SUNDRY SPORTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 98, 15 August 1914, Page 6

SUNDRY SPORTS.

i THE DAVIS CUP. (BY F.LBOTBIO 'iKLKOItAI-H —COPYRIGHT'. I United Press Association.] (Received 8.30 a.m.; \ew York, August 14, Wilding's victory against William.* is considered so far clinching the series since many experts regarded it as the crucial match, hi their first set Williams scored a commencing lead. Lining I to 1 when his play grew erratic and he permitted the Australasian to overtake by outs and double faults. In later sets Williams seemed to lose both direction and speed. The first set between McLoughlm and Brookes was a magnificent exhibition, both being faultless in covering the couiis and placing the ball like automatons. The American was unable to bi'eak through his opponent's service till Brookes began to ire, but after the first set he was much exhausted and lost his speed, although his skill remained. He made a desperate stand in the third set until the points were 3-all. Then he gave way.

WHEN CHAMPSONS MEET. (Received 8.35 a.m.) New York, August 11. McLoughlin defeated Brookes in straight sets after the first set, which was the longest in the history of Davis Cup matches, ending 17—15. The results of the other sets were 6—3, (i—3.