LAWN TENNIS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21333, 7 November 1932, Page 14

LAWN TENNIS

'OPENING OF GRASS COURTS MUCH ENTHUSIASM DISPLAYED BUSY DAY FOR PRESIDENTS The majority of the grass court lawn tenliis clubs opened their courtß for play on Saturday in fine though \vin<ly weather.. The following clubs officially opened:—Auckland, Devonport, Eden and Epsom. Remuera-, Royal Oak. United. West End. The president of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. G. Gore, accompanied by Mr. R. B. Hardy, president of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, had a busy afternoon visiting Eden and Epsom at 2 p.m., Royal Oak nt 2.30 p.m., Auckland at 3 p.m., Kemuern. 3.30 p.m.. United at. 4 p.m., West End, at 4.30 p.m. and Mount Albert at 5 D.m. Dunns the course of his remarks to club members. Mr. Gore emphasised how pleased he was with the enthusiasm in tennis matters in Auckland, both from a club and an association point of view. He was more than gratified to renew old memories of Auckland clubs, having rlayed on many of the local courts more than 30 years ago. He was pleased that Aucklanders had had nn opportunity of witnessing tbo United States team and hoped the Teturn visit 'would meet with success. Mr. Gore was impressed with the appearance of the courts and expressed the view that if all associations showed such enthusiasm, everything would be well for tennis in New 'Zealand. Mr. Hardy thanked the clubs for their continued support and congratulated them on their ovident progress. He expressed pleasure nt Mr. Gore's visit and gave an outline of the activities for the coming •eason. AUCKLAND CLUB Mr. Hosking welcomed visitors and members to the Auckland Club and wished *ll a pleasant season. Mr. Hardy honed there would be an increase in membership during the season and thanked members for their co-operation with the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association. EDEN AND EPSOM / Past history of the Eden and Epsom Club was referred to by the president, Mr. A. C. Johns, at the opening on Saturday afternoon. He mentioned that the club was the oldest but one in Auckland, and was celebrating its 47th year. During that 47 years there had been only six presidents. Membership this year had been well maintained. and there were only a few vacaneies. Mr. G. Gore, president of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, mentioned that over 30 years ago he had played on the Eden and Epsom courts with H. A. Parker, a New Zealand champion. "But." said Mr. Gore, "you must not get the impression that I was ud to his standard." Mr. R. B. Hardy, president of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, and a member of the club, also spoke. Mr. A. S. C. Brown, who. for 11 years was president, two years secretary and one year treasurer, was appointed a life-member. In the evening a successful function, combining tennis and dancing, wa3 held at Clive Road. REMUERA CLUB "Five titles on grass courts and three titles on hard courts is the record for last season of the Remuera Club," said Mr. D. G. Macfarlane, the president, in opening the courts. Mr. Macfarlane said he believed that the courts never looked so well. Several improvements had been carried out since ■last year. Membership of the club was splendid, and there were vacancies for only Mr. Gore, president _of the New Zealand ' Lawn Tennis Association, and_ Mr. R. B. Hardy also made short complimentary remarks. / A progressive tournament was won by 1. E, Hickson and Miss Dodds. ROYAL OAK CLUB Mr. C. D. "Warren, president, welcomed visitors and friends at the Royal Oak /Club, and pointed out the improvements made to the ground and expressed satisfaction at the progress of the club. Mr. Gore and Mr. Hardy also spoke, delivering congratulatory messages from their associaMr. W. J. Jordan addressed the gathering and presented the Jordan Cup for competition. among clubs in the Onehunea district and won for the first time by Royal Oak.