TENNIS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 686, 22 November 1921, Page 4

TENNIS.

BUCKLAND V; TUAKAU. The Buckland Lawn Tennis Club visited the Tuakau Club on Saturday, November 19th.. when a very enjoyable afternoon was sperifc. Afternoon tea was very daintily served by the ladies. Aftera keenly contested match Buckland eventually won by 12 sets to 6. : When departing for home three cheers were given to the home team. Following are the scores, Buckland being mentioned first. GENT’S DOUBLES. A. Bilkey and H. Leighton >7, v. Booth and Rogers 2. W. Bilkey and L. Bilkey 6, v. Lee and Lee 7. Mathews and Neal 7, v. Reyall and Booth 4. Levy and W. Leighton 3, v. Reyall and Lee, 7. Levy and W. Leighton 0, v. Reyail and Lee 7. LADIES 7 DOUBLES. Mrs Bilkey and Miss. Allan 7, v. Miss Avery and Mrs Nicholsen 4. Miss Gileenway and Miss Horne 7, v. Mrs and Miss B. Lewis 5. Miss P. Willy and Miss Neal 2, v. Mrs Burnett and Miss F. Lewis 7. COMBINED DOUBLES. Mrs L. Bilkey and A. Bilkey 4, v. Miss Avehy and: Booth 7. Miss Allan and H. Leighton 7, v. Mrs Nicholsen and B. Lee 5. Miss Horne and W. Bilkey 7, v. Miss Lewis and Rogers 4. Mrs Greenway and Mathews 7, v. Mrs Lewis and W. Lee 2. Miss Wily and L. Bilkey 7, v. Mrs Burnett and Booth 5. Miss Neal and Neal 7, v. Miss Lewis and M. E. Neil 5. SINGLES. Mrs Bilkey 7, v. Miss Avery 7. Miss Allan 7, v. Mrs Nicholsen 5. A. Bilkey 7 v. Booth 2. W. Bilkey 7, v. Lee 1. Buckland : 12 sets, 105 games* Tuakau : 6 sets, 86 games. PUKEKGHE CLUB. The local courts are being well patronised at present and in good working order, though as yet a trifle soft. The renovation to the courts lias been rather a drain on the Club's resources, and it is hoped that members will avail themselves of the rebate in the subscription by paying before the end of the year. The courts were in full swing on Saturday, and! though no one as yet has gof inlto his true form there are many promising players. It would be well for all to remember at this stage that steadiness at the begining of the season will regain a player’s form more quickly than wild, eratic shooting, and to bear in mind Til den’s injunction to “return the baLl over the nek before trying to beat your opponent’/ The first match of the season will be played on Saturday against Papatoetoe at Pukekohe. One or more courts will be available for members of the local club who are not playing in the match. Owing to the fact that players have not yet struck form, the selectors’ work is not an enviable one. The team will be notified before Thursday and are asked to be on the courts punctually at 2 p.m.