Sport: No Let

Last week in Detroit, Myles Baker of Boston met W. Palmer Dixon of New York in the finals of the national amateur squash racquets tournament. Mr. Dixon was defending his title. The match was hotly contested but as it progressed spectators realized that Mr. Baker would soon be the new champion. What seemed to be the last point was played; Mr. Baker seemed to have won it. "Let!" called the referee, thereby giving Mr. Dixon an opportunity to replay the point. The falling title-holder smiled; displayed excellent sportsmanship by crying, "No let!" rushed...

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