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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Sirs: The criticisms you received were certainly not written by juveniles, and I am definitely opposed to the general idea that all things should be done so that the youngest and most stupid among us should not be hurt. TIME is written by adults for adult minds-by all means...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Jun. 15, 1936 | 6/15/1936 | See Source »

To save time and. money, the 20-odd countries whose tennis teams challenge for the Davis Cup have been divided into two zones, North American and European. Winner of the American zone plays the winner of the European zone. Winner of this round plays the Cup holder-this year England...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Davis Cup, Jun. 8, 1936 | 6/8/1936 | See Source »

U. S. Davis Cup history for the past nine years has taken the form of prodigious ballyhoo preceding a thrashing. This year the ballyhoo, as loud as usual, was briefer but the thrashing was identical. Rules limit each team to four men. Before the matches started, the U. S. selection...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Davis Cup, Jun. 8, 1936 | 6/8/1936 | See Source »

Turning point came next day, when Budge & Mako were leading Quist & Crawford two sets to one. At 4-5 and 15-30 on Quist's serve, Crawford sent a short lob into centre court. Instead of smashing it, Mako put it into the net. Quist & Crawford then pulled out...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Davis Cup, Jun. 8, 1936 | 6/8/1936 | See Source »

Forty-one faculty members and graduate students were elected to chapter membership, one graduate to chapter membership, one graduate to alumni membership, and one senior to associate membership. The associate members are: Edward A. Ackerman 1G, Claude C. Albritton, Jr. 3G, Randolph Ashton G.E.S., Henry Berman 4G., Harry Blotner, instructor...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SIGMA XI ELECTS FOUR OFFICERS, 44 MEMBERS | 6/8/1936 | See Source »

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