The Washington herald., 1907-07-14
JOIN TENNIS CLUB
Quality of Local Play Would
Be Improved.
OFFICERS ARE ENTHUSIASTIC
Several Realize the Benefits that
Would he Derived from an Assoc
citation that Would Contain Differ
ent Clubs of This City-wOuId En-
courage Intercity Matches.

There IS a strong probability that the
various tennis clubs in the District will
get together and form an association for
the purpose of playing interclub matches
and the development Of the sport.
Members Of the different clubs in the
District, when the idea of forming such
an association was preached to them,
were enthusiastic about the plan and
spoke highly of the benefits to be derived
from the PRONUNCIATION Of such an enter
prise. Ralph w Hills, Of the Bachelors
Lawn Tennis Club, said that his club
would be only too glad 10 become II
party TO such an association. c. E. Beck
EFT, Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation; A. Y. Leeeh, OF the lie Droit
Club, and F. NJ. Van Hoesen, Of the Co
lumbia and Y. n. c. A teams clubs.
were also enthusiastic over the project.
The organization of such an association
would put the District on a par with the
other big cities Of the country In regard
TO tennis. and enthusiasts of the game,
who are aware of the advantages such
body. would accrue. are delighted at
the prospect and unite in saying that II
would be the biggest thing in their line
that ever happened in Washington
Ralph W. Hills. in speaking Of the
project. said: In my Judgment. the
formation of such an association is not
only possible. but filed with opportuni-
ties which can be made to advance inter-
est in this branch of athletics, which Is
rapidly gaining that national popularity
it surely deserves. From all sections of
the country we hear Of contests. and we
trust it will not be long before repre-
sentatives of America will bring from
England IiIa token OF International ten
mis- supremacy"
some of the Benefits.
To reinforce the spirit of the game,
which can be made such a delightful part
Of the club life, the benefits locally from
such an association can be briefly sum-
married.
First-Association meets can be arranged
which will bring together representative
players from various organizations in a
manner not otherwise possible.
Second-It will give opportunities for
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every follower OF amateur athletics
Third-Mectng many players and solv-
ing various attacks and defenses broad
ems and improves the standard Of the
game. OF which we believe our young
men are capable, but who, by coufning
their play 10 a single club. and often a
few IN that club, lose much of the initia-
tive needed when entering tournaments
where fast play compels new tactics.
Fourth-These association meetings
filled with good play and strong fellow
ship. can do more 70 bring the organiza-
lions members thereof into close and
earnest touch with each other than any
other line OF exercise, and at the same
time establishes a high manly criterion
in dealing with each other that cannot
help but result in beneficial progress.
Fifth-It viii make possible a central
organization that can arrange intercity
meets, presenting the strongest play OF
which our city is capable.
SiXth-With a better understanding pre-
valing among all, many pleasant matches
can be arranged which will further the
mutual interest Of games and players.