New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-06
MAY BAR AMERICANS
Lawn Tennis Players Not EIlg-
ibIe for Foreign Journeys.
AMATEUR LAW DRASTIC ONE
Rules of New international AS
ISOLATION Aimed to Hit
Professionalism.

1t is more than probable that lawn ten
his players from the United States may
be persona non grata i'm European tour
namonts during the approaching season.
This is certain TO be the case If the ma
lions which recently formed the Interna-
iional Association enforce the letter Of the
rules.
The veXatOus point in dispute which
has been rondly criticised in England,
France and Germany is Que to the failure
Of the United states to adopt the rigid
amateur rule for lawn tennis Because
OF this the United States is the only ma
ton OF prominence not eligible to mem
bership in the newly formed association.
which appears destined TO become most
influential factor in ruling the sport
Robert d. WYcnr. president of the ma
tional association. in discussing CORE
spondence which he had recently had
With the English association, said yes
terday that a rigid enforcement OF the
rule adopted by France. Ensland, Ger
many. Australia and others at the inter
national meeting particularly as 10 the
paymen; OF travelling and hotel expenses.
might place Americans in a most en-
"Of course. conditions are very differ
cnt on the Continent rs compared TO this
country said Mr.. Wrenn. and it is be
cause Of this difference. which sometimes
necessitates the travel of thousands OF
miles from one tournament 10 another
that | feel caused the vote TO be untaNor-
able 10 the new amateur rule which was
offered at tie last meeting Now the
PLAYERS Of this country are face TO face
with a condition and not a theory. we
are beyond the pale of amateurism. as
viewed from an European standpoint.
Here at home we are i'm somewhat
chaotic state of mind as to how far a
PLAYER may go in the acceptance of trans
portation. hotel entertainment and othe'
perqusites which may fall to the portion
Of the star performer"
Mr.. Wrenn reluctantly admitted that
such advertisements as the following
might be printed in newspapers. and that
under the existing rule, it would be dill
cult to make players amenable for taking
advantage of such offers:
"WANTED.-Lawn tennis players OF hlgh
class to compete in championship tour
nament Regular United States National
Lawn Tennis Association fixture. Nalu-
able prizes All transportation and en-
. tertainment expenses guaranteed. Ad-
dress Hotel. Sinnet, !. @.
RANKING LAWN TENNIS players
may make advantageous arrangements,
with all expenses paid. by entering IN
the Boost Club and hotel circuit. Tourna-
ments listed by the national association.
Prizes for all. Special inducements and
continuous entertainment through July
and August to right parties. Address
Ready Money Bureau. Box 25
Ii was brought out at the recent meet
ing Of the national association that 1t
was no unusual thing for some of the
young college players and others who
wished for a pleasant vacation 10 write
Offering TO compete i'm tournaments. pro-
vded their expenses were paid. Again
i'm the case of tournaments seeking TO
establish a record entry list for class and
numbers. it was not unusual for men well
up in the ranking TO receive offers Of an
especially good time with an abundance
Of entertainment which would not cost
them one cent if they would compete
Mr. Wrenn said that he had been urged
by officials of the English association
that had represented this nation in Paris
that the Americans Immediately revise
their amateur law so as to conform to
the foreign rule. which is practically the
same as offered in this country lie had
replied that nothing could be done until
the annual meeting of next year, and he
had offered no apology for the position
taken BY this country