Origins Of Clay Court Tennis, A Golfer's Secret, Lou Gehrig's Writing
This week, the dark tale behind the origin of clay court tennis. And the recent discovery of long-forgotten newspaper columns written by Lou Gehrig.
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Tales From Lou Gehrig's Long-Forgotten Newspaper Columns
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Archer's inability to read created problems for him on the pro tour.
Satchel Paige, The House Of David, And A Decades-Old Mystery
How did the greatest Negro League pitcher ever end up on the mound for a religious cult?
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