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Table Tennis Official Magazine of the Englisll Table Tennis Association Edited by W. HARRISON EDWARDS Published by Walthamstow Press, Ltd., Guardian House, 644 Forest Road, London, E.17 Vol. 15 November, 1956 No.2 PLAYERS LAST TO HEAR ALL sportsmen chosen to represent their country gone by the time the announcement comes over , like to receive the first news direct from the the "tape" and have to rely on picking it up governing body. In table tennis, following a through a n10rning paper, by whicb time the news change of policy in the release of teams, they are is "dead." likely to be the last to hear and even then get the If the specialist could be given prior notice of ne~!s second or third hand. the teams 'with an embargo, which would be faith Take the case of the two recent junior teams. fully respected, they could prepare: their com At least two members received the first news at n1ents and thus give the news better space. This school the following morning from friends who used to be' the practice, and it gave evening paper had heard the announcement on the B.B.C. writers the chance to run something in their first Just in1agine how puzzled they were when 24 editions the following morning. hours later they received the official notification Press matters need better handling with the with a request, " Please be good enough to treat timing of releases. Here I quote the release of the this as confidential as possible, until the official teams for the Scotland and Ireland matches. They announcement is made in the Press at a later came out the same day as the Champion County date." v Rest match, which suffered in consequence. DISCOURTEOUS I would suggest the appointment of a Press Officer as a solution to the problem. It is not good enough and I am not surprised that one parent has written: ' LACK OF DIGNITY "My child was pleasantly surprised to learn of international selection, but the first news was from a And now back to the official announcement to school friend. We had not heard the B.B.C. announce the players. It comes on an ordinary duplicated ment and the team did not appear in our paper. sheet of paper headed National Selection C'om Surely it is only common courtesy for the player to be told first." mittee, and containing a typewritten signature. Until this season it had always been the practice The only mention of the national body is E.T.T.A. n1idway through the copy. to inform the player first and delay the Press announcement until later. Now the team is re Surely official noteheading should be used for leased first through the news agencies in the even such an important matter. It makes the E.T.T.A. ing, with players notification due to go in the post look like some street corner club. the same night. The Leaches, Kennedys, Rowes and Haydons Reason for the change I understand is there may not be bothered about what form the noti had been leakages. If this had been the case fication takes, but a player receiving a first badge surely it must come from inside the selection wants to be proud of the letter. con1mittee? As it is, anyone unscrupulous enough could Incidentally, the Press are not happy about the quite easily type out one of these notifications method of giving news to the agencies only. and no one could tell the difference. Specialist writers are being ignored, and they are The N.E.C. would do well to look into these the people who give the game n10st publicity. matters. Take the case of evening papers. They have HARRISON EDWARDS. One both Competitions is being played on bring this to the notice of your Club Official Notes: a Zone basis, the arrangements being Members. made by Mr. I. C. Eyles, the Glouces Club Competitions. AS reported last month the National tershire County Secretary. Full de Already plenty of enthusiasm is Executive Council met on Sep tails of the Draw are now with those being shown for the Club Comp,eti tember 29, 1956, in the Council taking part. tions which are being run in aid of Chamber of the Royal Empire Open Tournam'ents. the "Travelling Expenses Fund" for Society. Two further matters of in The N.E.C. is again gIvIng atten Future World Championships. Fifty terest discussed were: tion and consideration to the organisa competitions have already been pro Sponge' Bat Enquiry. tion and playing conditions at Tour mised and it is hoped that many more A report was received from the naments. N.E.C. members are being of our members will arrange these sub-committee who had been ap asked to attend all tournaments in Competitions. Has