TENNIS.

Putaruru Press, Volume IV, Issue 118, 28 January 1926, Page 8

TENNIS.

i THE YANDLE RACQUETS. At a recent meeting of the Tennis Club committee it was decided, in order to expedite the play-off of challenges, to eliminate the handicaps in matches for the Yandle racquets for combined doubles. Challenges were immediately received by the secretary from Mr. and Mrs. Snell and Mr. and Miss Alcorn, who in the absence of the holders, Mrs. Hooper and Mr. L. Martin, played off for the racquets on Thursday last, Mr. and Miss Alcorn proving themselves the holders. Fresh challenges are in, and it is anticipated that these matches will create much interest and be of .great benefit for combined play throughout the season. MEN’S HANDICAP SINGLES. A most interesting match took place or. Saturday evening last, when the finals for the Men’s Handicap singles tournament was played off between Wright and Richmond. Wright’s handicap was owe 20, Richmond being on scratch, so the winning number of points was advanced to 60 from 40. It was a close game from the start, Richmond exhibiting, as throughout the whole tumament, remarkable tenacity and steadiness in his play. No big leads were gained by either player, and the game finished at 60—57, Wright being the winner. The game was enjoyed by many spectators, who had watched the progress of the tournament throughout.

SUB-ASSOCIATION MATCH. CAMBRIDGE v. WAIKATO EAST. Recently a match between B -teams representing the Cambridge and Waikato East sub-associations was played at the Matamata courts. Unfortunately, heavy showers c.f train prevented play starting until late in the afternoon, and further showers caused a temporary cessation ■of play, and made matters very un-

pleasant, the game being- played with wet halls. Owing to these adverse conditions, the match was not completed, but of the sets played Waikato East proved the winners by twelve sets to five. The visitors were considerably “at sea ” on the concrete courts. As usual, the Matamata ladies most hospitably entertained the visitors, who spent an enjoyable afternoon, despite the dampness. Following are the results of the games played, Waikato East players mentioned first in each instance:— Men's singles: Sole v. Burns 6—4, Cox v. C. Howarth 6—o, Batley v. Darrow 3—6.

Ladies’ Singles: Miss Hailwood v. Miss Garland 4—6, Miss Kusabs v. Miss Armstrong 3—6, Miss Stewart v. Miss McLarnon 7—5, Mrs. Hooper v. Miss Clemow 3—6, Miss Robinson v. Miss Bertelsen 6—o. Men’s Doubles: Sole and Cox v. Burns and L. Howarth 6—2, Batley and Parker v. Darrow and C. Haworth 6—4, Sissions and McDonald v. Thomas and M. Garland 6—4. Ladies’ Doubles: Misses Hailwood and Kusabs v. Misses Garland and Armstrong 6—l, Miss Stewart and Mrs. Hooper v. Misses McLarnon and Cleniow 6—4, Mrs. Lasenby and Miss Robinson v. Misses B. Smales and Bertelsen 6—3. Combined Doubles: Sole and Mrs. Hooper v. Burns and Miss Garland, 2—6, Cox and Miss Hailwood v. Darrow and Miss Armstrong 6—l, McDonald and Miss Robinson v. M. Garland and Miss Bertelsen 6—4.