TENNIS.
A NEW SERVICE RULE
iTuiks ax!) Sydney Sr.N Services.) (is* Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) (Per Press association.) LONDON. March 3. The International Tennis Federation at the oii'l or the month considers a proposad to add to the rule governing ihe service the following words "And provided that such foot is replaced on the ground behind the base line before either root placed on the court.'' The Americans consider the proviso is aimed, directly against MeLoiighlin, whose service is his greatest asset, whilst it will also embarras Brookes. The principle of one service also will be mooted. ilding favours these drastic provisions becoming additions to the laws of the game. WILDING WINS AGAIN. PARIS. March 3. Wilding beat F. Lowe in the final of the international tournament at Monte Carlo. 6—2. 6—3. 6—2.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 9740, 4 March 1914, Page 6
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