Sport: Checker Hops

Since 1905 a foul blot has stained the national checker escutcheon. In that year a team of British thinkers journeyed to Boston, administered an overwhelming defeat to the U. S. players. Last week in Manhattan the blot was removed. The U. S. team swamped the combined talent of England and Scotland, hopping to victory in each of the twelve rounds played.

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