TENNIS
AMERICANS IN FORM THREE SINGLES WON (Blcc. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn ) BRISBANE. Nov. 24. In the singles in the tennis match between the Australians and the American tourists, Gledhill (U.S.) heat Sproule, 6—4, 6—4: Allison (U.S.) beat'Moon, 12 —lO. 6-1: Van Ryn (U.S.) heat McGrath, 6—3, 5—7, 6 —3. In the doubles, Vines and Gledhill v. Moon and Sproule. the score is 6 —4, I—6, 5—5. The game is unfinished. Australia made a bad start, losing all three singles on the opening day. Play throughout was of a high order, with the Americans showing better form all round.
The Allison-Moon match provided many thrills, with Moon in the earlv stages playing well. Later, however, he faded away and fought little in the second set.
McGrath gave the Australians’ supporters heart by taking a set from Van Ryn, but the American was tem severe in the third set.
The Gledhili-Sproule match was more notable for accuracy than for brilliancy When the. light caused an adjournment in the doubles, the Americans wore definitely on top, with Sproule outstanding. Vines at times revealed great speed, but generally he seemed to be reserving himself.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17946, 25 November 1932, Page 7
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191TENNIS Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 17946, 25 November 1932, Page 7
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