The Archive · 1938

Sudden Reverse

With the commencement of the second game, a sudden reverse was seen as domination passed to the Frenchwomen who dropped that lackadaisical manner seen in the preceding session and ran out in full cry to annex a substantial lead of 9-1. However, the Club delegates pulled up from a losing position to 10-5 and then to 12-9. But the break availed them nothing as Miss Eardley end Mrs. Stokes had a strong grip n the game to even matters at 15-9 for one game all.

Fighting tooth and nail in the third, and deciding fracas, -both teams played tensely. The score mounted in an indetermined fashion. Through accurate returns, the French couple were seen with an edge in Fall departments of play. From 8-7, the leaders gradually broke away to gain the verdict of 15-8, thus winning the match.

Miss Holwill and Mrs. Gresley had the distinction of defeating Mme. des Courtils and Mrs. Churches 15-11 15-6 15-1 while Mrs. Maxted and Mrs. Miramis took the full measure of Mrs. Cate and Mrs. Jorgensen by 15-8, 15-6, and 15-10.

In the other engagement, the Country Club ^B" were entertained by the Union Church team and went down to defeat by a score of six to three. "The Churehwomen took all of the six games in the first. two matches but lost the following three to the visitors. The results were:—Mrs Alfers and Mrs. Duff (U.C. beat Mrs. Oclee and Miss Stranack by 15-9, 15-5, and 15-8. Mrs. Sihclair and Miss Vincent (U.C.) beat Mrs.

Cassels and Mrs. Nicholl by 15-3, 15-0, and 15-5. Miss Small and Miss Bouchmayer (U.C.) lost to Miss Jones and Miss Middleton by 9-15, 5-15, and 6-15.

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