Word: acedes
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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That left the tournament open to the best field of the last three years. Tall Frank Shields, now 21 and heavier than a year ago, was the favorite. George Lott Jr. of Chicago was playing badly. The dark horse of the tournament was Gregory Mangin of Newark, a graceful player...
Knowing well that he is past his prime, that oncoming years will not add to his stamina, Tilden was out this year to break the record established in 1887 by Richard D. Sears in winning the singles title seven times. John Doeg, having beaten Tilden's friend Hunter, thus...