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Sydney Referee

Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 28, 1930

Page

16

Australia Davis Cup Team Lacks Match Winning Qualities

J C Anderson questions whether the Australian Davis Cup squad has the necessary match winning traits to prevail against top rivals. He notes the team has performed well, defeating Switzerland and Ireland with only one loss, but warns the opposition’s strength requires sharper edge and experience.

Australia J. C. Anderson Om Boys Switzerland Ireland Tagers Winuhie Moon Crawford Ant Mitch Gregory Wien

Hints on Backhand Play by J C Antonis

Tennis guide offers backhand tips focusing on stance weight transfer grip and follow through. Authors compare players and note confidence, timing, and adaptability to climate and conditions for upcoming matches. Leading players Ping er Moni and Crawford praised for potential success in forthcoming events.

Anderson

Birth of France as Tennis Nation Landscape

France emerges as a tennis powerhouse from Parisian park history near Avray. Suzanne Langlon defeats Miss Swan as the promising French players Cognet Lacossé and Horsten rise, with Napoleon's era grounds at St Cloud shaping a nation’s sports pride and the world’s attention on French tennis greatness.

France Ike Auyrell SL Cloud Napoleon Avray Paris Champlonahine of Hor Verve Suzanne Lent

Cycling Girl Faces Great Britain In Title Cup Match

Readable fragments describe Australia’s cycling girl and British rivalries. Mentions June 6 meeting at Bratbourns and a looming Cup challenge by Britain and Australia. Notes on players such as Wallis Myers and others, with praise for form and questions about future match outcomes.

Australia Breland Tiny Wink Tom Mmi Bratbourns Dlikh Alyco Wallis Myere Britain Lee Wilp Austin Germany Agreru Wivanna

Australians Fine in Doubles at French Championships

Australian duo Gr B Ye o Ed and Moon advanced to the fourth round defeating Leo and Hughes as British and French players battled for victories. The Davis Cup tie Australia vs Britain set for June 7 at Wimbledon, with talks to move from Eastbourne to boost attendance.

Grbyeoed Moon Leo Hughes Rodel du Plaix Willard Hie Australia Britain Ti Wan Eastbourne Wimbledon Wlah Wimblesdon

How to Play Tennis Backhand Stroke

The article explains backhand as the least natural shot and hard to control. It urges players to build confidence, concentrate, and practice the backhand to balance their game. It details grip, racket position, and stance, stressing simple technique and gradual improvement for both right and left handed players.

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The Backhand for Beginners and Average Players Guide

A compact guide explains backhand technique emphasizing wrist action timing and footwork. It covers grip looseness, anticipating opponent serves, meeting balls high from the shoulder, and avoiding a tight grip to maintain control and quick adjustment on returns.

Two Masters Triumph In Mixed Doubles Over French Pair

Willard and Mlle Payot of Switzerland win the mixed doubles defeating Le Geny and Gulliler of France 6-2 1-8 6-3. Crawford and Moon reach second round after narrow late surge against Plaix. Hopman and Willard advance in doubles while Crawford defeats Carrier in singles as Brugnon defeats Singh.

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