Three material alterations having been made by the Home authorities it was mentioned by the Honorary Secretary.that the local rules would have to be amended before the commencement of the season. On. the point of the "throw-in" rule, the player was now desired to stand, with both feet on the ground, outside the sideline.
Mr. Hampson suggested that local ruling should be given as to whether the player ind to have Fixed for Nov. 22
Even the most optimistic of the promoters of the annual International Walking Match had a surprise on Thursday evening on attending the meeting held at the S.V.C, Club. There were nearly 100 men present, of probably a score of nationalities:, and subsequent voting showed just short of 50 to be either walkers or trainers, whilst seven teams were promised in the room, with thre: more practically certain. It was a great surprise that there was not Scottish representative present, whilst the Germans and Chinese also were absentees, but it understood they will have teams out for the walk.
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