The Washington times., 1922-06-07

Already there nave been four de-
faults. Japan, Canada, the Philippine
Islands and Hawaii having cropped
out, and the withdrawal OF FraEce
would rob the famous international
affair of considerable interest. Such
sportsmcn as Patterson. Anderson
and Wood, the entry from the other
side of the world. are pretty apt TO
accede to the Frsnchmen's desire.
|, We say this with no fear Of be-
|; ing ouartered for being In error.
France will play Denmark. the
I onIy team standing In its way to
tbe final round. The Australians
are 10 face CEecho-Slavalia's play.
ers the only team between them
and the semi.fi final, but the date
and place have not been fixed.
The Australia Czecho Slovakia
match in a second round affair and
the stipulations do not make II
necessary to be played until June
is. As Il looks now. it will not
take place until after the champion
ships At Wimbledon, scheduled for
June IS, but should be settled soon
after that time.
Roth France and Australia are
big favorites 70 win through to the
semi-final. =
The Danish team will be Erick
Tegner and yagn Ingerslev.. who
played last year, and Peterson p
and Rache. virtually unknown
here. Only surprising perform
ances by the newcomers and Teg-
ner and Ingerslev will see France
defeated. Tegner has been active
on indoor courts this winter and
Is young and full of speed, while
Ingerslev n q veteran and accus-
TONED more to the base-line game.
Yet both latter named players do
not rate to overthrow Frances
hopes.
Andre Colbert, q veteran Of vet
erans. and three youngsters--Jean
Borotra. Jean Cochet and Jean
Couiteas-n1ake up the French en-.
try.
colbert plays after the American
fashion-fast attack-and, though
the years have been crowding UP on
him. is sure 10 give q good account
Of himself
The only possibility against him
doing II is a reported weak ankle.
In play during the winter season in
France. this has handicapped him
somewhat. but he will have a good
rest before participa ting in the big
matches.
Borotra has been playing bril-
liant game. and may be the sensa-
ton ~ the matches. He Is twenty
two, full Of enthusiasm for the game.
and q coiorful performer. They cali
him "Borotra Of the Basque" ard
when they do, many nod their heads,
indicative that they think a great
deal Of the youngster.
He II native of the Basque and
wears the round toque OF his people
Of the courts This youth has Seen
bobbing around-much after the
manner OF our own Vincent Richards
in style-all winter down in the
Riviera. He has shown great prom
ise Of big things in the international
trays. He is Partisan and a mill.
tary student.
Cochet halls from Lyons. and
is twenty. This youngster has
seen most Of his training on the
outdoor courts and is considered
a fine prospect also. His strength
on ground strokes Is very good.
Couiteas comes from Paris, and Is
one year younger than Cochet.
A good back hand and q half vol
ley are among his qualifications.
They say he Is an sll-around
player, but until he meets the
tests this remains TO be seen.
]. O'Hara Wood, the youngster
Of the Australians, pitted against
any Of the. French youths should be
mighty Interesting affair. Than.
too. there 10 Vincent Richards Of the