Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-13
LITTLE TO CHOOSE
AMONG YANK four
Lott and Doeg and Van Ryn
Provide Problem for
Capt. Dixon.
BY WILLIAM T. TILDEN, I'd.

N YOORDwIJK-ANN- Holland,
N July 12-Wimbledon has not
y greatly solved the singles prob
lem that faces Capt. Fitz-
Eugene Dixon when he places his Davis
Cup team in the field against either
Japan or Italy in the inter-zone final,
and if successful against France In the
challenge round. There is little to
choose between the four men on record.
Certainly it would seem that Wilmer
Allison, with his victory over Cochet
and Doeg. must be accorded ranking
position Of the Americans at the mo-
ment.
Allison never before played such ten
mis- as he showed at Wimbledon. Against
Cochet he was superb. It is true that
the great French star started careless
~, but he always does. Allison saw his
chance and jumped at his opportunity
He never allowed Cochet to start.
Attacked at All Times.
Not only did he attack at all times
but he took advantage of every opening
Cochet offered him, and that day
Cochet offered plenty. However, II
would be foolhardy to count on Ali
sons repeating against Cochet the next
time they meet. He might do so If he
could produce again the same game
but certainly one must figure the
French star as favorite.
Lott played great tennis at Wimble-
don. On form he seemed to me to be
better than Doeg or Van Ryn. Yet
well as he played he went down to the
magnificent attack of Borotra in four
sets. Never has Borotra played such
tennis as he did in the match with Lott
and then against me in the semi-final
] cannot believe he will play 1t on hard
courts in Paris. If he does 1t is very
doubtful if any Of our players can beat
him. but 1t would seem to me Lott
would have the best chance. Certainly
Lott Is playing the best tennis he has
ever SHOWN in Europe.
Doeg Equals Expectations.
John Doag has fully lived up to ex-
Semi-flnals at Wimbledon, including his
defeats of Boussus and Mangin and his
f1ve-set battle against Allison, must
make him a close third, or equal, with
Lott. Johnny has served and volleyed
magnidcently, while his ground strokes
show greater steadiness than last year
However, John Is not so dangerous on
hard courts, where his service is less
effective, than on grass. I can hardly
see him successful in Paris.
John Van Ryn has played well, but
not quite so we'll as his teammates. He
was unlucky in his draw, having only
one to beat until he met me, and was
eliminated. He is playing In fine form,
ana on past record he has proved him.
self the equal of his teammates.
Although Bell and Mangin are not
regulars, and need not be seriously con-
sidered in the light Of Davis Cup mat
tiers this year. word of praise for their
dne play at Wimbledon must be added.
Bells heroic struggle from two sets
down to Cochet to two sets all, only
to fade away in the fifth, was q fine
effort, while Mangin's great victories
over Ohta and Austin stamped him as
q greatly improved player.
Choice Between Lott and Doeg.
How will Capt. Dixon solve his prob
lem? I have no idea what Is In his
mind, but I cannot see how he can
avoid using Allison definitely in the
singles. I believe he will nominate ALI
son as number one and pick the other
man from Lott and Doeg. am inclined
to Lott as the most logical choice. I
c.AAAN SAA0O oAAOA WILL NC 1Iluu6uCG0 Oy
the fact that Lott Is better ON hard
courts than grass, while Doeg Is not so
good on hard courts. II that Is so, It
means that one man will play all three
days since Allison pairs with Van Ryn
and Lott with Doeg.
It would seem that the doubles prob
lem would be decided by the result at
Wimbledon. But the factor of physical
condition must also be weighed The
margin between Van Ryn-Allison and
Iott-Doeg is so small that either team
Is good bet in the Davis Cup.
It would seem as If the final decision
on doubles would rest on the question
Of which man. Lott or Allison, Is best
fitted to play all three days In the
Davis Cup. Capt. Dixon has been on
the sidelines for every match of his
team and has the complete confidence
and support Of his men. His selection
will be sound and viii meet with the
full accord Of his players. Confidence
and cooperation Is at full tide In the
American Davis Cup team.