LAWN TENNIS.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 821, 20 February 1903, Page 2

LAWN TENNIS.

THE CHAMPIONSHIPS. t The Tennis Championship for the a counties of Cook, Wairoa, and Waiapu 3 began yesterday on the courts of the Gis--3 borne Lawn Tennis Club. The Club hud t had two courts specially prepared for the 3 meeting, and they reflected great credit on i the Club’s custodian, Mr Winchcombe, r who had been untiring in his efforts to t provide a true ground. Tho day was perfect for tennis, and it is to be regretted that there were not larger entries. There 5 was a large number of spectators, includ- ’ ing many ladies, and the scene on the ground during the afternoon was a most 1 attractive one. Air G. Lyttelton acted as umpire in all the sets. Though the result of the finals might be regarded as a I foregone conclusion ; still, the unexpected often happens, and it is the duty of all ' players that have the least show to “ have a out.” The games set down for yesterday wore : Mr W. J. Barlow v. Air W. Coleman, and Mr H. G. Watson v. Hr W. Fisher, but the latter failed to come to the scratch, so that Watson won by default. In the Barlow-Coleman game Mr Barlow won, 6—4, 6 -1, 6—4. The scores hardly show the merits of the two players, as Mr Barlow won 120 strokes to Air Coleman’s 100, the strokes in each game being 57 to 52, 29 —17, and 64 —31. Both players were hitting at times too hard, a good many strokes being lost through the balls going out. Barlow, however, struck real good form in the second set, and had Coleman beaten right through. In the third set Coleman came again, and at one time it looked as if he would win the set, the score standing at 4 to 2 and 4 love in his favor. Barlow pulled himself together, and saved that game and went right out. The final for the Men’s Championship will be played on Saturday next at 2.30, and should result in a win for Barlow, though if Watson is in the mood, he ought to be able to give Barlow a good go. This afternoon the first rounds in the Ladies’ Championship will be played, , when Airs H. N. Watson meets Aliss Me- ] Credie, and Airs Barlow plays Aliss Flora McCredie. Both these matches will begin | at 2.30, and should result in good games. , The final will be played on Saturday t afternoon. j We have been asked by the Tennis < Club to invite anyone over to see the , games who is interested, and it is hoped ] that there will be a fair muster. The E grounds are looking well, and the Club t will be very pleased to see visitors. s F C. ROSIE AND CO. for Best Value t in Towels, Sheeting, Calico, Lace P Curtains, etc., all direct Irom .the ° c