Word: matching
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Frenchman was an extreme outsider at the time, his chance for the title being considered a 30-to-1 shot. Subsequently and presumably without wine he provided the tournament with its sensation by winning his match from Willie Hoppe, defending champion...
Because of the fact that the University 150 pound oarsmen will not be able to meet the Blue crew on that date their comparative strengths cannot be tested until they match strokes at the Henley in Philadelphia on May 28. To this regatta Coach E. J. Brown '96 intends to send a heavy crew; either the best class eight or a combination of the best men from all the class boats. There will be no official third eight this year...
...further decided to accept the recommendation of the Minor Sports Council to award a red H on a white sweater to members of the polo team who play in the match against Yale...
Controversy, if any, over the respective abilities of Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen, outstanding professional golfers, was temporarily quieted last week when they engaged in a 72-hole match over various Florida courses. Hagen had an easy time of it, besting his opponent 8 up, 7 to play...
Last week in Detroit, Myles Baker of Boston met W. Palmer Dixon of New York in the finals of the national amateur squash racquets tournament. Mr. Dixon was defending his title. The match was hotly contested but as it progressed spectators realized that Mr. Baker would soon be the new champion. What seemed to be the last point was played; Mr. Baker seemed to have won it. "Let!" called the referee, thereby giving Mr. Dixon an opportunity to replay the point. The falling title-holder smiled; displayed excellent sportsmanship by crying, "No let!" rushed across the court to congratulate...