TENNIS

Southland Times, Issue 22200, 18 December 1933, Page 5

TENNIS

SATURDAY’S MATCHES INVERCARGILL BEAT WAIHOPAI. In addition to the B grade inter-club matches played on Saturday an . A grade match of considerable significance to the fate of the senior shield was decided, Invercargill A narrowly defeating Waihopai A in a contest that was watched by a large number of keenly interested spectators. Conditions were excellent and some firstclass play was witnessed. In all events except the men’s singles honours were easy, but by securing three wins in this department Invercargill won 9 sets to Waihopai’s 7; and even had they dropped another set they would have won comfortably on games. It was, however, by no means Invercargill’s lucky day, for they lost at least two sets after holding several match points. Misses Cutt and Shand were 6—3, 40 —15 against Misses Ronald and Wesney, yet the latter won 7—6, while Cockerill and Miss Cutt had three match points against Stephens and Mrs Clarke, only to lose 7—6. Credit, however, must be given to the Waihopai players in these matches for their determination and courage.

From early in the afternoon it was apparent that the result was, going to be very close; and there never was more than a set separating the teams. With Invercargill leading B—7 there still remained the top men’s single between Hanan and Deaker to be played. Hanan began splendidly, running to a 4—l lead, but Deaker’s length and pace improved and he drew level at 4-all, when Hanan, who was feeling somewhat indisposed, retired, Invercargill thus technically securing the set 9— i and the match by 9 sets to 7. The details with Waihopai names first were: Ladies’ Singles—Miss Lockwood v. Miss Rein 3—7; Miss Ronald v. Miss Murdoch 6 —7; Mrs Clarke v. Miss Cutt 7—3; Miss Wesney v. Miss Shand 7—4. Men’s Singles.—Hanan v. Deaker 4— Strang v. Cockerill I—9; Stephens v. Strettell 9—2; Matthewson v. Shand 7—9. Ladies’ Doubles.—Miss Lockwood and Mrs Clarke v. Misses Rein and Murdoch I—7; Misses Ronald and Wesney v. Misses Cutt and Shand 7—6. Men’s Doubles.—Strang and Stephens v. Deaker and Cockerill 5—9; Hanan and Matthewson v. Strettell and Shand 9—B. Mixed Doubles.—Hanan and Miss Lockwood v. Deaker and Miss Rein 5— 7; Strang and Miss Ronald v. Strettell and Miss Murdoch 3 —7; Stephens and Mrs Clarke v. Cockerill and Miss Cutt 7—6; Matthewson and Miss Wesney v. Shand and Miss Shand 7—6. Waihopai, 7 sets, 88 games; Invercargill, 9 sets, 10G games. B GRADE. WAIHOPAI I. v. SOUTHERN. Waihopai I had a comfortable win in sets over Southern, though there were many hard-fought games. The scores with Waihopai names first were: Ladies’ Singles.—Mrs Cummings v. Miss M. Woodward 5—7; MisS I. Provan v. Mrs A. D. Paterson 4—7; Miss J. Farmer v. Miss Gerkin 7—4; Mrs Clarkson v. Miss N. Croad 7—2. Men’s Singles.—P. Rice v. F. Jones 9—5; R. Boyd v. R. Champion 9 —7; O. Horman v. J. Gordon 9—2; J. Kean v. D. Mcßobie 9 —7. Ladies’ Doubles.—Mrs Cummings and Miss Farmer v. Miss M. Woodward and Mrs Paterson 5—7; Miss Provan and Mrs Clarkson v. Misses Croad and Gerkin 7—l. Men’s Doubles.—P. Rice and R. Boyd v. F. Jones and R. Champion 9—2; O. Horman and J. Kean v. J. Gordon and D. Mcßobie 9—B. Mixed Doubles.—P. Rice and Mrs Cummings V. Miss Woodward and Jones 7—6; R. Boyd and Mrs Clarkson v. Mrs Paterson and J. Croad 7—4; O. Horman and Miss Provan v. Miss Gerkin and R. Champion 7—4; J. Kean and Miss Farmer v. Miss Croad and D. Mcßobie 7—5. Waihopai, 13 sets, 117 games; Southern, 3 sets, 78 games. GEORGETOWN v. INVERCARGILL. Although Georgetown beat Invercargill by 11 sets to 5 no fewer than 10 of the 16 matches played were won by the smallest possible margin. The scores with Georgetown names first were:— Ladies’ Singles: Miss R. Henry v Miss S. Rankin 7—l; Mrs Anderson v. Miss T. Rankin 6—7; Miss H. McKay v. Miss M. Cavanagh 7—6; Miss B. Oughton v. Miss Wills 7—4.

