TENNIS

Hokitika Guardian, 8 May 1922, Page 3

TENNIS

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CAULK ASSOCIATION. SYDNEY, May 8. I Men’s singles—Thomas heat l’each 2-6 (5-3, (5-3, (i-8, 0-3. i Men’s doubles—Kirkpatrick and Clcameager against l tz and Henderson ■l-(i, 4-(5, 6-1, (5-2, unfinished. i Ladies doubles—Mistress Lister and Miss Boyd (Victoria) heat Misses Gray and Cox (New South Wales) 1-6, 6-0, 6-3.. i THE TENNIS CHAMPION. Bci *ivd This Pay at 11.30 a.m.) I SYDNEY, May 8. The press generally glowingly testifies to the excellent display by Miss Curtis against the previous champion, Mrs Moles worth. It was believed Miss Curtis would triumph in the first set, which was characterised as a Marathon, responsible for the shaking up of the i Queenslander early, as she had never previously been extended by opponents. The “Herald” says the crowd was worked up to a pitch of enthusiasm ! seldom approached in Sydney. Towards the end of the final, play on the , other courts was momentarily suspend- , rd fill the applause of cheering which greeted Mis. Curtis’ victory had sub- ‘ sided. Tlie applause was a tribute of appreciation by Sydney people who L metaphorically have taken Miss Curtis _ to their hearts. She is one who has I added to a degree of proficiency seldom seen, the true spirit of sport, whereby the importance of the contest never impairs her enjoyment of tho game,