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Fred Stolle, Australian-American tennis player and sportscaster (died 2025)

Fred Stolle

Australian tennis player (1938–2025)

Frederick Sydney Stolle, AO was an Australian amateur world No. 1 tennis player and commentator. He was born in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia. He was the father of former Australian Davis Cup player Sandon Stolle.
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October 8

Day of the year

October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 84 days remain until the end of the year.
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