The New York herald., 1921-01-30
William T. Tilden and Mrs. +.
/. Mallory to Be Sent by
Tennis Association.
BY SAMUEL j. BROoKMAN.

In the hope that France will recip-
rocate, the international committee OF
the United States Lawn Tennis Asso-
citation has decided to send both our
national tennis champions. William 7.
Tilden I'd and Mrs. Franklin /. Mallory,
to compete in the French title tourna-
ments early this summer. In letter
addressed yesterday to the head of
the French Lawn Tennis Association
Julian, s.. Myrfck. president OF the
American organization, indicates the de-
sire Of the committee that upon the re-
turn Of the American title holders they
be accompanied by the leading players
OF France. Mile. Suzanne Lenglen in
cluded.
IL is reasonable to expect that the
French association will find 1t possible
TO meet the request. Some of the tennis
leaders in France already have sug-
gested a competitive trip to America,
having been prompted by the desire OF
the United States association to hold
as many of the Davis cup preliminary
rounds in this country as possible Be-
sides. French tennis players have not
appeared on American courts In long
time, and the opportunity of participat-
ing In both Davis cup and national title
play should appeal TO them.
To Defend British Title.
That Tilden and Mrs. Mallory had
decided to go to England this summer
has been known for some time. Tilden
had announced that he would make the
Journey to Wimbledon TO defend his title
In the British championship, while Mrs.
Mallory had expressed the determina-
ton TO make another bid for the British
women's title. Until yesterday. how
ever. there was no intimation that
either champion was to cross the Chan
mel to play IN French tournaments
Mr.. Myrick's letter TO the French as
sociation follows:
"At A meeting Of the Davis cup COM
mittee plans for the coming season were
discussed in some detail, and as these
will interest your association am writ
ing to inform you officially of what
took place.
eft Is our desire and intention TO send
Mr.. william T. Tilden. champion OF the
United States. and Mrs. Molla BJurstedt
Mallory. women's champion OF the
United states. to France TO compete in
your championships in the early sum-
mer of 1921. We hope also to be able 10
send them to England and then nave
them return to this country the early
mart of July in time to play in the prin-
cipai tournaments here.
'Tt is our hope that the French Lawn
Tennis Association will be able to re-
ciprocate by sending the champions or
France. especially Mile. Lenglen, 10 the
limited states for our championships
and rnavbe some OF tho preliminary
tournaments during the summer or l'zl.
our association feels that such an inter-
change of PLAYERS would have splen-
Aid effect upon our International reia-
tIons and serve to strengthen the bonds
OF friendship which already unite the
two countries.
''The expenses OF sending the teams
sbould In our opinion, be borne In each
ease bv their respective associations. IL
Is our effort In maintaining the amateur
standards of tennis to prevent the cap
itaiIzation OF players ability, wnicn
is possibie when the association or ciup
holding the event Is permitted 10 pay
are exnenses OF players competing In u.
con the other hand, there Is no sucn
noss,bil,ty when the club or associat ton
which the player represents sends nim
and pays his expenses We follow tnis
nractice I'm our own tournaments ana
believe II applies equally 70 interna-
tional events. 40.
II am writing you thus early so that
Won may have official knowledge OF .,, ouI
aasociation's plans and desires. Inc
favor will be very much appreciated,
therefore, II you can let me know az
soon as convenient whether or not the
French association can agree 70 'ne
plans outlined above.