your Club ar pointed to consider and collate the their ~ areas this season and make ranged one yet? If not, then full replies to the questionnaire sent out written reports on playing conditions, details can be obtained from the from the E.T.T.A. office. Members organisation, facilities, etc., for tRe E.T.T.A. Office, 214, Grand Buildings, from all over the- country had replied consideration of the Committee. Trafalgar Square, London, W.C.2. regarding the effects of the introduc Publications. The Competitions can take any tion of the sponge racket and the final The following publications can be form you wish, singles, doubles or view of the sub-committee was that obtained from the E.T.T.A. office for handicaps. The National Association there was not sufficient evidenc'e at are issuing specially designed plaques, the present time to enable them to incorporating the English Badge, to propose any alteration to the rule English Table winners. The entry fees are simple \vhich states: and do not vary with the number of "The racket may be any material, l'ennis Association competitions. All we ask is 24/- for size, shape or weight provided it is Patron: lier M a j est y The each singles and 32/- for each doubles not white, light coloured or reQuees. competitions held. The scheme, as flectil18." President: The Dowager Lady well as helping the Fund, gi VdS The sub-comn1ittee of Messrs. W. Swaythling, O.B.E. pIayers in your Club experience of Tournament conditions. Goldfinch, J. Senescall and E. G. Chairman: HOllo Ivor Montaf!;u. White are, however, to remain in Ses I-Ionorary Treasurer: A. K. Teams Selections. sion to consider any further evidence ,,' Vinto v. France (Juniors) at Eastbournes which might arise. Nove'mber 9, 1956. Hon. Secretary: D. P. Luwen. New Sub-Committee. P. Cole (Suffolk), A. Piddock A sub-committee consisting of I. Administrative Secretary: Mrs. (Kent), Miss J. Harrower (Mddx.), Montagu, D. P. Lowen and C. Kathleen Pegg. Miss S. Hession (Essex). Non-play Jaschke was formed to consider ways Office of the Association: 214, ing Capt. T. E. Sears (Mddx.). and means of effecting a stimulant Grdnd Buildings, Trafalgar v. Germany (JunioriS) at Herne to the game in various areas of the Square, London, 'V.C.2. (Tele Bay. November 12, 1956. country. Suggestions put forward phone: TRAfalgar 2165). P. Cole (Suffolk), C. Deaton (Der were: byshire), D. Grant (Hants.), Miss L. (a) "That proposed tours of foreign those members who desire literature Bown (Cheshire), Miss J. Harrower players be arranged so that regarding Table Tennis: (Mddx.), Miss S. Hession (Essex). members in all parts of the 1. Laws of the Game on CardNon-playing "Capt. J. Carrington cou,!11ry have the opportunity board. Size approx. 21 t" x 14t" with (Essex). of seeing them. hanging cord attached (suitable for v. Scotland (Mixed Seniors) at (b) That an International Club be hanging in Club rooms). 1/ 6d. each. Bamehurst. Nove,mber 29, 1956. formed. 2. Know the Game-Table Tennis. l. Harrison (Gloucester), J. A. Leach (c) That lneetinlgs be arranged be2/6d. each. (Essex), M. H. Thornhill (rv1ddx.), tween the Officers ol the 3. Table Tennis-I. Montagu 10/Miss J. Fielder (Kent), Miss D. Rowe E.T. T.A. and League officials each. (Mddx). Non-playing Capt. T. E. for discussion purposes. 4. Table Tenlnis Tips-i. CarringSe:lfS (Mddx.). This sub-committee will be report ton 1/6d. each. v. Ireland (Mixed Seniors)) at Han ing their findings to the next N at{onal 5. Modern Table Tennis-i. Carley. NovembeT 30, 1956, Executive Con1mittee meeting. rington 7/6d. each. R.Griffin (GIos.), R. I-linchhff 6. Table Tennis for All-J. Leach (Yorks.), B. Kennedy (Yorks.), Miss ENGLISH JUNIOR OPEN. A. Haydon (Warwicks.), 1.;1 iss J. Roek As members are already aware the 9/6d. each. 7. Table Tennis-L. S. Woollard (Surrey). Non-playing Capt. A. A. English Junior Open Championships Haydon (\Varwicks.). will be staged in conjunction with the 3/- each. Kent Junior League Open at Herne 's. Table Tennis Quiz-A. Brook Bay on November 10 and 11, 1956. 1/6d. each. TABLE TENNIS Full details regarding tickets can be 9. L,aws of the Game. In Booklet Published on the 10th of each Inonth obtained from Mr. F. G. Mannooch, Fonn 4td. each. October to Mav inclush'e. IJostal Sub 216, Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent. 10. Table Tennis My Way-f. Leach scription 7s. 6d. for eight issues. "VHmott Cup and J. M. Rose Bowl 2/6d. each. Circulation: The \Valthanlsto", Press Competitions. 11. The Twins on Table Tenni~D. Ltd., Guardian IIouse, 644, Forest and R. Rowe S/6d.