TENNIS.
I WILLIAMS DEFEATS JOHNSTON. | rA "siralian-N.Z, Cable Association. ,! Received Sept. 0, 5.5 p.m. New York, Sept. 5. : There was widespread interest in the tennis championship. Williams beat Johnston after hard fought sets, 4—o, o—4, .o—6, fi—2 and o—4. Johnston made wonderful passing shots, whilst Williams resorted to the driving game, I hitting with terrific force. Johnston's i placing was almost uncanny as the game | | advanced, but Williams, who hart been | crrati.?, was stronger and more accurate, ( his well placed drives' giving Johnston j trouble. Johnston won the first three j games in the final set. Then Williams j rallied and won four in succession, i
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Taranaki Daily News, 7 September 1916, Page 6
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106TENNIS. Taranaki Daily News, 7 September 1916, Page 6
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