Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-10
TENNIS ASSOCIATION
IN FITNESS" CAMPAIGN
National Organization Alisns Itself
With Walter Camps
Committee.
OUTDOORS PLAY is ESSENTIAL
Waterloo Was Won on English Play
grounds, Says Brand Whitiock.
Men Made Clean and Strong by
Sane Sports in the Open.

Upon every man rests the obliGa-
ton TO keep himself physically fit.
War drains the nations resources.
Not ono OF us can tell what new duties
the future may impose upon him.
Therefore. each and every one OF us
must make himself ready. Such prcpa-
ration is patriotic and scnsible; the
more thoroughly it is done. the better
for the future OF our country"
In these words Julian :. Myrich,
vice president OF the United states Ma
tional Lawn Tennis Association. states
the principles on which the association
is urging general participation in out
door sport. The annual meeting re-
atorcd championships. which add zest
10 tournament compctition. But this
action did not end the associations
effort. for the plans for Junior and
hoEs tournaments. successfully de-
Hc!oped last season. are being Cc!e-
hratcd this year. Having been tested
in war time, they are now being adj
Tocatcd as sound method OF develop
ing the youngsters interest in attn
lctics. SO successful! has the plan been
that girls events are nov included un-
der tce same regulations AS govern
tniors.
JOIN IN MOVEMENT TO
SECURE PHYSICAL. FITNESS
experimenting this activity. is ,hc
decision Of the national association TO
join the movement insugurated by
Walter Camp. 10 stimulate public in
tcrest in physical fitness Backed by
the National Security League. MIR
Camps committee has written TO thou
sands OF mayors requesting them to
appoint local committees TO conduc;
this work Based on the fact that
modern warfare is q contest between
nations, it is plain tina, such an effort
10 conserve the country's man power
must have a broad appeal.
At conference between &. Stan
wood Mcnks IN, pres dent OF the league.
Mr. Camp and Mir. Myrick. the national
associa tion's prefer of aid was cor
daily accepted. Edwin J.. Torrey
secretary Of the national association.
and Mr.. Myrick have been appointed
on the general committee headed by
Ar. camp. Through them, the CO.
operation OF the tennis public is TO he
enlisted in an effort TO build up a ire
mcndouS body or opinion favorable 10
pnysica! bet,ermcnt
TENNIS FITS WELL. INTO
IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN
IS Il sport which already appeals TO
thousands OF players throughout the
United States. tennis fits into the plan
outlined by Mr. Camp. IL provides
plenty OF exercise in "A short time. and
yet is not so strenuous as TO overtax
those who lack the condition OF an
>th!ctc. j makes for speed. endur-
ance. sureness Of eye and lightning
fast linking Of though; ard action.
Requiring no expensive equipment or
large areas for playing space. il is
particularly suited for municipal
recreation. and in recognition of this
fact q Crea, many cities have cs:ab-
!i.hcd public courts.
Answering the questions OF those few
VINO doubt the patriotism Of sports in
Whitlock. minister 10 Belgium. who
spca ks win an intimate knowledge
OF European conditions:
OUTDOOR SPORTS MAKE
MEN CLEAN AND STRONG
Don't let the young men neglect
their games altogether. Remember
that Waterloo was won on the playing
fields OF E;on and Harrow. and that
healthy outdoor sports do more to
make the nation great than anything
besides moral character. They make il
physically clean and strong. and they
teach the lads the sense OF fair play
and honor-and that is what we are
fighting FOR ia this world to-day"
Having already sent thousands OF
men into the service tennis now stands
ready TO help those who are left
young and old. The association has n
definite war proEram," says Secretary
Torrey. 1T aims TO secure the
greatest good for the creates; num-
Der Its ideal is nation physically
fit. and in tbs accomplishment of that
ideal. CT seeks the cooperation OF
every true American"