TENNIS SINGLES

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 28 June 1935, Page 5

TENNIS SINGLES

NO JOKING MATTER

PERRY FOR SYDNEY

PLAY AT WIMBLEDON . ANDREWS WINS AGAIN PERRY ELIMINATES VAN RYN (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copy right) (Received 28th June, 10.15 a.m.) LONDON, 27th June. The Wimbledon tennis tournament was continued in overcast weather. Four Englishmen, three Australians, three Americans, a New Zealander, a Frenchman, a Spaniard, a German, a Jugoslavian, and a Czechoslovakian comprise the sixteen survivors of 128 starters in'the singles. Andrews survived to meet Austin by eliminating Olliff. a polished, stroke player who does not shine in long matches. Budge’s celebrated backhand worked splendidly against Quist, often leaving the Australian standing. The American won convincingly. The match McGrath versus Legeay wa.s patchy to watch, the Frenchman finding that his customary accuracy had deserted him. Crawford had a' hard fight against Heeht, the sturdy .Czechoslovakian youth, who made many magnificent recoveries.

Van Ryn appreciating the faster surface gave Perry a fright; extending the champion, to 18 games in the fourth set. He showed that a strong net attack to Perry’s backhand paid. Mrs Helen Wills-Moody was brilliant against Miss Yorke. She played a mixed game, varying hard drives and short, low shots.' J ; MEN’S SINGLES (Third Round) E. D. Andrews (N.Z.) defeated Olliff, 6-3, 11-9, 6-8, 6-3. ; . .• • ■ J. 11. Crawford (Australia) defeated L. Heclit (Czechoslovakia), 11-9, 6-4, 6-8, 6-2. V. B. McGrath (Australia) defeated Martin Legeay (France) 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. J. D. Budge (U.S.A.) defeated A, Quist (Australia) 8-6, 6-3, 6-3. F. J. Perry (Britain) defeated J, Van Ryn (U.S.A.) 4-6, 0-1, 0-3, 10-8. R. Menzel (Czechoslovakia) defeated G. Palmieri (Italy) 10-8, 6-0, 0-4. V. von Cramm (Germany) defeated J. Caska (Czechoslovakia) 6-1, 8-6, 6-4. Other winners include E. Maier (Spain), H. Hopman (Australia), C. Boussus (France), Palladi, S. R. Wood (U.S.A.), H. W. Austin (Britain). Sharpe (Britain) defeated de Stefani (Italy) 8-6, 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. G. Mako (TJ.S.A.) defeated G. Farquarson (South Agrica) 2-6, 6-4, 6-i. ; . G. P. Hughes (Britain) also won, making the last of 'the sixteen. WOMEN’S SINGLES , (Second Round) "} Miss 11. Jacobs (U.S.A.) defeated Mile. Ccuquerque (France) 8-6, 0-4; Miss Ingram (Britain) defeated Miss Pittman, 0-4, 0-4. . . .<» Mrs E. F. Whittingstall (Britain) defeated Mrs Hopman (Australia) 6-0, 6-2.

Mrs 11. Wills-Moody. (U.S;A.) ■ defeated Miss Yorke, 6-3, 6-1. Miss M. C. Scriven (Britain) defeated Mrs Sheplierd-Barron, 13-11, 0-3. Miss N. M. Lyle (Britain) defeated Miss Slaney, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. (Third Round): . Frau H. Sperling (Germany) defeat-' ed Miss Horn, 0-3, 6-0.

BOROTRA VIEWS CHALLENGE SERIOUSLY

BUT WIMBLEDON NOT ALARMED LONDON, 27th June. Two French women rushed up to' a member of the Legion of Honour at Wimbledon and implored him to prevent Borotra from duelling, exclaiming, “You must stop it! Don’t let Borotra die!” Wimbledon declines to take the matter seriously and suggests that an as-sault-at-arms might provide an interesting interlude on the centre court. Borotra, on the'other hand, when interviewed by the “News-Chronicle,” declared that it was no joking matter. “I could not face a fellow-countryman if I refused to accept the challenge. It may he a foolish custom, hut I must not run away.” ARRANGEMENTS IN SECONDS’ HANDS LONDON, 27th June. Borotra was returning to the hotel from Wimbledon when he received a registered letter from M. Poulain’s seconds, Jean Renaud, the famous fencer, and Jamies Goddet, director of “L’Auto.”

After telephoning to Paris Borotra stated: “In accordance with the French code I asked my friends, Rene Lacoste and General. Alvin, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, to second me and communicate with M. Poulain’s friends concerning weapons, place and time. It is now a matter for the seconds.” Borotra has written to M. Poulain’s seconds accepting the challenge. AMICABLE: SETTLEMENT PROBABLEi IS HOPMAN’S VIEW (Received, 28th June, 8.45 a.m.) ; LONDON, 27th June. Harry Hopman informed the “SunHerald”: “It seems unlikely that the duel will he fought because the Davis Cup committee did not ask Borotra ,to play in the singles, being anxious to develop young men for the future.. Briignon was dropped in the doubles for the same reason. I am of opinion that pressure will be brought after explanations permitting an amicable settlement.”

LEAVING IN NEAR FUTURE

DUNEDIN, 27th June. Advice has been received here that Fred Perry, the world’s champion amateur lawn tennis player, will leave to take up his engagement at Sydney immediately after the conclusion of the Wimbledon and Davis Cup matches. He will have his headquarters at Sydney, but he will be a not infrequent visitor to New Zealand.