- Dr. Noakes received the cup on behalf of the club. _ ' , . Progressive tennis was held durinsr tna afternoon, the winners being Dr. Noakes and Miss Wade. UNITED CLUB Members and friends met with enthusiasm at the opening function of the "United Club. At thd afternoon tea gathering Mr. Gore and Mr. Hardy were intro- : xiuced by Mr. J. Allen. Mr. Gore said he was , 'most pleased to revisit courts on which he had played a groat number of years ago when they were public courts. The old association revived for him pleasant memories. Later in the evening the club held a successful dance at the Daxieland Cabaret. WEST END CLUB The voungest club of Auckland tennis. West End. opened with two .new courts to its credit Mr. G. L. Taylor, chairman of the Parks Committee of the Auckland - City Council, , explained that the courts had been laid bv the council and said that it was the only. enterprise of that nature •undertaken by the council for the year. The first two courts, had beep laid in February last. The enthusiasm of the club was great, and there had been many ann'l- - for membership. A sum of ioOO had been put on the estimates by the Citv Council this year to complete the courts. The two new courts had been put down on a slightly improved method—emulsified bitumen mixed with chips and sand. Ihe club paid the council £2O a year, so that there was no cost to the ratepayers. 1 " This club is only a baby—only nine months old," said Mr. S. deal. the president, "but the progress made has been a / credit to the members and to tho district. I remember saying that the W es ? , nt ' Club would not be satisfied until it had six courts and a pavilion. Now it has lour courts and a most up-to-date pavilion. 1 will leave to your imagination what the club will be like in the next five years Mr Donald and Mr. P. Harrison, of the 'Auckland Lawn Tennis Association also spoke and expressed gratificaiion at the progress made. . Later in the afternoon a visit was received from the president of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association. DEVONPORT CLUB The Devonport Lawn Tennis Club held *s opening on Saturday afternoon, the first ball was played by ; Dr. Pope and Mr. Harper. A progressive tournament was played, the winners being Maureen O Bricn and Mr. Beechey. Prizes for the hidden numbers were won by Miss Hagar and ur. Pope. The prizes were presented by Mrs. Pope. INTER-CLUB FIXTURES DRAW FOR SATURDAY NEXT The following inter-club matches will be played under the control of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association on baturday Grade. —Eden and Epsom v. United. Stanley Street 1 and 2; Devonport v. Mount Albert, Stanley Street 3 and 4. C Grade. —Prince of Waleß v. Avondale, Windmill Road; Aotea v. Nicholson lark, Windmill Road; Kohimarama y Vauxhall, , Vauxhall; West End v. Bayfield. Bayfield;. Hallyburton Johnstone v. Manst, Halliburton Johnstone; Mount hden v. Kitchener Park, Kitchener Park; Pukeroa v. Te Papapa, Pukeroa; Ngatira v. Campbe 1 Park No. 2, Ngatira; St. Marys v. Batmoral, Balmoral; Ellerslie Parieh v. Cainpbell Park No, 1. Campbell Park. D Grade.—Ngatira v. Prince of Wales. Prince of Wales; Avondale No. 2 v. Mount Albert No. 2, Avondale; Nicholson Park v. Birkdale, Windmill Road: Balmoral v. Rosehery. Domain; St. Lukes v. bohimarama, Kohimarama; Pukeroa v. Meadowbank. Meadowbank; Vauxhall v. West End, West End; Bayfield v. St. Mary's, St. Marys; Kitchener Park v. Aotea, Aotea; le Papapa v. Otahubu Railway, Domain; Carlton, 1 v. Fergus9on Park, Carlton; Otahuhu v. Campbell Park, Carlton; Ellerslie Parish v. Mount Eden, Ellerslie Parish; Hallyburton Johnstone No. 2 v. Marist f>o. 2, Marist; Te Papapa No. 2 v. Nicholson lark No. 2, Te Papapa. . E Grade.—Otanuhu Railway v. Meadowpank, Otahnhu Railway.

