TABLE TENNIS STARS
HUNGARIANS’ TECHNIQUE Al'( 'KEAXDEKK MEAT EX (Pit Press Association.) AUCKLAND, this day. The science and technique of table tennis, as displayed by the visiting Hungarian players, Viktor Barna and Lazio Beliak, emphasised the marked progress in the game that had been made in the recent years when these two well-known exponents met Auckland players in matches on Saturday night. The experienced Hungarians characterised their tactics by facility oi movement and agility, which was i hie, factor in accuracy ol ditlieult hots. The cleverness of their opponents often caught the Aucklanders napping. The cup presented by Mr. 11. V. Ohoycc, president of the Auckland Table Tennis Association, tor the member of the home side giving the best performance against the visitors was won by K. (I. Cantlay, New Zealand champion Not a single set was registered against the Hungarians. Results:- Beliak beat Hoys, 21- !!. 21 14; Barna beat F. Patou, 21 21—14; Barna and Beliak beat Paton and I. Drabble, 21—12, 21 —10: Beliak beat Cheil, 21—11, 21—14: Barna beat Cantlay, 21—10, 21—15: Barna and Beliak beat Cantlay and 11. Bovs, 21-14, 21—10, 21—Pi; Beliak beat Swift, 21—12, 21—15. In an exhibition match. Barna beat Beliak, 21—1(5, 22—21. and 21
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 19679, 11 July 1938, Page 9
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