The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-18
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Jack xeeus.

British players have been forbidden
to enter any. tennis tournaments opsn
10 subjects Of the Central empires, ac-
cordinS 10 George r. Adss, president
OF thu National Lawn Tennis assocla-
ito. from n. Anthony Sabelli. secfe-
tary OF the British Lawn Tennis ssso
citation, In addition, British players
In tournaments or competitions or.
sanised In any neutral country unless
enemy nations are barred Similar Ac-
tion has been taken In ErAncs.
OF tennis conditions IN 0rsat BRIT
tain Mr.. Sabsui says. "AlthouEh the
prospects Tor the season are good, n
complete revival No regards clubs and
tournaments cannot be expected until
next year. Sixty-four tournaments
have been sanctioned by our associa.
tion. only about half the number
viii be many more tournament players
than can be accommodated At the
small number of tournamenta.
"The Davis club will I think. prove
OF great Interest 20 our spectators.
while a number Of matches are being
arranged IN which Australians and
South Africans viii take part.
"A new championship 10 being instl-
tutcd for teams representing tho navy,
Triangular event viii probably take
place ut Wimbledon after our cham
pionships. and viii he a thsse DAY AZ.
fair. Challenge cups and medals wlll
be presented TO tho winning service.
The championship viii be All annual
affair
No arrangements have been made
30 far with regard 10 take the Davis
cup tics. which will. | think probably
take place In this country. possibly IN
Capt. Watson NJ. washburh has been
| designated to take charge OF the tennis
activities In the A, T.. J.. as assistant
TO Col. Wait e. johnson. athletic Of
fcer for the American army In France
The name Of Pitcher Luther Nelson
was not figured prominently In the
news from the Yankees training camp
at jacksonville this spring. but he n
| likely TO be heard from In the future
Nelson has been working duistly, get
| ting his arm Into trim as . veteran
does. and about the time Hugglns
called him into n regular game he was
ready. E, Husgins 10 sreatly impressed
with the style Of this newcomer, who
has long arms and great speed. lie
is developing curve and Hugg,ns
predicts that he will he q successful
pitcher In the majors. Nelson was pur-
chased by the Yankees from the Mem
phls club OF the Southern league.
The fats OF the polo Championships
IL still In doubt although an early
start for tournaments Is assured. There
has been no sanction OF tournaments
by the polo association since the United
Siatar entered the world war and IN
1917 and 1913 the international cham
pionship and interclrcuit matches also
were cancelled.
The game furnished hundred. OF
fighters 10 the United States and the
allies and although polo has always
been urged a. the hes, possible tram,
ing for the cavalry. the pololsts served
mainly with ,hs infantry. engihesrs'
aero forces and the navy. largely tf.
cause OF the lessened importance OF
cavalry In that war.
Oscar Wit says this is going to be
the best year he has ever had. nnd
that he will make boston fans IKE him
He spent the winter working and play
ing little ball. and rsported to tho
Red Sox In fine fettle. lie has the
third base Job einched.