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Author : David Berry
Publisher : People's History
ISBN 13 : 9780745339658
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (396 download)
Download or read book A People's History of Tennis written by David Berry and published by People's History. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tennis is much more than Wimbledon! This story reveals the hidden history of the sport.
Author : Will Grimsley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Tennis written by Will Grimsley and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Will Grimsley
Publisher : Prentice Hall
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Tennis: Its History, People and Events written by Will Grimsley and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1971 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Paul B. Williams
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780428412982
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)
Download or read book United States, Lawn Tennis Association and the World War (Classic Reprint) written by Paul B. Williams and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-01-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from United States, Lawn Tennis Association and the World War This idea first took form in the mind of Edwin F. Torrey, whose years of experience as Secretary of the National Association gave him a particularly comprehensive understanding of the general situation. When it was presented to the annual meeting of 1919, his suggestion that a permanent record be made of the service rendered by tennis dur ing the war, won immediate approval. Accordingly, the Association's office undertook to compile the data which would preserve for the future the salient facts in connection with the sport, under war-time conditions that had no precedent. In presenting this record, therefore, the Association has been moved by a sense of duty, an obligation which it felt was owed to the game. There is no intention to magnify the part that tennis took in the war, for the tennis public would be the 'first to resent any insinuation that they had done more than their share. The record, however, is honorable, and is one which in years to come may remind those who enjoy the Sport, that it had the vitality and inherent worth to meet the demands of a great emergency. It shows that during times of stress and uncertainty the tennis clubs and players of the United States had only the desire to serve their country. That this was the feeling of all citizens, goes without saying. Obviously, however, what the members of the Association did during the war is of particular interest to followers of the game and this book has been written to give them a detailed story of the events with which their friends were directly concerned. It does not pretend to be a history of the war, nor does it tell all that the tennis players accomplished. 'it is as complete and accurate as the Association could make it, and is presented in the belief that it will be an inspiration to all those of coming generations who may be identified with lawn tennis. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Richard Evans
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0847869873
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (478 download)
Download or read book The History of Tennis written by Richard Evans and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the passion, drama, and beauty of tennis is captured in this most up-to-date comprehensive history--from its early beginnings as a sport, the greatest matches ever played, to its global star players and personalities of present day. This volume is a must-read for tennis aficionados. Tennis, the much-loved sport, is a game for the ages dating back to sixteenth-century royal court matches played by King Henry VIII. History of Tennis captures the sport's long history, never short of theatrics, rivalries, power plays, political controversies, and inspiring personal stories. Beautiful historic and contemporary images of gripping matches like the unforgettable Bjorn Borg versus John McEnroe tiebreak match in 1980, to behind-the-scenes moments with tennis legends, and never-before-seen shots, grace each page accompanied by Richard Evans's intriguing stories and unique insight detailing the evolution of this majestic sport by decade. Starting as a European royal pastime and gaining popularity in England and France, the sport made its way to America in the late 1870s as the new game of lawn tennis, creating along the centuries legendary tennis superstars such as Bill Tilden, Suzanne Lenglen and the Four Musketeers, Fred Perry, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, and Steffi Graf. Now one of the most highly watched sports globally with top-billing icons like Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, and Naomi Osaka, there is no stopping the power of this allenthralling game. This is a must-have volume for lifelong fans and those intrigued by the sporting theater and grand culture of tennis.
