AMERICA WINS

Waikato Times, Volume 121, Issue 20257, 28 July 1937, Page 8

AMERICA WINS

4.30 O’CLOCK EDITION

THE DAVIS CUP.

VICTORIOUS IN THE SINGLES. BRITISH PLAYERS OUTCLASSED. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received July 28. 3.15 p.m.) WIMBLEDON. July 27. America won the Davis Cup. F. Parker (United States) defeated C. E. Hare (Great Britain), 6 — 2, 6 4, 6 — 2. J. D. Budge (United States) defeated H. W. Austin (Great Britain), B—6, 3—6, 6—4, 6—3. Parker out-manoeuvres Hare. Dull weather reacted against Hare md Parker, who started somnolently. The American awakened first and broke two of the Englishman's services for the set 6—2. Hare, who thrived on Budge’s speed on Saturday, was unable to counter Parker’s -versatility or deal with his changes rff pace. Moreover, his slowness of foot enabled Parker to outmanoeuvre him. The Englishman won two love service games, but the American took the set 6—4. Hare won the first two games in \he third set. and after that relapsed, louble-faulting. over-driving and netting. Parker won six games In suclesslon for the set., thus giving PSrker Jhe match and America the Davis Cup. A Mere Exhibition. The Budge-Austin match was now a mere exhibition. Austin led 5—2 In the first set, but Budge won the set I —6. An element of comedy pervading )he match was indicated by the players exchanging racquets in the first game in the fourth set. Budge hitting four winners with Austin’s strea'milfied racquet. Presentation by Princess. The Princess Helena Victoria prelented the Davis Cup to the United States team at Wimbledon this evening. INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT. WIN FOR AUSTRALIAN. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received July 28, 3.15 p.m.) BRUSSELS, July 27. In the final of the international tennis touranment at Westende, V. McGrath (Australia) defeated G. Naeyert (Belgium), 4—6, 6—3, 6—4.