Davis Cup Win Against Brazil
(N.Z.P.A -Reuter—Copyright) PORTO ALEGRE (Sthn. Brazil). The United States took a 21 lead over Brazil in the Davis Cup tennis inter-zone semi-final. The American pair, D. Ralston and A. Ashe, beat E. Mandarine and T. Koch (Brazil), 7-5, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2, in their doubles match.
Brazil and the United States have each won one singles match.
Ministry Advocated.— The failure of a New Zealand Government to establish a Ministry of Sport was criticised by Mr B. C. Simpson, the chairman of the Auckland Swimming Centre, at the sixtieth anniversary dinner of his organisation. Only through the good will of cigarette companies and breweries, could leading New Zealand sportsmen give others the benefit of their experience and knowledge, he said.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31211, 8 November 1966, Page 19
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124Davis Cup Win Against Brazil Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31211, 8 November 1966, Page 19
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