LAWN TENNIS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 257, 30 October 1928, Page 4

LAWN TENNIS

VISITORS’ VICTORY ENGLISH TOURISTS BEAT SOUTH ISLAND MATCH AT CHRISTCHURCH AUSTIN S BRILLIANT PLAY [ Per Press Association 1 CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 29. After two postponements owing to rain the British touring tennis players were able to play their match against the South Island team to-day Nine matches, six singles and three doubles, wore played and the visitors won seven and lost two, ’./inning 14 sets and losing five. Throughout the day there was not one dull mat'h, but there were exhibitions of tho game, not often seen in New Zealand. Though the visitors’ ganr* not differ materially from the game as it has been devclo l 3d here, th j Britishers showed evidence of cultivation of style and attcntiufl to detail which distinguishes expertness from mediocrity. Although the New Zealanders wore well beaten the contests were seldom one-sided, always interesting and mostly sternly fought.

H. W. Austin is the stylist of tho party, Dr. J. C. Gregory is the hard hitter and E. Higgs, the third man, also keeps good speed. Collins is no better than several New Zealand players.

Nobody in New Zealand to-day can rival Austin in the use of the correct stroke, time a:-q p'.tce. This accounted in large measure for his defeat of Ollivicr in two straight sets. Dr. Gregory met Ollivier at his best early in tho day and th.; New Zealand champion seemed not so much puzzled at Gregorys tactics a< by Austin ’s. Glanville, the Canterbury player, f jjj.Lt a hard gome in his well-earned ; ie «.?y over H:ggs who, like Gregory, puis pace on nj.uly every shot but who in this match- made some mistakes. Results were as follows: Singles. H. W. Austin (Britain’) heat, G. Ollivicr (Southland) fi-4, 6-1. J. C. Gregory (Britain) beat C. Angas 6-3, 6-3. G. Ollivier beat J. C. Gregory (Britain) 8-6, 6-3. H. W. Austin (Britain) beat C. Angas 6-3, 6-4. D. F. Glanville beat E. Higgs (Britain) 6-2, 6-2. I. G. Collins (Britain) beat R. A. Guy 6-0, 6-1. Doubles. Higgs and Collins beat Ollivier rnd Angas 6-0, 5-7, 6-2. Gregory and Austin beat Glanville and Guy 6-1, 6-4. Higgs and Collins beat Glanville and Guy 6-2, 6-2.

WAVERLEY CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD ELECTION OF OFFICERS. At the annual meeting of the Waverley Tennis Club in the board room of the Waverley Town Hall on Thursday evening last Air A. G. Wallace presided over a good gathering of members. Annual Report. The following annual report for the year 1927-28 was presented:— The committee have pleasure in submitting its report on the activities of the club for the season 1927-28: The season must be regarded as a very successful one, interest being well maintained, and the weather was exceptionally good. The playing area stood the ordeal of the dry season very well. This was due to a plentiful supply of water and shifting the court lines occasionally. Full advantage was taken by members of the Daylight Saving Bill, the tennis courts and croquet greens being fully occupied every evening. It is pleasing to note that the measure, though modified, has not been dropped altogether. Alembership.—Alost of the new members were under 18 years of age, and the club did not gain much financially, but in most cases the club will get full benefit this season.

English Croquet Team.—The visit of the English croquet players to New Zealand stimulated much interest in the same and a number of our members took the opportunity to see these exponents of the game in action. Inter-club Matches —Both the Croquet and the Tennis Clubs acquitted themselves very creditably in matches with other clubs, and it is hoped that efforts will be made to arrange more friendly matches with outside clubs during the ensuing season. Club Competitions.—The usual club competitions were played and proved very enjoyable. It would, however, be advisable to commeuce them early in January in future, in order to avoid the rush at the end of the season. Finance.—The increas’e in the afaount of subscriptions has placed the finances on a workable basis, the credit balance now being £27 Ils 7d. Caretaker. —Air F. Breitler havipg resigned this position, Alr W. Scadden has been appointed. Thanks.—The thanks of the club are due to AEr Wicks for his advice and supervision in connection with tho grounds; to the club’s delegate, Ali Nicholson (of New Plymouth); to donors of trophies, to members who placed their cars at tho disposal of travelling teams, and to the ladies who, every Saturday, so willingly gave their services dispensing afternoon tea. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet the chairman congratulated the secretary (Air R. Sheen) and committee on the satisfactory state of the chib’s finances. The following new members were elected: Airs T. A. Hunter, Afisses Blake, Leo. Grunt, Duffy Alessrs Edc, Cawdell, Farqnhc.rson, Orsman. Election of Officers. The election of officers rc.ulted as follows: President, Dr. Graves; vicepresidents, Alessrs C. J. Dickie and AL .Bradmorc; secretary and treasurer. Air R>. Sheen; com Ait tee, Messrs Bremer,

Campbell, Craig. Halliday, Blackiston; grounds committee, Alessrs Bradmorc, Sheen snd Bremer; club captain, Air R. Sheen; vice-captain, Alr.P. Bremer; selection committee. Alessrs Sheen, Bremer and Campbell; hon. auditor, Air Bradmorc; delegate to Taranaki Association, Air J. Nicholson. Subscriptions for the ensuing year were fixed as follows: —Afen, 60s (reducible to 50s if paid by December 31). ladies, 40s (reducible to 355), school children, ss; visitors 10s a month. It was decided to open the courts for play on Saturday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Air L. Craig suggested that championship competitions be played throughout the coming season in preference to ladder matches. This was left in the hands of the committee to arrange. Air James suggested that one court be allocated for singles play only on certain evenings during the season. After considerable discussion, it was decided that all courts be reserved for doubles play on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and on all other afternoons two courts bje reserved for singles play. Far School Children.

The matter of allowing school children to play on the courts this season came up for discussion, and it was decided that local primary school children be not allowed to play on Saturday afternoons nor after 4.30 p.m. during the week. It was suggested that more supervision be given in regulating play during the forthcoming season.

Some other matters of interest to the club were discussed informally, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Air Sheen for his valuable services as secretary and treasurer to the club during the past season. This was carried by acclamation. As a mark of appreciation for his services as president for tho past eight years, Air A. G. Wallace was jelectcd an honorary life member of the club. ' ADVICE TO TENNIS PLAYERS Ask to See “ALEXANDER THE GREAT,” The Racquet you will eventually Buy. Choice of J. Borptra and J. Crawford.