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- ↑ "Malcolm Stevenson Weds. Polo Player Marries Maud A. Kennedy. Second Marriage for Both". New York Times . 18 January 1920. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
Stevenson had been thrown from his polo pony a day or two before the wedding, and lay unconscious for a time. It was feared that his injuries were such that
- ↑ "American Polo Lineup Settled For Cup Matches. Webb And Stevenson Officially Replace ..." Associated Press . 23 August 1927. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
... composed of Watson Webb, Tommy Hitchcock, Malcolm Stevenson and Devereaux Milburn, will ride out against the British in defense of the International cup in ...
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