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Word: alrick (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...rows with umpires and linesmen have earned him a reputation as a Peck's Bad Boy of the courts. Nonetheless, his stinging serve, precise volleying and inelegant but powerful ground strokes have at one time or another beaten most of the topnotchers in current U.S. tennis. Alrick Man Jr., non-playing captain of the Davis Cup team, is well aware of Cochell's ability. So is the committee. But, said Man last week: "We felt Earl's behavior would not make him a proper representative for the U.S. in international competition. His behavior this year has been...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Peck's Bad Boy | 8/14/1950 | See Source »

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