TENNIS.

Hokitika Guardian, 13 September 1923, Page 1

TENNIS.

AUSTRALIANS IX AMERICA. AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABLE ASSOCIATION. XEW YORK, Sept. 11. At Philadelphia in the National Singles Howard Kinsey (San Francisco) defeated Selilesinger 7—!), (!—l. (!-—l, (i—2. The Australian, who was at the top of his game in the first set, seemed unable to command his strokes afterwards, and the American recovered, quickly running out. McTnnes defeated Willis Davis (Sail Francisco) (!—I, (!—l, (!—3. .McTnnes was brilliant, overpowering the American, who once ranked sixth in the national list, bv sharply-angled shots and wonderful work at the not. Hawkes and Anderson defaulted.

S PAN LSH Cl IA MPI OXS HI PS. LOXDOX, Sep. 12. The “ Daily Telegraph’s” San Sebastian International Fawn Tennis Tournament for the King’s Cup for Gentlemen was won by Count do Gomar. The Queen Victoria Cup for Ladies was won by Mddle Lenglen. The Gentlemen’s Doubles were won by do Gomar and Fiaquer. and the Ladies’ Doubles by Mdllo Lenglen and Madame le Besnerais. The Mixed Doubles wore non by Mdlle’s Lenglen and Fiaquer. The Championship of Spain was won l>\ Mdlle Lenglen, she defeating the holder, Madame Leomnte. The whole Spanish Royal Family were present at the final, and congratulated Mdlle. Lenglen. XEW YORK, Sep. 11. At Philadelphia, in what is described as the most brilliant tennis over two days in the national singles, Manuel Alonzo defeated Medlines o—l, (>—o, li— 1. Hawkes did not play. Selilesinger was eliminated yesterday. EX 11IBTTIOX MATCHES. SYDNEY, Sep. 12. The Tennis Executive has declined Schlesinger's request that an Australian team he permitted to play exhibition matches in America to benefit the

•Japanese Relief Fund. It decided the constitution of the association did not permit of consent.