The Washington times., 1926-09-29

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Mile Gade swan the Channel
Tor her babies, Trudy Ederle did 1t
for her country, but I'm turning
professional for my independence, ;"
eaid the ex-champion of the world,
who only lost her crown by leaving
the amateur ranks.
Met BY Grange
A Suzanne Of darling eyes, of
broad smile, OF vivid animation.
greeted C. c.. Pyle, her promoter,
and Red" Grange, the noted foot
bali star. who boarded the boat at
Quarantine.
Here's your brother" introduced
Pyle.
And chen It was that the tennis
player, hera1ded as the prima donna
0f the courts both Ia ability and
professional lady anxious to answer
Journalistic queries into the precise
state OF her emotions, or her amoi-
lions, OF her beliefs. OF her financial
hopes and why sshe turned profess
eional
On ths side-lines a. the mentor
was Pyle. Across the state-room
IN the deluxe suite sat Red" for
the moment eclipsed.
Playing for IL Years
"T've been playing tennis for IL
years" Suzanne said. "In all that
time i received nothing and had to
nav an entry fee In the tourna-
ments. It was time for me to col
lect for my labors.
'.I do not think that ones brand
of playing Is changed whether one
may be az thrilling when you get
the gate receipts as when you pay
your own bills.
'sSome day I hope that tennis
will be organized as golf Is now
professional and amateur entries.
Winning means as much TO pro-
fessional or amateur-and think
the public will welcome some ar
ranRement whereby the player
ahares In the profits Of her efforts.
Heretofore, have had all the
annoyances of q professional and
none Of its compensations. While
j do not censure tennis-ruling
bodies, do think that their auto
cratic attitude-their frequent I'M
reasonableness-mak aInateurism
most difficult. They are extreme
in their rulings. A person must
be free.
Wants All She Can Get
81. frankly. became a professional
20 get money. Will l get 100000?
] do not discuss contracts. But !
want all can get.
"This is q more suspicious visit
than was my last one. I'm feeling
fine-not worried about a thing and
expect TO play good tennis"
In beige ensemble, from felt
cIoche, through two-piece bolted
wool crepe, suede one-strap slippers
trimmed in stenciled calf, Mile.
Ienglen, by appearance, explained
her need of numerous trunks. 1t
was learned that black, beige and
aubergine comprises the color
scheme OF her wardrobe. Her
landing costume was completed by
= blue-fox scarf and beige gloves
and bag.
win they go to see LengIen
play?" Pyle stopped smiling be.
nignly on the optimistic layout
''They come to see Red" here,
carry the ball so or 30 yards"
YES" piped up Red" ''but ]
don't do it very often"
We'll, they come to see you do
It, anyway" Mile. Lenglen said.
Not to Wed, She Says
Suzanne parted with humor
queries concerning the state OF
her affections.
mo. not engaged" she said
''and don't intend to be, even
though there is no anti-marria
clause in my contract with Mr.
Pyle
A suggested professional engage
ment to Red found laughing favor
with her, and completely routed
the Wheaton flash.
law, well, they've just met, >
Pyle remarked. "Give them time
Then Suzanne spoke OF Heller
Wills.
1.-THE best woman tennis player
in America today. is Helen Wills,
said Suzanne. Among the mer
Johnston takes precedence. How
ever. 1t wasn't Miss Wills Wh'
gave me my hardest battle. II
a 1919, when / first won the title
] believe / had the greatest fight
That was with Mrs. Lamber
cAAmherAs Of EnklaRde Anpong thl