THE DAVIS GUP.

Evening Star, Issue 15138, 20 March 1913, Page 8

THE DAVIS GUP.

■ WILDING NOT A COMPETITOR. PRELIMINARY TIE ■ IN ■ AMERICA. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. .; . SYDNEY, March 19. The American Lawn Tennis Association have cabled asking that the preliminary round for the Davis Cup be plaved in America instead of England, stating that it is impracticable to play in England by June 21—the time fixed for the completion of the match—and suggesting that if Australasia is unable to agree to play in America tho match be played on All-England championships. The American Association undertake to furnish a substantial guarantee if the match is played in America. March 20. (Received, March 20, at 9.35 a.m.) Tho Council of the Tennis Association have received a cable advising that Wildmg wiH not be available to play for the Davis Cnp match owing to business engagements, but that Doust is willing to go to America. ° . In ' iew of this, (he Council have decided to agree to America’s request that the preliminary tie shall be plaved in America. H. M. Rico (Now South Wales) has been chosen to replace Wilding. The Australian team sail for A°merica °n April 5. The American Association will be asked to arrange matches in California. and elsewhere. [S. M. Doust is at present in England. Inc Australian team will consist of Doust H M Rice, and A .B. Jones. Hitheito the Davis Cup team have not contained a Now South Wales player Tins year all three hail from the Mother State.]