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Pacific Islands Monthly, 1 January 1963Vol. XXXIII, No. 6

Young Tennis

p. 8 · Read in the full issue

Hopeful In

Noumea

From Fred Dunn, in Noumea A New Caledonian nati; named Wanaro N’Godrella tipped as a potential Wimbled

tennis champion.

HE may be offered a scholars in Australia to improve chances.

Wanaro was discovered by an A tralian professional tennis cos John Hillerbrand, when on a visit Noumea.

Said Mr. Hillerbrand: “This plas astonishes me by his control of ball. His possibilities are unlimii It would not surprise me if one • he won the Wimbledon champh ship.”

He said he would like to tt Wanaro in hand for about a year..- Noumea sporting authorities ares tempting to arrange a scholarship} enable Wanaro to take advantages the offer. The authorities are organising a tennis coaching scffr to be headed by Mr. Hillerbrand, are encouraging parents to send tit children. This follows recognition! the excellent results achieved by A tralian and NZ coaches here.

Wanaro N'Godrella shows his paces Photo: "Corail"