Tennis

A Visit from Massey

On Sunday morning, 13th March, Victoria and Massey met for the first time on the tennis court. The inevitable Miramar gale spoilt playing conditions somewhat, and undoubtedly handicapped the visitors more than Victoria. Local players are used to it. Four of the six men chosen for Tournament trials. H. J. Hartley, F. H. Renouf, L. B. Sandford and B. W. Brock, comprised our team, which won by five games to one. L. B. Shand, easily the visitors' best player, caused a surprise by defeating Hartley, who, however, was playing below form.

[unclear: A] Tournament trial the contest showed that Massey have one player with claims to inclusion in our Tournament team—Shand. Renour beat him comfortably in a special singles in the afternoon, but then Renouf is at present playing better tennis than any of our Tournament candidates and in fact, probably the best tennis that he has ever played. Shand has a very fair service and, with sliced strokes, is steady on both backhand and forehand. His form in doubles was quite good and he is fully entitled to further trials.

A return match with Massey will probably be played at Palmerston North before Easter.