LAWN TENNIS.
THE DAVIS CUP. ! AUSTRALIA RKATS CANADA: By CaMe Press Association.—Copyright New York, July 24. Brookes and Wilding defeated Schwengers and Powell in the doubles, 6—4, 6—3, 6—4, thus winning the contest. Although Brookes and Wilding won straight sets their victory was by no means uncontested. In the first set the Canadians led 4—l, when with a. rally Australasia won. The set was characterised throughout by thrilling volley [day. The game was somewhat impeded by the state of the courts, which were spongy on account of the rain and had to be dried with bath towels and brooms before the match. THE CANADIANS OUTCLASSED. Received 25, 5.5,5 p.im. New York, July £.4. The Canadians took the " second, fourth and sixth games l in the second set, 4-0, 5—3, 4—l, also the first, third,, seventh and nin tin in tho last set, 7 —5, 7—5, o —4, B—o.8 —0. The Australasians won the majority of their games on dashing service. As in the singles', the Canadians were again outclassed, hut played better doubles. "Brookes and Wilding frequently thrilled the crowd by their splendid service and volleying.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 56, 27 July 1914, Page 8
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186LAWN TENNIS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 56, 27 July 1914, Page 8
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