TENNIS

Hokitika Guardian, 14 June 1920, Page 4

TENNIS

AUSTUALTAN <X N|7 '"•ABI.E ASSOCIATION] LONDON-, June 12.

In the Tennis final, Kingsqote heat Shinidzu 7-5 3-2. Shinidzu then retired. A thunderstorm delayed the match and interfered with play during the first set. In the ladies final, Miss Ryan is leading from Mrs. McNair 4-3. It was decided to finish the match at Eastbourne tournament. LONDON, June 12. At Beckenham in the tennis semi-fin. al Roper Barrett and Lycett beat Shimidzn and It./White 6-1, 6-1.. In the Beckenham 'singles semi-final. Shi. midzn beat F. Lowe, 6-0, 6-2 ; Kingseote beat A .Lowe 6-3, 2-6, 6-1. A newspaper controversy is progressing regarding the British Isles Davis Cup ‘selections, owing to the eligibility of Randolph Lycett; also F. M. B. Fisher, to play" in the British team ae- ■ cording to International Regulation, (Rule nino). Lycett was born in Birmingham and Fisher has qualified residentially. Both are playing great games at the present tournament, show ing the strongest double through the. country. Some newspapers are urging that Australia will resent their inclusion. Other critics explain that Australians are such fine sports as not |L) Stream of offering objection.

Kingsoote defeated Fisher at Beckenham lawn tennis tournament 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.