LAWN TENNIS.
VJCTOKIA v. BIIITAIX. the visiron- leading. By Cable-Press Associaliiui-Copyrgiit. Received 28," 5.5 p.m. Melbourne, January 26. The fierce sun made the tennis no!: work. Dixon lost his first set. He was somewhat disconcerted hy Campbell's clever placing. Dixon's serving across the court was brillian'. In the next two sets lie proved superior in every department. Heath's match with Beamish was exciting, being characterised by hard hitting and fast work. Heath looked the winner, taking the first two sets, but ; subsequently lost direction and control. I Parke played poorly in the doubles. Dixon was seldom in trouble. t Dunlop's occasional brilliant volleying "enlivened matters. Brookes was always ready when he was needed, his service seldom being at fault. SCORES. Dixon beat A. Campbell, 4—o, C—l, o—l. Beamish beat Heath, 4-0, 7—5. B—o. Brookes and Dunlop beat Parke and Dixon, B—o, 0-3. 3—o, o—4. Present score: Britain, 2 rubbers, 5 ,■■•!'ts, 54 games; Victoria, 1 rubber, 5 sets, 48' games.
A team front the Stratford Club will play a match against the New Plymouth Club, on the hitter's courts, on Thursday afternoon.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 212, 27 January 1913, Page 8
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182LAWN TENNIS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 212, 27 January 1913, Page 8
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