LAWN TENNIS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22850, 4 October 1937, Page 17

LAWN TENNIS

CLUBS OPEN THE SEASON

CEREMONIES ON SATURDAY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS BUSY Several lawn tennis clubs in the city and suburban areas held their official openings of the season on Saturday afternoon. The weather was ideal, and there were large attendances at all the courts. Officials of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association had a busy time visiting the various clubs to perform the opening ceremonies. The president,

Mr. Harold Clay, who was accompanied by .Mrs. Clay and Mr. D Wright, a ' member 6f the management committee, did a round of the suburban clubs, officiating at Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Mangere Central, Mangere East and l'apakura. Other officers of the association attended tho following clubs:—Messrs. S. Cleal, Milford, Birkenhead-North-cote, Belmont, Melrose Park; J. K. Hall. Campbell Park, Waiata, Ferguson Park; E. Hickson, Unity, Fairhough; IS". G. Sturt. New Lynn. Avondale, Grammar Old Boys, Piropiro; C. E. Bowler. Mount Eden, Nicholson Park, Mount RoskiU. CAMPBELL PARK CLUB LADY CHAMPION PRESENT The Campbell Park Lawn Tennis Club, the largest hard-court club in Auckland, had an attendanc?i of about 200 at its opening of the season on Saturday afternoon. In addition to Mr. J. K Hall, who represented the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. F. J. Ohlson;' a life member of the association, was also present. Mr. I. J. Goldstine, Mayor of One Tree Hill, and members of the One Tree Hill Borough Council, attended. The president, Mr. D G. Alfrey, declared the season open, at the same time thanking the One Tree Hill Borough Council for its action in forming a footpath which had greatly improved the appearance of the frontage of the club's property. Miss E. Stewart served, the first ball. Mr. H. R. Harris, secretary of the club, explained and arranged a successful progressive tournament. There was a large number of new members on the courts, and among the players was Miss Margaret Beverley, of Matamata, present holder of the New Zealand ladies' championship. The 10 chip courts were all in excellent order. NEWLY-FORMED CLUB KONINI OFFICERS' FINE WORK Work which has been in progress for the past four years brought its reward on Saturday afternoon, when the Ivonini Lawn Tennis Club officially opened its season. The club's enthusiastic officials, under the direction of Mr. S. Armstrong, have formed working bees each week-end, and have gradually transformed what was a rocky reserve into a level surface, upon which there are now tiro courts and a small pavilion which are 8 credit to the workers. The One Tree Hill Borough Council has from time to time loaned the club implements and men to assist in the formation of the courts. The club has a membership of 10, and at the opening ceremony on Saturday afternoon the Mayor of One Tree Hill, Mr. I. J. Goldstine, heartily congratulated the club's officers and members upon their great effort. Members of the One Tree Hill Borough Council were also in attendance. PAPATOETOE CLUB A PROGRESSIVE POLICY The official opening of the Papatoetoe lawn Tennis Club's season was held on_ Saturday, when the conditions were almost ideal. The president, Mr. F. N Waters, welcomed a large gathering of players, representative of neighbouring clubs, and Mr. Harold Clay, president of the Auckland Association. Mr. Waters referred to the exceptional progress which the club had made over recent years. He said that, with the assistance of the Papatoetoe Town Board, a comprehensive improvement scheme was contemplated, The six courts fronting the main road, were to be reconstructed to permit, of a strip of the frontage being laid down in ornamental shrubs and flower beds as part of a beautifying scheme. Alterations to the pavilion, which would provide better accommodation, were also proposed. Mr. Clay congratulated the club on its progressive policy. The courts were fully occupied in play- during the afternoon. THE FRANKLIN DISTRICT SEVERAL CLUB FUNCTIONS [fkom our own correspondent] PUKEKOHE, Sunday Fine weather prevailed yesterday, leveral clubs in the Franklin district held their official openings for the season. The attendance at SOl the functions was goipd, indicating 'that interest in the game in the new season will probably be greater than ever throughout the district. The excellent condition of the courts was commented on by, the president of the Waiuku Club. Mr. J. Naysmith, at the opening ceremony in connection with his club. The president of the Franklin Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. J. A. Sparkcs, was an official visitor for the occasion, and reminded the gathering of the Easter tournament and annual ball to be held by the association. Progressive tennis was played, the winners being Miss Hayes. Waiuku, and C. Morrin, Pukekohe. _ , , . Appreciation of the fact that the Pukekohe Club this year had a large number of young players coming on was made by the president, Mr. W. E. Richards, in officially declaring the club's six courts open for the season. He said the prospects were bright. A progressive tournament was won by Mrs. Thompson. Pukekohe, and A. L. Jones, Pukekawa. < 'Congratulations were tendered the Patumahoe Club oib the finr condition of its three tar-sealed courts by Mr. Sparkes, as th® association president. Visitors at the Patumahoe ceremony included representatives of-the Waiau Pa, Mauku and Pukekohe Clubs. Mr. C. J. Shore, president of the club, declared the courts open for play, and Mrs. Shore served the first ball. The Rev. J.. Pattison declared St. James' courts, Pukekohe, open for the season, and the president, Mr. A Schlacpfer, also spoke. 'The first ball was served by Mrs. S. Fitness. The winners of a progressive tournajneai thut followed were Miss G. Craig and *• Keven, jun. WINNERS AT PAPAKURA The president Mr. E. A. J. Busing, officially declared the Papakura Club's courts open for play on Saturday, including two Mw courts, making seven available for members this season. Mrs Kir.imont, former club champion, played the first ball. The visjtors included Mr. H. Clay president of the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association, and Mr. L. »• Williamson, the club's delegate on the association. The winners'of a Yankee tournament were 88 follows:—Ladies, Miss N. Wilson, o-l; fnnner-up, Mrs. J, Kerr 5£ G. Sutwn, 62; runner-up. W. Rogers, 55. BIRKENHEAD AND NORTHCOTE «fTi? e •S?' c ' a ' opening of the ten chip courts ri i? e Birkenhead and Northcote Lawn Tennis v/iub was performed on Saturday afternoon Jt Northcote by the president, Mr. H. W. who stated that all the courts were now of full size, and that the American JOWnament would again be played. The first E®H was served over the net by Miss M. Brough. The Auckland Lawn Tennis Association represented by Messrs. S. A. Cleal, vicepresident, and P. A. Germann. assistant sec- «« /l' " le former congratulating the club Y? the splendid condition of the courts and Progress made, rhe gathering was also addressed by S'W". H. Martin, Mayor of Northcote, A. ijL a «neld, deputy-mayor of Birkenhead, and S. Garrett, president of the Birkdale -{■ Minis Ciub, all conveying wishes for a sue««sful season. CAMBRIDGE DISTRICT CLUBS u., [from our own correspondent] CAMBRIDGE, Sunday ..Officers elected by Cambridge district lawn Jl 00 ' 5 clubs for the 1937-38 season include 'ne following.— . Fencourt.— Patron, Mr. R. Coulter, M.P.; President, Mr. E. Wattam; vice-presidents, 1

