N.Z. ELIMINATES CHINA IN FIRST ROUND

Northern Advocate, 3 May 1937, Page 5

N.Z. ELIMINATES CHINA IN FIRST ROUND

DAVIS CUP

Will Next Meet South. Africans

ti Jniied Press Association. —By Electric Telegraph.^—Copyright.l (Received 10 a.m.) N LONDON, May 1. New Zealand eliminated China in the Davis Cup contest at Brighton today, having won the doubled yesterday and one of the singles on the previous day. In the final singles matches, C. E. Malfroy. defeated Choy, 6 —l, 6—3, 6—l, and Khosinkie defeated A, C. Stedman, 6—4, 6—4, I—6, 6—3. Khosinkie was too steady for Stedman, who, in the first set], repeatedly double-faulted and netted. Stedman led 2—o In the second set, but, the Chinese player; in spite of tht New Zealander’s strenuous efforts, obtained an unshakeable lead, Stedman outv classed Khosinkie in the third set with beautiful passing shots, but tired in the fourth. Nevertheless, he won three games in a row to make the score 3—2, after which the Chinese, who employed | stop volleys, took the set. The deciding match was a mere procession. Choy played valiantly, but was, completely outclassed. New Zealand next will play South Africa. , •’ , • The score in the doubles was: A. C. Stedman and C. E. Malfroy v. Khosinkie and Tsuiwaipui, 6—3, 6—B, 6—3, 6—2. . * ■ y 1 ■ - - -va■ .a; U.S. Beats Japan And Now Plays Australia (Received 10 a.m.) , SAN FRANCISCO, May 1. !■ In the Davis, Cup contest, America has elimihated Japan by winning both singles yesterday an<J the doubles today. The scores were:— Singles.—Budge defeated Nakano, 6—l, 6—l, 6—o; and Parker defeated, Yamagishi, Budge obviously was off form, but ,needed only his hard service and powerful placements. Namano was. nervous and presented the victory to Budge. , Yamagishi put up a hard fight against Parker and. broke his service three, times., In the third: set, the sixth game -went to deuce eight . times; / ; Yamagishi faulted in' 1 the fourth set. Parker was erratic and, although the Japanese was steady and determined, . he was no match for Parker’s periods . of brilliance. , Doubles.—Buclge and Mako defeated Yamagishi and Nakano, 6—o, 6 —l, 6_4. The Americans relaxed in the third set, but won easily. They scored ' almost at will. America wilV next meet the Australian team. • ' ’’ a ' . ;: > v;Mexico Out After First Three Matches f ■ ■ ■' “ J (Received 10 a.m.) MEXICO CITY, May 1. Mexicb has been defeated in the Davis,Cup contest by Australia in the first three matches. In the doubles today Crawford and Quist defeated Unda and Hermandez, 6—2, 6—3, 6—3, after a straight midcourse game. Crawford’s overhead smashes outclassed the Mexicans. The manager, Mr Sproule, is very satisfied and hopes the winning streak Will continue. He says the team is in quite satisfactory form and will travel by train for New York tomorrow. The players will rest for a few days and will practice for about 18 days. McGrath’s hand is much better, and he uses only a slight tape bandage. Results Of Continental Matches (Received 10 a.m.) AMSTERDAM, May 1. In the first round match at Amsterdam in the Davis Cup contest, South Africa eliminated Holland, Farquharson and Kirby defeating van Swol and Hughan, 6—4, 6—3, 6—2. After Kirby had scored one win for South Africa, his team-mate; Farquharson, defeated Hughan (Holland), 6 —l, 6—l, 6—l. At Montreux, Switzerland, Iceland and Switzerland were all square in the .first two singles matches, but in the doubles Lyttelton Rogers and McVeagh (Ireland) defeated Maneff and Fischer, 6 —o, 6 —2, 5 —7, 5 —7, 6 —4. The doubles match between Deborman and Geelhand (Belgium) and Gabori and Ferenczy (Hungary), played at Budapest, was won by the former, 2 —6, I—6, 6—4, 6—4, 6 —3. Dallos (Hungary) defeated La Croix (Belgium). 4—6. 7—9, 6—4, 6—3, . 6—3 . British Hard Court Championships (Received 10 a.m.) LONDON, May 1A In the final today of the doubles ' match in the British hard court championships at Wimbledon, Hare and Wild defeated Hughes and Tuckey, 6—2, 6—4, 7—9, 6—4. The result reversed last year’s Wimbledon final,

and suggests the winners’ possibility as a Davis Cup pair. In the finals of the singles matches, Austin defeated Lee, 6—2, 6 —2, 6—o, and Senorit Lizana defeated Miss Peggy Scriven, 7 —5, 6—3.