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Letters to the Editor
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PLAYED THE GAME
Sir,-Those tennis clothes, recently fea- tured, of long, past days, helped to pro- duce tough soldiers and great players. Although uncomfortable and unhygienic, similar clothes were worn almost until 1914. In that year tennis players joined the A.I.F. in hundreds, passing strict medical examinations. Many of those men are in khaki again now. Their tennis
was definitely not pat-ball. The era pro- duced Anthony Wilding, a great soldier and player who made the supreme sacri-
fice with many others.
Difficulties produced great men even in sport. Women players had their trials then, too. Yet Rosie Payton, with her blousey blouse, long skirt and gem hat, reached the tennis net on her own great service in quicker time than even shorts can produce.
Tennis was only a recreation then, with no gift rackets from sporting firms and no tournament expenses for players. One paid for what one received; always a sound principle for good, wholesome ama-
teur sport.
-Yours, &c,
LILY M. ADDISON,
Ex A.A.N.S., A.I.F. Mont Albert.