Word: 104th
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...sport, there is no contest as self-consciously august as Wimbledon. Like a dowager duchess, Wimbledon walks hand in hand with a statelier past, revering its history, requiring homage to its traditions, never questioning its prerogatives. But in the 104th year of "The Championships upon the lawns of The All England Club," the unthinkable finally happened: Wimbledon came under attack. Players criticized the conduct of the tournament, fans erupted into a near riot, and a government committee challenged the privileges of the All England Club. The grande dame of tennis was, in short, told that she had become...
Whether or not the players strike, the 104th National League season will commence right on schedule early next week. And when it ends, one of the 12 teams will end up with a better record than the rest--even if they do it with 30 wins. Here's how it looks...