Men’s Singles: F. Henry v. H. Smith 9 —B; J. Henry v. Ironsides 9—B; J. Davidson v. J. Wilson 9 —B; S. C. Smith v. Henderson 9 —5. Men’s Doubles.—Henry and Henry v. Smith and Ironsides B—9; J. Davidson and Smith v. Wilson and Henderson 4—9. Ladies’ Doubles.—Miss Henry and Mrs Anderson v. Misses Rankin 7—5; Miss McKay and Miss Oughton v. Misses Cavanagh and Wills 7 —6. Mixed Doubles.—F. Henry and Miss McKay v. Smith and Miss S. Rankin 6—7; S. C. Smith and Mrs Anderson v. Ironsides and Miss Rankin 7—6; J Davidson and Miss R. Henry v. Wilson and Miss Cavanagh 7—l; J. Henry and Miss Oughton v. Henderson and Miss Wills 6—7. Georgetown, 11 sets,. 115 games; Invercargill, 5 sets, 97 games. GLADSTONE v. ST. MARY’S. Superiority in the mixed doubles gave Gladstone victory over St. Mary’s by 10 sets to 6. The scores with St. Mary’s names first were:— Ladies’ Singles.—Miss M. Cooper v. Miss T. McKay 7—3; Miss M. Driscoll v. Miss M. Hoyles 7—4; Miss E. Lynch v. Miss M. Lush 7—4; Miss C. Connolly v. Miss T. Mac Ewan: 5—7. Men’s Singles.—J. Baird v. A. K. Mac Ewan B—9; J. White v. T. Spencer 6— 9; V. Shirley v. G. Grylls B—9; T. Cooper v. F. Morrah 7—9. Ladies’ Doubles: Misses Cooper and Driscoll v. Misses McKay and Hoyles 7— 5; Misses Lynch and Connelly v. Misses Lush and Mac Ewan 7—o. Men’s Doubles. —J. Baird and J. White v. Mac Ewan and Spencer 7—9; Shirley and Cooper v. Grylls and Morrah 9 —6. Mixed Doubles.—Miss Cooper and J. Baird v. Miss McKay and Mac Ewan 7—l; Miss Driscoll and J. White v. Miss Hoyles and T. Spencer 7—6; Miss E. Lynch and V. Shirley v. Miss Lush and G. Grylls 7—3; Miss Connolly and T. Cooper v. Mac Ewan and F. Morrah 7—6.

Gladstone, 10 sets, 113 games; St. Mary’s 6 sets, 90 games. RUGBY PARK v. SOUTHEND. The good play of the Rugby Park men gave their team victory over Southend. The details with Rugby Park names first were:— Ladies’ Singles.—Miss W. Belsham v. Mrs Lamont 7—2; Miss G. Stratheam v. Miss Kelly 3—7; Miss O. Strang v. Miss C. Mehaffey 6—7; Miss N. Kidston v. Miss Whitaker 3—7. Men’s Singles—D. Nesbit v. Anderson 9—3; T. Richardson v. Raines 9—7; L. Wood v. Wainwright 9—6; A. Larsen v. Fox 9—3. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses W. Belsham and. G. Strathearn v. Misses Kelly and Mehaffey 3—7; Misses O. Strang and Kidston v. Mrs Lamont and Miss Whitaker 7 —6. Men’s Doubles—D. Nesbit and T. Richardson v. Anderson and Raines 9—G; L. Wood and A. Larsen v. Wainwright and Fox 9—2. Mixed Doubles.—Miss W. Belsham and D. Nesbit v. Miss Kelly and Raines 6—7; Miss O. Strang and T. Richardson v. Miss Whitaker and Anderson 4—7; Miss N. Kidston and L. Wood v. Miss Mehaffey and Wainwright 7 —6; Miss G. Strathearn and A. Larsen v. Mrs Lamont and Fox 7—6. Rugby Park, 10 sets, 107 games; Southend, 6 sets, 89 games. WAIHOPAI II v. BLUFF. Waihopai II beat Bluff by 10 sets to 3, one set being unfinished. The scores, with Waihopai names first, were:— Men’s Singles: E. C. Smith v. L. Morrison 9—3; O. Cummings v. G. King 9—3; R. Ferguson v. T. Heads 9—3; W. Stirling v. H. Burke 9—l. Ladies’ Singles—Miss K. Harrington v. Mrs Shearer 7—5; Miss J. Andrews v: Mrs Bradshaw 7—6; Mrs Kingsland v. Miss O. Dixon 7—3; Miss R. Neilson v. Mrs Morrison 7—5.

