New Britain herald., 1926-08-03
(BY ART CARLSON

America has won the Davis Cup, emblematic of the tennis champion ship of the world six straight sea- sons, or ever since the lanky Bill Tilden first became this country s biggest figure in the game.
 During that span Uncle Sammy's boys have dropped just two matches in 30. Patterson and Wood of Australia whipped Tilden and Rich ards in the doubles in 1922, while Jimmy Anderson, another Antipo- dean, beat Johnston the following year.
 In the four other annual clashes, America has scored shutouts, two on Australia and once each against Japan and France. In short, most of the challenge rounds have been nothing more than a rout for the Americans.
 The French Menace.
 This year, however things look different. America's representa- lives are quite apt to find real tussle on their hands when they de- fend their honors at the German town Cricket club, Philadelphia, early in September. Such an event is likely providing the interzone play terminates as expected
 Across the Atlantic there again looms a French menace, just as it did a year ago. Only this time it's a much larger one. For along with Lacoste. Borotra and Brugnon will also come Henri Cochet. Cochet may furnish the punch needed to overthrow the Americans
 You've heard a great deal of the playing ability of Lacoste and Boro tra during the last two seasons, In the Davis cup battles a year ago. both had the talented Tilden on the brink Of defeat, only to have a. characteristic Tilden rally to beat them. Lacoste and Borotra were hailed as future greats following those stirring exhibitions.
 But over in sunny France Gas the poets say many consider Cochet an even better bet. Cochet has been playing sensational tennis all sea- son. He's been stepping along fast. showing improvements each time out, and is a feared entry insany competitive jamboree.
 Improving Every Year
 With three such youthful stars as Lacoste, Borotra and Cochet (not to mention the capable Brugnon) representing France, America can well feel slightly alarmed repardine the retention of the Davis trophy,
 For II France reaches the chaI- lenge round (and nothing short of a startling upheaval of the dope can keep her out) Tilden, Richards. Johnson, Williams ct al, are cer- tain to find the going much tougher than they have run up against in the last few seasons.
 The French entrants, outside of Brugnon, are improving every year reaching a higher standard of play with each succeeding campaign. The lads wearing the coIors of this country aren't getting any better: in fact, they seem to be gradually slipping.
 Williams has been playing ton notch tennis since 1913. Johnston has been rated with the premier pastimers since 1915; Tilden since 1919 and Richards since 1921. It's no wonder then If the American representatives are going back. They can't hold the exacting pace forever.
 Younger Blood Needed
 l wouldn't be surprised if some of the younger crop of players like Eddie Chandler, Alfred Chapin and George Lott carry the destinies of this country in the international classic within another year or two. A change is bound to come sooner or later. New and younger blood will shortly be needed.
 Six successive world titles Is some- thing to boast about They cover B long reign in these days when whether individual Or group, don't remain on top very long.