WIMBLEDON TENNIS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21844, 5 July 1934, Page 11

WIMBLEDON TENNIS

PROGRESS 01 GAMES MISS HARTIGAN'S VICTORY AUSTRALIANS LOSE DOUBLES By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright July 3 The lawn tennis championships were continued to-day at Wimbledon. Following are the results: — Women's singles—Quarter finals: Miss J. Hartigan (Australia) defeated Miss Scriven (England), 3—6, C —3, 6—l; M iss Mathieu (France) defeated Miss Palfrey (United States), 6—3, 6—B, 6 —2; Miss 1). Round (England) defeated Miss Payot (France), 6—4, 6 —2; Miss Jacobs (United States) defeated Miss Aussem (Germany), 6 —o. 6—2.

Miss Hartigan mixed her game admirably against Miss Scriven, hit her forehand drive with great power, and came to the net advantageously. Miss Scriven was unnerved when she was frequently penalised for foot-faulting. Crawford and Quist Beaten

Men's doubles—Second round: Hopman and Prenn defeated Perry and Hughes, 6—4, 3 —6, 6 —2, 6—4. In the third, round Collins and Wilde defeated Breese and Clynton-Reed, s—-7,5 —-7, 6 —l, 6 —3, 4—G, 6—2; Lott and Stoefen defeated Gandar-Dower and Malfroy, 6—4, o—4, 6—B, 6—4; Kirby and Miki defeated Crawford .and Quist, 6—4, 6—4, B—6;8 —6; Turnbull and McGrath defeated Shields and Sharpe, 6 —3, 6—4, 6—4.

Hopinan contributed valuably and often spectacularly to the defeat of Perry and Hughes. His return of service and overhead smashing were very sound, and he was also the tactician of his side. Prenn and Hopman concentrated their attack upon Hughes, who was weak throughout. Turnbull and McGrath gave an impressive display against Shields and Sharpe. McGrath returned Shields' hurricane service on his backhand with added force, and Turnbull was responsible for some terrific smashes.

Crawford and Quist displayed no "pep" against Kirby and Miki. The latter's initiative, courage and remarkable retrieving merited the victory. Play in Other Matches Mixed doubles —Third round: R. Menzel and Miss Thomas defeated Stedman and Mrs. Hopman, 6 —2, 6 —B, 6—2. Stedman and Mrs. Hopman solidly resisted their opponents, the conquerors of Borotra and Miss Nuthall. Menzel played severe, shots. Women's doubles —Second round: Mrs. King and Miss Stammers defeated Misses Peters and Harry, 6—2, 4 —6, 6 —2; Misses Kingsley and Godfree defeated Misses Goodsell and Slaney, 6 —2, 6—2. In the third round Misses Dearman and Lyle defeated Mesdames Covell and Shepherd-Barron, 4—6, 6—4, 6—3; Misses Heeley and Round defeated Mesdames Hopman and Sattcrthwaito, G—2, 6—2.

THROAT AFFECTION EPIDEMIC IN LONDON TENNIS PLAYERS' ILLNESS LONDON, July 3 A famous London specialist states that the mysterious throat epidemic experienced by the tennis players in the championship tournament has spread far beyond Wimbledon, as patients are being notified from all parts of the metropolis. The complaint so far has not been diagnosed, as it affects different persons differently. There is no sign of its abatement among competitors and umpires at Wimbledon. Tho Spanish player Maier was forced to scratch for all events, robbing Miss Ryan (United States), who was his partner, of the chance of winning her | eighth mixed doubles championship. .Tack Crawford has quite recovered i from his indisposition.