OUTER SUBURBAN COMPETITIONS OPENING GAMES ON SATURDAY The annual intcr-club lawn tennis competitions for clubs in tho outer-Buburban areu were commenced on Saturday. Following were tho results, the players of the first-named club being mentioned first in each case: — A GRADE Mangere Central v. Clevedon.—Mens singles: J. Ellett lost to C. Stephens, 4—(5, s—(i; F. Taylor lost to S. Bell, I—o, 0--3, 4—o; D. E. Scott beat D. Ryburn, 6—3. (>—; i! G. Hastio beat C. Knight, o—s, o—s. Ladies' singles: Miss A. Ellett bent Miss B Wells, I—6, o—l, 0—1; Miss R. Ivirkbride lost to Miss E.. Stephens, 4—o, 4—o. Men's doubles: Ellett and "lnylor lost to Stephens and 8011, o—s, 6—o.''l 0; Scott and Hnstie beat Ryburn and Knight. O—U, g—2; F. Jones and J. Paul beat Iv Dawes and A. Oram, o—o, G—2. Lndioa doubles: Misses Kllett and Kirkbride bent Misses Wells and Stephens, 0--5, 4—o, o—6; Misses Trayes- and Montgomery lost to Misses Walsh and McCullough, s—(>,5 —(>, 5--0. Combined doubles: F. Jones and Miss Trayes lost to E. Dawes and Miss \\nlsh, 3—5—6; J. Paul and Miss L. Montgomery bent Oram and Miss J. McCullough, 4-0, o—3, 0-2. Mangere Central won by 7 matches to G. B GRADE Mangere East v. Howlck.—Men's singles: 11. Laussey beat Roberts, 11—3; L. Esiting beat White, 11—8. Ladies' singles: Miss B. Key lost to Miss Roberts, 5—11: Miss G. Newson beat Miss Newton. 11 —10. Men s doubles: Laussey and Enting beat Roberts and White, 11—10; J. Key and L. hey lost 1o Barber and Cheeseman, 0—11; A. Thomson and V. Pheasant beat Byers and Roberts. 11—5. Ladies' doubles: Misses Key and Newson lost to Misses Roberts aim Becket, 7—11; Misses Cameron and Mills lost to Misses Reynolds and Reeves, 11 —; Misses K. Reynolds and Garland beat Misses Thompson and Roberts. 11—7. Combined doubles: L. Key and Miss C. Reynolds lost to Cheeseman and Mrs. Newton. 8—11; J. Kev and Miss R. Reeves beat Barber and Miss Mills, 11—8: A. Thompson and Miss K. Reynolds beat Byers and Miss Thompson. 11—5; V. Pheasant and Miss M Garland beat Moses and Miss Roberts. 9—3. Mangero East won by 10 gumes to 4. Mangere Central v. Clevedon—Men's singles: G. Kirkbride beat. E. Gore, 11—1; D. Jaffrey beat C. Hill. 11—5. Ladies singles: Miss H. Court beat Miss Aitcheson, 11—3; Miss J. Court lost to Miss Stephens, 9—ll. Men's doubles: J. Jaffrey and G. Kirkbride beat. C. Gore and C. Hill. 11—7; J. MOntgomerie and Johnson boat R. Ourm and R. Lane, 11—7; Rennie and Thompson beat Aitcheson and Bryers, 11—5. Ladies' doubles: Misses Court and Court I lost to Misses Aitcheson and Stephens, 7—11; Misses McLean and Rennie beat Misses Stephens and Bell, 11—5; Misses Speakman and Knight beat Misses Ryburn and Bell, 11—3. Combined doubles: Johnston and Miss McLean beat R. Ourm and Miss Bell, 11 —10; Montgomerie and Miss E. Rennie beat R. Lane and Miss Stephens, 11—7: Rennie and Miss D. Knight beat Aitcheson and Miss Ryburn, 11—9: Thompson and Miss M. Speakman beat J. Bryers and Miss Bell, 11—1. HUNTLY TEAM SUCCESSFUL [BY TELEGRAPH —OWN correspondent] HUNTLY, Sunday Playing at Taupiri yesterday afternoon. Taupiri was defeated by Huntly in the first senior lawn tennis match of the Lower W aikato competitions. Details of tho games were as follows, Taupiri names being mentioned first:— Ladies' Singles.—Miss A. Waring lost to Mrs. Berry, 1—0; Miss N. Wilson lost to Miss Voitz, 4—G; Mrs. Jackways beat Miss Brook, 0—1; Miss P. Wilson beat Miss Burgess, C—s. Men's Singles.—Miller beat Smith, 9--5; Tukere lost to Kasoof, 6—9: Wilson lost to Berry, B—s;8 —5; Hill beat White, 9—7. Ladies' Doubles.—Miss Waring and Mrs. Jackways lost to Mrs, Berry and Miss Voltz, o—7; Misses N. and P. Wilson lost to Misses Burgess and Brook, 3—7. Men's Doubles.—Miller and Tukere lost to Smith and White. 6 —9; Hill and Wilson lost to Kasoof and Berry, 5 —9. Combined Doubles.—Miller and Miss Waring beat Smith and Miss Berry v 7 —5; Tukere and Mrs. Jackways beat Kasoof and Miss Voltz, 7 —6; Hill and Miss P. Wilson beat Berry and Miss Brooks, 7—5; Wilson arid Miss N. Wilson beat White and Miss Burgess, 7—l. MATAMATA BEATS TE AROHA [by teleghaph—OWN correspondent] MATAMATA, Sunday The Matamata lawn tennis team defeated Te Aroha at Matamata yesterday by 22 sets. 194 games, to G sets, 115 games. Details of the ecores, with Te Aroha players mentioned first in each instance, are as follows : Men's Singles.—James lost to Laurie, B—9;8 —9; Candy beat Keeley, 9—l; Blythe lost to McKenna, 5—9; Lewi9 beat Kibblewliite, 9—4; Gardiner lost to J. Fitzgerald, 2—9; Brookes lo3t to Wayte, 4—9. Men's Doubles.