TENNIS
DAVIS cur. CRAWFORD FEELING THE HEAT tU.P.A. by Elec. Tel: Copyright). (Received May 19, 5.5 p.m.) PHILADELPHIA, May 18. Tho Australian Davis Cup players practised for three hours to-day in very great heart, Crawford was visibly affected by the humidity and was listless and indifferent in a match with McGrath, who, however, seemed to be in line form, his backhand being both severe and accurate. . Sproulo and McGrath played in doubles against Crawford and Quist. Tho former again was content to conserve bis strength and played in the back of the court a great deal. It was informally indicated that Allison, Budge, Mako and Grant will probably constitute the American team, tho latter two playing in the doubles. AUSTRIA DEFEAT:? POLAND,. (tU.P.A. by ttlec-.Tel. CWjyriglit)■ : : . ■ VIENNA,: May,; In the Davis Cup . second round nlav, Austria defeated Poland by three matches to twb,
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXXXIV, Issue 12865, 20 May 1936, Page 6
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