, 6—4; Rasmussen and Fairhairn lost lo White and Gaskin, 4—6. Ladies’ Singles; Airs Dunn lost to Aliss Smith, 4 —6; Airs Rasmussen heat Miss Ammon, 6 —l; Aliss Fairhairn lost to Aliss Milverton, 4 —6; Aliss Dalglcish lost to Aliss Gcarv, o—6. Ladies’ doubles: Mrs Dunn and Airs Rasmussen heat Aliss Smith and Aliss Ammon, 6 —3; Miss Fairhairn and Aliss Dalglcish lost to Aliss Mil vorton and Aliss Geary, 4—6. Alixed doubles: Donaldson and Airs Dunn heat AlcSivconcy and Aliss Smith, 6—2; Brown and Airs Rasmussen beat Anderson and Aliss Geary, Gilbert and Aliss Dalglcish beat Flowers and AJiss Ammon, 6 —3; Rasmussen and. Aliss Fairhairn beat Alorgan and Aliss Milverton, 6 —4. Summary: Alilson, 11 sets, 91 games; Fire Brigade, 8 sets, 80 games.

Alilson v. Hokowhitu.—ATen’s singles: Poole beat Peterson, 4—3; Bartlett lost to Woodroofo, I—4; Hutchison lost to Adamson, s_ 6; Buhner beat Murray, 6 —2; Camming beat Robertson. 4—o; Barclay lost to Cooley, o—4. Ladies’ singles: Mrs Barclay lost to Airs Dixon, o—4: Aliss Johanson beat Aliss Smith, 4—o; Mrs Bulmor beat Miss Tarr, 4—l; Mrs Grigg lost to Aliss Hamilton, 2—4: Airs Donaldson lost to Miss Smith, 2—4: Mrs Hutchison beat Airs Dixon, 4 —o. Alcn's doubles: Poole and Cummings beat Peterson and Adamson. 6—5: I-lutelnson and Bulmor lost to Woodroofo and Murray, 3—6; Bartlett and Barclay beat Robcrlson and Cooley, 6 —4. Radies’ doubles: Mrs Barclay aiid Mrs Hutchison brat Airs Dixon and Aliss Smith. 6—2: Miss Johanson and Mrs Donaldson beat Aliss Tarr and Miss Hamilton, 6—4: Mrs Bulmor and Airs Grigg beat Aliss Smith and AJiss Tarr, 6—4. Mixed doubles: Poole and Airs Barclay beat Peterson and Airs Dixon, 6—l: Bartlett, and Aliss Johanson lost to'Woodroofo and Aliss Tarr. 5—6; Hutchison and Airs Bulmor beat Alurrav and Aliss Smith, 6—2; Buhner and. Mrs Grieg lost to Adamson and Aliss Hamilton. 2—6: Cummings and All’s Donaldson lost to Robertson and Mrs Dixon, 2—6: Barclay and Airs Hutchison lost to Cooler and Aliss Hamilton, 4—6. Summary: Alilson. 13 sets 94 o- 3mc s’Hokowhitu, 11 sets, 84 games.