LAWN TENNIS.
DAVIS CUP. (Australian Press Association —United Service. TURIN, June 10. In the Davis Cup contest between Italy and India, Dr Morpurgo and Casbini (Italy) beat Sleem and Son (India) 6—2, '6—3. 3—6, 6—3. Italy thus meeting Great Britain in the semi-final. EXHIBITION MATCH. (Australian Press Association.) LOjnDON, June 11. A large attendance at- the North London lawn tennis finals and the unusual experience of seeing a thrilling man versus woman singles contest. Miss Helen Wills, being unable to defend her title, played an exhibition match against D. H. Williams, the Welsh champion, and beat him 9—7, o—4,0 — 4, after a spirited, hard-hitting match.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 165, 12 June 1928, Page 7
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105LAWN TENNIS. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVIII, Issue 165, 12 June 1928, Page 7
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