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April 13, 1940
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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Don Budge dominated an exhibition tennis match against Duke's Don Buffington, winning the first set 6-0 and leading 5-3 in the second before rain stopped play in Durham on April 12.
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Budge-Buffington Net Match Halted By Rain
DURHAM, April 12.- (AP) -Don Budge, generally recognized as the world's number one tennis player, appeared in an exhibition match against Don Buffington, top ranking member of the Duke tennis team, on the Duke courts here this afternoon.
The program was cut short by rain.
Budge and Buffington were slated to go two sets. In the first set Budge raced through to win easily at 6-0. In the second, due both to his own brilliant play and partially to Budge's generosity, Buffington broke the ice and won three games.
The professional champion held a 5-3 lead when the rain came.
DURHAM, April 12.- (AP) -Don Budge, generally recognized as the world's number one tennis player, appeared in an exhibition match against Don Buffington, top ranking member of the Duke tennis team, on the Duke courts here this afternoon.
The program was cut short by rain.
Budge and Buffington were slated to go two sets. In the first set Budge raced through to win easily at 6-0. In the second, due both to his own brilliant play and partially to Budge's generosity, Buffington broke the ice and won three games.
The professional champion held a 5-3 lead when the rain came.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tennis Match
Exhibition Game
Rain Interruption
Don Budge
Duke University
What entities or persons were involved?
Don Budge
Don Buffington
Where did it happen?
Duke Courts, Durham
Story Details
Key Persons
Don Budge
Don Buffington
Location
Duke Courts, Durham
Event Date
April 12
Story Details
Don Budge won the first set 6-0 against Don Buffington in an exhibition match, and led 5-3 in the second when rain halted play.