SPROULE VICTORIOUS

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 929, 24 March 1930, Page 15

SPROULE VICTORIOUS

DONOHOE BEATEN IN TENNIS SINGLES BRIGHT DOUBLES PLAY Extraordinary tenacity of purpose gained for Clifford Sproule his win over C. J. Donohoe in the men's singles final at the Auckland Lawn Tennis Association’s open tournament at Stanley Street on Saturday afternoon. Nut once did Sproule relax his vigilance, and the extreme accuracy of his placements—a popular feature with allowed him to win the match on three straight sets, G—o. 6—3, 6—3. Many thought Donohoe did not play up to liis real game. Without detracting from the excellence of Sproule’s tennis, this was probably true; Donohoe certainly did not show the sustained effort which gave him his win from the leader of the team of Australian players, F. 10. Kalms, in the semi-finals. On the afternoon’s play, however, Donohoe would have had to have attained a considerable degree of perfection to have troubled Sproule in his obvious determination to take the singles title. In a game of unflagging, hard driving—mostly low, was definitely superior. ' Donohoe failed to take chances, while Sproule was ever an opportunist, without forgetting the profitable virtue of caution. The margin of difference in the firsts set, G—o, surprised the gallery. On "the previous afternoon, a rather misleading indication of the match in the final had been given by Donohoe’s forceful win from Kalms, contz'asting with the ease of Sproule’s victory overEdgar Bartleet, so the simplicity with which Sproule took game after game from his opponent in that first set was naturally remarked. DONOHOE DETERMINED Donohoe played the first games rather easily, considering the evident barrier existing in Sproule’s intense work. Only at the end of the set did Donohoe show the spectators that lie realised the extent of his difficulties; ho ran Sproule to deuce and advantage in a game of brisk volleying and hard rallies, but his opponent eventually ran him out of position. Donohoe made an increasingly determined bid as the game progressed, but Sproule’s astuteness gained two successive sets, preventing the playing of the limit of live sets for the final. A smashing service which boat Sproule well back in the court was tlio most effective machine for Donohoe, and lie won the first three games of the second set. Sproule’s calmness and faults in DonoJhoe’s overhead work lost the tall Australian his lead. Donohoe’s most consistent tennis was in the third set, and he put in some splendid short-driving and volleying. Breezy tennis in the final of the men’s doubles, where Kalms, partnered by J. T. Teague, vanquished Sproule and Donohoe, 11 —9, 5 —7, 6— 2, 6 —2, attracted the crowd. It was an amusing. game, completely different in its happy spirit from the application of the singles match. The Australians gave another lesson in volleying —a department of tennis in which they have excelled on their New Zealand tour. Teague was much the most earnest player, and he confirmed the impression that he is a highly capable doubles player. Teague’s volleying was accurate and brisk, and, with the resource of the more leisurely Kalms, the opposition was kept sufficiently on chases 'cross court. Kalms and Teague, after a prolonged first set, went down in a thrilling second set, but they won the third and the fourth with scarcely any trouble. There was much to interest in the way they outmanoeuvred their opponents, who were blithely unconcerned by stern methods. MISS MACFARLANE’S WIN After extending Miss Marjorie Macfarlane in the first set and winning a strenuous second, Miss Beryl Knight crumpled in the third set of the final of the women’s singles, with the score reading S—G. 7 —9, 6 —l, in Miss Macfar lane’s favour. Miss Macfarlane played active tennis. with a good many errors; Miss Knight was ■consistent without being greatly ambitious. Her backhand strokes were sometimes flurried in the frequent rallies of the match. The women’s doubles final was a game where consistency on the part of Mrs. St. tt-Watson and active net play by Miss Pat Miller caused the defeat of Miss J. Ramsay and Mrs. Napier, G —3, G —4. The losers were always serious contenders for the title, but Mrs. ScottWatson was an extremely able defender whose play was characterised by sound baseline work. The winners also displayed much better generalship. , Rack of time prevented the playing of the semi-finals and the final of the combined doubles. and the matches were postponed until this afternoon. The Australians received trophies after the day’s play, Mr. E. Hickson, president of the Lawn Tennis Association, congratulating the tourists on the really splendid results, especially from an educational viewpoint, of the tour. “The Australians have been a wonderful team,” said Mr. Hickson. ‘T am sure we nil recognise the quality of the tennis they have played, and, in addition, nothing has been too much trouble for them.” The trophies, which were presented by Mrs. Hickson. included carvings on Maori design.

