George A. Hurd
American businessman and amateur lawn tennis player
About George A. Hurd
Lived 1869 – 1929 (aged 60). George A. Hurd was an American.
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. 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, and later attended Yale University.
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. and 1898. He won the Pacific Northwest Championships in 1896.
He died in New York City on 15 November, 1929 age 60.
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Who was George A. Hurd?
American businessman and amateur lawn tennis player
When was George A. Hurd born?
George A. Hurd was born on 20 August 1869.
When did George A. Hurd die?
George A. Hurd died on 15 November 1929.
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George A. Hurd was American.
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