Word: battledoor
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Seldom has the twentieth century seen so remarkable a growth in popularity of one particular sport as in the case of squash racquets. Ever since the war, this youngest child of battledoor and shuttlecock has been gaining adherents until now it is rated as one of the most popular games being played in England. Perhaps the fact that the Prince of Wales is a devotee is partly responsible for the huge attendances at the twelve tournaments which are held annually in England. And women have accepted the sport with an enthusiasm which women rarely evidence in person al athletics...
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