Messrs. F. Hunt and J. H. Jamieson; secretary and treasurer. Miss E. O'Keefe; auditor. Mr. R. 1' eisst; committee. Misses L. Qualtrough, M. Low, M. Leaning, H. Rennie, Messrs. J. Wattam, F. Hunt, K. Nicholl. J. .Tanueson; club captain, Mr. P. Jamieson; delegates to sub-Association. Messrs. E. Wattam, P. Jamieson. Taotaoroa.—Patron, Mr. J. C. Johnstone; president, Mr. R. Robson; vice-president, Mr. C. Bruce; secretary, Mr. C. Bruce; club captain, Mr. J. Bruce; committee, Mesdames R. Robson, .C. Bruce, Misses B. Waugh, I. Bruce, Mr. E. Wurlien. CLUBS AT HAMILTON [from our own correspondknt] HAMILTON, Sunday Fine weather prevailed yesterday for the opening of many of the Hamilton lawn ten- | nis clubs. The Claudelands Church of Christ Club ; was officially opened by the president, : Mr. T. H. Pearson, who, in his address, re- ; marked that the day's attendance was very ■ gratifying, and gave every indication of the 1 club enjoying a successful season. Pastor J. Salisbury also delivered a short : address, outlining the physical advantages of I tennis as well as the moral help it offered to the members of clubs which excluded gambling and Sunday play. WAIPU CLUB [from our own correspondent] WHANG AiREI, Sunday The Waipu Lawn Tennis Club held the opening of its season yesterday. The president, Mr. K. Couper, welcomed the visitors, while Mrs. Cooper drove the first ball. INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP NUSSLEIN BEATS TILDEN ' LONDON, Oct. 1 The German tennis "ace," Nusslein, defeated W. T. Tilden, famous American, in the final of the "world's indoor professional championship," at Wembley, U—l, 3—t>, 6—3, 2—G, 6—3.