LAWN TENNIS.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 721, 21 January 1910, Page 6

LAWN TENNIS.

TEG DAVIS CUP v . ■ (By,. Telegraph.—Preaa:.' Association!). : • Christchurch, January 20. .During inspection of the .gar-, dens. and. the, various reserves. by the Domain, Board to-day, . Mr. H.: J. Bcswick, 'chairman of the-board, made "reference .to the Davis Cup; one of the most important events ill "the sport of, tennis; .;. Mr. Beswick remarked! that last year the cup had been played, for. in ; AustriUia,' . and had aroused great enthusiasm;' ,This year., it was proposed, that tho contest be ; fought out .in New Zealand, and -the choice lay -between Wellington, and, Christchurch. It ..wonld.be.a great thing for'Christchurch,' he said, if ' the match .were . played here, as it would imean a large influx of visitors and would benefit the sport generally. .The United Club's ground, m North Hagloy Park/ was undoubtedly the most, suitable on; whioh-to 'play' for the cup, and the matter would be brought up. at next .meeting, of, the Domain Board with a .vievc to/ getting, the ."Government to bring down legislation empowering. the board to charge for admission; to the. grounds. Other 'members also expressed the .-opinion' :that the'.United -Club's ground was the. most suitable for such, ail important event, and comment was. made oil the .feet.- that, the board was the only. Domain Board: in New Zealand which had no.:power to : charge, for admission: without special legislation beinjj-passod.Even-tualljV it was decided to discuss the matter next meeting, of ;the board.

TOURNAMENT AT DANNEVIKKE. (By , Telegraph.—Presß ' Association.) • : Dannevirke, January-20; • Heavy,, rain fell during the, night, and after ; cessation .'for . an', hour resumed; Matters lopk. unpromising - for: to-morrow, the: opening: day of] the 'teimis tournament. Some; matches were to have-been played to-day, but' haVe,: been declared, off. leading, outsidoplayers already fcere ;comprise Fisher (Wellington), Shirriifs' and Upton (Auckland), Miss/Franpis (Botorua), and Miss Neville; (Napier).