DAVIS CUP
EFFECT OF WAR. WILL GAMES BE STOPPED? Although the war makes Australia's position difficult in regard to the Davis Cup, it is not reasonable to assume that she had a right to claim no contest next year. Many nations, including America are not at war and would have grounds for complaint. Of the 27 nations who entered this year. 18 are not involved in tlie war. The position is different from that of 1914. when all the contenders except America were fighting. Mr A. 11. Barrowclough, who at . recent meeting of the Australian Lawn Tennis Association, questioned Aus Lralia's position, did so. he explained, purely to clear up the position. He had no intention of discouraging any nation which desired to challenge. Only the International Federation can suspend the cup contests. As the holder. Australia has the right lo arrange next year's contests, and it is probable that the inter-zone final will be played in Sydney and the challenge round in Melbourne. This would ensure the visit of two international teams and would greatly enhance the interest in State an I national championships. It. would also divide the Davis Cult play between Melbourne and Sydney. Whether there will be a challenge, of course remains to be seen.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 November 1939, Page 7
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209DAVIS CUP Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 November 1939, Page 7
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