The Washington times., 1931-05-30
SUFFER-
TO OPPOSE
ROBSON
BY GNO SINH

OuCIS OdLn Is VLtS uI4ulSpuGCN
tennis boss of the western hemis-
phere. it has been proved de-
cisively in the Davis cup matches
against Argentina here the last
two days.
However, the lanky, chin-whis-
kered gentleman wishes that his
supremacy in this line was not
quite so decisively displayed, for,
being an avid reader of news
papers. he had prepared diligently
for a bitter struggle.
By its sweep of the first three
matches the United States clim1-
ated Argentina and qualified to
little the European zone finalist
the right to challenge France
the trophy.
Today's matches at Chevy
hase Country Club are relegated
the status of exhibitions.
ven if the Latin-Americans were
win both, it would have no
caring on the results.
Interest High
Exceptional interest is mani
ted in today's impending fray
ween Frank K. Shields. ace OF
American team, and Ronaldo
yd, premiere and gigantic ball
acker for South America, start
: at 2:30.
7Oyd was disappointing in his
Itch with Sidney B. Wood, jr.,
nursday. His downfall, while
ue largely to the fact that
Wood was in rare form, was
lso partly due to the fact that
ne giant was off his game, ex-
ertS agree.
Boyd went through a long siege
If illness several months ago, and
las not completely recovered his
strength and control.
Today, though, with a whole
days rest, Boyd is expected to be
in great trim.
Shields went through a Cruel
ing four-set contest in doing his
share to down the stubborn Ar.
Centine double yesterday, and
may not be quite up to his usual
form. 1t is expected to be the
best and closest fought match OF
the series.
Clifford Sutter, of New Orleans,
is replacing Wood against Gull
lermo Robson, Argentine No.
2 man. in the second match. An
dres Sissener may take Robson'S
place. Sissener, a slim, tail, alert
boy, is, looked upon as a future
Argentine Davis Cup hope.
May DispIace Lott
Rumors are rampant that
Shields and Wood may displace
George Lott and John Van Ryn,
now in France, for the singles as
signmentS against the European
finalistS and France.
Lott and Van Ryn have been
doing poorly against European
opponents in the French cham
piOnshipS at Auteil, both being
eliminated by little-knOwn play
ers. Wood and Shields loom
cOrrespOndingly larger with each
appearance on this side Of the
waters. Clifford Sutter may
also go to Europe.
Victory in the doubles did not
ONE easy for the Americans yes
.erday, the South Americans pro-
ducing smart, varied, all-court
game which puzzled them. It was
only the United States aces
greater kick" which finally de-
cided the issue, ga, 8-6, 2-6,
60.
The ArgentineS time and again
out-maneuvered and out-sped the
tall Americans. The outstanding
player of the doubles was little
Adriano zappa. The agile dark
skinned midget was everywhere,
driving back for placements down
the sidelines or neat cross-court
volleyS.
Shields took advantage of his
height to, smash down the South
Americans slightly softer returns,
while Wood whipped over screech.
ing placements at vital moments.
Lucille del Castillo was steady and
cool, permitting Zappa to carry
the brunt of the attack, while he
took care of the defensive depart
ment.
Cliff Sutter permitted Gregory
Mangin, of Georgetown Univer-
sity, to beat himself, Ga, 8-6,
in an exhibition.
V C1n ELL.