1961 Thomas Cup - American Zone

As in previous years, the American zone qualifiers of the Thomas Cup of 1961 were limited to a dual meet between the United States and Canada that was won as always by the former team. These games were held at Toronto, Canada, on the 24 and 25 February 1961.

The United States defeated Canada 7-2. Jim Poole won his 2 singles matches in 2 sets, plus one more together with Manny Armendariz. Joseph Cameron Alston and T Wynn Rogers did a brilliant performance too and won their 2 doubles matches in 2 sets as well. Bill E. Berry also won his 2 singles games. Perhaps the most outstanding Canadian figure was Bert Fergus who won his singles match against Manny Armendariz, and one men´s doubles match as a couple of B. Westcott to Jim Poole and Manny Armendariz.

The United States would face—later on the Inter-zone play-offs—the powerful team of Denmark led by their badminton legends: Erland Kops and Finn Kobbero.

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