The Archive · 1928

CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Roper Cup was won on Saturday by Portugal, represented by Raoul Canavarro and Carl Tavares, who defeated J. H. Pott and W. P, Roberts, representing America, The game was.a thrilling one" and well fought throughout, the scores bein 6-0, 6-8, 6-2, 6:8, and 6-4, 2 airs.

The Ladies' Doubles finalists were Elmore and Mrs, Stafford Smith, Mrs. Fischer and" Mddle. Pelerin. The "match wax won by the former pair G-1 6-1.

'The Men's Singles finalists were L. Wade and E. F. Duck, and the match was played en Sunday. The winner was Wade and the scores were 6-0, 6-2, G1. Wade had little difficulty' in beating his opponent and was superior in every depar!- ment.

The Ladies' Singles contestants Hazel Crawford and Miss Hilary Crawford who provided a great exhibition of forceful tennis, the winner being Miss Hilary Crawford. The scores wera 9-7, and 6-8.

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