DAVIS CUP.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 16114, 1 May 1923, Page 3

DAVIS CUP.

NO DEFINITION OF AMATEUR

(Elec. lei. Copyrignt—United Press Assn.l ■Australian and N 7. Cable AssoclatioiU

(Received May 1, 9 a.m.) LONDON, April 30,

Wallis Myres, commenting on the organisation of a. fund to send the Davis Cup team to America, headed by Anderson, and to compensate the latter for business losses, says: This interesting development in Australia- shows the wisdom of the International Board's decision. Tt does not define the, term ''amateur." Obviously it means one thing in Australia, another thing here, and may mean something else in other countries. The financial positions of the governing bodies and clubs, as well as the players, are involved. With seventeen countries competing it Mould bo impossible to ijesign and enforce a uniform definition of amateur.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM

(Received, May 1, 11.15 a.m.)

SYDNEY, May 1. Brookes notified tho Tennis Council that in the event of the tennis learn sailing for America ho saw no> reason for altering the team selected —Anderson, llawkes, Molnnos, and Schlesinger.

It is Suggested in .Sydney circles that Brookes overlooked the claims of New South Wales colts. Clemeuger journeyed to Melbourne at tho week-end at his own expense to demonstrate his superiority over tho Melbourne colts. He won ono and lost one against Mclnneß. The match with Schlesinger was unfinished owing to the bad light, 6—3, 3—6, 6—3. The team win still be altered! if necessary prior to> the: Council confirming the selection.

Tho American tennisi authorities have notified the Australian Council that the American zone final must be completed by August 11, so as to meet the European winners on the 16th. This necessitates the l departure of tho Australian team early in Juno. Dp to date under £7O has been subscribed! in Sydney and Melbourne towards the £3OO recpiired for Anderson's business substitute.