George A. Hurd
| Full name | George Arthur Hurd |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | August 20, 1869 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Died | November 15, 1929 (age 60) New York City, United States |
| Turned pro | 1886 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1900 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 56–23 |
| Career titles | 5 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1889) |
George Arthur Hurd (August 29, 1869 – November 15, 1929) was an American businessman and amateur lawn tennis player who competed at the 1889 U.S. National Championships.[1] He was also finalist at the U.S. Intercollegiate Championships the same year. He was active from 1886 to 1900 and won 5 singles titles.
Tennis career
George was born in Brooklyn, New York City on August 29, 1869,[2] and later attended Yale University.[2]
He won his first title on 1890 at the East Side of the White Mountains Championships.[3]
His only Grand Slam appearance in singles came at the 1889 U.S. National Championships where he was defeated in the first round by Samuel T. Chase.[1]
His career singles highlights include winning the Washington State Championships three times in 1894, 1897[4] and 1898. He won the Pacific Northwest Championships in 1896.
He died in New York City on 15 November, 1929 age 60.[2]
References
- ^ a b Bud Collins (2010). The Bud Collins History of Tennis (2nd ed.). [New York]: New Chapter Press. pp. 454, 465, 476. ISBN 978-0942257700.
- ^ a b c Obituary Record of Graduates of Yale University... New Haven, Connecticut, United States: Yale University Press. 1930. p. 125.
- ^ Wright and Ditson's Lawn Tennis Guide. Chapter: Lawn Tennis in the White Mountains. United States: Wright & Ditson., 1891. p.204.
- ^ Wright and Ditson's Lawn Tennis Guide. United States: Wright & Ditson., 1898. p.130