LAWN TENNIS
V-'. DAVIS CUP MATCH. (United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) 'Milan, July i6.‘ * ✓At the end of the first day's, pi'ay in the Davis Cup tie'i '(European zone final) between Germany and Italy, Germany leads by- two matches to nil,-and thus -stands in. a very, favourable position for the -whole, tie. ' G. Von Gramm (Germany) opened by beating A. Palmier! (Italy) 6—3, 5—4, 6—o, and earned storms of applause from the large crowd. After the first set in the second singles match between D. Prenn (Germany) and G, do Stefani (Maly), play had to be interrupted for some time owing to torrential rain. The outcome of'the match was a victory for Prenn j 6—4, 6—4, I—6, 6—2. The magnificent play , of Germany’s youngest player, Von Gramm } was the sensation of the day. If ’ the German team wins it will have to pi'ay the United State?, American 7on e winners,for the right to enter the challenge round against France holders- of the cup. . Von Gramm (Germany) beat Delbono /(.Italy) B—6, 6—3, 3—6, 6—T: Jaenecke . (Germany), beat Palmieri (Italy) 6—3, o—6, 6—l, 2—6; 6—l. , .1
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 July 1932, Page 4
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