Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-16

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in competition, and N -
recognizing the ao-
solute necessity
of training in Europe, they have for
saken the American zone and wisely
challenged in the European 1t Is
pity that the United States Assocls-
ton did not follow their lead and ar
range to send its team to Europe early
in the Spring.
The outstanding contenders in the
European zone, in my opinion, are Aus
tralia. italy, Japan and Great Britain.
Germany, who but for the unfortunate.
tragic death of Hans Moldenhauer
would have been almost favorite, now
is practically out Of the running, hav-
ing no one to fill his place. Holland
is the fifth nation, and dangerous II
both Thinner and Diemer-Kool play.
Japan is the lucky member OF the
group, having one half to itself, with
only Holland in its half. Japan meets
Hungary in the first round, and unless
Baron Won Kehrling single-handed can
defeat them before the team becomes
acclimated, see no chance OF the
Nipponese stars having any trouble un-
til they reach the semi-flnal against
Holland
Should Thinner and Diemer-Koo
reach their best form and the tie with
japan be played in Holland, 1t might
be very close and 60 either way. unless
Holland is lucky, believe Japan should
come through to the final.
Other Half Is Interesting.
The other half is full of interest.
England meets Germany In the first
round, thus bringing the two nations
into combat at once instead Of at the
final as last year. However, Modem
hauer's death. coupled with the fact
that the tie will be played in England
this year, seems to rob Germany IF
any chance for victory. In the same
quarter with England Is Australia, whom
they meet in the round Of eight. This
match may well decide the finalist Of
the zone, and it is my opinion that
very close battle will result. I look to
see a 90 margin, with Australia
slight favorite.
italy should come through her quar-
ter with no trouble and meet the winner
of Australia and England. This match,
if PLAYED in Rome, favorS Italy, but If
played in a neutral country, 1t Is toss
up. Italy is very strong this year, as
both Stefani and Gaslini once more are
well and in the game, while Morpurgo
I believe whoever wins the semi final
from the half containing England, Aus
tralia and Italy will beat Japan in the
final round and come against the
United States team in the interzone
final This interzone final will be no
set-up for any one. If one thinks the
United States can sail into the chal-
lenge round without battle he grossly
underestimate the teams of the other
leading nations.
The United States team should have
Lott, Allison and Van Ryn as certain
ties, with the fourth man Doeg, Mercur,
Coen or possibly Hennessey, If he is re-
covered from his illness Of last year.
This is a strong team.
Lott One Singles Choice.
Allison and Van Ryn definitely
proved last year how well they can play
in Europe, and they should play the
doubles in the United States Davis Cup
ties in Europe, no matter what their
American record may be. Lott, not
withstanding his none too successful
season in 1929, is a logical choice for
one singles player in 1880, for he has
had more experience abroad than any
other young player excepting Coen.
The second singles player is problem,
but would recommend Van Ryn, AL
1ison or Coen.
However, consider for a moment the
personnel of the leading teams, any one
of which may come through to the in
terzone final. Australia, with Jack
Crawford, Harry Hopman, j. G. Willard
and Moon, looks promising. Italy has
Baron de Morpugo, whose record gives
him slight edge on any Of the United
States players. With him is Stefani,
the ambideXtrous player, whose i'm
provement this year is remarkable. AL
ready on the Riviera this year have
seen him beat Morpurgo, Coen, de RI
cou, Rogers and other ranking stars.
These two are very dangerous pair
Of singles players. Morpurgo is playing
doubles with Gaslini, whose improve
nent since 1928, when he played
against the Americans in the Davis Cup,
is most remarkable. They are good,
sound doubles team, not likely to beat
team like Allison and Van Ryn or
Lott and Hennessey, but dangerous al
ways.
England, with Bunny Austin, j. G.
Gregory, I. G. Collins and Charles
Kingsley, presents well rounded team
whose strength in Europe is far greater
than one would judge from the play of
Austin in America last year.
Japan Is the dark horse. Harada
evidently is playing as well or better
than ever. His victory over Cochet in
Japan proves it. Ohta and Abe are
fine players, not quite good enough to
beat the Americans, but dangerous if
any Of our men should hit bad day.
The new star of the team, Sato. who
three times beat Brugnon in Japan, is
said to be the most promising player
Japan has yet discovered. If he i'm
proves steadily during the year, he may
prove serious problem for any one.
To give a brief resume of my impress
sions based on the Davis Cup draw, /
expect the United States to win her
home zone with ease. look to see the
European semi-final fought out between
Japan and Holland, Australia and Italy,
with either Italy or Australia beating
Japan in the final.
The interzone final appears a toss
up, with the United States needing a
second singles player to support Lott II
she is to challenge France. The surest
point with the United States is Allison
and Van Ryn in the doubles. If Aus
tralia wins in Europe, believe the
United States may just sneak into the