SCHOOLS TENNIS

PRIMARY TOURNAMENT The annual tennis tournament of the Auckland Primary Schools’ Rawn Tennis Association was begun on Saturday on the Parnell courts. Results were: BOYS* SINGLES SECTION A. First Round.—Potter (Remuera) beat El wood (Maungawha u), Freak es (Belmont) beat Stride (King’s), Boyce (Kohimarama) boat Sadgrovo (Maungawluau), Williams (Romuera) beat Davis, (New T.vnn), M: i•• ki e <-M annga wha u > b-;it E> •■-:- erty (Normal). Coleman, (Belmont) beat A FATAL FALL The danger of endeavouring to board a moving tram was demonstrated the other day when a young man was seen attempting to do this along Lambton Quay, Wellington. Unfortunately his foot slipped, and instead of getting on the tram he landed on his side in the road. Passers-by immediately went to his assistance, and were horrified to see what appeared to be a stream of blood issuing from beneath his coat. When the man realised what they thought, he laughed shakily and said, “I’m all right, although I feel a bit bruised—that red stuff is a bottle of Baxter’s Rung Preserver I had in my pocket. That’s a good half-a-crown’s worth gone west.” A reliable specific, Baxter’s Rung Preserver has a successful reputation of 60 years behind it. Never fails to give prompt relief to all kinds of coughs, colds, asthma, ’flu and sore throats. Sold by nil chemists and stores. Gen-erous-sized bottle. 2s 6d; large, family size, 4s 6d; bachelor’s size, Is Gd. —7.

Laugrin (Pukekohe). Muir (Maungawhau) beat Savory (Normal), R. Cruickshank, a bye. Second Round.—Potter (Remuera) beat • . : ' ' - ' • (Kohimarama) beat Freakes (Belmont), i (R (Maungawhau), Coleman (Belmont) beat Muir (Maungawhau). SECTION B. First Round.—Mitchell (Normal) beat . Norma!) beat Paterson (Maungawhau), Deighton (Belmont) beat Fleming (Maungawhau). Davidson (Maungawhau) beat Hadfield (Normal). Lang (Remuera) beat Cammed! (St. Heliers). GIRLS’ SINGLES SECTION A First Round.—M. Walters (Kolii) beat A. Denniston (Pukekohe), J. Bishop (Mcadowba.nk » beat Z. H<>gan (St. Hellers). M. Yarn ton (Belmont) beat O. Johns (Pukekohe). O. Negus (St. Heliers) won by default from O. Harding (Meadowb r. Kellew > (R< ■ ra > won by default from M. Savin (Meadowbank), S. Bartleet (Remuera) beat T. Churches (St. Heliers), M. Rollo (Belmont) beat R. Gilpin (Meadowbank), Z. Stark (Meadowbank), a live. Second Round.—M. Walters CKohi) beat Z. Stai-k (Meadowbank), J. Bishop (Meadowbank) be.-tt Yarnt- n Kelleway (Remuera) beat O. Negus (St. Heliers), S. Bartleet (Remuera) beat M. Rollo (Belmont). SECTION B First Round.—F. Te Papa (Kohi) beat M. Hodgkiuson (Maungawhau). J. MacLa ur in (Meadowbank) beat F. Shoebridge, G. Dariing (Remuera) beat B. Goodwin (Belmont), R. Goddard (Belmont) beat E. MacMillan (Meadowbank), R. MacDonald (St. Heliers) beat A. Cox (Maungawhau), A. Gilpin (Meadowbank) beat A. Barry (St. Heliers), C. Walters (Kohi) beat P. Keith (Remuera). M. Mowbray (Belmont) beat G. Gunner (Kohi). Second Round.—F. Te Papa (Kohi) heat J. M a < • la iurin < .Mead-. whank). G. Darling' (Remuera) beat L. Goddard (Belmont), /A. Gilpin (Meadowbank) beat R. Marp.-nnH (Sr. Heliers), M. Mowbray (Belmont) beat C. Walters (Kohi). SECONDARY GIRLS The secondary schools girls’ tournament was continued on Saturday, and results were as follow: GIRLS’ SINGLES. OPEN Third Round.—G. Gardner (St. Cuthbert’s) beat S. Phillips (Auckland Grammar), 9—6; p. Conway (Epsom) beat P. Buddie (Diocesan), 9—l; i. Nixon heat M. Crane (Epsom), 9—l; B. Griffiths (Epsom) beat P. Masefield (St. Cuthbert’s), 9—4. JUNIOR GIRLS’ SINGLES Third Round.—TJ. Collier (St. Cuthbert’s) beat P. Savin (Epsom), 9—2; B. Richwhite (St. Cuthbert’s) beat M. Bruce (Diocesan), 9—l; L. ILay (St. Cuthbert’s) beat R. Drake (Epsom), 9—l. GIRLS' DOUBLES, OPEN Third Round.—Misses Masefield and Cox (St. Cuthbert’s) beat Misses Buddie ancl Milne (Diocesan), 9—7: Misses Rennie and Savin (Epsom) beat Misses Thornes and Thompson (Diocesan), 9—4: Misses Render and Best (Takapuna) beat Misses Corner and Deighton (Takapuna), 9—4; Misses Turner and Phillips (Auckland Grammar) beat Misses Cox and Henderson (Diocesan). 9—3; Misses Gardner and Hat (St. Outhbert’s) beat Misses Medliurst and Adahis (Diocesan). 9—2; Misses Griffiths and Conway (Epsom) beat Misses McMahon and TT. Persson (Auckland Grammar), 9—l; Misses Nixon and Adams (Auckland Grammar) beat Misses Crane t and Wilson (Epsom), 9—5. BANNER MATCH HAMILTON V. WAIKATO From Our Own Corresponaent MAT AM AT A, Today. Hamilton played Waikato East at Matamata on Saturday and Waikato East won by 13 sets to 11 sets (140 games to 146). Following are the scores (Waikato East players mentioned first): — Men’s Singles.—Laurenson v. Brough.

