But the gifted local golfer nevertheless gave another spirited effort during the two match-play rounds on Wednesday by forcing her opponent in a afternoon round, Megan Maedo of Hilo Hawaii, into a sudden death play-off after the pair ended in a tie after 18 holes.

Maedo was sharp as ever during sudden-death, winning it with a 17-foot birdie putt.

Marshall had earlier in the day defeated Sandy Song of Cerritos, California, six and five after finishing one-under-par when she wrapped things up.

She did well to battle Maedo until the very end in the afternoon but was disappointed with her putting over the late holes.

LOCAL TENNIS TEN The Reefs Hotel is sponsoring a Junior Open Open Tournament to be held at the Government Tennis Stadium from August 10 to August 15.

Events include girls and boys singles (12 and Under, 14 and Under, 16 and Under, 18 and Under, 21 and Under) and mixed doubles (14 and Under, 18 and Under).

All Bermuda and visiting juniors are eligible to participate in the event and so far eleven United States players hailing from the New York metro area have entered. The overseas squad has also scheduled exhibition matches against a Bermuda Select on August 8 and 9.

Applications for the tournament are available at the Tennis Stadium and the deadline for signing up is today at 12 noon.

CORAL BEACH CLUB JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT Results from Thursday: A.Greetham d A.Sjogren 6-0, 6-3 N.Kyme d J.Singleton 6-0, 6-2 K.Davis d N.Swain 6-0, 6-4 Winner of the Kathleen Way Tray for sportsmanship -- Nicola Swain Today's schedule: 3.00: P.Coleman/G.Mello v C.Singleton/C.Beggs; A.Sack/J.Adderley v P.Singleton/C.Watson 6.00: A.Greetham v T.Reynolds BASKETBALL BAS Somerset Rebels fell from the unbeaten ranks, while Cablevision and Four Star Dynamics (women) cruised to easy victories Wednesday in Bermuda Basketball League action on Wednesday.

Rebels were upended 55-48 by Metro in a Western Division `battle of the titans' the result of which meant that Metro were able to draw within a half game of the leaders. Metro (7-2) were led by L.Fox with 19 and the league's sixth leading scorer H.Davidson had 14. Allen Bean registered 17 for Rebels, now 8-1.

Meanwhile Cablevision (6-2) thrashed luckless Warwick Academy (2-9) with D.Whalley unstoppable, pouring in 32 points in a 94-65. M.Carter was also in fine form as he had 26.

In the women's match Four Star eased by The centre 43-30. E.Godfrey headed the charge for scoring 14 points.

TARGET SHOOTING SHO Nelson Simons was `top gun' Wednesday at the Coral Reefs Rifle and Pistol Club shoot-out, totaling 195 out of 200 to just edge James Rego, who had a fine 191.

Third was S.Raynor (190) followed by T.Outerbridge (189), F.Paynter (185) and A.Rabain (182).

ATHLETICS ATH The Hamilton Harriers Junior Track Club will host a prize giving on Saturday, August 8, commencing at 4 p.m.

The following athletes are urged to attend: Keena Trott, Azelia Providence, Mark Constable, Giovanna Watson, Keivon Richardson, Marisa Hall, Benjamin Dyer, D.J.Edwards, Atiba Tucker, Kris Hedges, Ian Cameron, Chuekuma Woods, Erin Weller, Sharif Taylor, Jason Robinson, Kevin Smith, Mandisa Robinson, Stephen Hall, Laurie Joseph, Tony Bean, Tiaria Hypolite, Nakia Pearson, Sheldon Thompson, Collin Anderson, Janeeli Providence, Quennel Robinson.

For further details and confirmation contact Steve Burgess at 292-0789 (after 9 p.m.).