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LAWN TENNIS.

N.Z. CHAMPIONSHIPS.

HAEGE'S CLEVER PLAY.

ANDREWS HAS CLOSE CALL

(HtESS ASSOCIATION TSLEGEAM.) AUCKLAND, December 30. The New Zealand Lawn Tennis Championship Tournament was continued to-day. The courts were faster as the result of finer weather, but were beginning to break under the strain. An exceptionally heavy downpour at five o'clock, brought the day's play to a sudden end, and portions of the courts were covered with pools of water, making it extremely doubtful whether play will be possible to-morrow morning. Tho completion of the fourth round matches resulted in tho finding of the semi-finalists in the men's singles championship. These are:—Dr. A. L. North (New South Wales), P. Haege (Victoria), E. L. Bartleet (Auckland), and E. D. Andrews (Palmerston North). North and Haege had the easiest passages, disposing of Wallace and McCausland respectively in straight sets. The North-Wallace match did not reveal very spectacular tennis, both men keeping mainly to the backline. Wallace did not appear to be iii form, netting and out-driving frequently. Some clever and exciting exchanges were seen in the Haege-McCausland match. Haege has a very spectacular style, his overhead work, especially his mid-court smash, being very fine. He covered the court well, and came quickly to the net for pretty and effective angle shots, McCausland stayed mainly on the backline. His driving was very fine, and he frequently had Haege running from corner to corner, following these tactics with a double cross-drive to the same corner.

Bartleet and Sims engaged in a five set match before the former won. There was very little hard hitting, both players keeping a steadv pace on their drives. Thero were some exceptionally long rallies, and towards the close, the steadv, gruelling pace began to have its effect on both. Sims lost many points through mishitting smashes. Generally, the match was very evenly contested, both players gaining frequent applause for clever placements. Andrews had a very close call against "Wilson. The latter led by two sets to one, and was 5 —4 in the fourth. Andrews was very erratic, netting and outdriving frequently, while AVilson, after losing the first set, played like a nook. Andrews looked well beat€ii in the fourth set, but Wilson began to tire and could not drive home the advantage, Andrews taking the set at 9-7. The fifth set saw Andrews definitely regain the ascendancy, and his general play showed a distinct improvement. In the ladies' singles the semi-final-ists are:—Miss M. Speirs (Canterbury), Miss J. Watson (New South Wales). Mrs W. J. Melody (Wellington), and Miss A. Howe (Wellington). Mrs Melody had a comfortable win from Miss B. Witherow, while Miss .Watson had an unexpectedly easy victory over Miss B. Knight (Auckland). The most brilliant doubles match of the day was that in which Haege and Malfroy defeated Seay and Andrews by three sets to one. Haege revealed himself as the cleverest player of the four, and made many spectacular -overhead strokes.

Peacock and Wilson, last year's champions, had their colourjs lowered by the New South Wales pair, North and McCausland. The visitors played consistently-sound tennis, concentrating their attack on Peacock. Wilson was not so accurate as usual. Afte r win-' ning the first and third sets, and losing the fourth after a keen struggle, the Wellington pair faded away, being beaten to love in the fifth set. Peach Brothers had to fight hard for victory against Lampe and France, the match going to five sets. After an indifferent opening the New South Wales pair settled down to good combination, volleying prettily and lobbing judiciously. In the ladies' doubles, Misses Knight and Colebrook effected a surprise by defeating Mrs Melody and Miss Speirs. The superior net play of the Auckland pair was largely responsible for the victory, Miss Kriight excelling in close range smashes. Result's:—

MEN'S SINGLES. FOURTH ROUND. Dr. A. L. North (New South Wales) beat A. G. Wallace (Taranaki), 8-3, 6-3, 6-1. .. . P. Haege (Victoria) beat J. McCausland (New South Wales). 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. B. L. Bartleet (Auckland) beat A. W. Sims (Auckland?, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 2-6, 6-3. E. D. Andrews (Palmeraton North) beat N. R. C. Wilson (Wellington), 6-3, 3-6, 1-G, 9-7, 6-1. LADIES' SINGLES. THIRD ROUND. Miss J .Watson (New South Wales) beat Miss B. Kinight (Auckland), 6-2, 6-3. Mrs W. J. Melody (Wellington) beat Mis 3 B. Witherow (Auckland), 6-1, 6-3. MEN'S DOUBLES. SECOND ROUND. P. Haege (Viotoria) and C. B. Malfvoy (Wellington) beat I. A. Seay (Canterbury) and E. D. Andrews (Palmerston Nortli), 64, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5. THIRD ROUND. Dr. A. L. North and J. McCausland (New South Wales) beat J. C. Peacock and N. H. C. Wilson (Wellington), 8-10, 6-2, 2-6, 8-6, 6-0. • E. L. Bartleet and H. L. Robson (Auckland) beat V. R. Johns and A. C. Johns (Auckland), 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-0. F. Peach and N. Peach (New South Wales) beat M. L. Lamp© (Wangnnui) and D. G. Franco 3-6. 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. 6-4. '

