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7 picks · 1925–1930

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D'artagnan of the courts
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Profile of Jean Borotra, one of the topnotch tennis players who has had many international triumphs on the courts. He has travelled all over the world, and…

England's Most Photographed Female
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Profile of Betty Nuthall, pretty English tennis player who is making great strides in the game. In 1929, she gave Miss Helen Will the closest match she has…

The Old Man
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Study of a typical football coach, his likes and dislikes & methods he uses to teach a team. May not know much about human psychology, but does know about …

"Lucky Cochet"
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Profile of Henri Cochet, the tennis star.

All-American
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Greatest football player of season. Seen near Zeta Psi house at university, where Grange lives were: Grantland Rice, Laurence Perry, James Braden, Herbert …

Profiles "Winning Against Time"
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Profile of Rene Lacoste. Mentions Jean Borotra, Darsonval, French professional tennis player; Bill Johnston, Wallis Myers, veteran Englishman who umpired …

A Master of Her Art
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Elizabeth Ryan, also known as Bunny Ryan, is Suzanne Lenglen's tennis doubles partner. Profile tells about Ryan and her triumphs. Mentions poor …