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...Pell '08 and H. L. Clark was more interesting. The first set went quickly to Pell, 6-0. He played a fast game and Clark did not get warmed up. The second set was closer, going to four all. Pell took the next game by swift forehand and backhand shots, dropping them cleverly in the corners. Clark then made it deuce by persistent lobbing. The last two games Pell took easily, making the score 7-5. The last set was never in doubt. Pell played a fast net game winning...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NILES AND PELL IN FINALS | 10/22/1907 | See Source »

...Freshmen. The match was by all odds the best played and most exciting of the tournament. Both men played a strong back court game with occasional smashes at the net. Warland was steadier and won by clever placing along the side lines. He had a very effective backhand stroke and covered his court thoroughly...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Freshmen Win Interclass Tennis | 5/25/1900 | See Source »

...using a vicious under-hand stroke and lobbing with great precision when necessary. By far the most interesting match of the day, however, was the one between Williams and D. Brannon of St. Mark's. Williams won out by remarkable steadiness and clever placing. He has an unusually strong backhand stroke which he uses with great effect...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Interscholastic Tennis. | 4/30/1900 | See Source »

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