Tennis Ethics and Legends: Hatch, Larned, and Davis Cup Talk
The article extols tennis fairness while recalling the 1904 Lake George tournament where Hamlin Hatch used antics to win, and highlights star players like Bill Larned and Wright. It notes rule changes to harmonize American and English play and discusses America's chances in the Davis Cup with Australia as the venue.
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Robert Wrenn
Africa
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Larned
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Newport
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Wall Street
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Tennis Demands Nerve Endurance and Skill in Big Matches
The article argues tennis requires a rare blend of nerve, endurance, quickness, temperament, and fairness, harder to find than in other sports. It notes risks in heat and matches, cites a dramatic net collision, praises Miss May Sutton, sketches tennis history, and ends with a humorous anecdote about tickets.
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Christy” Mathewson
Alcoholic Baseball in Winchester Ends With Advice from Mayor
In Winchester Kentucky Mayor John Garner and a tipsy visiting fielder argued during a game. The mayor advised the visibly drunk player to retire the man protested claiming he could see two balls and still catch one, highlighting a humorous clash at the field.
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