LAWN TENNIS ACTIVITIES

Taranaki Daily News, 30 January 1931, Page 4

LAWN TENNIS ACTIVITIES

THE NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB DRAW FOR CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS THE WAIRARAPA TOURNAMENT. (By “Half-Volley.”} The Wairarapa Lawn Tennis Association's annual championship and handicap tournament, which was held at Masterton last week, proved most successful. There was a record number of' entries comprising many promising young players. The chief events in the championship section were won bj r Wellington players, the boys’ and girls’ singles being the only titles gained by Wairarapa competitors. ■ The finalists in the men's singles were N. R. C. Wilson (Wellington), who defeated Court (Dunedin) in two straight sets in one 'semi-final event, and Dymond (Christchurch), who gained the decision over Lowry (Hastings).. , 6—l in the third set of the other semi-, final after two advantage sets had 'been played? The final between Wilson and Dymond provided some thrilling rallies, the chief feature being the splendid back court play. Although Dymond made some wonderful recoveries, particularly in the last set, Wilson was the more confident of the two and won the match 7 —5, 6 —2, 6 —-1. The final of the men's doubles was contested by Wilson and Sandral and Lowry (Hastings) and Wheeler (Wanganui), the former combination winning in three straight sets. Sandrad’s volleying at the -net was a feature of the match- and he and Wilson had little difficulty in capturing the first two sets. Howver, Lowry and Wheeler made a strong bid in-'the third set and led- 4—l, but the Wellington players took the next five games in succession and the match. . ■ '. : The semi-finalists in .the ladies’ .singles were Miss Gibson (Tima.ru)and Mrs. Scott, and Miss Whyte (Wellington) and Miss D. Allan. The final was contested by Miss - Whyte and Miss Gibson, the Wellington player winning the third, set easily after, two advantage sets had been. played. The final of the combined doubles was won by Wilson and. Miss Todd (Wellington), Who defeated. Lowry and Miss Gi'bsoh, in a match that was not productive of any brilliant tennis. With this victory Wilson gained three titles at. Masterton. The Wellington representative, who has been playing briL liant tennis throughout . the season;,, achieved a similar 'distinction at .Nent Plymouth at; the beginning of the month, when- he gained the North- Island singles, doubles and combined . doubles . titles. • .•/•'(' CHALLENGE FOR WILDING SHIELD. The Wellington Lawn Tennis Association has accepted challenge from the Canterbury. Association .for* the Anthony Wilding Memorial Shield at present held by Wellington and the match will take place oil the Wellington association’s courts at Miramar ; on February 13 knd 14. The Canterbury; team will probably, comprise C. Angas (ex-Dominion champion) , I. Seay,'H. A. Barnett (runner-up at the last Dominion tournament) and T. W. Patterson, while Wellington will' most likely be represented by N. R. C. Wilson (North Island triple champion), D. G. France, A. L. France and; R. McL. Fenkins. Should the personnel of‘the teams be as stated a close contest should result. At a. meeting of the management committe of the Wellington Association on Tuesday night it was decided that the match should be broadcast., In view of the fact that the selection of the teams has yet to be made it is interesting to note that in the Canterbury Association’s senior, competition T. W. Patterson created a surprise by defeating C. Angas 6—3, 5-y7;'7—s;, and (that H. A'. (Barnett, who '' upset calculations at the Dominion tounjgment by his defeat of-D. G. France in ■ the first round, is only 16th on the Canterbury ' ladder. Last- week- R. McL. Ferkins also'caused a surprise in tennis circles "by defeating A, L. France in two straight sets in the semi-final of the men’s championships. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS. , The draw for the men’s championship singles, men’s championship doubles and ladies’ championship singles of the New [Plymouth Lawn Tennis Club is announced. There are 32 entries in the men’s singles, which have been divided into two sections of 16 competitors. The entries in the men’s doubles are below expectations; there being only eight ..pairs competing. All-the men’s events will be the best of three advantage sets except in the case of the semi-final and final of the. top section of the singles and final of the doubles which will be the best of five advantage sets. There are 20 entries in the ladies’ singles, which will be the best of three advantage sets. The draw is as follows:—< . MEN’S SINGLES. Top section. —A. H. Richards y.E.G. Foden, F. Forbes v. M. Lobb, C. H. Strombom v. D. Ballantyne, Dr. Taylor v. A. G. Johnson, C. B. Webster v. R. J. Pickwell, H. G. Wilson v. L. K. Thompson, C. Clarke v. E. Griffiths, A. W. Diprose v. G. L. Ewart. Lower section. —R. Ninkie v. J. F. Redman, S. Chisholm v. J. Redman, N. Lealand v. A. V. Sowry, H. Anthony v. O. Davies, G. Newell v. C. Saxton, G. Boon v. iR. H. Newing, C. Deem v. D. Morgan, N. Proctor v. Rogers. LADIES’ SINGLES. First round.—(Miss W. Gayton v. Miss V. George, Mrs. D. Morgan v. Miss Watkins, Miss 0. J. Taylor v. Miss B. Gayton, Miss K. Liken v. Miss Baker. Second round. —Miss' I. McMullan v. Miss M. Campbell, Miss Walker v. Miss Nicho'l'l, Miss Pepper v. Miss O’Sullivan, Miss Ryburn v. Miss O. Firth, Miss D. Lobb v. Miss J. Redman, Miss R. Thompson y. Miss F. Evans. MEN’S DOUBLES. (First round.—C. H. Strombom and C. B. Webster v. A. W. Diprose and A. G. Johnson, H. Anthony and R. Ninkie v. H. Jacka and G. Newell, C. Clarke and F. Forbes v. R. J. Pickwell and D. Ballantyne, M. Lobb and L. K. Thompson v. A. H. Richards and Dr. Taylor. NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB’S LADDER. Keen interest has- -been manifested during the past few weeks in the New Plymouth club’s ladder, from which a guide should be given the selectors of the team to represent the olu'b in its match against Waitara next week for the Soffe. Cup. Following arc the results of matches played: M, Lobb beat < H. Anthony 9 —6, R. Ninkie beat N. Lealand 9 —4, E. G. Foden beat R. J. Pickwell 9—3, A. H. Richards beat C. H. Strombom 6 —l, 6—2, R. J. Pickwell i beat M. Lobb 9 —6, J. Redman beat C. Saxton 9—S, G. Boon beat H. .Anthony 9 —6, G. Newell beat R. Ninkie 9 —2, < D. Ballantyne beat R. J. Pick well 9 —3, D. Ballantyne beat L. K. Thompson ; 9 —7. G. Newell beat M. Rogers 9 —5, 1 0. Davies beat J. Redman 9—7, E. j