Men’s Doubles—Smith and Ferguson v. Morrison and King 9—4; Cummings and Stirling v. Heads and Burke 9—4. Ladies’ Doubles—Misses K. Harrington and J. Andrews v. Mrs Shearer and Mrs Bradshaw 3—7; Mrs Kingsland and Miss Neilson v. Miss Dixon and Mrs Morrison 5—7. Mixed Doubles—O. Cummings and Miss Harrington v. L. Morrison and Mrs Shearer 2—4 (unfinished); Ferguson and Mrs Kingsland v. T. Heads and Miss Dixon 5 —7. Waihopai, 10 sets, 97 games; Bluff, 3 sets, 62 games. CENTRAL v. KENNINGTON. Central beat Kennington by 9 sets to 7 in a highly exciting match in which Kennington were at one stage leading by 7 sets to 6, but the Central men carried the day. The scores, with Central names first, were:— Ladies’ Doubles—Misses Deegan and Sloan v. Misses Graham and Henderson 2 —7; Mi’s Robson and Miss Stead v. Mrs Fox and Miss Henderson 7—4.

Men’s Doubles—Robson and Stubbs v. Swale and Lyall 9—2; Mayhew and McGrath v. Thomson and Henderson B—9.

Ladies’ Singles—Miss Stead v. Miss Henderson 3—7; Miss Deegan v. Miss Graham I—7;1 —7; Miss Sloan v. Mrs Fox 2 —7; Mrs Robson v. Miss Henderson 7—2.

Men’s Singles—Robson v. Swale 9 —4; Stubbs v. Lyall 9—4; Mayhew v. Henderson 9—4; McGrath v. Thomson 9—B. Mixed Doubles—Stubbs and Miss Deegan v. Swale and Miss Henderson 4—7; Mayhew and Miss Stead v. Lyall and Miss Graham 4—7; Mr and Mrs Robson v. Henderson and Mrs Fox 7—3; McGrath and Miss Sloan v. Thomson and Miss Henderson 7—3. Central, 9 sets, 97 games; Kennington, 7 sets, 85 games. FRIENDLY MATCHES. The Makarewa Club engaged in two friendly matches, the A team beating Waikiwi and the B team losing to Waianiwa. MAKAREWA A v. WAIKIWI. The scores in this match, with Makarewa names first, were:— Men’s Doubles—Dennis and Leckie v. Tremlow and J. O’Kane 9 —5; Callaghan and Kallm v. W. O’Kane and Harris 9—B. Ladies’ Doubles—L. Glennie and Mrs Mortimer v. Misses Thomas and Wilkes 7—3; Misses C. and I. Glennie v. Mrs Larson and Miss Paterson 7—3. Mixed Doubles—Miss C. Glennie and Dennis v. Miss Thomas and Tremlow 2— 7; Mrs Mortimer and Leckie v. Miss Wilkes and J. O’Kane 7—2; Miss L. Glennie and Callaghan v. Mrs Larson and W. O’Kane 7—l; Miss I. Glennie and Kallfri v. Miss Patterson and Harris 3—

Ladies Singles—Miss L. Glennie v. Miss E. Thomas 7—6; Mrs Mortimer v. Mrs Larson 7—o; Miss C. Glennie v. Miss Wilkes 7—2; Miss I. Glennie v. Miss Patterson 7—6.

Men’s Singles—R. Dennis v. H. Tremlow 5—9; D. F. Leckie v. J. O’Kane 9—2; E. Callaghan v. W. O’Kane 9 —5; B. Kallm v. M. Harris 2—9. Makarewa, 12 sets, 104 games; Waikiwi, 4 sets, 75 games. MAKAREWA B v. WAIANIWA. The scores, with Makarewa names first, were:— Men’s Doubles—Harvey and Brown v. Bunton and Grieve 6—9; McKenzie and McCrae v. King and McNaughton 9-8. Ladies’ Doubles—Misses E. Scott and D. Hutton v. Misses Waldron and Ronald 7—4; Misses M. Bissett and C. Atkinson v. Misses Eling and Stevenson 4—7. Mixed Doubles—Miss Scott and Har-

