LAWN TENNIS

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 149, 21 March 1927, Page 5

LAWN TENNIS

EFFECT OF PROFESSIONAL MOVEMENT DEFINITION OF AMATEUR Hz Telegraph.—pbess association. COPI’BIGHT. Paris, March 18. That tho professional movement is not harming lawn tennis was the general feeling at the meeting of the International Lawn Tennis Federation. It was felt that the increasing interest in the game compensated for any drawback due to professionalism. It was admitted that Mlle. Lenglen had been a biij amateur attraction, but speakers pointed out that others would take her place as stars. Eventually each nation was left to deal with the question within its own territory, though it was generally held that the definition of “amateur” should bo limited rather than enlarged. The South African representative proposed that journalistic activities by those concerned and broadcasting should be barred in the case of the four big tournaments in England. Australia, America, and Franco. When a vote was taken the federation was found to bo equally divided. It was understood that each nation should deal with the matter in its own way. The federation decided not to participate in tho Olympic Games until satis-, faction was secured regarding tho points in dispute, but it was agreed to hold an international tournament in Holland at a date not clashing with the Olympic Games. . , The federation admitted Germany, China, and Brazil to membership, the former with full voting powers. It was decided that the bounce of tile lawn tennis ball, which is now 50 to 60 inches, should be altered to from 53 to 58 inches. REDUCED PRICE OF BALLS London, March 18. Most makers are reducing the price of tennis balls by half-a-crown a dozen foi the ensuing season. Ayres’ Championship Tctinis Balls have always been used at Davis Cup matches plaved in Australasia. ally adopted'by Wellington Lawn Tennis Association. Perfect in flight ana bounce.—Advt.