Daily Guardian - "The birth of Table Tennis" On this day, 119 years ago, the first-ever table tennis (ping pong) tournament in the world took place. Trademarked in the 1880's by J.
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American women players at world table tennis Championships in London. The world table tennis Championships have opened at the Royal Albert Hall, London. There is strong foreign representation. Photo shows, Mildred Wilkinson
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