LAWN TENNIS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22247, 23 October 1935, Page 19

LAWN TENNIS

INTER-CLUB COMPETITION HARD COURT CONTESTS DRAW FOR SATURDAY'S PLAY The following matches between teams representing hard court clubs will be played under the control of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association next Saturday:— Second Grade.—Campbell Park v. West End. Windmill Road; Hallyburton-Johnstone v. Marist, Windmill Road; Unity v. Vauxhall, Windmill Road; Ngatira v. Pukeroa, Windmill Road. Third Grade.—Milford v. Vauxhall, Milford; University v. Melrose Park, Melrose Park; Balmoral v. Aotea, Domain; Fergusson Park v. Waiata, Windmill Road; Campbell Park v. Mount Roskill, Campbell Park; Marist v. Ngataringa, at Marist courts; Ngatirn v. Nicholson Park, Ngatira; Mount Eden v. Owairaka. Domain; Pukeroa v. West End, West End; Avondale v. Bayfield. Bayfield; Hallyburton Johnstone v. Prince of Wales, Prince of Wales. Fourth Grade.—Balmoral v. Aotea, Balmoral; Grammar v. Ngataringa, Ngataringa; Fergusson Pnrk v. Mount Roskill No. 1, Fergusson Park; Prince of Wales v. Mount Eden, Mount Eden; University v. Hallyburton Johnstone. University; Fairholm v. Unity, Unity; Birkdnle v. Vauxhall, Vauxhall; Nicholson Park v. St. Stephen's. Nicholson Park; Mount Eden B v. Otahuhu, Otnhuhu; Avondale v. Owairaka, Avondale; Pukeroa v. Bayfield, Pukeroa. Fifth Grade.—Mount Eden v. Fairholm. Fuirholm; Grammar v. Campbell Park, Grammar; Balmoral v. New Lynn. NewLynn; Waiata v. West End, Waiata; New Lynn v. Mount Roskill, Mount Roskill; I nity v. Owairaka, Owairaka; Avondale v. nallyburton - Johnstoue, Hallyburton-John-stone; Melrose Park v. St. Stephen's. St. Stephen's.

HERNE BAY CLUB With the opening of the 1935-36 season the Heme Bay Lawn Tennis Club, formerly known as the Y.M.C.A. Tennis Club, celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of its foundation and opened the new two-storeyed pavilion erected by members. There was a record attendance of over 250, a large number of whom were foundation members. The president. Mr. E. E. Kitchener, in opening the new pavilion, congratulated the club on its progress and referred to the time when tho dub had to be content with three courts. Other speakers were Mr. P. Harrison, president, and Mr. S. Cleal, vice-president, of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. J. McCoskrie, patron, and Mr. W. H. Fortune, club captain, who was presented with a clock ip appreciation for services rendered. The club was officially declared open by the president after Mra. Fortune had played the first ball. During the afternoon trophies won by members last, season were presented by Mrs. Kitchener. Jubilee celebrations will include a visitors' day on Saturday. WAIATA CLUB'S OPENING The Waiata Tennis Club held its opening day on Saturday, after being closed for two months for the reconstruction of the courts. The president, Mr. W. A. Turner, welcomed the visitors, and thanked the various committees for their help in making opening day a succesn. Mr. W. J. Jordan. M.P., in declaring the courts open, congratulated the club on the improvements to the courts and grounds. Mr. P. Harrison also spoke on behalf of the Auckland Association, giving a description of the early days of the association. Mrs. Turner presented cups won in the club competitions, Mr. and Mrs. Goodall presenting the Goodall Cup. Mrs. Turner served the first ball. The afternoon was concluded with a tournament, the winners being Mrs. Davies and Mr. Johns. i: HELENSVILLE DISTRICT CLUB [from ottr own correspondent] HELENSVILLE, Tuesday The official opening of the Helensville Tennis Club took place on Saturday afternoon when a large number of players and visitors were present. The Auckland Lawn Tennis Association was represented by Mr. E. W. Griffiths and Mr. D. Guy, vice-presi-dent, represented the Kaipara Lawn Tennis Sub-association. During the afternoon the visitors played an exhibition doubles match resulting in a win for Allen and Cooper who heat Griffiths and Butler. 6—2 The Kaukapakapa Lawn Tennis Club opened the season on Saturday afternoon. Mr. E. W. Grffiths spoke on behalf of tho Auckland La vn Tennis Association and Mr. A. E. L. Dodd, vice-president, also spoke on behalf of the Kaipara Lawn Tennis Subassociation.

