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Salient. The Newspaper of Victoria University College. Vol. 20, No. 7. August 9, 1956

Table Tennis

Table Tennis

Though not as strong all round as in the last two years, Victoria are optimistic about their chances of retaining the Table Tennis Shield. Only two of last year's team are available, but they are expected to win all or most of their matches.

They are Elisabeth Lesser, a steady half-volleyer who won the women's singles last year and is playing in her sixth successive winter tournament for Victoria; Alan Robinson, winner of the men's singles in 1954 and 1955, an NZU Blue in 1956, and who this season is second in Wellington representative team and playing the best he has ever played.

The new comes to the team are Marlon Morrison, a greatly improved player this season who possesses a strong forehand drive; Stan Catley, an attacking left-hander who wields a sponge covered bat to the great discomfort of most of his opponents; Robin Court, a steady defensive player who has had an able attack when he feels like using it and Geoff Thomas, a dour defensive player who never gives a point away.