TENNIS NOTES

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3008, 9 March 1926, Page 2

TENNIS NOTES

BULLS DEFEAT FOXTON.

On Saturday the Bulls Tennis team journeyed to Foxton to challenge the local team for the Newma,n Cup. Beautiful weather prevailed and a most enjoyable day was spent on the courts. The play resulted in a win for Bulls by 17 sets to five and 158 games to 129. The following are the results, Bulls players being mentioned first:— „ Mens Singles: Italic 9 v. Bryant 7; Mansell 7 v. Proctor 9; 11. Tricker 3 v. N. Ross 9; Law 9 v. MeMurray 3; Whisker v . W. Ross (not played); J. Tricker 3 v. Roach 5 (unfinished). Ladies' singles: Miss Walker 7 v. Miss Owen 2; Miss Wilson 7 v. Mrs MeMurray 4; Mrs Ralfe 7 v. Miss Barber 4; Miss Johnstone 7 v. Miss Perreau 2; Mrs Law 7 v. Mrs Eruera 2; Mrs Harris 7 v. Miss Stevenson 4.

Men’s doubles: Ralfe and Mansell 2 v Bryant and Proctor 9; Tricker and Law 5 v. N. ltoss and MeMurray 9; J. Tricker and Whisker 9 v. W. Ross and Roach 7. Ladies’ doubles: Misses Walker and Wilson 7 v. Misses Owen and MeMurray 3; Mesdames Ralfe and Law 7 v. Misses Perreau and Barber 2; Miss Johnstone and Mrs Harris 7 v. Mrs Eruera and Miss Stevenson 6.

Mixed doubles: Miss Walker and Mansell 3 v. Miss Owen and Proctor 9; Miss Wilson and Ralfe 9 v. Mrs MeMurray and Bryant 4; Mi’s Law and Law 9 v. Miss Barber and N. Ross 8; Mrs Ralfe and Tricker 9 v. Mrs Eruera and MeMurray 8j Miss Johnstone and Whisker 9 v. Miss Perreau and W. Ross 6; Mrs Harris and J. Tricker 9 v. Miss Ste* ve.nson and Roach 7.

At the conclusion of the match, Mr. Bryant in handing the cup over to Mi 1 . Ralfe, captain of the Bulls team, ongratulated him on again securing the trophy. This would probably be the last match played this„ season, as the days were drawing in quickly, but the Foxton team would be unable to challenge this year, but would do so early next season. The Foxton team expected to bo much stronger next year, for, on acquiring the new grounds, many erstwhile players had signified their intention of joining up again, and he 1 gave a hearty invitation to Bulls members to be at Foxton’s opening next season. Cheers were given for the winners. Mi'. Ralfe, in reply, thanked the Foxton members for the pleasant time and the hospitality extended to them. They had brought their strongest team and had secured what they had come for. Although they had won handsomely on “sets" these had been very stubbornly con- . tested, as the number of games proved. He congratulated Foxton on securing a new site for its courts. Bulls gave three cheers.for the Foxton team, and also for the ladies who provided refreshments.