Word: backhanded
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...Freshmen. The match was by all odds the best played and most exciting of the tournament. Both men played a strong back court game with occasional smashes at the net. Warland was steadier and won by clever placing along the side lines. He had a very effective backhand stroke and covered his court thoroughly...
...using a vicious under-hand stroke and lobbing with great precision when necessary. By far the most interesting match of the day, however, was the one between Williams and D. Brannon of St. Mark's. Williams won out by remarkable steadiness and clever placing. He has an unusually strong backhand stroke which he uses with great effect...