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February 12, 1944
The Ypsilanti Daily Press
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Vice President Wallace is the champion of paddle-ball games at the House Gymnasium, playing left-handed, possibly explaining his political fighting ability. Honorable mentions go to Representatives Estes Kefauver (D-TN), Karl E. Mundt (R-SD), and Emmett O'Neal (D-KY).
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THIS MAY BE THE SECRET of Vice President Wallace's ability to engage in a rough-and-tumble political fight.
Frequenters of the House Gymnasium report the VP has been declared "champ of the paddle-ball games in which work-weary congressmen participate in late afternoons."
Wallace plays left-handed, they add. Honorable mention for skill in the game, according to their leagues, goes to Representatives Estes Kefauver (D) of Tennessee, Karl E. Mundt (R) of South Dakota, and Emmett O'Neal (D) of Kentucky.
Frequenters of the House Gymnasium report the VP has been declared "champ of the paddle-ball games in which work-weary congressmen participate in late afternoons."
Wallace plays left-handed, they add. Honorable mention for skill in the game, according to their leagues, goes to Representatives Estes Kefauver (D) of Tennessee, Karl E. Mundt (R) of South Dakota, and Emmett O'Neal (D) of Kentucky.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Paddle Ball Champion
Vice President Wallace
House Gymnasium
Congressmen Games
Left Handed Play
What entities or persons were involved?
Vice President Wallace
Estes Kefauver
Karl E. Mundt
Emmett O'neal
Where did it happen?
House Gymnasium
Story Details
Key Persons
Vice President Wallace
Estes Kefauver
Karl E. Mundt
Emmett O'neal
Location
House Gymnasium
Story Details
Frequenters report VP Wallace declared champ of paddle-ball games for congressmen in late afternoons, plays left-handed. Honorable mentions to Representatives Estes Kefauver (D) of Tennessee, Karl E. Mundt (R) of South Dakota, and Emmett O'Neal (D) of Kentucky.