LAWN TENNIS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18549, 9 May 1922, Page 7

LAWN TENNIS

MISS CURTIS’S VICTORY. \ ; GLOWING TRIBUTES. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. SYDNEY, May 8. The Sydney press generally glowingly testifies to the excellent display of Miss Curtis against the previous champion, Mrs Molesworth. It is believed Miss triumph in the first set, which is characterised 'as a marathon, was responsible for the shaking up of the Queenslander, as she has never previously been extended by her opponents. The Herald says: ‘.‘The crowd was worked up tq a pitch of enthusiasm seldom approached in Sydney. Towards the end of the final, play on the other courts was momentarily suspended till the applause and cheering which greeted Miss Curtis’s -victory. had subsided. The applause was a tribute of appreciation by the Sydney people, who, metaphorically, have taken Miss Curtis to their hearts. She is one who has, added to a degree of proficiency seldom seen, the true spirit of sport, whereby the importance of the contest never impairs enjoyment of the game. It is a coincidence that Miss Curtis was the first New Zealander to win the title since Miss Powdrell secured it 13 years ago; and Miss Powdrell’s success was also separated by' 13 years from the win by Miss Nunneley, the only other New Zealander with her name on the championship roll.”—-A. and N.Z. Cable. A POPULAR VICTORY. SYDNEY, Mav 8. (Received May ,8, at 10.5 p.m.) Miss Curtis received a sheaf of congratulatory cable messages from New Zealand and’ Australia. She desires to express her gratitude and appreciation of all wellwishers. Members of the New Zealand party, referring to the Herald’s statement that there was a period of 13 years between the New Zealand winners of the championship, added it was a coincidence that the jJlayers sailed from Wellington on April 13 and there are 13 in the party. MIXED DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP. MISS CURTIS QUALIFIES FOR SEMIFINAL. SYDNEY, May 8. (Received May 8, at 10.5 p.m.) The tennis championships were continued in fine, cold weather. Misses Curtis and Paton were both engaged in different heats of the mixed doubles championship Miss Curtis and her partner. Peach, qualified for the semi-final. Peach and Miss Curtis beat Utz and Miss Utz, 7—5, 6—l. In the first set, the Utz couple, by superior combined work, assumed the lead and appeared winners with the score at 5—5 and 40—love. Peach, by a, splendid service and smashing ably supported '■ by Miss Curtis, snatched victory from the fire. The reverse seemed to shatter the Utz’s confidence in the succeeding session, which was a runaway win for Peach and Miss who will play in the semi-finals on Tuesday. Storey and Mrs Adam beat Dive and Miss Paton, 6—l, 4—6, 6—4. The victory was entirely due to the faultless combination of the former. The losers indulged* in effective lobbing and smashing, but lack of cohesion gave tn© winners opportunities which they eagerly embraced. After an improved showing in the second set, th© third session promised a close finish, but despite the creditable efforts on the part of the losers, combination won the day. ' .Ladies’ doubles handicap.—Missses Green and Brewster beat Mrs Chapman and Miss Doggis, 6—3 6—3. DRESSMAKING COSTS REDUCED. ANY’ MOVE TN THAT DIRECTION IS WELCOMED. Labour Charges, a Big Item in the Cost, Will Never Be Less. But. Overhead Expenses have been Revised and Profit Cut to Vanishing Point. Your Savings in Dressmaking Charges at Penrose’s are Considerable. It is safe to assume you have already made up your mind as to the material you /want in that new Winter Drees, Costume, Frock, or Blouse; but you are anxious as to the probable cost. Don’t worry on that score, however, for Wm. Penrose and Co. have arranged with their - accomplished Dressmaker (Mrs Gray) to REDUCE COSTS. Penrose’s always ‘ were the CHEAPEST FOR LADIES’ REQUIREMENTS. They are now cheaper than over. DRESSMAKING ORDERS SHOULD BE PLACED' AT ONCE.