TENNIS

Grey River Argus, 4 August 1925, Page 6

TENNIS

ANDERSON’S DEFEAT. NEW YORK, August 2. Anderson met a decisive defeat at the hands of Richards in the singles final contest 6/1, 4/6, 6/0, 6/0. The match gave promise of develop, ing into an evenly fought duel tor tv.o sets, but Anderson’s speed suddenly deserted him after a splendid exhibition in the second set whereupon Richars won twelve games in a row. Critics wondered whether Anderson was out of condition or -i"t particularly keen. Borne commentators believe that the Australians are here for the Davis Cup first and last, and nothing else matters. * *4 Richards’ victory has assured him of second place in the American Da'is Cup team. He had already defeated I'attcrson in the semi finals. William Johnston and Peck Griffin won ths men’s doubles, defeating Kinsey Brothers 8/6, 7/5, 6/1. TILDEN'S STATUS. NEW YORK, August. 2. No announcement was made following the meeting of the executive of the United States Lawn Tennis Association on Saturday night, when Tilden appeared to testify regarding tho alleged violation of the player-writing rule. Th e champion’s eligibility tor the Davig Cup trials depends ou the decision. (Reuter.) NEW YORK, August 3. The Executive Committee of tbs United States Lawn Tennis Associatio t adjudged Tilden, the National Singles champion, guilty of violating the player writer rule in giving an exclusive interview to a Press syndicate, but has allowed him fb retain his amateur status upon his agreement to comply in future with the requirements of the Committee. TILDEN EXCUSED. NEW YORK, August 2. The Tennis Committee declares that Tilden's act (in regard to interviews describing matches) was a viol ’• n of the amateur rules but it excuses him on plea of ignoran e aiui of Ins pledge to adhere in i ;tuie to t‘-c rules. TILDEN TO FLAY IN CUP TRY-OUT NEW YORK. Adlgust 3. Regarding the Tilden case, the exeeuffve committee cf the United States Tennis Association meeting on Sunday night, decided that players giving interviews commenting on a tournament in which they are at the time participating, violated the rules prohibiting plovers from writing (as cabled July 22), provided that the interview is giv- , en to a newspaper or syndicate for which the player writes. A resume of the day’s matches published when ths results of the said matches are still > current news, was alsd ruled to be a ' violation. The decision of the committee was handed to Tilden, who replied that his violation was not intentional.- He had intended, and still intends, to abide by the rules. In consideration of his reply, tho Committee have allowed Tilden to compete n the Davis C:ip .ry-outs on 3rd August, also 4th and sth.