THE DAVIS CUP.

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19012, 1 August 1933, Page 6

THE DAVIS CUP.

SATISFACTION IN ENGLAND FRENCH DETERMINATION. TRIBUTE TO BRITISH. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tet. Copyright. LONDON, July 30. The Times, in a leading article, states that the return of the Davis Gup to England seemed problematic a fortnight ago, but Austin and Perry showed extraordinary fighting qualities and proved as good as any players in the world. The British triumph .was largely due to the' unfailing confidence and wise counsel of the nonplaying captain, whose usefulness had been questioned by many. France’? loss was due to the dack of fresh players. PARIS, July 31. The Davis Cup has been lost, 'but honour has been saved, summarises the feeling in France, where the departure of . the-cup is regarded as a national event. Lacoste, speaking at the French Tennis Federation’s dinner, warped England that the “Three Musketeers," united in defeat as in victory, intended to strive to regain the cup. Borotra said there were no better sportsmen and no other country to whom France would rather have lost. LATER. VICTORIOUS PLAVERS RETURN. A TUMULTUOUS WELCOME. HIS MAJESTY’S CONGRATULATIONS (Received August 1, 10.45 a.m.) LONDON, July 31. Thousands, . including girl tennis fans, at Victoria Station gave the Davis Gup winners the biggest reception British tennis players have ever been accorded.; . j The sight of the cup in the window of a pullman was the signal for terriflo cheering. His Majesty sent a message ol hearty congratulations on the fine achievement. TROPHY ELUDES DUTY. CLASSIFIED AS A (Received August 1, 10.45 a.m.) LONDON, July 31. Most tennis trophies brought to Britain are liable to ad valorem duty, but the Davis Cup has been classed as a "re-import.”