vey v. Miss Ronald and Bunton 2—7; Miss Hutton and Brown v. Miss Stevenson and King 7—t; Miss Bissett and McKenzie v. Miss Waldron and McNaughton I—7; Miss Atkinson and McCrae v. Miss King and Grieve 5 —7. Ladies’ Singles—Miss E. Scott v. Miss Waldron 4—7; Miss D. Hutton v. Miss Stevenson 7—2; Miss M. Bissett v. Miss King 3—7; Miss C. Atkinson v. Miss Ronald 2—7. Men’s Singles—A. Harvey v. Bunton 5— T. Browh v. King 5—9; M. McKenzie v. McNaughton 9—2; K. McCrae v. Grieve 9—7. Makarewa, 6 sets, 85 games; Waianiwa, 10 sets, 103 games. PRIMARY SCHOOLS. ANNUAL TOURNAMENT. The senior and junior tennis championships of the primary schools were decided on the Southend courts on Saturday morning. About 40 girls, and boys took part and some surprisingly good displays were given. Not a few of the finalists showed that they had either acquired or been taught sound stroke production and considerable courtcraft. In fact the standard of play was most encouraging for the future of Southland tennis. The Makarewa School met with conspicuous success, securing three of the four championships. In the semi-finals of the senior girls event L. Barrett (Waihopai) beat V. Trembath (St. George) 6 —o, and M. Soper (Makarewa) beat J. Callaghan (Makarewa) 6—2. The final was an excellent game, with long rallies and skilful placing, M. Soper just getting home 6— In the semi-finals of the senior boys’ championship McLean (Makarewa) beat Batchelor (Middle) 7—l and Waldron (Makarewa) beat Hilstead (St. George) 7—2. The final was almost up to B grade inter-club standard. Much good driving by McLean and some effective net work by Waldron being seen. McLean was last year’s junior champion and was eligible again this year, but tried his fortune in the senior grade. Waldron won 7—5. In the junior boys’ final Soper (Makarewa) beat Leckie (Makarewa) 7— 6 after the latter had led 6—4. Irene Smith (St. George) won the junior girls’ championship, defeating E. Fotheringham (Makarewa) 6 —4. INTER-ELECTORATE MATCH. WALLACE DEFEAT AWARUA. (From Our Correspondent.) An overwhelming defeat by 21 sets to 3 was suffered by the Awarua team in the inter-electorate tennis match with Wallace at Winton on Saturday for tho Adam Hamilton Shield. The conditions did not favour good tennis, a strong wind blowing for practically the whole of the afternoon. However a good standard was maintained. As a result of their successes over Mataura and Awarua, Wallace are now the holders of the Hamilton Shield. At the conclusion of the fixture, Mr F. Tilley, a vice-president of the Winton Tennis Club, presented the shield to Mr Grant, the captain and manager of the Wallace team, and congratulated his side on their success that day and also their victory against Eastern. Mr Grant returned thanks. The results were as follows (Awarua names first): —

Ladies’ Singles—Miss Payne 9 v. Miss Kelly 3; Miss Balch 4 v. Miss J. Wilson 9; Mrs Brandford 8 v. Miss Patterson 9; Miss Pierce 7 v. Miss Hunt 9; Mrs Lindsay defaulted to Miss R. Wilson; Miss K. Hamilton 5 v. Mrs Slater 9.

