LAWN TENNIS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18348, 12 September 1921, Page 5

LAWN TENNIS

AMERICAN NATIONAL SINGLES. AUSTRALIANS SHOW GOOD FORM. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. NEW YORK, September 9. (Received Sept. 11, at 5.5 p.m.) In the first- round of tho National Lawn Tennis Singles at Philadelphia the Aus? tralians competed. Ingram (Boston) defeated N. Peach (Australia)/ 6—3, 6—l, 6—4; O. V. Tcdd (Australia) defeated Grosbeok, 6—l, 6—l, 6—o! J- B. Hawkes (Australia) defeated Rosenbaum, 6 —2, 6 —3, 6—3: J. C. Anderson (Australia) defeated Rice, I—6, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3. In the second round Willis Davia defeated Todd, 4—6, 3-6, 6—4, 6—3, 6—3; Hawkes defeated Le» Roy (Canada), 6—l, 6—2, 6—3. A. and N.Z. Cable. NEW YORK, September 10. (Received Sept. 11, at 11.5 p.m.) Anderson dofoated Symington, b —l, 6—l, 7-5-A. and N.Z. Cable. Although the Australians have started well in the National they will probably not go very far, and in any case none of them stand a chance of, getting past the last half-dozen Americans. Anderson and 'Todd have shown the best form so far, and the former was unfortunate in striking Willis Davis in an early round, otherwise he might have had several days' play. Davis is one of the finest of the younger players in America, and ranks amongst the first 10 in that country.—Smash. OPENING DAY AT ST. ANDREWS. The first club to open the lawn tennis season was St. Andrews, the function taking place on Saturday aftornoon in splendid weather. There was a very large attendance, and among those present were Messrs J. IT. Meek and B. B. Couston, represent ing the Lawn Tennis Association. The Rev. Hector Maclean declared tho courts open. He drew attention to the improvements which had been made in tho three courts, and expressed tho hope that the club would have an enjoyable and successful season. He laid particular stress on the social side of the club, emphasing its importance, and intimated that ho had received a silver cup to be presented to the champion lady.

Mr Meek (president of the Otago Lawn Tennis Association) congratulated the club on its courts and on the attendance and enthusiasm displayed at the opening. He mentioned that St. Andrews was one of the younger clubs that had been very helpful to the association. Mr Meek delivered 'some good advice to the players, and particularly stressed the importance of encouraging young players and training them young. General play commenced and continued till dark. Afternoon tea was provided, and the whole proceedings were of a very enjoyable nature.