Fourth Day—Saturday.

Otago Witness, Issue 2244, 4 March 1897, Page 35

Fourth Day — Saturday.

The annual tournament of the Otago Lawn Tennis Association was brought to a close on the Otago green on Saturday. The weather was beautiful for spectators and players alike, and somo capital contests were witnessed during the day. A German band was in attendance, and played selections during the proceedings. Tho events were all concluded with the exception of the Combined Doubles, Men's Hundicap Doubles, and Men's Handicap Singles, which aro to be played to-day. Mr A. Borrows, last year's champion, 'again holds the cb.<unpiou*hip for the ensuing year. This is the fifth occasion on which Borrows has succeeded in carrying off the championship of Otago. The first time was in 1890, when ho held Dr Batchelor's cup, and retaining possession of the championship for the two following years that cup became his own property. The present challenge cup, presented by Mr Frank Hyams, was won in 1894 and 1895 by Mr R. O. Koch, who, had he been spared, would no doubt have had a good chance of holding ib for the third year. Mr Borrows, however, again being successful in oecuriug the coveted prize for 1896 he has consequently only to win it next year to make the cup hiß own property. No doubt tennis players generally will wish him every success, as, besides the capital record stated above, the splendid exposition of the game given by him on Saturday is an achievement of itself that worthily entitles him to such an honour. The proficiency displayed by Mr Borrows is all the more remarkable by reason of the facb thab he is precluded by the nature of his profession from securing the opportunities of practising the game that are available to the generality of players. Mr H. A. Macdonald having beaten Mr R. P. Ward — who it is only fair to mention had but recently recovered from an attack of influenza — was left to meet the champion in the final. When the tyre stepped into the court about 6 o'clock in the evening an expectant crowd of spectators ranged on either side. Mr A. B. Harraway umpired. They, however, had not proceeded far when the result was palpably a foregone conclusion. In the first set Mr Macdon&ld only secured two games, and in the second three. Mr Borrows's play may justly be designated as very fine, aud would quite compare with any of his previous j exhibitions. Mr Maedonald was particularly j effeofcive in his shot volleys, but was defioient in most of the other fice points of the game. In the Ladies' Singles Championship Miss F. Campbell proved far too powerful an opponent for Miss D. Jeffery (of Roxburgh). As a spectator remarked in reference to Miss Campbell's steadinesi, " one might as well play against a brick wall." Mis 3D. Jeffery is one of the weakest back-hand players that has taken part in the tournament, and would do well to practise thdfc stroke. In the other departments of the game she is undoubtedly strong, and with a good back-hand atrok« should prove a formidable opponent. This being the second time in succession that Miss Campbell has won the Ladies' Championship, she has only to rspeafc her performance nezt year and the cup will become her property. The final mateh — Borrows and Adams v. Hogg and Fieher — in the Men's Doubles Championship was generally admitted to be a complete surprise. In the first seb Borrows and Adams won by 6 to nothing. In the second and third sets, however, Adams seemed too much inclined to get in Borrows's way in his anxiety to score, and several opportunities wore lost through this. Too much praise cannot be accorded to Hogg and Fisber for their plucky and determined stand. Fisher especially should be singled out for praise, as he quite surpassed himself. In the Ladies' Singles Handicap Miss Hewafc (of Oamaru) beat Mrs Vickers, and thus secured the victory in this event ; while the Misses { Ramsay met and defeated Misses M'Lean and Kempfchorne in the final of the Ladies' Doubles Handicap after a well-rontfsfced set. Before the spectators dispersed Mrs Maclean presented the cups to the champions, and three hearty cheers were accorded them. Men's Singles Ch vurioNsinPS.— Present champion, A. Borrows. Best of three acts ; advantage gam ea ; advantage sets. Winner to hold for the year the Champion Challenge Cup of Otaijo. presented by F. Hyams, H»q. The cup will become the property of a, competitor winning it three times in succession. Competitors must be members of a club affiliated to the O.L.T A. SECOND ROUND. F. D. Boyd, E. P. Levien, and A. E. Harraway scratched. THIRD ROUND. A. Borrow* beat E. Salmond, 6— 2 (scratched). A. Hoge scratched to H. A. Macdonald. It P Ward bsat W. Shand. (J-2, 6-2. FOURTH ROUM). H. A. Macdonald beat 11. V. Ward, 7—5, 6—2, 6-2. FINAL ROUND. A. Borrows beat H. A. Macdonald, 6—2, 6—3. Ladies' Singles Championship. — Present champion, Miss F. Campbell. Be3t of 17 games ; advantage games ; advantage sets. Winner to bold for one year the Championship of Otigo. Competitors must be members of a j club affiliated to the O.L T. A. ' FINAL ROUND. Miss F. Campbell beat Miss D. Jeffery, 9—2. Mem's Doubles Championship.— Pie&ent chain- | pions, K. Adams and C. Adams. Best of three sets; adv<intag3 games ; advantage sets. < Competitors must he members of a club atnliated tn the O.L.T.A. Winners to hold for the year the Championship of Otago. , SECOND ROUND. E,. P. V7s.r«l s.ud A. B. Ilarraway scratched to A. Hoge xx\ W, Fisher. j

