LAWN TENNIS MATCH. Auckland v. Hamilton.

Waikato Times, Volume XV, Issue 1324, 23 December 1880, Page 2

LAWN TENNIS MATCH. Auckland v. Hamilton.

This match commenced yesterday at a quarter to five. Messrs DargaviUe and Birley, the Auckland representatives won the to'S, and had the choice of courts, their opponents taking innings. Th« game was very one-bided all through, as out ot the twenty-two games played Hamilton only landed four, as shown by the goores appended. Thus, three sets only had to be played, as it was agreed to play the best out of five sets. Mr Dargaville's play was that of an old racquet player, all in the wrist, and the way he placed the balls was very effective. Mr Birley was all there at the net, and scored several deuces in a very knowing way. Mr Whitaker was rather out of his usual form, and Mr Laiohley though he tried to retrieve the day, in conjunction with his partner, found that the Auckianders were too many for them. The services were weak on both sides, and nearly every one was played :—: — AUCKt-AND. HAMILTON. ist game to love 4th game, 40 — 30 2nd game, vantage sth game, vantage 3rd game, 40—15 6th game to love 7th game, 40—15 Bth game, 40 — 15 2nd Set. AUCKLAND. HA.MIJCTO3T. ist game, 40—30 4th game, 40 — 30 2nd game to lovo 3rd game, 40—15 sth game, 40—30 6th game to love 7th game, 40—30 3rd Set. AUCKLAND. HAMILTON. ist game, 40—30 4th game, 40—30 2nd game, 40 — 30 3rd game, 40 — 40 sth game. 40 — 30 6th game, 40 — 15 7th game 40 — 15 Mr McGregor Hay acted as umpire for Hamilton, and Mr Hopkins for Auckland.