THE DAVIS CUP.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 14, 29 December 1911, Page 6

THE DAVIS CUP.

WILL THE CHAMPIONSHIP GO TO AMERICA ? AU STRATA AN UNEASINESS. (Received 29, 9.30 a.in.) Sydney, December 29. The “Herald” says: We cannot gainsay that the tennis championship is in serious jeopardy. The “Telegraph” says:—There is a very general impression amongst the players themselves that America will lift the cup. This opinion is due to the fact that the Australasian team is weakened by the absence of Wilding. THE MATCHES POSTPONED. (Per Press Association ) Christchurch, December 29. ( The Davis Cup matches have been postponed. SPECIAL COURT UNDER WATER. Christchurch, December 29. Rain set in last evening, and fell heavily throughout the night. Up to 9.30 a.m. the fall had been just short of two inches. An inspection of the court.made at 10 a.m. showed that it would be impossible to play tennis there to-day. The postponement was thereupon announced. The committee met to reconsider arrangements. At 10 o’clock the special court was actually under water, which drained in from the stands erected round it. It is highly improbable that tennis can bo played there before Monday, even if the'weather turns fine. It is unofficially suggested to play at Hagley Park. An official statement will be made later. FUTURE ARRANGEMENTS. Christchurch December 29. The Davis Cup committee decided to commence play on Monday. Brookes meets Wright at 1.30 p.m., Lamed meeting Heath suscquontly. McLaughlin and Wright moot Brookes and Dunlop on Tuesday afternoon. The remaining singles will be played on Wednesday afternoon. A light drizzle commenced at 1 p.m.