Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954), Monday 23 July 1934, page 12


LAWN TENNIS LAUNCESTON WINTER PENNANTS Excellent weather favoured the Launceston winter pennant matches on Saturday, and although time did not permit of the full four rubbers in every event, finality was reached and the unfinished matches cannot alter the results. While the women's and men's A grade played doubles, singles were the order in all the other classes. The results indicste that some of the teams do not practice singles. Details:Women's "A" Grade .Tamar defeated Newstead (Tamer games first). Mirs. Plummer and Miss D. Jackson lost to Misses M. Harrisson and P. Steer, 5-6, 4-6, and defeated Misses M. Thyne and M. Rich,ards, 6-5, 6-1. Mrs. Green and Miss K. Wing d. Misses Thyne and Richards, 6-2, 6-4, and versus Misses Harrison and Steer, unfinished, 6-5, 2-6. Totals-Tamar, 2 rubbers, 5 sets, 41 games. Newstead-1 rubber, 3 sets, 35 games. Women's Reserve "A" Grade Tamar defeated East Launceston '(Tamar names first). Miss D. Turner d. Miss V. Beveridge, 6-1, 6-8. Mrs. French d. Miss B. Bennell, 6-0, 4-6, 6--2. Mrs. Clare d. Mrs. Dove, 2-6, 6-1, 6-3. Mrs. Keast d. Mrs. Williams, 6-2, 6-3. Totals-Tamar-4 rubbers, 3 sets, 54 games. East Launceston-2 sets, 27 games. Men's "A" Grads' Oxbridge defeated Camford (Oxbridge names first). R. Murray and 3. G. Cooper lost to E. A. Stewart and S. E. Lade, 5-6, 6-5, 5-6, and defeated L. Waldron and W. J. Thornton, 6-3, 6-2. R. Jeffries and Phillips v. Stewart and Lade, not played. Totals-Oxbridge-2 rubbers, 5 sets, 40 games. Camford-2 rubbers, 2 sets,. 29 games. Reserve "A" Grade Old Launcestonians defeated Oxbridge (O.L. names first)-D. Fraser d. A. S. Gee, 6-2, 6-1. R. Stewart lost to E. C. Smith, 6-5, 3-6, 8-6. J. Gunn lost to L. Jones, 1-6, 1-6. F. Denton d. T. Hughes, 6-4, 6-3. Totals-Old Launcestonians, 2 rubbers, 5 sets, 38 games. Oxbridge-2 rubbers, 4 sets, 39 games. Camford defeated Harton (Camford names first). H. Hocking d. K. McPhall, 6-5, 6-2. C. M. Green lost to 0. Johnstone, 3-6, 5-6. G. Easton d. J. Green, 6-4, 6-5. R. J. Maddox d. H. Bu?hby, 6-4, 6-3. Totals-Camford-3 rubbers, 6 sets. 44 games. Harton-1 rubber, 2 sets, 35 games. Men's "B" Grade Camford defeated Harton (Camford names first). B. Emms lost to E. H. Greeney, 5-6, 6-2, 4-6. D. Alexan,der d. R. Barnard, 6-1, 6-1. C. Parret d. R. Turner, 6-4, 6-2. R. Ran. dall v. A. Slucce, unfinished, 6-1, 3-0. Totals-Camford-2 rubbers,' 6 sets, 48 games. Harton-1 rubber, 2 sets, 23 games. Old Launcestonians defeated Oxbridge (O.L. names first). M. Knight d. W. C. Ellis, 6-2, 4-6, 6-4. E. E. Crichton d. P. Gee, 6-0, 6-0. G. McCabe d. L. Brain, 6-0, 6-2. D. Gee 4. J. Yeates, 2-6, 6--0, 6-1. Totals-Old Launcestonlans-4 rubbers, 8 sets, 54 games. Oxbridge-2 sets, 21 games. IN GREAT BRITAIN LONDON, July 21 In the final of the army doubles championship yesterday, Captain Clyn. ton-Reed (Aust.) and Lieut. Percival defeated Major King and Lieut. Tuckey, 6-4, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Results in the Frinton tournament Included:-Ladies' singles- Semi-finals -Mrs. Moleaworth d. Mrs. Mellows, 4-4, 6-3; Mrs. Stedman d. Miss Aes. climan, 6-1, 6-2. , Results in the match between England and Japan were:-Perry and Hughes d. Yamagishi and Nishimura 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 8-6, 7-5. In the semi-flnal of the men's singles of the Manchester tournament, Malfroy defeated Aldred, 6-2, 6-4., Finals Aiwad s Fo-day ~ncluded:At Prinoto .-Mea's eingles, final -iBtedman (N.Z.) d. H. F. ulley I(U.S.A.); 6--1. 4--4. Women's singles, Pne1--Mlasm idley d. Mrs. olesworth, 3-6. 9-7, 4-2. Aamvy Chlarampilothipe.-Singleu final T?-Tleut. Tuckey d. Captain Olylatonteed. 4-1, 6-3. 6-3. This was Lieut. fIucke'Va fourth successive win. At Manchester.-Men's singles, final ,-Lyttleton-Rogers d. Malfroy, 6-4, ;4-6, 6-4. Men's doubles, final-Mal2roy and Lyttleton-Rogers d. Grosmith and Pyemont, 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 10-8. Anglo.Japanese Match.-Perry d. amangtishi, 9-7, 6-1, 6-8, 7-5: Aus. tin d. Fujikura, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1. SOOP ISH CHAMPIONSHIPS LONDON, July 31. / Results if matches in the Scottish S~ampionahips at Peebles to-day lWere: Blngles.--emi-final-MissSHartigan SHartigan d. Miss Hardwick, 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. Final-Miss Hartigan d. Miss ;Noel, 6-7, 14-12, T-5. Women's Doubles.-Miss Hartigan kand Mrs. Hopman d. Mrs. Kay and Miss Elerriott, 6-4, 2-6, 6-2; Mrs. Robertson and Miss Mason d. Misses Bouch and Kay-Smith, 6-2, 6-1. Mixed Doubles.--f. G. Collins and Lady Rowallan d. Breeae and Mrs. Robertson, 6-4, 6--0; Burwell and Miss Hartlgan d, Lysacht and Miss King, 6-2, 6-2.