Wimbilaon, May 25.
France and Great Britain battled today to a 1-1 tie in the first day's play of their third round Davis Cup mzteh here when C. E. Hare defeated Bernard Destremeau by 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 14-12, while Christian Boussus beat R. A. Shayes in straight sets, 8-2, 6-4, 6-0.
Hare scored an upset victory against Destremeau, conqueror of Kho Sin-kie and W. C. Choy, both of whom have beaten Hare. The French player found himself at a disadvantage on the wet grass courts, as he is used to harcourt play.
Hare attacked chiefly from the zet in the two opening sets, which he had but little difficulty in winning, 6-2, 6-3. Destremeau showed his írue form only in brief flashes and the Englishman scored several aces on the slippery court, Tables were reversed in the third set, when Destremeau settled down to a steady game. He showed his 200 in the four innings. Buswell's usual accuracy and allowed Hare five wickets for 38 against Glamorgan, but three games. In the last set, he in the first innings, was the best per- was un more his old self. But at formance of the match. crucial stage he was unable to overcome Hare's steadiness and suc-
At Kettering—Glamorgan beat Northamptonshire by six wickets. Northants, first innings 191 and second innings 138 Glamorgan, first innings 162 (Buswell five for 38) and second innings 170 runs for four cumbed by 14-12 after one of the most hard-fought sets seen in this year's Davis Cup play.—Havas.
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