—-3: m v. Stevenson, i) —>: "Whyte v. , Horton, y—T: Egaa v. James, 0 — Davies v. McCracken, 9—7: Brown, v. Au- ! drews, I—9. Women’s Singles.— Miss X. "Beverley v. j Miss Xewell, 7—o: Miss M. Beverley v. Mrs. C rad wick. I—7: Miss Stewart v. Miss Bruce, 7—6: Mrs. 'Willis v. Miss Nuttin r. 7—6; Miss Bell v. Miss 4—7; Miss McGeahan v. Miss Pearson. 7—l. Men’s Doubles.—Lanrenson and Green 1 v. Brough and Jones, I*—6; Edgar and i Davies v. Stevenson and McCracken, 7—9. Whyte and Brown v. Horton and * Andrews, o—7. Women's Doubles.—Misses Beverley v. Mrs. Cradwick and Miss Xewell, 4—7; Miss Stewart and Bell v. Misses Bruce i Nutting, '—7. Mrs. Willis . n 1 7.: <s McGeahan v. Misses Madely and Pearson, Combined Doubles.—Laurenson and ! Miss 7s". Beverley v. Brough and Miss Newell. 7—4: Green and Miss M. Beverley v. Stevenson and Mrs. CradwDk, 6—7: Whyte and Miss Stewart v. McCracken and Miss Bruce. 2—7: Egan and Mrs. Wil- | lis v. Horton and Miss Madely, I—7: Davis : and Miss Bell v. 5. • v| ss Nuti ling, 7 —l: Brown and Miss McGeahan v. ; Andrews and Miss Pearson, 7—5. i TE AROMA V. PAEROA i From Our Own Corresposdcnt TE AROHA, Saturday. Some well-contested games were witnessed at the Te Aroha Tennis Club’s courts today. The results are as follow, local players beiug mentioned first:— Men’s Singles.—Wright beat Rustin, 6—3, 6—2; Barriball beat H. Thorpe, 6—5, 6—5: Merrington beat McMillan, 6—3, o—l ; Mackie beat F. Thorpe. G—o, G—2. Women's Singles.—Miss Biggs lost to M ;ss Sh:i :•*.!. : .V • ■: - Taylor, 9—5. Men’s Doubles.—Wright and Mack it beat Rustin and McMillan, G —3, 6—3: Merrington and Barriball beat Thorpe and Thorpe, G —3. 6—2; Johnston and Donovan beat Dee and Dee, G—3, G—l. Women's Doubles.—Miss Biggs and Mrs. Jlalligan v. Misses Sliand and Tnyl"r. 7. .Mrs. Ma<-kif and Mrs. Walla« e j y. Misses Ellis and O'Neil. B—9. I Combined Doubles.—Donovan and Mrs. ! Mackie beat E. Dee and Miss Ellis. 9 I Johnston and Mrs. Wallace beat IT. Dee | and Miss O’Neil. 9—5. RUGBY AMALGAMATION NEW KJHIKIHI DISTRICT CLUB From Our Own Corresposdcnt TE AWAMUTU, Today. On Friday last the members of the combined Kibikihi Town, Mangakoe and Korakonui Football Clubs met at the Kihikihi Hall to discuss amalgamation. It was decided that the foregoing clubs combine to form the Kihikihi District Football Club. The election of officers resulted as follow; Patron, Mr. W. G. Park; president, Mr. J. B. Hutchinson; lion, secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. E. Lowe; vice-presidents, Messrs. .T. Dunleavv, X. M. Lethbridge, James Kay, R. Baillie, Janies Thomson and A. Cooper: delegates to Waipa Rugby Union, Mr. •T. Williams and Mr. Haines; executive, president, secretary, delegate, captain of seniors, Mr. Shaw, senior selector and Mr. Riger Kay; selectors, seniors, Mr. C. M. McDonald; junior, Mr. J. W. Spraggs; third grade, deferred. The subscription was fixed at: Seniors, ss; juniors, 2s Gd; third grade, Is; non playing members, 2s 6d.