Walter Kinsella (tennis)

Walter A. Kinsella (September 5, 1885 – January 31, 1971)[1] was a squash and real tennis player from the beginning of the 20th century.[2][3] He was a world squash champion from 1914 to 1926[4] In real tennis, Kinsella lost three challenges for the world championship, to Fred Covey in 1922 and 1923, and to the great Pierre Etchebaster in 1930 at Prince's Club.

References

  1. ↑ "WALTER A. KINSELLA". The New York Times. 1971-02-01. p. 35. Retrieved 2012-11-12.
  2. ↑ James Zug. Squash: a history of the game. p. 26.
  3. ↑ "Kinsella In Final Of Squash Tourney". New York Times. January 25, 1918.
  4. ↑ "Sport: Grand Old Girl". Time. Dec 25, 1939.
  • "Holmdel Court Opens Oct. 15" (PDF). Red Bank Register. October 6, 1955. p. 34.
  • Photo at the NYPL digital gallery


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