Word: cupped
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...think we can beat Mexico," said William Tatem Tilden, once a member of a Davis Cup team that could beat anything in the world, as he arrived with his young men in Mexico City...
William Tatem Tilden II, tennis tycoon, conducted a round-robin tournament with a group of youngsters at Augusta, Ga. For the first time in many a year there were sweating battles to determine who should be members of the U. S. Davis Cup team. The following were picked last week to play in the first match against Mexico...
William Tatem Tilden II, 35, veteran of eight Davis Cup campaigns, sometime actor...
...affair hung by a thread, showing how much the Jubilee depended upon its musical aspects for favor with the authorities. Gore Hall especially was accused of indifference, but it must have speedily organized a group of singers for it came to the fore and won the silver cup that year. Its submission enabled the Jubilee to be held that year on Wednesday, June 2. The famous traditional white flannels and dark coats were innovated as le dernier cri for the well-dressed man at the Jubilee...
...still continues to break records after reaching what seems a ripe old age for an athlete and big league managers do not hesitate to trade a flock of rookies for one veteran player, but in one sport at least youth will come into its won this year. The Davis Cup team as announced for the first matches with Mexico on April 6 marks the coming of another generation in the game. After holding the cup in America for years, the famous trio of Tilden, Johnson and Williams have dwindled to but one, and Tilden alone must head the youghful team...