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Ted ZanidakisThe 1st page of the Album depicts 4 BaseBall Champions
....Anson....Andrews....Caruthers....Brouthers
This next page features 4 Jockeys from the 1880's.
Isaac Murphy is the 1st Black athlete to be portrayed
in a major sports card issue. He and "Snapper" Gar-
rison provided to the horse racing fans of that time
a very intense rivalry.
The Lawn Tennis Association was established in the
1880's. The first National Championships (US Open)
were conducted in Newport, Rhode Island.
Mr. Sears (upper left) was the reigning Champion
for most of the 1880's.
