Tennis

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 92, 23 August 1923, Page 6

Tennis

DAVjS CUP. AUSTRALIANS IN DOUBLES. / A WIN, FOR EACH SIDE. - —.— Press Association—Copyright. Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. : (Received 12.20 p.m.) * ' Boston, August 22. Alonzo and Johnson defeated Schlesinger and Mdnnes 4—6, 4—6, 6 7 — 5, 7—5. This wag oh© of the most brilliant matches played in the tournament. The Australians were leading 4—l in the ihird set when their opponents, getting a lucky break, assumed the lead, and worked* to victory, thought nearly all the games went ton deuce, and each point was hard fought. ' . . Hawkes and Anderson defeated Griffin and Johnston 6—4, 4—6, 7 6—2. The Australians played magnificent tennis, and Were superior throughout, i- well' earning the victory over the American pair, who rank high. Hawkee’ steadiness and Anderson’s hard hitting counted heavily, Griffin falling down at the pinches.