THE DAVIS CUP.
HARD DOUBLES MATCH.
AUSTRALASIA LEADING,
Br Telegraph—Pres, Association— Copyright. ” Australian and I'T.Z. Cable Association. (Received Ansnist G, 11.35 a.m.; PITTSBURG-, August 5. Anderson and Todd defeated Woosnam and Turnbull, in the doubles, 4-6, 0-7, 4-6, 6--, They staged the first real test of strength between Australasia and England. Master ful tennis -was played by both teams, ancl tho result ras doubtful from beginning to end, first one team and then the other taking the lead. Tho match was full of tenso moments. The points scored were:
(The Australasians are leading by matches to one. Anderson (Australasia) bea~ Woosnam (British Isles), 4-6, 6-9,. 6-4, 6-4; anrl Lowe (British Isles) beat Hawkes (Australasia), 6-4, 6-4, 6-I.>
First set Australasia. . 22 England .14 Second set . 45 4-2 Third set • . . 28 3D Fourth set 26 Fifth set . 28 24 Totals . 158 156
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16497, 6 August 1921, Page 10
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141THE DAVIS CUP. Star (Christchurch), Issue 16497, 6 August 1921, Page 10
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