TENNIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 August 1927, Page 1

TENNIS.

(Australis n & X.Z. Cable Association.)

NEW YORK. Aug- 12. Mrs Mallory doS'eaLfd Airs Godfree (j_4 t and 6—2. Tlic hitter in the first’sot rallied hravely several times when Mrs Mallory was set. hut weakened badly in the second set. •WIUGHTHAIAX CTI>. XKW YOlfis, August 12. To the Wrightman Cun Doubles, Mis-s Sterry and Mrs Hill (England) defeated Miss Goose and .Mrs Chaplin 7/o, ~>'7. 7 ; 5. Alias Sterry was brilliant at th(> net. and fought ail uphill battle all the way. but never quit. Mrs Hill was steady at back court play making a foil to Aliss Sterry s wonderful volleys. So the British pair fought, their way to victory by sterling play. Americans lead by two matches to one on tin* first day’s play. LA \YX T K X XI S A SSOCIATIOX. LONDON. August 12. The liritish professionals Lawn Tennis Association was formally inauguiated under the presidency of Sir Samuel I lon re. Mr. (>. F. Alouslcy presiding said there is nothing to prevent professionals and ametur- co-operating, as in the case of cricket. The day was not far distant when British professionals would hold their own with any amatuer in the world. The Asxosintioii L arranging a professional tournament for September, with the object- of opening a combined tournament later.