LADIES' DOUBLES

THIRD BOUND. Misses N. Lloyd and J. Watson (New South Wales) boat Misses A. How© (Wellington) and J. Eamßay (Auckland), 6-1, 6-4. Misses B. Knight and M. Colebrook (Auckland) beat Mre W. J. Melody (Wellington) and Miss M Speira (Canterbury), 6-3, 8-6. COMBINED DOUBLES. FIRST BOUND. Miss M. Speira (Canterbury) and D. G. France (Wellington) beat Miss M. Colobrook and J. A. F. Watson (Auckland), 6-3, 6-3, 8-6. Mrs W. J. Melody (Wellington) and M< L. Lainpe (Wanganui) beat Miss M. Napier and S. Lamb (Auckland), 6-0, 6-3. Miss M. Myers (Wanganui) and J McCausland (New South Wales) beat Miss P. Eukutai and W. Turei (Auckland), 0-O, 6-0. Miss B. Witherow (Auckland) and C. Brewster (New South Wales) beat Mins M. W. Smeeton and V. E. Johns (Auckland), 7-5, 2-6, 8-6. SECOND ROUND. Miss N. Lloyd (New South Wales) ana A. G Wallaco (Taranaki) beat Miss A. Howe and R. McL. Ferkins (Wellington). 6-2, 6-2. Mrs Scott-Watson and H. Brinsden (Auckland) beat Miss X. Whitelaw and A. K Turner (Auckland), 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. Miss Speirs and France beat Miss M. Stevens and J. C. Charters (Whangarei), Miss Witherow and Brewster beat Misa A Francis (Auckland) and W. Pearse (Temuka), 6-3, 6-4. Miss B. Knight and A. W. Sims (Auckland) beat Miss A. Arneil and L. T. Pickmere (Whangarei), 8-6, 6-1. Miss J. Watson and Dr. A. L. North (New South Wales) beat Mies M. MBcfarlan* (Auckland) and I. A. Stay (Canterbury) 6-3, 7-A

BOYS' SINGLES. FIRST BOUND. E. H. K. Turner (Auckland) beat W. R. White (Waikato), 0-3, 6-2. 31. Perkins (Wellington) beat A. R. Walton (Auckland), 0-5, ti-1. D. Peart (Auckland) beat J. L. Gregory (Auckland). ,'i-B, 6-5, 6-1. L. Floyd (Auckland) -.von from W. Turei (Auckland) by default. C. K. lialfroy (Wellington) beat E. K. G. Jtacindoo (Auckland), 6-1, 6-1. SECOND ROUND. Malfroy 'beat Floyd, 6-1, 6-1. C, CI. J3o'.vden (Auckland) won fiom H. R. Tawhiri (Poverty Bay) by default. NOTES ON THE PLAY. (SrECIAL TO TEE PRESS.) AUCKLAND, December 30. The light lor places in the semi-riiials oi tliu men's ami ladies' singles quickened interest in to-day s tomcats, although the outcome ot cue matches in the men's singles was according to general expectation. K. D. Andrews (Palnierston North) was under the shadow of defeat in the fourth set of his match against Noel Wilson, who covered liiniseu with distinction by defoating Norman Peach on the previous day. Andrews played erratically, netting and out-driving frequently. Wilson, on the other liana, after losing the iirst set played like it' book and captured the next two. Andrews was excessive in his caution, but was clearly non-plussed by the steady accuracy of Wilson. Wilson Jed in the fourth set at 5-4 and 7-0, and on one occasion required only two points for the match. Andrews seemed to be in distress, but the strain had also told on Wilson, who could not drive home his advantage, and Andrews took the set at 9-7. The spell revived Andrews, who came back to his best form and captured the last set comfortably, the score being 6-3, 3-6, 3-6, 9-7, 6-1. Sims and Bartleet, the two leading Auckland players, had n very even match, Bartleet winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 2-6, <j-3. The rallies were long, both players keeping a steady pace on their shots. Bartleet occasionally flashed out with speedy drives, but these did not worry Sims unduly, and Bartleet had to come back to medium-paced shots. There was little between the players. Sims often worked his opponent out of position by clever placing, but Bartleet usually chose these moments to bring off some spectacular shots. Bartleet finished the stronger of the pair. Sims has had little practice, and failed to stand the gruelling contest so well. There was little in the match In which North defeated Wallaco 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. Both played mainly from the base-line, but tho Australian was always master of the situation, and was not unduly extended. Age told its talc. Haegc played spectacular tennis" to defeat McCausland 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. Hacgo covered the court well, and made frequent dashes to tho net to glance off pretty angle shots.-to the baseline. His overhead work was very clean, and his mid-court smash was delightful. McCausland was kept well back, specialising in deep driving, which had Hacge racing from corner to corner. Haege made some wonderful returns, but was frequently caught by a "double cross" drive to the same corner.

