LAWN TENNIS.

Otaki Mail, 14 February 1919, Page 2

LAWN TENNIS.

MANAKAU V. SHANNON. Manakau and Shannon Clubs tried conclusions on tho Shannon courts on Wednesday last, whon tho visitors won by 13 sets to 7. Four Manakau ladies, easily outclassed tlm. Shannon ladies in the singles, the fifth set going in favour of Shannon. Tho men’s singles, however, were moro evenly contested. It was a most enjoyable day’s sport, and tho visitors were delighted with the outing. The Shannon ladies provided a uico luncheon on tho courts. Following are the scores, Manakau players mentioned first: —

Ladies’ Singles.—Mrs Mieklo v. Mrs L'aurvig, 6-3; Mrs Burnell v. Miss M, Terry, 6-0; Mrs L. Atkins v. Mrs raerwood, 6-2; Miss Houghton v. Airs Terry, 6-0; Miss Cotter v. Miss Butler, 1-6. Men’s Singles.—S. Simcox v. Hcnnessy, 7-2; Andrew v. Merwood, 7-6; P. Simeox v. Quarrie, 6-7: ICofoed v. Hook. 0-7; J. Burnell v. Graham, 5-7; Edginton v. Freeman, 7-1. Ladies’ Doubles. —Airs Mickle and Mrs Burnell v. Mrs Laurvig and Alias Terry, 6-1; Mrs Atkins and Aliss Houghton v. Mrs Merwood' and Airs Terry, 6-3; Miss Cotter and Miss Robinson v. Miss Butler and Atiss Robinson, 4-6.

Men's Doubles. —S. Simcox and Andrew v. Henuessy and Merwood. 5-7'; I’. Simcox and Kofoed v. Quarrie and Graham, 6-7; Burnell and Edginton v. Broadbelt and Hook, '7-4. Combined Doubles. —S. Simcox and Airs Mickle v. Henuessy and Mrs Laurvig, 6-2; Andrew and Mrs Burnell v. Merwood and Miss Terry, 6-1: P. Simcox and Mrs Atkins v. Quarrie and Airs Alerwood, 6-1. Manakau, 13 sets (103 games); Shannon, 7 sets (74 games). The Manakau players hope to arrange matches with Otaki and Levin teams at an early dale. These matches create much interest and help to improve teams considerably.