British team win Wightman Cup at Wimbledon
Jun. 06, 1968 - Britain win the Wightman Cup for the first time since 1960 - Truman Sisters save the Day. Yesterday evening, almost in semi- darkness, Mrs. Christine Janes, and her sister Nell Truman, beat the American pair, Kathy Harter and Stephanie de Fina, 6-3, 2-6, in the deciding game in the doubles match to win the Wightman Cup 4-3 at Wimbledon. Photo Shows Mrs. Angela Barrett, the Captain, almost drops the Wightman Cup in her excitement, as she holds it aloft for all to see as she poses with the victorious British team. ( L. to r. ) Mrs. Christine Janes, Virginia Wade, Nell Truman, Winnie Shaw, and Mrs. Joyce William
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