The finals in the first Victoria College Table Tennis Championships were played on 27th September, the Men's Singles title going to Rashbrook and the Women's title to Miss D. .Croxton. The latter was the outstanding player of the Tournament, proving herself much superior to her opponents in the three events won by her.

Men's Singles Final.

By a hard-hitting, persistent attack. Rashbrooke prevailed over J. Croxton in the Men's Singles final, winning 21/12, 15/21, 21/18. Although the game was even, Rashbrooke was able to keep control at critical points, and he produced many winning drives to the corners.

From a spectator's point of view, the Men's Doubles match between Morrison and Baird and Braithwaite and Childs was probably the most exciting of the finals. All four hit hard and recovered well, and some sparkling rallies were seen.

Triple Winner.

Although Miss F. Smythe played some good shots in the final of the Women's Singles, she found that only "real" winners could get her points against Miss D. Croxton. who was too steady and played too many winning forehand drives to give her opponent much chance. She also proved the deciding factor in the Women's Doubles which she won with P. Ralph from M. Fletcher and K. Pears. 21/14, 21/18. The other three in this match were about even. Miss Croxton dominating the game with effective killing of soft returns.

In the Combined Doubles, Croxton and Miss Croxton beat Braithwaite and Miss K. Pears, 21/5, 21/16. Braithwaite played well, especially in the second game, and proved himself to be about the best doubles player in the championships. It is to him, too, that most credit is due for the successful conduct of the various events.

Match with Training College

A return match with Training College will be played in the Gym. on Wednesday. 5th October. The first one, played at Training College, was won by the V.U.C. team. Trophies will bo presented after the return matches in which some good table tennis [unclear: should be played as all the] V.U.C. club champions available will be playing.

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