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...most intricate, endurance-demanding games in the world. Last week, with no one on the limited (about 2,000 players) court tennis horizon to challenge him for the title, Pierre, 60, a grandfather and for the past 25 years the pro at New York's Racquet and Tennis Club, decided it was time to retire from competition...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: A Champion Steps Down | 2/22/1954 | See Source »

Bromwich, the 35-year-old, two-fisted racquet swinger and former Aussie and Davis Cup star, was down 1-6, 1-6 only to come back for a 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 victory in the last three sets...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: National Sports | 1/27/1954 | See Source »

...Freshman D team shut out the Tennis and Racquet Club...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Three Teams Win Squash Matches | 1/7/1954 | See Source »

...undefeated racquet men will take on M.I.T. in the Hemenway gymnasium at 3:45 tomorrow. Originally slated for Friday, the event was rescheduled because of the vacation...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dartmouth Bows To Squash Team | 12/15/1953 | See Source »

Barnaby coaching is complete absorption. For every statement there is a motion. "Be sure to get in the center." He jumps to the center of whatever room he is in. "Hit one back on this side." He swings an imaginary racquet. "Then hit one on this side." He swings again. "Now give him a soft one." He delicately flicks his wrist. "Pretty soon he won't be able to get it." he Mines the opponent reaching futilely. It is impossible to ignore...

Author: By Peter G. Palches, | Title: THE SPORTING SCENE | 12/3/1953 | See Source »

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