North plays Haege to-morrow, and Andrews will meet Bartleet. Although the popular suposition is that Haege and Andrews will meet in the final, both have hard fights in the semi-finals. Bartleet is particularly dangerous, and Andrews will need to be at the top of his form to beat him. Miss Speirs, the present lady champion, has not been troubled in the eliminating rounds. She meets Miss Watson (New South Wales) in the semifinal, and the contest should be close. Mrs Melody, the 1924 champion, has encountered little opposition. She plays Miss Howe (Wellington) in the other semi-final. The Australian pairs did well in the men's doubles. North and McCausland defeated Peacock and Wilson, last year's champions, after fivo strenuous sets. The winners drove at Peacock's feet and generally mixed their game well. Wilson was less accurate than usual. A highly spectacular game was that in which Haege and Malfroy vanquished Seay and Andrews, 6-4, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5, in a contest in which all four players were at the top of their form. Haege was the central figure. His smashes from the middle of the court were deadly, and he revealed himsolf as the cleverest of the quartette. At times, all four players came into the net, and there were some exciting four-corner-ed rallies, with the ball in the air all the time. Seay and. Andrews played to Malfroy'b backhand in an en- ! deavour to equalise the sets to 2 all. The games went to 5 all, but Haege i and Malfroy drew ahead and ran out j to win. I By defeating Mrs Melody and Miss Speirs in the third round of the ladies doubles, Misses Knight and Colebrook (Auckland) succeeded in reaching the final round. The winners put up a good exhibition, and playing better all round tennis won 6-3, 8-6. Both Mrs Melody and Miss Spiers_ made frequent errors, and some of their returns were admirably suited to the-superior net play of the opposing pair, especially Miss Knight, who smashed with rare vigour.

N.S.W. TEAM'S TOUR.

AT CHRISTCHUBCH JANUARY 20—22._ [THE PRESS Special Service.] AUCKLAND, December 30. The New South Wales lawn tennis players, -who are participating in the New Zealand championships, now being played, will leave Auckland for New Plymouth on Sunday morning immediately after breakfast. They expect to arrive there on Sunday evening. On Monday they will play- a match at Hawera, and will then return to New Plymouth to take part in the championships from January 4th to 9th. A match is to bo played at Wanganui on January 10th, and another at Palmerston North on the following day. The team will go to Wellington on January 12th to play test matches against a New Zealand team on the 14th. The visitors will then go to Christchurch, and will play there on January 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Further arrangements are indefinite, but it is hoped that the New South Wales players will be seen in action against the Auckland representatives before they embark for Sydney.

In reports by fanners and research workers in Denmark, the question is raised as to whether iodine can be used as a protective and minimising agent agaist foot-and-mouth disease. The absenco of any slaughter policy in tbht country allows of private research end experimenting which is ruled out in the United Kingdom. One farmer, who had the scourge amongst his dairy herd, immediately divided it up for individual care of his farm hands available. In spite of every possible precaution, he did not succeed in preventing the 6pread of infection from one lot to the other. At last he had only four calves one to four months old, which had not had the disease. Two ol these died-later, and in order to get the- whole business over he placed the remaining two calves with a, couple of cows which had tho disease. In the meantime the ankle bones of the calves were painted twice daily with iodine. After ten days nothing was wrong with the two calves, and the farmer states:—"That iodine may ' be perhaps, regarded as a vaccine ' which will free Denmark fr"TB the scourge."-

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Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18888, 31 December 1926, Page 16

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LAWN TENNIS. Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18888, 31 December 1926, Page 16

LAWN TENNIS. Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18888, 31 December 1926, Page 16

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