Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
LOTT, HENNESSEY
SWAMP ITALIANS
IN DOUBLES PLAY
Beat De Morpurgo-G SLIM,
6-3, 81, 60; TiIden
May Yet Represent U. S.
BY ALAN ], GOULD.

Sports Editor of the Associated Press.
~ GLAND GARROS STADIUM,
- Auteuil, France, July 21.-Two
N horsemen of the American
l. Davis Cup tennis cavalry gal
loped roughshod through the
last italian defenses this afternoon and
clinched the right for the United States
to play France in next weeks challenge
round.
Picking up the pace where he left
of yesterday. Smiling John" Hen
neSsey, coupled with George Lott,
baffied the italian pair of Baron Hum
bert de Morpurgo and Placido Gaslini.
whose last hopes of prolonging the
inter-zone battle was extinguished in
straight sets decided by scores Of 6--3,
6-1, 60
This result gives America its third
decisive victory and removes the re-
naming two singles matches Sunday to
the realm of exhibitions.
Erecting a bullet-proof defense and
dashing all over the court, the Aneri-
cans volleyed, lobbed and drove at.
clip that left no doubt of the out
come from the start. Hennessey's fine
generalship and clever placing dove
tailed perfectly with Lofts smashing
and low volleys. producing an attack
which discouraged the Italians. who
continued their listless and spiritless
play.
De Morpurgo Mars Team Work.
De Morpurgo, trying to handle two
thirds of the court and dominate the
play, only succeeded in spelling what
little teamwork the Italians possessed.
The baron was way of form, while
Gaslini. except for his service, held up
his own end and actually starred in
brief final squirt when the Europeans
squared the count at gall In the final
set. The rally was short-lived, as the
Americans applied pressure and ran
out the set and match.
Completion of the Americans sweep
ing triumph was accompanied by fresh
prospect that Bill Tilden viii yet be
included in the team opposing the
here on Friday.
While declining officially to indicate
whether any new course has been de-
cided upon, Samuel H. COLON, presi-
dent of the United States Lawn Tennis
Association. disclosed he had reserved
the right to nominate ,Tilden for the
team when the final list is submitted to
the French Tennis Federation next
Monday.
This was considered significant of
possible turn in events in view of Col
Ions previous admission that Tilden
technically was guilty of violating the
player-writer law and therefore IN
questionably ineligible.
1t is understood COLON has discussed
with French and international officials
the ACCESSIBILITY Of requesting suSpen-
sion of the u. S. L. T. A. amateur rule
committees Judgment pending q re-
hearing, thereby permitting Tilden TO
play in the challenge round.
The French are sympathetic. but
officials intimate that they are reluc-
tant to take hand in a purely Ameri-
can squabble involving factions which
have been at loggerheads for some
years, principally over TilGen.
Fans Give Tilden Ovation.
Pro-Tilden sentiment among the
tennis fans was displayed in an ovation
accorded Big Bill when ne took 10 the
stadium courts after the doubles match.
beating Jacques Brugnon. French Davis
Cup player, 81. SIS. in two exhibit
ton sets in sparkling contrast to the
previous play of the last two days.
Il must keep in condition. I am
ready for any developments. good or
bad" Tilden remarked smilingly prior
TO the exhibition when asked about his
chances of playing against the French
next week.
Big Bill then proceeded to thrill the
gallery with his full battery of dazzling
strokes, clearly demonstrating how
much strength would be added 20
American challenge round hopes by
the fashion IN which he out-drove and
out-gueSSed Drugnon.
In the second set Tilden slackened
when leading. four games to two, and
they fought on even terms until the
American apparently decided he had
had enough and rushed through the
last two games, finishing with a service
ace.