WHY NOT BATHING TOGS FOR TENNIS?
SPANISH SUGGESTION. United Press Association —By Electrit Telograph —Copyright. LONDON, May 26. Mr Larcombe, the .manager of the Ail-Englash elub, admits that it is most probable the committee will consider whether women competitors at Wimbledon will bo allowed to play without stockings. Miss Helen Wills, who sot the fashion in Europe, when interviewed today, seemed sceptical as to whether the club would venture to issue a rule on such a personal matter. Nevertheless, sho would not like to oppose it if it were the official ruling. When questioned on the matter, Senorita D’Alvanez, the fascinating Spanish player, expressed tho opinion that it was out of keeping to wear a frock and no stockings. "If they decided to wear bathing costumes for tennis it would be an excellent idea," the Spanish lady added.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MT19290528.2.79
Bibliographic details
Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6920, 28 May 1929, Page 7
Word Count
138WHY NOT BATHING TOGS FOR TENNIS? Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6920, 28 May 1929, Page 7
Using This Item
Stuff Ltd is the copyright owner for the Manawatu Times. You can reproduce in-copyright material from this newspaper for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 New Zealand licence. This newspaper is not available for commercial use without the consent of Stuff Ltd. For advice on reproduction of out-of-copyright material from this newspaper, please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in