LAWN TENNIS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22247, 23 October 1935, Page 20

LAWN TENNIS

INTER-CLUB CONTESTS OPENING ON SATURDAY HARD-COURT TEAMS PLAY BY sideline Play will start on Saturday in the hard-court inter-club competition, under the auspices of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, and many interesting matches should eventuate, Thirtyfour games are scheduled and chief interest will centre in the second grade, in which the matches are:—Campbell Park v. West End, Hallyburton Johnstone v. Marist, Unity v. Vauxhall, and Ngntira v. Pukeroa. West End, Vauxhall and Ngatira have been promoted to the second ( grade after good performances last season, and the play of their representatives, who have gained well-deserved advancement, will be watched with interest. Campbell Park won three out of the five matches played last year, and will provide a stern test, for the West End team. Ngatira's chances are considered bright against Pukeroa, while Hallyburton Johnstone expects to make a big effort to reverse last season's result against Marist, when the latter teani_won by eight matches to two. UNIVERSITY'S PROSPECTS SUCCESSFUL OPENING HELD " i University's opening last Saturday was one of the most successful in the history of the club. In spite ot the approaching examinations, the attendance was exceptionally good, and the standard of play witnessed in the progressive tournament was surprising.y high. Teams have been entered in the first, second, third and fourth grades in the association's inter-club matches and, with the talent available, the club should do well in all grades. The senior men will probably be selected from J. E. Stedman, J. N. Wilson, L. (i. Watson, K. Carnachan, A. Bw>\vn, E. Cheal, J. Kent and E. Halstead, while the ladies will be led by Misses J. Mueller, Bent and McKinnon. Miss Ruth Taylor, who played in the first position last season, will this year be playing for Remuera, while Misses Nancy Whitelaw and Gwen Gardner will bo playing for Eden and Epsom. Of last season's men, A. Porter, Bushill, C. Floyd and J. Glennie are not available, and competition will be keen among a number of promising juniors to fill the vacancies thus created. CAMPBELL PARK CLUB COURTS IN FINE CONDITION The Campbell Park Club has commenced the season with its courts in excellent condition, and there is plenty of talent offering. Six teams are participating in the inter-club competitions, and present indications point to the fielding of strong teams in every instance, u pleasing feature being the number of young players gaining welldeserved recognition. Among those deserving of special mention are T. Pountney, A. Bowker, C. Sweet and Misses M. Patterson and B. Warren. SINGLE COURT CLUBS keenne:ss OF SUB-ASSOCIATION A little-known but very enthusiastic body, the single courts sub-association, which is linked up with the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association and competes in inter-club fixtures under its jurisdiction, is making steady progress and is likely to increase its activities consderably during the next few years. The pioneers of this movement were Mrs. Howard, of Takaro Club, and Mr. Nichols, of the Selwyn Club. The association was first formed four years ago with four clubs. This number has now increased to 12, with a merabershio of 250 players. The association is one of the most active tennis bodies in Auckland, its object being to promote competition between single court clubs and encourage tennis generally. Last year Te Koreanga won the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association s pennant, with Takaro runner-up. A very successful season is assured this year, and, in addition to the inter-club pennant, interest has been added to the competition by the donation of a handsome silver cup, presented by the Farmers' Trading Company.