LAWN TENNIS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 15, 30 December 1911, Page 5

LAWN TENNIS.

THE DAYIS CUP.

G ENERAL DISAPPOINTMENT.

(Per Press Association.)

Christchurch, December 29.

There is general disappointment regarding the postponement of the Davis Cup contest, but the ground is ibsolutely sodden, and play was out if the question. Had the ground been properly protected, play would have been possible this afternoon, or it least to-morrow, but, though tho management was warned weeks ago >f the importance of this, the provision actually made was quite inadequate.

The Americans are very particular about having the court in good condition, and Brooks seems equally decided on the point. Christchurch is crowded with people who have come to witness the great contest, but many will have to return disappointed to their homes before it is finished.

Tho American team to-day in default of tennis took walking exercise, and Brookes wont out to Shirley with Mr Norman Brayles, M.P.. of Melbourne, and played golf. The tennis champion played a very fine game, and his driver, were long and‘straight, showing at all events that his eye is “in.”