RYE TENNIS FINALS
RIGGS BEATS PARKER UPSET IN THE DOUBLES (Eloc. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn.) (Reed. August 15, 9 a.m.) NEW YORK, August 13. Finals of the -R.ve lawn tennis tournament resulted: — Men’s Singles.—Riggs d- Parker, I—o, o—4, o—4, 7—5. Parker was methodical and accurate, but Riggs’ stronger service and more spirited attack prevailed. Women’s Singles.—Miss A. Marble d. Mrs. Fabvan, o—4,0 —4, o—4.0 —4. Men’s Doubles—Mako and Mu Hoy d. Riggs and Cooke, 7—5, o—B, o—3, o—l.
This result further complicates the selection ol' the American Davis Cup team.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20016, 15 August 1939, Page 9
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