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Show JOHNSON AND TILDEN DEFEAT BRITISHERS WIBLEDON, July 16 (By The As. sorlnted Press) William M. Johnston of California and William T TIMen -if Philadelphia, the American Davis cup players, today defeated the Brltlsn ploers in the sinRles eontests of the series helnR held to determine which of the two teams shall challenge the Australasian players for the lavU cup. Phe Californiao, in'a ihrllling five set match won from J. C. Parke. 6 4, 6- 4. 26. 36. 6 2, while Tllden roed himself measurably superior to nls opponent, A S KlnKscole, and de-leated de-leated him. 4 6. 6 L 6 J. 6 1. Holland's announcement of withdraw al from the Da Is cup contest, because bet piaers were compelinR in the Butch championships. makes the British-American matches the finals. Kmjfycote and Parke have been selected se-lected to oppose the Americans In tne doubles tomorrow. |