DAVIS CUP CONTESTS.
- ' AUSTRALIAN COMPETITORS." FOURTH MAY BE SENT. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Rood. 5.5 p.m.) SYDNEY. Mar. 11. The Australasian Tennis Association has decided that, if the necessary funds are forthcoming from the public, and if there is no liability attached to the association, a fourth player shall be sent to compete for the Davis Cup. A collective, report, was read which recommended that 0 Tiara Wood be included in the team. Anderson was granted leave to play at, Wimbledon if he arrives from America at the same time as the rest of tlio team. SOUTH AFRICA WITHDRAWS. PLAYERS NOT AVAILABLE. ■(Received 8.5 p.m.) RmliPr . CAPETOWN. Mat. 10. The South African Lawn Tennis Union has decided to cancel South Africa's entry for the Davis Cup contests. The leading players, including Raymond, are not available. CHALLENGE FROM SPAIN. MANUEL ALONZO TO LEAD. (Received 7.5 p.m.) Heuter, NEW YORK, Mar. 10. Spain's challenge for the Davis Cup has been received. It stipulates the American zone, of play. This brings seven teams into the competition in the Western Hemisphere. The Spanish players prefer surfaces of clay and sand. Manuel Alonzo is likely to lead the team, which in expected to include Eduardo Flaquer.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 18965, 12 March 1925, Page 9
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