—James and Candy lost to Laurie and Keeley. 6—9; Blythe and Lewis lost to McKenna and Kibblewhite, •2—9; Kemp and Gardiner lost to G. and K. Fitzgerald, o—9: Brookes and Meikle lost to Wayte and Sutherland, B—9. Combined Doubles.—Candy and Mrs. Wallace beat Keeley and Miss M. Beverley, 7—l; Blythe and Miss Ray lost to Kibblewhite and Miss Margaret Beverley. 4—7: Lewis and Mrs. Henderson beat McKenna and Miss McGeahan, 7—6; Kemp and Mrs. Gaw lost to G. Fitzgerald and Miss Darragh, 2—7; Gardiner and Miss E. Ranby lost to K. Fitzgerald and Miss Lendells, I—7; Brookes and Miss D. Ranby lost to E. Way to and Miss Boucher. I—7; Meikle and Mrs. Fairey lost to Sutherland and Mies Leadbeater, 3—7; James and Miss Bliss lost to Laurie and Miss N. Beverley, 2—7. Ladies' Singles.—Miss Bliss lost to Miss N. Beverley. I—7; Mrs. Wallace beat Miss M. Beverley, 7—4; Aliss ,Ray lc>6t, to Mies Margaret Beverley, 4—7; Mrs. Henderson lost to Miss McGeahan, 3—7; Miss E, Ranby lost to Miss Landells, 1~"; Mrs Fairey beat Miss Leadbeater. 7—5. Ladies' Doubles.—Mrs. Wallace and Miss Bliss lost to Misses N. and M. Beverley, o—7 j Mies Henderson and Mies Ray lost to Miss McGeahan and Miss Margaret Beverley, Mrs. Gaw and Miss E. Ranby lost to Misses Darragh and Landells, o—7: Mrs. Fairey and Miss D. Ranby Jost to Misses Boucher and Leadbeater, 4—7. RIFLE SHOOTING AUCKLAND DEFENCE CLUB The first short-range championship shoot of the season was fired by members of tho Auckland City Defence Rifle Club on Saturday afternoon at Penrose. Shooting was of a very high order. The outstanding score was made by n. Siinmonds with 49. one off the possible, at each range. C. J. Robieson maintained his lead for tho championship by scoring 95. I. J. Spry won the B grado easily with 95. Trophy points were secured as follows: A grade: H. Simmonds, 3: A. G. Robertson. 2; J. A. Spry. 1. B grade: I. J. Spry. 3; A. G. Degenkolbe, 2; £». Griffiths, I. Silver spoons were won by 11. Simmonds and I. J. Spry. The ecores off the rifle were: A Grade.—H. Simmonds, 49 at 200 yds, 49 at 300 yds. total, 98: C. J. Robieson. 48, 47 —95- J. A. Spry. 47. 40-93: A. G. Robertson, 48, 45—93; F. Bowes, 48. 44—92: C. J. M. Clark, 48, 44-92; A. Soroniervillc 40. ,<4—B9; P. J. Pring. 40. 43—89; H. J. Verall, 44 t 44—38: A. J. Pieterson, 41, 45—80; K. Da vies, 45, 30—81. B Grade.—l. J. Spry, 48. 47—9.>; A. G. Degenkolbe. 49. 45-94; S. Griffiths. 4<>, 45—91 • T. P. (('Flaherty. 44, 44—88; A. Doel, 44. 44—88: It. Verrall. 39, 40-85; J. Walker. <l6 47—83; 11. Collingwood, 41, 42—83; R. Swift 43, 40—83; A. O. Hewitt, 39, 43—82: 8. C. Wells, 42, 40—82: M. Simmonds, 37, 41—78; J. M. Jessop, 38. 38—70. Tho club will fire tho second round of the second trophy at 200 yds and 300 yds next Saturday. AKARANA DEFENCE CLUB Tho Akarana Defenco Rifle Club fired its fifth shoot of the first trophy series over 300 yds at Penroso rifle range for trophies presented by Messrs. F. W. Combes, E. J. Reston and J. R. Draffin. Trophy points were awarded the three top men in each flection. Details of the shooting aro as follows: — Section A (trophy presented by Mr. I'. W. Combes).—J. R. Draflin. 44. 47—91; W. Powell, 44, 47—91; E. J. C. Reston, 45, 46—91; D. Calder, 44, 45—89; W. Colquhoun, 40, 43—89; A. G. Smith, 42, 44—80; A. H. Dixon. 4fi, 40-86: J. F. Atkinson, 41, 42—83: F. Wakefield. 38. 40—78. Section B (trophy presented by Mr. E. J. C. Reston).—R. Wakefield, 47, 46—93; A. M. Jenkinson, 40, 45—91: A. M. Richardson, 43. 44—87; A. Walkor, 46, 41—87; J. Jones-Parry. 41. 41—82. Section C (trophv presented by Mr. .7. R. Draffin).—T. Holmes. 45, 43—88; P. Matchett. 42. 43-85: W. H. Jenkin. 42, 38-80; T. Kelly, 35, 33—08; W. I. Double, 29. 33—62. Junior Section (club trophy).—W. G. Findlay, 43, 21—64: J. R. McClymont,, 37, 21—58; L. A. Gribble, 39, 16—55; R. T. A. Singleton. 32. 15—47; W. Leman, 33, 13— 46; A. M. Rigbv, 29. 14—43; B. Carburv, •22. 16—38: L. Leman, 97. 9—36: C. R. Nichols. 20. 9—29; O. Wilson, 12. 14—26: R. T. Fellows. 14. 2—lo. In the junior section five ehota were fired in tho second shoot.