South of England table tennis Championships. The South of England table tennis Championships opened today (Saturday) and will continue tomorrow. Many brilliant exponents of the game are competing, including Mrs Thomas (formerly Miss Vera dace), holder of the singles title, Miss Gizi Farkus, Hungary, who last year, beat Mrs Thomas for the world and the English championship. On Tuesday. Miss Farkus defends her English title at Belle Vue, Manchester. Photo shows, champions together Gizi Farkus (right) and Mrs Thomas (Vera Dace) , pictured before the championship today (Saturday). 15 November1947 .