THE GAME IN TWO COUNTRIES

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

THE GAME IN TWO COUNTRIES

•Interesting comparisons between the standard of lawn tennis in New Zealand and Australia were made by M£.' C. Angas, who has returned to Christchurch after spending eight months.-in Australia, in an interview with -a Christchurch "Press " reporter. Australia's greater population, said Mr. Angas, the better match practice that could be obtained, and the existence of grass courts that could be used throughout the year made the standard in that country higher. Lawn tennis was very popularji and great keenness was shown, continued Mr. Angas. The game was extensively played in winter, and most clubs had provision for night tennis. Numerous small clubs were in. existence. There were many chip or ant-heap courts. Mr. Angas was present at, and took part in, the Australian championships this year. The main feature of this meeting was the brilliant form displayed by Perry throughout, and' particularly in the final against Crawford, who appeared tired and unable to concentrate. Outstanding tennis was played, by Miss Jean Hartigan. The ladies' tennis in. general showed a lack of variety,-be-coming most frequently a baseline duel. Net- work of the type displayed by: Mrs. Dykes was rare. There were many young players who showed considerable promise. Angas was partnered by K. Dunlop in the doubles championship, for which the entries were limited to sixteen pairs, but they, were defeated in the second round by Quist and Turnbull. Angas also played against Crawford, and against McGrath, who he described as a cool and confident player. , . .