CHANGES IN LOCAL CLUB TEAMS

Evening Post, Volume CXVIII, Issue 90, 13 October 1934, Page 22

CHANGES IN LOCAL CLUB TEAMS

A PROMISING NEW SEASON

The new tennis season promises to be both early and successful. Wellington men's tennis has reached a higher level than it has attained for years, and the continued record of success of the local representatives against the best players of tho other provinces is evidence that though leading figures in the game may drop out there is a reserve of excellence in local tennis sufficient *to supply the men to fill the gaps. This year,, as a stimulus to play, the city will receive a visit from the Wimbledon singles champion F. J. Perry, holder also of the Australian and American . championships, with- his doubles partner G. P. Hughes and B. Menzel, the first player in the Czeehoslovakiau team who has definitely established himself as ■ one of the leading players in the world. With them will be Miss Dorothy Eound, also Wimbledon singles champion, and Miss N. M. Lyle. and Miss E. M. Dearman, two of the members of the last English team against the -United States. This is undoubtedly the strongest mixed team ever to visit this country, and will provide fine tennis for the public to see. The matches which are to take place in Wellington next month have not yet been announced, but they will be published as soon as approved by the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association, which has asked the local association to submit proposals for the contests. The present intention is to play men's singles and doubles, one women's single, and some mixed doubles. It is likely that the public will see D. G. France in action, and that one other local man player will take part in the contests, while Miss D. Nicholls, who has been practising throughout the winter } and is reported to be in good form, is being considered for inclusion in other matches.

Another fillip to the season is to be given by the revision in the Wilding Shield rules. Under the new plan the

shield will no longer be disputed in one big meeting before the New Zealand . chanipionships, but challenging teams will have to meet the holders on their own grounds. ■ This will mean that both Auckland and Canterbury will have to come to Wellington if they wish to seek possession of • the trophy.