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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

7

Tennis Doctor Kovacs Offers Bizarre Swing Cures

Southhampton, N Y August 2 Tennis doctor Frank Kovacs prescribes odd remedies for forehand and backhand woes. Bite the racquet to cure a stubborn forehand and toss it away to reset backhand problems then pick it up and resume play. He cites tension relief during a summer tour but notes these curatives are not for others. Other unconventional cures include cutting slacks to shorts and distracting acts on a nearby court.

Southhampton N. Y Frank Kovacs Oakland Calif Kovacs

Anniston Rams Franchise Returned to City

Anniston Rams franchise restored after financial difficulty, with local funds to be matched by owner Gilbert. League President Stephenson announced the club’s return to Alabama, ending its road status, as fan support funds were arranged. Jackson Senators were swept by Gadsden Pilots 18 to 6. Pensacola beat Montgomery 3 to 1, improving to three games ahead.

Montgomery Ala Anniston Rams Stuart xX. Stephenson Larry Gilbert Nashville Anniston Alabama Gilbert Mighty Jackson Senators Gadsden Pilots Pensacola Mobile Selman

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