London, June 21, Mr. Fred Perry, generally conceeded to be the greatest amateur tennis player in the world, announced to-day that he had been named a director of Slazengers, the famous Australian sporting goods house, and that he was moving to Sydney later the year, However, he pointed out that his new position will not end his active playing career and that fe will atill be available for Davis Cup play.
"st am going to America later in the summer for the purpose of defending the American championship. was the prospect of a connec-ion with Slazengers that "prevent ed me from accepting movie offers while in Hollywood.
Tt was pointed out that Perry was not violating his amateur status joining the noted sporting goods firm "United Press
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