Tennis And The Newport Casino

Author : International Tennis Hall Of Fame & Museum
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0738574821

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Tennis and the Newport Casino by International Tennis Hall Of Fame & Museum Pdf

The birth of American tournament tennis began in 1881 when the Newport Casino hosted the first U.S. National Singles Championship (forerunner of the United States Open) and annually thereafter until 1915. Tournament tennis has been played here ever since, including the present-day Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, an event on the ATP World Tour. A National Historic Landmark, the Newport Casino today houses the world's most complete museum devoted to the sport of tennis and the history of the building. In addition, the site hosts the opening nights of the Newport Folk Festival and Jazz Festival, is home to the recently renovated Casino Theatre, has a court tennis facility, and serves as a destination for visitors worldwide.

Author : John Grasso
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-16
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780810872370

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Historical Dictionary of Tennis by John Grasso Pdf

The sport of tennis has been played in one form or another for more than 800 years. It can trace its roots to games played by monks in the 12th century. Through the years the game has evolved from one in which the ball was struck with the hands to the modern game in which rackets are used to propel the ball in excess of 150 miles per hour. From the sport of the elite to the sport played by elite athletes, tennis has grown immensely in the past 135 years and it remains one of the few sporting pastimes thatis played extensively by people of all ages and all nationalities. The Historical Dictionary of Tennis presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, photos, and over 500 cross-referenceddictionary entries on places, teams, terminology, and people, including Arthur Ashe, Björn Borg, Don Budge, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Suzanne Lenglen, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, Martina Navratilova, and Bill Tilden. Appendixes of the members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Major Championships of Tennis, and the Olympic games are included. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about tennis.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Tennis
ISBN : PRNC:32101045359971

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Official Lawn Tennis Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Liz Lee
Publisher : Moon Travel
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781640498303

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Moon Rhode Island by Liz Lee Pdf

Cozy beach towns, deliciously fresh seafood, and a buzzing art scene: discover the best of the Ocean State with Moon Rhode Island. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries including a weeklong tour of the state and a coastal weekend getaway, with ideas for families, foodies, beachgoers, and art lovers The top sights and unique experiences: Admire the elegant mansions of Newport, relax on the beach in Little Compton, or take a sailing lesson. Stroll through Providence's Waterplace Park and take a scenic bike ride on Block Island. Visit a world-class museum, gallery-hop in College Hill, or check out the underground music scene. Feast on authentic Italian dishes in Federal Hill or try one of Rhode Island's iconic foods, like quahogs and stuffies Honest advice from longtime local Liz Lee on when to go, how to get around, where to eat, and where to stay, from budget-friendly hotels to historic inns Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Handy tools including tips for seniors, visitors with disabilities, and traveling with kids In-depth background on the culture, history, weather, and wildlife Full coverage of Providence, Newport, Block Island, the East Bay and Sakonnet, and South County With Moon Rhode Island's practical tips and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Seeing more of New England? Pick up Moon Boston or Moon Maine. Driving through? Check out Moon New England Road Trip.

Author : Patricia Harris,David Lyon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781493024551

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Historic New England by Patricia Harris,David Lyon Pdf

National Historic Landmarks are touchstones of our collective past that still resonate with our present. The six New England states have nearly 400 such places. However, important doesn't always translate into interesting and so we have Historic New England: A Tour of the Region’s Top 100 National Historic Landmarks––those with the most intriguing and rewarding history. In addition to historic houses, tall ships, and such quirky spots as one of the country's oldest weather stations, carousels, and sandy beaches. The book appeals to the historical enthusiast, the armchair traveler, and both local visitors and tourists alike.

Author : Ed Morris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-03
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781614236030

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A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk by Ed Morris Pdf

A revealing tour of the opulent Newport Mansions where the Astors, Vanderbilts, and other Gilded Age families spent their summers. At the turn of the twentieth century, the wealthy families of New York would vacation at their summer homes in Newport, Rhode Island. Where the salty air once mingled with the laughter of society women in ball gowns, the houses of the Newport Cliff Walk still preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. From the grand majesty of the Breakers to the beautiful proportions of Rosecliff, these houses are enduring reminders of the architectural flowering of the Gilded Age. Walking along the paved trail, it's easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of Windsor’s carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks, entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social maneuvering and matchmaking.

Author : Roger W. Ohnsorg
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781426945137

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Robert Lindley Murray: the Reluctant U.S. Tennis Champion by Roger W. Ohnsorg Pdf

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 : Warren F. Kimball
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781496204622

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The United States Tennis Association by Warren F. Kimball Pdf

The United States Tennis Association is an in-depth look at the history of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and how this sports organization has helped cultivate and organize tennis in the United States over the past 135 years. Starting as a group of elite white men from country clubs in the Northeast, the organization has become the largest tennis association in the world, with women in top leadership positions and an annual revenue of well over $300 million. The USTA was key in establishing the Open Era in tennis in 1968, when professionals began competing with amateurs in Grand Slam events; for expanding the game in the United States during the 1970s tennis boom; and for establishing the U.S. Open as one of the most prestigious and largest-attended sports events in the world. Unique among sports-governing bodies, the USTA is a mostly volunteer-run organization that, along with a paid professional staff, manages and governs tennis at the local level across the United States and owns and operates the U.S. Open. The association participates directly in the International Tennis Federation, manages U.S. participation in international tennis competitions (Fed Cup and Davis Cup), and interacts with professional tennis within the United States. The story of how tennis is managed by the nation's largest cadre of volunteers in any sport is one of sports' best untold stories. With access to the private records of the USTA, Warren F. Kimball tells an engaging and rich history of how tennis has been managed and governed in the United States.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1446 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Legislative hearings
ISBN : UCAL:B3602932

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Hearings, Reports and Prints of the Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Interior and Insular Affairs Committee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045396947

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Meetinghouse Preservation Act by United States. Congress. Senate. Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Pdf

Author : James H. Charleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1104 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Amusement parks
ISBN : MINN:31951002938869G

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Recreation in the United States by James H. Charleton Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : American Revolution Bicentennial, 1776-1976
ISBN : UIUC:30112106909044

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Meetinghouse Preservation Act by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation Pdf

Author : Henry Warner Slocum (jr.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Tennis
ISBN : HARVARD:HN5QMR

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Lawn Tennis in Our Own Country by Henry Warner Slocum (jr.) Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1208 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1888
Category : Children's periodicals, American
ISBN : UTEXAS:059171109363858

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Harper's Young People by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Tennis
ISBN : CHI:098564666

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Wright & Ditson's Lawn Tennis Guide by Anonim Pdf