Men’s Singles—Lindsay 9 v. Welsh 5; Mason 8 v. Grant 9; Woodhead 3 v. Bruce 9; McCurdy 9 v. Burgess 5; L. Lindsay 5 v. Banks 9; L. Perrelle 5 v. Macpherson 9. Ladies’ Doubles—Miss Payne and Mrs Brandford 4 v. Misses J. and R. Wilson 9; Misses Balch and Pierce 3 v. Misses Kelly and Hunt 9; Mrs Lindsay and Miss K. Hamilton 5 v. Miss Patterson and Mrs Slater 9. Men’s Doubles —Lindsay and Mason lost to Welsh and Grant, 6—4, 5—6, 7—9; McCurdy and Perrelle lost to Bruce and Burgess, 6—4, 6—3; Woodhead and L. Lindsay lost to Banks and Macpherson 3—6, 4—6. Combined Doubles —Lindsay and Miss Payne 3 v. Miss Kelly and Welsh 9; Mason and Mrs Brandford 3 v. Miss J. Wilson and Bruce 9; Woodhead and Miss Balch 4 v. Miss R. Wilson and Grant 9; McCurdy and Miss Pierce 5 v. Miss Patterson and Burgess 9; Perrelle and Mrs Lindsay 6 v. Miss Hunt and Banks 9; L. Lindsay and Miss K. Hamilton 4 v. Mrs Slater and Macpherson 9. Wallace: 21 sets, 209 games; Awarua: 3 sets, 141 games. NORTHERN DISTRICT MATCHES. (From Our Correspondent.) In the first round of the Northern District Tennis Association's fixtures, Balfour and Freshford A met on the former’s courts on Thursday afternoon. The weather was ideal and the match was a very enjoyable one. . The following are detailed scores, with Balfour names placed first: — Men’s Singles.—G. D. Bruce 9v. F. Hurley 4; C. J. Rivers 9 v. A. McDonald 2; W. Greer 9 v. E. Sanson 6; A. Savage 9 v. E. D. Sanson 6. Ladies’ Singles.—Miss J. Wilson 7 v. Miss A. McDonald 1; Miss R. Wilson 7 v. Miss M. Sanson 1; Miss M. Hart 5 v. Miss F. McDonald 7; Miss M. Macpherson 1 v. Miss E. Stirling 7.

Men’s Doubles. —Bruce and Rivers 9 v. Hurley and Sanson 2; Greer and Savage 7 v. McDonald and Sanson 9. Ladies’ Doubles. —Misses J. and R. Wilson 7 v. Misses McDonald and Sanson 2; Misses Hart and Macpherson 4 v. Misses McDonald and Stirling 7. Combined Doubles. —Miss J. Wilson and Bruce 7 v. Miss McDonald and Hurley 4; Miss R. Wilson and Rivers 7 v. Miss Sanson and Sanson 4; Miss Hart and Greer 7 v. Miss McDonald and McDonald 6; Miss Macpherson and Savage 1 v. Miss Stirling and Sanson 7. Balfour 11 sets, 105 games; Freshford A 5 sets, 75 games. During the season there have been several ladder challenges and some new names have been added to both ladders. The following are results of challenges, with the challenger’s name placed first: M. Paterson (Wendonside) 9 v. E. D. Sanson (Freshford) 7; M. Paterson 7 v. A. McDonald (Freshford) 9; A. McDonald 4 v. F. Henley (Freshford) 9; G. Martin (Wendonside) 7 v. E. Sanson (Freshford) 9; R. Holden (Waikaia) 4 v. A. McDonald 9; C. J. Rivers (Balfour) 9 v. G. D. Brace (Balfour) 6; A. McDonald 2 v. C. J. Rivers 9; F. Hurley 4 v. G. D. Bruce 9. The ladders now are: Men.—C. J. Rivers (Balfour); G. D. Bruce (Balfour); L. Hurjey (Freshford); A. McDonald (Freshford); M. Paterson (Wendonside); E. D. Sanson (Freshford); E. Sanson (Freshford); R. Holden (Waikaia); G. Martin (Wendonside); J. Thompson (Freshford). Ladies.—Miss J. Wilson (Balfour); Miss R. Wilson (Balfour); Miss M. Paterson (Wendonside); Miss A. McDonald (Freshford); Miss M. Sanson (Freshford); Miss M. Lowe (Waikaia); Miss R. Wright (Riversdale); Miss E. Martin (Wendonside); Mrs L. Stevenson (Waikaia); Miss M. Hart (Balfour). Arrangements have been made for a combined doubles tourney on the Wendonside courts first Saturday in January. The following matches have been arranged: Monday, December 18.—Riversdale v. Balfour. Wednesday, December 20.—Wendonside v. Freshford A.

AMERICA’S BEST PLAYERS. LATEST RANKING LISTS. (United Press Assn.—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 5.5 p.m.) New York, Dec. 15. It is announced that the first ten in the men’s national tennis singles ranking are: F. X. Shields, W. Allison, L. R. Stoefen, C. Sutter, G. Mangin, S. B. Wood, — Grant, F. Parker, K. Gledhill, G. M. Lott. In the doubles the first five teams are: G. M. Lott and L. R. Stoefen, F. Parker and F. X. Shields, W. Allison and J. van Ryn, — Mako and J. Jidball, — Byran and — McDiarmid. Restring and repair Tennis racquets yourself. Modern easy method. Write for booklet, price 2/9 cash with order. J. Boschetti, Dept. 8., 22 Regent street, Christchurch.—Advt.