TENNIS: Some of the greatest names in the history of Australian tennis will gather to celebrate the country’s rich tennis heritage at the annual Ken Rosewall Luncheon. Hosted each year by the Australian Tennis Museum, the luncheon is held to raise money to help the museum preserve its extensive collection. The event will be held next Monday, May 25. Museum patron and 18-time Grand Slam champion Rosewall will be joined by a host of former Australian stars of the game at the event. Former world No.10, Australian Davis Cup player and 1949 US Open doubles champion Bill Sidwell will be guest speaker. Thirteen-time Grand Slam champion Lesley Bowrey, doubles legend John Fitzgerald and International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee David Hall will attend. There will be a tour of the museum’s new exhibition before a two-course lunch and a question-and-answer session with Sidwell. Tickets: Tennis NSW website.
St George grab 17 medals
ROWING: St George Rowing Club has excelled at the NSW Masters Championships held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith. The club won a staggering 17 gold, eight silver and nine bronze medals. The women’s rowers led the way with Krys Macready winning six gold, Andrea Cooze and Wendy Miller four gold, and Amanda Behrendt, Linda Mudronja, Robert Henderson, Stephen Irons, Steven Harrison, Sue Robinson and Toni Hanes won two gold each. ‘‘A total of 30 club competitors won medals,’’ said club captain Steve Harrison.
Dragons to hit Bombers
SYDNEY AFL: St George take on the North Shore Bombers in round seven in Sydney AFL premier division on Saturday. The Dragons will attempt to avoid a third straight defeat. Kick-off at Gore Hill Oval is at 2.30pm.
Sutherland face Mustangs
BASKETBALL: Sutherland travel north to face the Maitland Mustangs in men’s Waratah Championship League basketball on Saturday night. The Sharks women have another week off. St George host Hawkesbury on Saturday in men’s division one at Hurstville.
