"THOSE THROWERS.”

Star (Christchurch), Volume XLIV, Issue 643, 22 December 1932, Page 5

"THOSE THROWERS.”

Cricket Does Not Impress U.S. Ladies. FAST TENNIS PREFERRED. I (Special to the “ Star.”) MELBOURNE, December 10 j “ This game of cricket has sure gotten a hold of you Australians,” said Mrs Vines, the young wife of the world’s champion tennis player to-day. “ We : did go to one game in Sydney. But those throwers and hitters! I couldn’t see what they were trying to do! ” But every tennis match played by ’ three boyish husbands. H. E. Vines, Y\ . L. Allison and Van Ryn, is watched by discerning eyes, although Mrs van Ryn is the only serious player of the ! three American wives at present visiting Melbourne. She gained an unusual distinction by winning the Schoolgirl Champion title of two countries, Canada and the United States, when 16 and 17 years old. Australian Fashions. *' We hated leaving the States before the Presidential elections,” said Mrs Allison. “ They stir the whole country, ; and politics is the one subject we disagree about. You see. the van Rvns and Vines are Ilooverites. while we are • for Roosevelt. But otherwise. the whole seven of us, including Gledhill. the baby of the team, have been one i happy party throughout these two months of travel.” Australian fashions, the visitors con- . sider. derive inspiration from America. “ But in the States, backless tennis . dresses are right out,” said Mrs van ; “ High necks, short skirts, pleats , and cotton materials are universal. Bare legs acquire a wonderful rich sun- ; tan in California, where I come from, as this cult shows no signs of dimin- , ishing. Tennis Exciting. “ California has produced eight out of i the first ten women tennis players. [ Perhaps this is due to the climate. Aus* *

j tralian girls show great endurance with I their long rallies and good length drives, i but we dash up to the net and smash the ball. Points are often lost, but, gee. the game is exciting! j ‘‘Talkie stars are just as crazy on tennis. Bob Montgomery, Charlie Farj rell, Ron Colman and Norma Shearer ! all play for hours each day. Yes, they are fine sports.” On Her Honeymoon, j Mrs Vines is on her honeymoon. ‘‘ This has been a fine honeymoon, but I just don't care to think of housekeeping when we get back. I am interested to see how Australian wives run their homes. “ But your food does not give much inspiration. To u.s Americans, it lacks imagination. Perhaps the fine Melbourne homes we will be visiting will show us some new dishes.”