Paris, July 19.
America to-day qualified to meet France in the challenge round of the Davis Cup competition by winning the first three matches in the inter-zone final against Italy.
'Wilmer Allison (America) defeated G. de Stefani (Italy) in five setts, 4-6, 7.9, G4, 8-8, 10-8 'The second match had to be postponed, owing to bad light, Lott then leeding by two satis to' one. This match was completed to-day, Lott defeating Baron H. L. de Morpurgo by 3-6, 10-8, 0-3, The doubles game went to five setts, the Wimbledon doubles, chainpions, Wilmer Allison and John ban Ryn (America), defeating Baxon Morpurgo and'P. Gaslini (Italy), 5-7, 62, 64, 1-6, 6-3—Reuter.
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