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There were so many long odds and so many graceful triumphs in the lifetime of Arthur Ashe. More than seem plausible for a black youngster from segregated Richmond, Virginia, whose ticket to worldwide renown and recognition was punched in a sport that was almost the definition of a game for whites. More than seem reasonable for a man who suffered the first of several heart attacks at age 36, while at the peak of his considerable game. More than seemed attainable to stunned observers who wept with him in April of last year when he announced (under the pressure...
...deeply saddened by the death last night of Arthur Ashe," President Bill Clinton said. "The embodiment of true sportsmanship, Arthur rose from the segregated courts of Richmond, Va., to the championship at Wimbledon displaying grace, strength and courage every step...
Stanley J. Richmond, owner of Daniel F.Kelleher Co. Inc., a store that deals in rarepostage stamps, said his store will not purchaseany Elvis stamps...
...Richmond said he does not expect the stamps torise in value because too many are being printed.But he said that this should not deter people whoenjoy collecting stamps from buying them...
Princeton hosted players from Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth, and Harvard...