LAWN TENNIS

Taranaki Daily News, 20 January 1930, Page 6

LAWN TENNIS

SPORTSDALE BEAT MANAIA. A friendly tennis contest between Sportsdale (Stratford) and Manaia. at Manaia on Saturday resulted in a win for the visiting team by 140 games, 11 sets, to 121 games, 8 sets. The results are:— Ladies’ Singles. —Miss Hilles beat Miss Wright, 7—3; Miss Rees beat Miss North, 7—3; Miss Bell beat Miss Spence, 7—3; Miss Putt beat Mrs. Irwin, 7—l. Men’s Singles.—L. Christie beat Irwin, 9—B; Meuli lost to W. Curtis, 5—9; Davies lost to Judd, 3—9; Hickey lost to E. Young, 4—9; Ryan lost to Lyons, 5—9; Payne lost to R. B. Young, 7—9. Ladies’ Doubles.—Misses Hilles and Rocs lost to Misses Wright and North, 5— Misses Bell and Putt beat Miss Spence and Mrs. Irwin, 9—B. Men’s Doubles—Christie and Meuli lost to Irwin and Judd, 3 —9; Davies and Hiekey beat E. Young and Curtis, 9 —B; Ryan and Payne lost to Lyons and R. B. Young, 5—9. Combined Doubles. —Christie and Miss Bell lost to Irwin and Miss Wright, 6— Meuli and Miss Hilles lost to Curtis and Miss North, 7—9; Hickey and Miss Rees beat Judd and Miss Spence, 9 —7; Davies and Miss Putt lost to E. Young and Mrs. Irwin, 7 —9. HAWERA ATHLETIC HANDICAPS. WEDNESDAY EVENING MEETING. Handicaps for the evening sports meeting to be conducted by the Hawera Amateur Athletic Club on ednesday evening arc: — 440 Yards. —J. Hamilton 20yds., A. Budge 35yds., L. Wynyard 35yds:, S. Lay 37yds., F. Kendall 40yds., C. Walker 40yds., J. Matheson 42yds., F. Barraelough 42yds., G. Hawkins 45yds., —. Irving 45yds., R. Walker 45yds., J. Jackson 45yds., A. Newall 45yds., R. Lord 45yds. Three-mile Run.—R. Walker. 150yds., C. Walker 150yds., F. Kendall 200yds., R. Lord 300yds., J. Matheson 250yds., J. Phillips 350yds., A. N. Cowie 3;sCyds. Hop, .Step and Jump.—A. Newall, scr., C. .Shore Gin., 8. Lay 9im, F. Barraclough 36in., G. Hawkins 36in., M> Bailey 42in., J. Maloney 42in., A. Hart 48in., B. Thomas 60in. 120 Yards Hurdles. —A. Newall, high, scr., S. Lay, high, syds., 1 down, A. Hart, low, 10yds., 1 down, D. Ekdahl, low, 10yds., I'down, M. Bailey, low, 12 yds., 2 down, J. Phillips, low, 12yds., 2 down, G. Hawkins, low, 12yds., 2 down, J. Jackson, low, 14yds., 2 down, F. Barraclough, low, 14yds., 2 down, C. Bowater, low, 14yds., 2 down, L. Newall, low, 14yds., 2 down. Throwing Discus. —L. Hunt, scr., S. Lay 15ft;, W. Ritter 20ft., A. Hart 35ft., L. Newall 45ft., J. Jackson 45ft., C. Shore 45ft. One Mile Walk.—D. Wells scr., E. Griffin 60yds., B. Campbell 160yds., B. Thomas 200yds., L. Newall 250yds., T. Allan 300yds., R. Lindrum 300yds. GENERAL ITEMS. Satisfaction with the manner in which the various works in hand had been done by t-he county engineer was expressed by the chairman (Mr. J. B. Murdoch) and councillors at the meeting of the Hawera County .Council on Saturday. Surprise was expressed that' such excellent headway had been made when the unfavourable weather conditions were taken into account. Particular reference was made by Cr. Washer to the work done on the new subway at' the South Road crossing. He wished to congratulate the engineer upon his efforts. It was reported at the meeting of lhe Hawera County Council on Saturday that the finances of the county were £3OOO better than at the same time last year. During the two days prior to the meeting a total of over £2400 had been received at the office. This was considered a most satisfactory state of affairs. The work of the Hawera County Council was being lightened as the result of the purchase of ..new lorries, it was stated at the meeting on Saturday. One lorry was making daily trips covering 160 miles. • , ./< ■.. There are vacancies in -, the Hawera Municipal Auxiliary. Band, .and intending members may see the secretary (Mr. L° Hawkins) or the conductor (Mr. H. C. A. Fox). Rehearsals re-commcnce on Wednesday at 7 p.ni. About 20 dates for sports meetings have been booked by arious Taranaki sports clubs. This augured well for the success of the coming season, said Mr. J. A. Hansen at the annual meeting of the Manaia Sports Club on Saturday evening. There is a prospect of Phil O'Shea, the champion cycle rider, visiting Taranaki and competing at the Manaia Hibernian sports meeting, said the president, Mr. J. A. Hansen, on Saturday evening.