Robert Lindley Murray The Reluctant Us Tennis Champion

Author : Roger W. Ohnsorg
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1426945132
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Robert Lindley Murray: the Reluctant U.S. Tennis Champion written by Roger W. Ohnsorg and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-03 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Lindley Lin Murray, a middle-distance runner and tennis player and a Phi Beta Kappa chemical engineer at Stanford University, went east after graduating in 1914 to play tennis. He beat the top intercollegiate players, won several tournaments, and earned a fourth place national ranking. Murray won the 1916 U.S. Indoor title and joined Hooker Electrochemical in Niagara Falls, New York. Reluctant to play in the 1917 and 1918 national championships due to wartime contracts, Murray was persuaded by Hookers president to play and he won them both, the latter over Bill Tilden. Murray rose through the ranks of Hooker to president, CEO, and chairman of the board and was elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame a year before retiring. Leading into Murrays exploits is a concise history of tennis, when and where the game was introduced to the United States, and American tennis through Lin Murrays brief but brilliant career. Also included is a review of California tennis and the significant impact of its players during the second decade of the twentieth century. The book concludes with short biographies of Murrays female and male contemporaries, before shorts and skirts replaced flannels and petticoats.

Author : Ruth M. Underhill
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816530602
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Author : Editors of Chase's
Publisher : Bernan Press
ISBN 13 : 1598888595
Total Pages : 753 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chase's Calendar of Events 2017 written by Editors of Chase's and published by Bernan Press. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out what's going on any day of the year, anywhere across the globe! The world’s datebook, Chase's is the definitive day-by-day resource of what America and the wider world are celebrating and commemorating. Founded in 1957 on a reputation for accuracy and comprehensiveness, this annual publication has become the must-have reference used by experts and professionals for more than fifty years. From celebrity birthdays to historical anniversaries, from astronomical phenomena to national awareness days, from award ceremonies and sporting events to religious festivals and carnivals, Chase's is the one-stop shop for everything that is happening now or is worth remembering from the past. The 2017 Edition of Chase's Calendar of Events brings you information about: The 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses The 150th anniversary of the Dominion of Canada The 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution The 100th anniversary of splitting the atom The 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love Frank Lloyd Wright's 150th birth anniversary and much more!

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Total Pages : 482 pages
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Author : Merlisa Lawrence Corbett
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538109670
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Author : United States Tennis Association
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683353153
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book US Open written by United States Tennis Association and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timed to coincide with the US Open’s 50th anniversary, this exquisitely produced book celebrates the most electrifying event in tennis. All of the key moments and unforgettable personalities from the competition’s 50-year history are brought to life by vibrant, exclusive photography. This book provides a comprehensive look at the tournament, from the early years of tennis legends such as Billie Jean King and Arthur Ashe to iconic players such as Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Original contributions from journalists, players, coaches, and notable fans stand alongside gorgeous photography of the many household names who have made their mark competing on the game’s biggest stage. A perfect gift for any tennis fan, this book is a richly visual tribute to the sport, its fans, and its champions.

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Total Pages : 772 pages
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Author : Gorton Carruth
Publisher : New York : Crowell
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 840 pages
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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates written by Gorton Carruth and published by New York : Crowell. This book was released on 1966 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Total Pages : 1032 pages
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Author : William Tatem Tilden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 286 pages
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Download or read book The Art of Lawn Tennis written by William Tatem Tilden and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: