PROPOSED ALTERATION TO SERVICE RULE.
CTixom"Sr&°»3 "Sun" Special Cable.) (Received March 3rd, 6.10 p.m..) LOMX>S, March 2. The International Laira Tennis Federation, which meets at the end of the month, tril] consider a proposal to add to the rule governing service the'followLng words:—"And provided that each foot is replaced on the ground behind! the base line before either foot is placed on the court." Americans consider the proviso as aimed directly against McLoughlin, whoso service 'is his . greatest asset, whilst it -will also embarrass Brookes. The principle of one service will aleo be mooted. Wilding fa-Fouifc these drastic provisions becoming additions to the laws of the game.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14907, 4 March 1914, Page 9
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