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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
xiii, 595 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Sometimes, in a tough neighborhood, where there is no way for a kid to prove himself except by playing games and fighting, you've got to establish a record for being able to look out for yourself before they will leave you alone. If they think you're an easy mark, they will all look to build up their own reputations by beating up on you. I learned always to get in the first punch." Althea Gibson, 1958. Four days after her historic victory at Wimbledon...