TABLE TENNIS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 197, 23 August 1935, Page 4

TABLE TENNIS

WnNGAN’UI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. TOURNAMENT CONCLUDED. The contests for the Wanganui Table Tennis Association’s 1935 ' .ampionship titles were concluded at rhe tournament at the St. John’s Club rooms, Earle’S Buildings, on Wednesday night. The tournament proved entirely suecesful, although the entries for the various events did not reach last year’s standard, particularly in the ladies’ sections. Play was of a high order throughout, and the semi-finals and finals produced rare form from the participants. 'The following are the results of the various finals: — Men’s Championship Singles.—L. Connor won from L. Congrieve, 22—20, 18—21, 22—20, 22—20. This event was probably the most brilliant match of the evening. The winner must be congratulated on his performance right through the event, as in the second round he defeated J. Forward, 14—21, 21—18, 21—18. In the semifinal he won from H. Jones, 21 —18, 21—18, 16 —21, 24 —22, and in the final he de* feated L. C’ongricve. How well he played can be judged from the fact that the three wins mentioned were all against members of the Wanganui representative team which dofeaied Manawatu last week at Palmersto* North. Ladies’ Championship Singles.—Mrs, Marshall won from Mrs. Smith, 18—21, 21—10, 21—18. She thus successfully defended her 1034 title. This match was very evenly contested, long rallies being the order of the play. The winner’s long reach, together with Ler consistently good form, won her the match. Men’s Championship Double*.— Jones and Healey won from Marshall and Hawkins, 21 —l7, 21—19 21 —17. Healey’s possession of a positively wicked service was the main factor in their win. Without exception, tflis service is the most difficult in Wanganui, and even Wellington, to return. Healey can be relied upon to win on an average four of his services out of five. Jones’ play also reached a high standard, and together, the pair make a tough combination. Ladies’ Championship (Doubles.—

Misses Alary and Margaret Purcell won from Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Smith 21—15, 14 —21, 21—8. Combination again proved superior, and the winners’ perfect understanding of each other’s play asserted itself from the beginning. That their opposition, was strong can be seen from their loss by no small margin in the second set. Combined Championship Doubles.—* Jonas and Miss Mary Purcell woa from Healey and Miss Good. 21—16, 22 —24, 21 —18, 21—19. The winners here were provided with unexpect w opposition, in that Healey’s ser\i e again maao its presence felt. On the few occasions when it wts -eturned, Miss Good was able to play a gooc\ shot and thu* keep the vii.bers on (Ll defensive. This player is to t»c • <'•>- gratulated on her excellent supporting play. Men’s Singles, B Grade.—B Ha'w< kins won from J. A. Ross, 19—21, 21—* 14, 21—18, 22—20. The winner is a player far above B grade standard, and Ross is well deserving of praise for his fine play from the first round right out to the final. Ladies’ Singles B Grade.—Miss Ik Nicholls won from Miss Good, 21—15, 22 —20. The Brunswick ( lub has indeed come to the fore in producing players such as Miss Nicholls ami Russ. These piayers al>o won the B grade combined doubles. Alen’s B Grade Doubles.- Bilderbeck and Hawkins won from Kidd and Bridges, 21—19, 21—8, 21—12. The winners had no difficulty after the first set, and Haw kint-’ lelt-handed forehand and backhand shots were too good to suffer defeat. Combined B Grade Doubles.—J. A. Ross and Miss Nicholls won fruin Bridges and Miss B. White, 21—15, 21 —l7, 21—9. Combination again came out on top. and although the losers played well, they were outgeneralled by a better pair. Men’s Consolation Singles.—David* son won from Dempsey, 21—18, 21—12. Steady as the proverbal Rock of Gibralter, Davidson is content to return everything, and endurance always result. Ladies’ Consolation Singles.— Miss Gillies won from Miss B. White, 21—18, 21- 17. Miss Gillies has a good forehand drive and a snappy cross-court backhand which has a habit of leaving her opponent st.jid-

T’he trophies were presented at the jouclusion by Mrs. Gillies.