Paris, July 26, At the Auteuil Stadium, to-day, in the presence of President Doumergue, and with the stands crowded to capacity, Henri Cochet and Jacques Brugnon, the famous French players defeated the American team, Wilmer Allison and John van Ryn, in the doubles of the challenge round of the Davis Cup competition, 6-3, 7-5, 1-6, 6-2. In the singles, yesterday, Tilden (America) defeated Borotra, while Cochet (Prance) beat G. at. Lott (Amer-
July 27.
After a strenuous five sett match to-day, Borotra made matters sure for France by defeating Lott, the score being 5/7, 6/8, 2/6, 6/2, 8/6.
The Frenchman led by sfx games to five in the final sett, but a doubtful decision delayed " his victory. However, he won the next two gaines for the sett, match and cap.
Although the destination of the Davis Cup had already been decided, Cochet and Tilden played off their match, which resulted in the Frenchman winning by 4/6, 6/3, 6/1, 7/5.—Reater.
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