Emerson, Stolle In Key Match Today
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The top-seeded R. Emerson and F. Stolle, of Australia, will
face the fourth-seeded American Davis Cup pair, A. Ashe and M. Riessen, in the semifinals of the U.S. national doubles tennis championships today.
Emerson and Stolle. the defending champions, have had a winning streak of 10 matches. The American pair has yet to lose a set in the tournament.
In the other semi-final match today the second-seeded U.S. team, D. Ralston and C. Graebner, will meet the 1965 Wimbledon champions. A. Roche and J. Newcombe, of Australia.
Ralston and Graebner yesterday beat J. Loyo-Mayo and M. Lara, of Mexico. 13-11, 13-11, 6-4. and the Australians beat the Americans S. Smith and R. Lutz, 6-3, 6-4, 11-9.
In the women's division. M. Bueno, of Brazil, and N. Richey, of the U.S., the No. 1 seeds will face the third-seeded British girls, V. Wade and W. Shaw.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31150, 29 August 1966, Page 12
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