My Davis Cup dad

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The daughter of renowned Chinese player Gordon Lum recalls her father's Davis Cup and Wimbledon and other tennis matches against the stars of the late 1920s such as Bill Tilden. She remembers his passion for a game which saved him much suffering and perhaps even his life during World War Two.

Lum, Gordon

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Has Al Davis lost it? ... Yes!

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Al Davis, owner of the Los Angeles Raiders, continues to have confidence in his managerial abilities and in the team's future, but few share that confidence. The innovation and boldness that traditionally have characterized the team seem to be fading with each season.

Evaluation, Personalities, Sports team owners, Los Angeles Raiders, Davis, Al

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Catching up with the rabbit

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H.W. Austin was one of the best British tennis players in the 1930s. He championed the British team to three consecutive Davis Cup finals and was ranked second in the world. However, he left tennis in 1939 to pursue missionary work.

Cover Story, Austin, H.W.

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