Word: defeat
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...they came through the early rounds, William T. Tilden, Vincent Richards and Francis T. Hunter. Optimism could accord these foreign swashbucklers a chance for gallantry but not for triumph-a state of affairs exactly to the fancy of such U. S. sportsmen as like to see their champions defeat "brave little fighters." Tilden had shown himself at the top of his game by beating Vincent Richards in the finals of an invitation tournament earlier in the week. And when, just as had been foreseen, the three seeded pairs met in the fourth round of the tournament, the gallery was interested...
Tilden v. Borotra. Tilden's gaunt features were sharp as a woodcut. Clearly he was out to avenge Richards' defeat. "Play," called the umpire. Borotra pulled on his little "Blue Devil" cap and ran to the baseline. Then he ran to the net. Then he ran to the baseline. He was everywhere at once, returning the champion's perfect lobs, the champion's fierce drives, the champion's terrific smashes and cannonball serves with incredible accuracy and pace. The first set went to deuce, dragged on and on. The gallery smiled. Tilden knew what...
...fall gained by Reiter, a schoolboy 158-pounder, was the contributing factor to the defeat...
drilling intensely on the New York and Princeton rinks during the last week and are reported to be in much better form than two weeks ago. In their defeat at the hands of the Tigers last Monday, the Eli skaters forced the attack in the early periods and led up to the closing minutes of play...
...born and have always lived in Fall River; attended Westminister School for three years: went to Yale for fours years; rowed throughout my college career without the slightest distinction; in my Senior year coached the 1913 Freshman crew to a glorious defeat at the hands of the corresponding Harvard Freshmen; for two years was secretary of my class at Yale, but resigned, possibly to prevent being fired...