Author : Warren F. Kimball
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
ISBN 13 : 149620462X
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (962 download)
Download or read book The United States Tennis Association written by Warren F. Kimball and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Valentine G. Hall
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265722305
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (223 download)
Download or read book Lawn Tennis in America written by Valentine G. Hall and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-12-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Lawn Tennis in America: Biographical Sketches From boyhood - not so very many years ago - I have taken great delight in the game Of lawn tennis. I have Observed with great interest the rapid progress which the game has made in popular favor. It has been my pleasure to attend many Of the tournaments referred to in the following pages, and to meet the leading players who are described therein. My notes have gradually accumulated, and have given me some busy, pleasant hours. It has occurred to me that many Of the large and growing numbers Of both sexes with Whom tennis is popular might find these pages Of some interest, and not without value. It has not been my purpose to write a history Of tennis, or to attempt to instruct play ers - my knowledge is not sufficient for such things. If lovers Of tennis find my pages Of interest for pleasant reminiscence, or for reference, or for comparison with the work at the net, I shall be satisfied. I have de voted the first part of the book to biographical sketches of six of the most prominent players in America, to gether with accounts Of all the important tournaments in this country held during 1885 to 1887, inclusive. Following this is an account Of the Renshaw broth ers, together with a description Of the championship matches and principal tournaments Of Europe. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Paul Benjamin Williams
Publisher : Palala Press
ISBN 13 : 9781358816895
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (168 download)
Download or read book United States Lawn Tennis Association and the World War written by Paul Benjamin Williams and published by Palala Press. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Elizabeth Wilson
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022637131X
Total Pages : 359 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (263 download)
Download or read book Love Game written by Elizabeth Wilson and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-05-06 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey through the history, culture, and mystique of tennis from “an original and provocative mind” (The Wall Street Journal). If you’ve watched Rafael Nadal spin a forehand at 4000 rpm, Maria Sharapova arabesque out of a serve, Serena Williams utterly destroy a short ball, or Roger Federer touch a volley into an impossibly angled winner, you know how exciting tennis can be. This book reveals the long history and unique culture behind the sport. With a penchant for tennis’s inherent drama, historian Elizabeth Wilson finds its core: a psychological face-off between flamboyant personalities navigating the ebbs and flows of fortune in the confines of a 78 x 36–foot box—whether of clay, grass, or DecoTurf. Walking the finely kempt lawns of Victorian England, she shows how tennis’s early role as a social pastime that included both men and women—and thus, lots of sexual tension—set it apart from most other sports and their dominant masculine appeal. Even today, when power and endurance are more important than ever, tennis still demands that the body behave gracefully and with finesse. In this way, Wilson shows, tennis has retained the vibrant spectacle of human drama and beauty that have always made it special, not just to sports fans but to popular culture. Telling the stories of all the greats, from the Renshaw brothers to Novak Djokovic, and of all the advances, from wooden racquets to network television schedules, Wilson offers a tennis book like no other, keeping the court square in our sights as history is illuminated around it. “A sporting history unlike any I’ve read—one that, in its sophistication and thoughtfulness, shows up the hollowness of most other accounts.” —Observer
Author : David Berry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780745339641
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (396 download)
Download or read book A People's History of Tennis written by David Berry and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream, tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts.From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. A People's History of Tennis is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, 'Workers' Wimbledon', battles for gender equality and more.Going beyond centre court, this book reveals the hidden history of the game, providing a rich account of the challenges faced and victories won.
Author : Lee Tyler
Publisher : SCB Distributors
ISBN 13 : 1564747506
Total Pages : 171 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (647 download)
Download or read book As Tom Goes By written by Lee Tyler and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2011-02-21 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique memoir about the sport of tennis. This is the story of veteran player Tom Brown's journey from boyhood in San Francisco; to becoming a Wimbledon winner twice, fresh from serving in the army in World War II; through marriage, parenthood,divorce, legal career, and travel with tennis all along the way. In his late eighties he was called the Bionic Man for despite a shoulder replacement, new knee, repaired tendons, he was a prominent senior player for decades. His memory for the people, events, mixed with a droll sense of humor bring to life a bygone era.
Author : Gerry O'Hara
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780956437808
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (378 download)
Download or read book It Started in Jelly's Pit written by Gerry O'Hara and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Greg Ruth
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
ISBN 13 : 025205279X
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)
Download or read book Tennis written by Greg Ruth and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzing how tennis turned pro The arrival of the Open era in 1968 was a watershed in the history of tennis--the year that marked its advent as a professionalized sport. Merging wide-angle history with individual stories of players and off-the-court figures, Greg Ruth charts tennis’s evolution into the game we watch today. His vivid account moves from the cloistered world of nineteenth-century lawn tennis through the longtime amateur-professional divide and the battles over commercialization that raged from the 1920s until 1968. From there, Ruth details the post-1968 expansion of the game as it was transformed by bankable superstars, a popular women’s tour, rival governing bodies, and sponsorship money. What emerges is a fascinating history of the economics and politics that made tennis a decisive, if unlikely, force in the creation of modern-day sports entertainment. Comprehensive and engaging, Tennis tells the interlocking stories of the figures and factors that birthed the professional game.
Author : John Grasso
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810872374
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Tennis written by John Grasso and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-09-16 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Bodleian Library
Publisher : The Miegunyah Press
ISBN 13 : 0522858384
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (228 download)
Download or read book The Original Rules of Tennis written by Bodleian Library and published by The Miegunyah Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern game of tennis dates from 1874, when the rules were defined by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield. Published in association with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon), this book examines the history of the rules of tennis from their first codification to the present day.
Author : Cecil Harris
Publisher : Ivan R. Dee Publisher
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Charging the Net written by Cecil Harris and published by Ivan R. Dee Publisher. This book was released on 2007 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The history of African Americans in tennis.
Author : Wright &. Ditson
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781363205462
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (54 download)
Download or read book GROWTH OF LAWN TENNIS IN CALIF written by Wright &. Ditson and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
