THE TENNIS TEST

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXX, Issue 21414, 11 February 1933, Page 14

THE TENNIS TEST

NEW ZEALAND V. AMERICA GAMES IN AUCKLAND TO-DAY , \i v'!>Jjs§a| LARGE ATTENDANCE EXPECTED " Exceptionally fine tennis can be expected at the Stanley Street courts this afternoon, when the second test match between the United States and New Zea--land will be played. In view of the fine displays given by the New Zealanders in V j the first test match against such formidable opponents the keenest interest is ;gf bound to be displayed in to-day's contests. In anticipation of the attendance of a large crowd the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association has made arrangements {or extra stand accommodation. The box plan will close and the gates open at 10.30 o'clock this morning. The American team, comprising H. E. Vines, "W. L. Allison, J. "Van Ryn and K. Gledhill, accompanied by Mesdamei Vines, Allison and Van Ryn, arrived from Wellington yesterday morning and are staying at the Grand Hotel. Vines is 21 years of age and is singles and doubles champion of America and winner at Wimbledon of the AlLEnglaad ■championship, in which tournament all the world's leading players competed. He< has been ranked at- the head of the world's first ten by all the leading tennis authorities. Vines relies chiefly on » ' powerful forehand and a strong service, which is reputed to be the severest in the world to-day. World's Doubles Champions Allison is 27 years of age and has been noted more for hisjne doubles play than his singles ability, year, however, he showed a great advance in singles and is probably fifth or sixth in the world at the present time. Van Ryn is 26 years of age and ha« scored most of his successes in doubles partnered by Allison. These players undoubtedly form one of the finest double« combinations in the world at the present time, as their successes at Wimbledon in . 1929-30-31 indicate. Gledhill, the youngest member of the party, is a university player and is holder of the American doubles championship in partnership with Vines. C. E. Malfroy and D. G. France, of Wellington, also Mrs. France, arrived in Auckland yesterday morning and are staying at the Hotel Cargen. C. Angas, the- remaining member of the New Zealand team, will arrive from the south by the first train this morning. A. C. Stedman, the Auckland champion, completes the New Zealand team. E. L. Bartleet, also will be emergency, and he will also fill the role of captain of the team. Stedman's inclusion has proved immensely popular here. This season he has been displaying the form which won him the Dominion title in 1930. Order of Play To-day The matches at Stanley Street will commence at 1 p.m. to-day, the order of play being as follows: D. G. France v. K. Gledhill. A. C. Stedman v. J. Van Ryn. C. E. Malfroy v. H. E. Vines.' ' L C. Angas v. W. L. Allison.' Malfroy and France v. Vines and Gledhill. ' . Angas and Stedman v. Allison *and van Ryn. In the event of rain this afternoon the matches will be postponed until Monday, when the full programme will be fulfilled. - , _