The Archive · 1938

Germany Wins World Handball Title

Berlin, July 11.

The Arst world handball championship competition ended yesterday with convincing German victory.

Germany, which it will be remem-ered won the Olympic championship in this category, defeated Switzerland in final played at the Olympic Stadium here before 0,600 spectators by the overwhelming score of 23-0. The score at half-time was 12-0, Third place was; taken by Hungary, which beat Sweden by 1-2 The consolation round was won by doubles. He is also the United States' Davis Cup hero and is hailed! by experienced tennis enthusiasts "the best tennis player ever to step ona court."

Kukuljevich {s well-known in European tournaments for his persistent Flay. He is famous as a champion only in Yugoslavia, however. Today, he played as never before to defeat Don Budge. It was noted, however, that the American did not show his usual brilliant form.

Tu another contest here, Gene Mako succumbed to Puncee, another Yugoslavian. Scores in this match were 6-4, 0-3, 9-7.—Havas.

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