Tennis

Cennts.

We have been very fortunate this year in having good weather, and the School grass court was very popular throughout the term. Despite the drought the court has been in good condition, but there is a great demand for some new grass courts. However, the Headmaster has promised us two new grass courts which, we are informed, will be laid down in front of the new buildings.

A tournament was arranged, and in the final D. G. Barnby beat M. Hollway, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, after a very good struggle. The winner scored a surprising victory over J. W. Stead in the semi-final.

We have played two matches—against the Staff and Clifton T.C.so far, and we hope to play at least two more before the term ends.

The thanks of the Tennis Club are due to Mr. F. Smith for the valuable work which he has put in with the members, and to Mr. Ping for the loan of his court for our matches.

At the beginning of the term S. K. Kazerooni was appointed Secretary of tennis, whilst J. H. Stevenson, Esq., has kindly consented to act as Treasurer.

SCHOOL v. STAFF. Played at home on Monday, July 8th, 1935. Result—Won 5-4.

The School team recorded an unexpected win against the Staff by five matches to four. This win was mainly due to the brilliant play by the School 1st string, J. W. Stead and D. G. Barnby. Kazerooni and Hollway played below their form, whilst Newman and Deas played exceedingly well. For the Staff, P. K. Bourne, Esq., and A. L. Pendlebury, Esq., played well. At one stage they required three points to beat the School 1st string.

Details :— J. W. Stead and D. G. Barnby beat F. Smith, Esq., and J. H. Stevenson, Esq., 6-2, 8-6 ; beat P. K. Bourne, Esq., and A. L. Pendlebury, Esq., 7-5, 7-5 ; beat K. H. Rhodes, Esq., and G. C. McClaurin, Esq., 6-1, 6-0. S. K. Kazerooni and M. Hollway beat K. H. Rhodes, Esq., and G. C. McClaurin, Esq., 6-1, 6-0 ; lost to F. Smith, Esq., and J. H. Stevenson, Esq., 4-6, 6-8 ; lost to P. K. Bourne, Esq., and A. L. Pendlebury, Esq., 1-6, 6-8. N. A. Newman and R. M. Deas beat K. H. Rhodes, Esq., and G. C. McClaurin, Esq., 6-4, 6-4 ; lost to P. K. Bourne, Esq., and A. L. Pendlebury, Esq., 2-6, 2-6 ; lost to F. Smith, Esq., and J. H. Stevenson, Esq., 4-6, 1-6.

SCHOOL v. CLIFTON TENNIS CLUB. Played on Clifton Ings Courts on Tuesday, July 9th. Result—Lost 1-7.

The School team were severely defeated by a strong team representing Clifton T.C. Stead and Barnby were easily defeated by F. Smith and G. R. Moxon, but they gave a good display against W. L. Pratt and Col. Royle. They were compelled to stop, owing to bad light, in their third match, after winning the first set. Kazerooni and Hollway again failed to combine together, whilst Newman and Deas played some good tennis.

Results :— J. W. Stead and D. G. Barnby lost to F. Smith and G. R. Moxon, 3-6, 3-6 ; beat W. L. Pratt and Col. Royle, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 ; won 1st set (6-1) against J. C. Warner and Dr. Goodman Plats. S. K. Kazerooni and M. Hollway lost to F. Smith and G. R. Moxon, 4-6, 0-6 ; lost to J. C. Warner and Dr. Goodman Platts, 2-6, 3-6; lost to W. L. Pratt and Col. Royle, 4-6, 1-6. N. A. Newman and R. M. Deas lost to F. Smith and G. R.Moxon, 4-6, 0-6 ; lost to J. C. Warner and Dr. Goodman Platts, 2-6, 2-6 ; lost to W. L. Pratt and Col. Royle, 3-6, 1-6.

D. W. Watson J. Russell D. G. Barnby D. Ambler A. H. Moffatt G. E. L. Graham C. A. Smart D. A. Smythe J. M. Atkinson R. White M. Hollway N. L. Dodd P. N. Baines J. L. Boden J. M. Dickenson M. P. L. Wall S. K. Kazerooni K. J. Jarvis OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT, 1935.

R. M. Deas

A. B. W. Douglas J. Eastwood Eastwood Stead J. W. Stead Stead (2-0)

Watson

Barnby

Graham

Smart Y Barnb

Smart Barnby Barnby (2-1) (2-0)

White

Hollway

Boden

Wall Hollway

Boden w.o.

Jarvis w.o. Rylatt J. Rylatt C. H. Vasey U. L. F. Davin Davin Hollway (2-0)

Rylatt (2-0) Hollway (2-0)