FfV±/, RCiUMt. A. Hog? aad \V. Fihher bent A. B-.rrow« uvt v'»\ Adams, o— d, 9—5,9 — 5, 7—5.7 — 5. La.dib.3' Singlus (Handicap).— Best o{ ]7k*dj»s; advantage games. SI-.COND KOUND. Miss Moore (ser) beat ilra H. P. Thompson (owe 40 of 15), 9-3. Miss Orbell (owe 30) beat Miss May Sarron (owe 15), 9-7. THIRD ROUND. Miss Hewat (owe 2 6 of 15) beat Miss Moore (scr), 9-8. Miss Chaffey scratched to Mrs Vickers. FOURTH ROUND. Mrs Vickers (owo 2-6 of 15) beat Miss Orbell (owe 30), 9 -S. FINAL. I Mias Hewat (owe 26 of 15) beat Mrs Vickers (owe 2-6 of 15), 9—2. Ladies' Doubles (Handicap).— Be3t of 17 games ; advantage games. THIRD noUND. Miss Rimsay and Mias M. Ramsay (rec. 3-6 of 15) beat Mrs H. P. Thompson and Mias Thompson (owe 4-6 of 15), 9-4. FINAL ROUND. Miss Ramsay and Miss M. Ramaay beat Miss M'Leau and Miss Kempthornc (owe 2-6 of 15), 9—7. Men's Doubles (Handicap).— Bsst of 17 games ; advantage games and set. j FIRST ROUND. If O. Finton and G. Branson (owe 15) beat J. I L. Salmond and I. de Beer (owe 3-6 of 15', ' iO-8. ■■ SECOND ROUND. ' 11. O. Fenton ami G. Branson beat F. D. Boyd and ft Sise (owe 3-6 of 15), 9—5. R. P. Ward and A E. Harraway scratched to F. Ulrich and W. lU'Ara. THIRD ROUND. H O. Fenton and U. Bianeon beat F. Newton and W. Shanrl (owe 15 3-0), 9-7. I W. Fisher aad A. Hogg (owe 30) beat F. Ulrich and W. M'Ar.v fscr), 9-7. Men's Singles (Handicap).— Best of 17 games; advantage games and bets. THIRI) HOUND. A. Hogg (owe 40) beat J. T. Hislop (scr), 5—3 (scratched). FOURTH ROUND. W. Shand (owe 15 4-6) beat E. Salmond (owo 15 4-6), 9-6. Combined Doubles (Handicap).— Beat of 17 games ; advauta^e games and sets. SECOND HOUND. A. Hogg and Miss Graham (owe 13 3-6) beat F. D. Boyd and Miss Kempthorue (owe 15 1-6), 9-4. THIRD ROUND. E. Salmond and Miss M. Barron (owe 15 5-6) beat H. A. Macdonald and Mrs Macdonald (owe 40), 9-6. A. Borrows and Miss Macassey scratched to W. Moore and Miss Moore.