In August 1951, an Associated Press story introduced America to Dagwood, a remarkable cat from Portland, Oregon, who had spent six years playing ping-pong with

In August 1951, an Associated Press story introduced America to Dagwood, a remarkable cat from Portland, Oregon, who had spent six years playing ping-pong with her owner, Ted Matson. Matson originally allowed Dagwood onto the table simply to keep her from interrupting his games—but instead, she beca…