THE DAVIS CUP.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2212, 27 July 1914, Page 6

THE DAVIS CUP.

AUSTRALIA BEATS CANADA. WILDING IN GREAT FORM. .By Teleerapn—Pr«B3 AESociotion—Oopyricht New York, July 24. . In' tho Davis Cup doubles matohes Canada v. Australia, although Brookes and Wilding won straight sees, the victory was by no moans uncontested. In .the first set the Canadians led 4—l, when a groat rally by the Australians won them the set, which was characterised by thrilling volleys. The play throughout- was somewhat impeded by the state of the courts, which were spongy on account of rain, and had to be dried with bath towels and brooms beforo the match. Brookes aud Wilding (Australasia) de-. feated Scwengers and Powell (Canada) 6—4, 6—3, 6—4. thus winning the contest. The Canadians took tho second, fourth, and sixth games of the second set, 4—0,. 5—3, 4—l; also, the first, third, seventh', and ninth and last sets, 7—5, 7—5, 5—3, B—6. The Australasians won the majority of the games on their dashing servioe. Like in the singles, the' Canadians were again outclassed, but played better in the doubles. Brookes and Wilding frequently thrilled the crowd by their splendid service and volleying..'','. WILDING'S MARVELLOUS ACCURACY. (Rec. July 27, 0.55 a.m.) ~' - . Chicago, July 25. Although to-day's events did not affect the cup series, every game was hard fought. Schwengers gave a better account of himself than hitherto, but the marvellous accuracy of the tall New Zealander won. Tho Canadian was forced all over the court, while Wilding seemed to be barely moving, and doing practically all the work. Despite rallies, Schwangors was completely' outplayed. Wilding's scores were, 7—5, 6-3, 6-1. ' Brookes had.a walk-over. He defeated Powell 6—o, 6—l, 6—3. . ■ • »■ THE BISLEY MEETING : —* —: —: — KING'S PRIZE. By Mesraph-PrcßS Aeeociation-fi-jpyrignt (Reo. July 26, 5.5 p.m.) London, July 25. Seven Australians have qualified for the third stage of the King's Prise." SERGEANT DEWAR, ROYAL SCOfS.' WINS THE KING'S,PRIZE. (Reo. July 27, 0.45 a.m.) London, July 26. There was heavy rain, -with a variable wind blowing off the butts on to the marksmen's faces, sometimes with the strength of a gale. Sergeant Dewar, Royal Scots, ■. won the King's Prize with a score of 809, after a tie with Fulton,-in the shootoff Dewar made 3—5—2, and Fulton 5-0-4. ' Dewar went to the .thousand yards with 264, and Fulton, who had 257, finally-required -a bull's-eye '.to . win. There was >a great crowd, and tense silence prevailed as an inner was signalled. Macalister made 304, and fired his shot with very fine judgment. • ' /