BHS Boys Tennis Team 1929

The following is a brief review of the players who took part in the Inter-Schools matches this year and who will therefore be entitled to receive their tennis badges:—

Mervyn Davis, Captain Interschools Tennis, 1928-29 Mervyn’s school tennis career has been one of marked interest. Unusually keen from the outset he soon discovered his difficulties and became the keener to overcome them. As a result of consistent and patient practice and valuable experience gained on both hard and grass courts, and in School, Club, and Metropolitan tournaments and matches he has qualified comfortably for rural “A” grade play.
On the School committee Mervyn has always unselfishly given of his best and will leave behind a record of activities that his successors will find very difficult to equal.

Harry Giese has shown great improvement since last season. Drives attractively on the fore but lacks confidence in his backhand which, however, shows signs of strengthening. Places accurately and is very useful on the net. Service is weak owing to a tendency to try for over much top spin. Rather too fond of passing the net man in doubles instead of driving into the service corner. Shows good anticipation but is somewhat slow on his feet.

Jim Regan, Schools’ Singles Champion, 1929, plays a good steady game and is very active about the court. Has considerable power in his forehand, but seldom uses it to advantage. He is content to “get them back” and let his opponent make the mistakes. Volleys confidently and with accuracy. Though the pace is somewhat on the slow side, Jim is progressing on sure ground and with practice on grass courts will sure make rapid developments.

Clive Hawter plays a patchy game, but. nevertheless shows improvement. When determination and concentration overcome his self-consciousness Clive is at his best. Service is weak owing to cramped position; must learn to make full use of his length. Gets fair pace with his fore hand; backhand stingless. Has weakness for attempting fancy angle shots at the net. Consistent practice with greater concentration will put Clive on the right trail.

Ken Mann plays a useful medium game and is showing progress along the right lines. Ken gave a splendid account of himself in his matches against A.H.S. in Perth.

'Tennis Notes' from the December 1929 edition of the Kingia magazine.