THE CLUB [from our own correspondent] HAMILTON, Tuesday Fine weather waa experienced for the opening on Saturday of the Hamilton Tennis Club's season. A welcome to new members and visitors was by the club's patron, Mr. H. D. Caro. and the, president, Mr. D. B. Livingstone. During the afternoon trophies for last season s play were presented. CAMBRIDGE V. TE AWAMUTU [by telegraph—own correspondent] CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday The Cambridge Tennis Club's representatives proved much too good for their opponents in the inter-club contest with Te Awamutn on the latter's courts, winning 20 games and scoring 183 points to Te Awamutu's three giAnes and 102 points. Following are details, with Te Awamutu players named first:— Men's Singles.—H. Miller lost to D. Clow, 5—9; R. Goodall lost to R. Wentzel, 3—9; A. Ross lost to W. Robinson, 3—9; F. Miller lost to J. Brett, B—9; A. Shaw beat V. C. Hollis, 9—B; T. Clark lost to R. Easter, B—9. Ladies' Singles.—Miss R. Bell beat Miss R. Drake, 7—5; Mrs. Bowler lost to Mrs. Hollis, 2—7; Miss E. Maxwell lost to Miss J. Feisst, 6—7; Miss B. Chunn lost to Miss B. Lee, 2—7; Miss F. Bowden lost to Miss B. Wood, 2—7; Miss L. North lost to Miss J. Ross, 6 —7. Men's Doubles.—Miller and Miller lost to Clow and Hollis. I—9; Goodall and Ross lost to Wentzel and Robinson. 9; Shaw and Clark lost to Brett and Easter, B—9.8 —9. Ladies' Doubles.—Miss Bell and Mrs. Bowler lost to Miss Drake and Mrs. Hollis, 4—7; Misses Maxwell and Chunn lost to Misses Feisst and Lee, I—7; Misses Bowden and North beat Misses Wood and'Ross, 7—4. Combined Doubles.—H. Miller and Miss Bell lost to Clow and Miss Drake, 3—9; Ross and Mrs. Bowler lost to Hollis and Mrg. Hollis. 7—9; Goodall and Miss Chunn lost to Robinson and Miss Feisst. 2—9; F. Miller and Miss Maxwell lost to Brett and Miss Lee, 4—9; Clark and Miss North lost to Easter and Miss Wood, I—9. PLAY AT OKOROIRE [from our own correspondent] MATAMATA. Tuesday There were many players and visitors at the opening of the Okoroire Tennis Club on Saturday. A yankee tournament was won by Mrs. Boardin and T. Mackin. THE RIVERHEAD CLUB [from our own correspondent] , KUMEU, Tuesday At the annual meeting of tho Riverhead Tennis Club the president, Mr. J. Johnson, stated that the position of the club was most satisfactory and that progress . had beon marked in the past year. The membership of the club was about 50 and the financial position was sound. A pavilion had been erected during the winter and included a club hall, 30ft by 15ft for Rocinl functions, and an electrically-fitted kitchenette. A third court had also beon formed by voluntary labour. The election of officers resulted:—President, Mr. J. Johnson; vice-presidents, Messrs S. R. Gould. P. Lingard. sen., A. Burr, jun., ' and A. King; secretary, Mr. R. Ilali; assistant-secretary, Mr. C. J. Hall; executive committee, Messrs. H. McMillan. F. Hardy, C. King, E. Munro, C. Hall and A. Prouse; captain. Mr. S. R. Gould; vicecaptain. Mr. C. J. Hall; social committee. Misses A. Gould, M. Christiansen, D. Pook, Mrs. Gould and Mrs. R. C. Hall, Messrs. E. Ellis, F. Hardy, P. Lingard, A. Poole. OTOROHANGA CLUB A record number of 100 players and spectators was present at the official opening of the Otorohanga Presbyterian Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon. The opening ceremony was performed by the president. Rev. T. H. Burton, who congratulated the club on the good condition of tho courts' and the progressive policy followed. Miss Burrell, the ladies' captain, served the first ball.