DAVIS CUP TENNIS
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N.Z. Eliminates China LOSERS OUTCLASSED
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LONDON, May 1. New Zealand eliminated China ln the Davis Cup. Malfroy defeated Choy, 6 — 1, 6 — 3, 6 — 1; Kho Sin Kie defeated Stedman, 6—4, 6—4, 1—6, 6—3. Kho Sin Kie was too steady for Stedman who in the first set repeatedly double-faulted and netted. Stedman led 2—0 in the second set, but the Chinese, despite the New Zealander's strenuous efforts, obtained an unshakeable lead. Stedman outclassed Kho Sin Kie in the third set with beautifu] passing shots, but tired in the fourth. Nevertheless he- won three games in a row for a 3—2 lead after which the Chinese employing stop volleys ran out the winner. The deciding match was merely a procession. Choy played valiantly but "was complctely outclassed.
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 90, 3 May 1937, Page 8
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