Ninkie beat O. Davies 9—<s, C. Saxton beat D. Morgan" 9—2, R. J. Pick well beat .L. K. Thompson 9 —4, ; R. Ninkie beit M. Rogers 9—7. The present position of the ladder is: A. H. Richards, C. H. Strombom, F. Forbes, H. G. Wilson, D. Ballantyne, R. Pickwell, L. K. Thompson, E. G. Foden, E. Griffiths, M. Lo>bb, A. W. Diproee, G. Boon, H. Anthony, R. H. Newing, A. V. Sowry, G. Newell, R. Ninkie, O. Davies, J. F. Redman, C. Saxton, N. Lealand, S. Green.

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The Dominion singles Champion (A. C. Stedman) had the misfortunate a few days ago to fall from the bicycle he was riding on to loose metal and severely cut his right hand. Tfiia accident has prevented him from competing in the Auckland championship tournament at present being held at Auckland, and as a consequence the meeting will be robbfed of considerable interest. His inability to play also means that the' doubles title held by him in partnership with N. G. Sturt will not be defended.

The New Plymouth Club will be defending the Soffe Cup in a match against Waitara at New Plymouth oil February 7. On the same day it is proposed to send a B team to Waitara to play a match against a Waitara B team.

An ihter-provintia'l match between Taranaki and Auckland will take place at New Plymouth on February 19 or 21.

The North v. South match will be played at El th am to-morrow. A representative match between Taranaki and Wanganui is arranged to take place at Wanganui on February 7-

The Wellington provincial Championship tournament, which was held at Miramar last week, provided a triumph for the France brothers and Miss D. Nicholls, who annexed all the main events.

There were only 190 entries for the Wellington Association’s tournament, compared, with 629 entries for the Wairarapa tournament, which, was held at Masterton at the same time. No visiting players competed at ,W<filin£ton. _.i- .