The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-05-15
TENNIS IN Topeka.

The tennis season of 1915 is we'll
underway Players have the fever.
1t looks as if there will be more play
ing this summer than ever before. as
dealers in tennis racquets, balls and
equipment say that their business has
been heavy.
The Y. M. c. A. courts at Tenth
and Lane streets are being rounded
into condition. Several good sets
have been played so far. These courts
are open to association members after
an entrance fee has been paid. Scores
of tennis players took advantage of
the courts last summer and proba bly,
many more will be there this season.
The Country club courts, believed to
be among the best in the state. are in
excellent shape. Several members
play there regularly and before an
other week is past there will be some
pretty hot games among the crack
players of the club.
Arthur F. Wilding, perhaps the best
tennis player of Great Britain and
lawn tennis champion of England,
was killed in the Darda nelles a few
days ago. Wilding was in the service
of his country in the attack upon the
Turkish defenses.>
A plea has been made for tennis
courts in the East side park. At the
monthly meeting of the Endeavor So
ciety of the Third Presbyterian
church, held this week, it was decided
to cooperate with similar societies
and petition the commission to make
courts in the park for the benefit of
East side citizens.
The season has officially opened foc
the members of the Racquet club at
Eleventh and Taylor streets. Several
good sets were played this week.
Women and girls are playing a lot
of sets this season and the interest of
the fair ones seems to have increased
in the past year.
1t is reported that the girls of the
Cathedral guild will be granted use
of the two double courts at $40 To-
peka avenue. These courts were used
by the Cathedral Boys club until it
disbanded last fall They are good
courts. The matter has been brought
to the attention of Dean Kaye and the
chances are that some interesting sets
will be played before long.
Among the heartiest fans in the city
are those who play on the R. r. Y. M.
c. A. courts. Other popular courts are
at Walnut Grove church, Euclid ave-
nue., Tenth and Clay and elsewhere
The high school courts probably
have been the busiest so far this sea-
SOIL Inc school mas always produced
good players and two years ago quite
a lot CT interest was taken in the
game. Last year there was not much
activity. but this summer it appears
the movement for a school tournament
will grow.
The Y. w. c. A. girls are playing
regularly on their court in the rear
of the governors mansion
The Potwin courts at Sixth and
West streets have not yet been pre-
pared for the summer.
1t is to be hoped that a statewide
tournament will be held this season
as well as at least two city Journeys.
The Country club, the Y. NJ. c. A and
other organizations will back any such
movement.
Il have certainly sold a quantity of
adhesive tape, said a druggist this
week. "I'n tell you why the demand
is so great. About one hundred play
ers around here played their first sets
of the season this week and came out
with badly blistered hands"
Devoe Floor Wax keeps floors in ex-
cellent condition. c. NJ. Hill & SON.
Adv.
Step Ladders at ForbeS,-Ady