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Americans Take Nelson Tennis Titles
Visiting Americans dominated the Nelson provincial tennis championships, taking all major titles, John Zweig won the men's singles; Barbara Wright the women's singles; Bill Wright and Mark Elliott the men's doubles; Mrs Wright and Margaret Ross (Nelson) the women's doubles, and Mr and Mrs Wright the mixed doubles. Rain interfered with play at the latter stages of the tournament and some matches were played on an indoor court at the Richmond Y.M.C.A.
Men's doubles winners, Mark Elliott and Bill Wright, in action
B. Heatherbell, formerly of Nelson, in action
Ben O'Connor (Wellington) won the men's title 31 years before when he lived in Nelson
Philip Strawbridge (Nel) at the net
Bill Sugrue concentrates
Bill Wright (U.S.A.) leaves the ground as he serves