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June 3, 1934
Mcallen Daily Monitor
Mcallen, Brownsville, Harlingen, Hidalgo County, Cameron County, Texas
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Ramsay Potts Jr., 17-year-old Memphis prep student, emerges as South's top tennis prospect: southern prep champion, US fourth-ranked junior. Backed by father, he aims for national stardom after winter training gains.
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RAMSAY POTTS SOUTH'S LATEST NOMINATION FOR TENNIS GLORY
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—When they mention tennis in Dixie these days the talk invariably swings to Ramsay Potts, jr., 17-year-old prep school student.
He is the newest sensation on southern courts and there are many enthusiasts ready to wager their shirts that a few years of seasoning will place him among the nation's top-ranking players.
Especially since that other Dixie court idol, Bitsy Grant, apparently is not to get his Davis Cup chance despite his frequent conquests of high-ranking stars, is the south hopeful that Potts will "make the grade."
The youngster, a native of Memphis, is the southern prep champion and the fourth ranking junior in the United States. He will be entered this season in the Western junior tournament at Los Angeles.
His followers say he is developing all the time. During the winter he gained eight pounds. And with that to his advantage, they believe his playing this season will be even more sensational than in the past.
Ramsay will be graduated from the Darlington Preparatory school at Rome, Ga., this spring. He intends to enter some southern university that makes tennis an important part of its sports program.
His chief sponsor is his father, Ramsay Potts, sr., who is convinced his son is destined to go far.
MEMPHIS, Tenn.—When they mention tennis in Dixie these days the talk invariably swings to Ramsay Potts, jr., 17-year-old prep school student.
He is the newest sensation on southern courts and there are many enthusiasts ready to wager their shirts that a few years of seasoning will place him among the nation's top-ranking players.
Especially since that other Dixie court idol, Bitsy Grant, apparently is not to get his Davis Cup chance despite his frequent conquests of high-ranking stars, is the south hopeful that Potts will "make the grade."
The youngster, a native of Memphis, is the southern prep champion and the fourth ranking junior in the United States. He will be entered this season in the Western junior tournament at Los Angeles.
His followers say he is developing all the time. During the winter he gained eight pounds. And with that to his advantage, they believe his playing this season will be even more sensational than in the past.
Ramsay will be graduated from the Darlington Preparatory school at Rome, Ga., this spring. He intends to enter some southern university that makes tennis an important part of its sports program.
His chief sponsor is his father, Ramsay Potts, sr., who is convinced his son is destined to go far.
What sub-type of article is it?
Prodigy
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tennis Prodigy
Southern Champion
Junior Ranking
Ramsay Potts
What entities or persons were involved?
Ramsay Potts Jr.
Bitsy Grant
Ramsay Potts Sr.
Where did it happen?
Memphis, Tenn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Ramsay Potts Jr.
Bitsy Grant
Ramsay Potts Sr.
Location
Memphis, Tenn.
Story Details
17-year-old Ramsay Potts Jr., Memphis native and southern prep tennis champion, is fourth-ranked junior in the US. Gained eight pounds over winter; expected to perform sensationally. Will graduate from Darlington Preparatory school in Rome, Ga., and enter a southern university with strong tennis program.