DAVIS CUP
.NO MATCHES TILL END, OF WAR. (Received September 5.11.54 p.m.) NEW YORK, September 5. It is stated that,there will be .no Davis Cup competition until the end of the war. , ' - The American Press dwells on the drama of ,the final recalling the victory of the Australians in similar circumstances in 1914. It pays tributes to the Australians aS not only better but also the’gapiej; team and the first in history to>wijj\ after losing the first two games." ’•*. The press is of opinion that thfe United States faces a tremendous task in regaining the Cup on the fast Australian courts.
TEAM WANTS TO STAY IN . NEW YORK, September 5. The 'Australian tennis team is arriving at New York to-day. Hoeman telephohed Mr Kitts of the United States Lawn Tennis Association pleading that the team was anxious ; io compete ■ in the National .Championships and suggesting there was‘ ho need for panic or for a rush homewards. They were awaiting a cable decision at 5.48 a.m. \
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Grey River Argus, 6 September 1939, Page 6
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165DAVIS CUP Grey River Argus, 6 September 1939, Page 6
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