LAWN TENNIS.
DAVIS CUP MATCHES.
CHANCES IN REGULATIONS. NEW YORK. July 20. It has been learned here that play fqv the Davis Cup will continue to be an annual event, according to the decision of a meeting of contending nations in London The result of the deliberations will be referred to 'he vat ions associations Interested and the changes will be adopted should they secure the approval of two-thirds of the nations.
Among the changes in the regulations approv’d cere those leinstating Austria as a cup coalesting nation, adding Ireland ‘o Hie list under the title of “Unbed Ireland, anti authorising Britain to make forma! application for the inclusion of Jamaica as a separate contestant.—A. and N.Z. cable.
WIN FOR AUSTRALIANS
NEW YORK. July 20. At Glencovo, Paterson and Wood (Australia) won the Illinois doubles championship, defeating Howard Kinsey and Robert Kinsey, of San Francisco, the holders of the national title 6 —3, 3—6, 6—3, 6—3, 6-y4. W. Tilden won the singles championship, defeating Howard Kinsey, 6 —l. o—6,0 —6, 6 —4, 6—3.—A. and N.Z. cable.
BROOKES BEATS LOWE
LONDON, July 20.
Tn the final of the Frinton-on-Sea lawrt tennis tournament. Norman Brookes beat Lowe\6—2, 6 —4.—A. and N.Z. cable.
UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONSHIP
MELBOURNE. July 21. The American Knivei.Jty tennis Associaition has invited Melbourne University to assist, in developing an international university tennis championship on the linos of the Davis Cup competition.—Press Asso edition.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 1074, 22 July 1924, Page 5
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