New Britain herald., 1928-02-20
MAY HAVE PEACE
 IN TENNIS RANKS
Samuel \. Colon H,s Conf deuct of Plrtits to Argument

 New York. Feb. 70 @ - The olive branch seems about to be en- twined about the turbulent tennis racquet.
 Tho entwining Is being accom- plishedI by the new chief executive of the United States Lawn Tennis association. Samuel H. Collom of Philadelphia.
 In employing practical measures calculated to promote harmony in the tennis family. particularly so far as the Davis cup campaign is concerned, Mir. Collom is in the happy position of having the confi- dence of the "old guard" of the l.. 8. L. T. A. as we'll as the clos friendship of the tall gentleman of the courts, W. T. Tilden.
 Az he has outlined his Davis cup program for the Associated Press for the benefit of those who may be concerned about his policy. Mr. Collom makes these two salient starting points:
 l. Tho recognition of the fact that Tllden Is tho main reliance of tho playing forces: that he is far and away tho greatest American singles performer. with no younger talent ripe enough to replace him. and. as | partner of Francis T. Hunter. tho dynamo of the Ereates: doubles combination in the world at the present time.
 ?. The formation of . Davis cup committee that will work harmoni- cusly with Tilden, remove any sources of friction and push . cam paign designed to put Americas 's best foot forward this year, as we'll as to build up playing strength for the future.
 This policy already has been put Into effect by MT. Collom's appoint ment of Joseph w. Wear of Phila- delphia as chairman of the Davis | cup committee. Wear is a close friend of 1'ilden's and an "out- sider," 50 far as the executive coun- cils of the game have been con- cerned previously. Although he also has been in intimate touch with the game. it is reasonable to suppose that Tilden was consulted in the selection of Wear.
 In the past Big Bill' frequently has been at loggerheads with the old Davis cup committee and Its chairman, Julian 8. Myrick. The ex-champion's decided views on tactics. training and team selection have provoked many a merry ar- gument.
 If some concessions may be made to Tilden's standpoint in tho or ganization of the campaign this year it is probable also that Big Bill" may bow to the association's s wishes on the schedule of team play. ...
 It Is likely that Tilden, as we'll as Hunter. will play through the entire American zone competition before going abroad for the finals. MT. Collom hopes to convince Til- den that. although the American zone finals will not be completed until early in June. he still will have sufficient time to 70 overseas and get into shape for the rest of the campaign.
 Tilden has said the United State. must choose between making a se- rious bid for the recapture ot the Davis cup this year or devoting the major effort to building a new team for the fture.
 I've can do both this year" Mfr Collom holds 'Tilden and Hunter may be the bulwark of the team again but there also will be a good chance for the youths to make the team"
 Collom proposes that . squad of six players. combining experience with youth. be sent abroad for the | 1<uhopSoh LuS 0clcC. ton of the "big four'' to be made according to developments on the other aide.
 This would sive . chance fol such capable younger players a. Lott, Hennesscy. Doeg or Chandler to make the trip and gain valuable experience. even though they did mot get into much Davis cup com. petition.
 The opening match for the United States. against Mexico. probably will be played in Mexico City if April, during the Easter holida, season. The second match, with China. will be played either in sar Francisco or KansAa City In Maj and the American sone finAl In Chi. cago. the first week of June, with