OTAHUHU TENNIS CLUB’S OPENING

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 184, 25 October 1927, Page 16

OTAHUHU TENNIS CLUB’S OPENING

(From Our Own Cori'espondent) OTAHUHU, To-day. Although the weather was unfavourable yesterday, the Otahuhu Tennis Club decided to carry on with the programme of officially opening its courts for the ensuing year. A good number of visitors from neighbouring clubs was present, and spent a very enjoyable afternoon’s sport. On account of the rain, play was late in starting, so it was decided to play the progressive tournament next Saturday, when the visitors were again invited to attend, and bring along some friends to help swell the attendance. Mr. R. Brown, president of the club, in a few words, referred to the good services rendered to the club by the past president, Mr. Short, after which he welcomed the visitors, and made ample apologies for the unfavourable weather. He then called on Mrs. Whiteley, who has b.een associated with the club since its inception to play the first ball, after which he declared the courts open for the new season. During the afternoon the following prizes won during last season were presented: • Ladies’ championship singles, Miss E. Whiteley: men’s championship singles, Mr. O. Montgomery; men’s handicap singles, Mr. O. Montgomery. It was decided that the club enter teams in the C and D grade of the Auckland 1 Association’s competitions. OTAHUHU SCHOOL CLUB Over 40 members of the Otahuhu Public School Tennis Club attended the club’s courts yesterday to participate in the tournament arranged for that day. Commencement of play was delayed till the afternoon. The ladies’ trophy was won by Miss E. Petrie and the men’* by Mr. J. McCroy.