TENNIS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LII, Issue 17133, 8 September 1926, Page 4

TENNIS

.\I.\KY IHiOWNE TURNS PRO. to joix sf/annk. fElec. Tel. Copyright—United Press Assn. (Australian and N.Z- Cable Association.) - NEW YORK, Sept. fi. Mary l\. Browne, former national clianipion and captain oil the American team that visited England and Prance this season, has announced her intention io sign a contract, to play professional tennis for ('. ('. I'yle, who is managing M'dlle Lenglon's tour of: the United States. Mary Browne volunteered no details about the contract, but it is understood that she was offered L'oOO dollars when she signed, with ;i percentage of Ihe gate receipts, also other sums, depending on (he success of I'yle's venture. I'yle has confirmed Mary Brow ne 's slatenieni. SOUND ADVICE. (In her ret inn recently from a lengthy slay in France, Helen Wills, queen of women tennis players in the United States, gave the following advice to the. stars of the. future: First—Get plenty of practice. Second—-Chose a variety of opponents. Third —Get fun out of your playing. Fourth —Have good equipment. This means a good racquet, well strung, good balls, a decent court, and comfortable clothes. Fifth- Watch good players and tournament matches, not to copy, but in unconsciously absorb the rhythm of the game. Sixth—Play with players better than yourself. Seventh -Develop your footwork on the court. Eighth—Don't " fool " on the court, concentrate on doing your best. Ninth—Relax completely before and after games. Tenth (and most important)—Never give up.