TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
I'IJiIYTEII NOT TO FLAY. The holder of the Dominion lawn tennis championship, •Geoffrey Cilivier, has stated that he does not intend at present' to defend the title at Auckland this year. Ho inis declined 1). Franco's request to partner him in the doubles. “ The expenses are too heavy,” 01livier staled. " The only solution is that if Canterbury challenges for the Wilding Shield then we will get a certain amount of expenses. I believe that Auckland is keen on Ctinlerbury challenging.
l am not satisfied with having the Wilding Shield: matches after the championships,” he added. “If they are played before, 1 will consider going.”
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16200, 25 November 1926, Page 8
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106TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 16200, 25 November 1926, Page 8
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