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1894 U.S. National Championships – Women's Singles
Helen Hellwig won the singles tennis title by defeating reigning champion Aline Terry 7–5, 3–6, 6–0, 3–6, 6–3 in the Challenge Round of the 1894 U.S. Women's National Singles Championship. Hellwig had won the right to challenge Terry by defeating Bertha Townsend, Bertha Toulmin 6–2, 6–5, 6–4 in the final of the All Comers' competition. The event was played on outdoor grass courts and held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia from June 12 through June 16, 1894. Draw Challenge round All Comers' finals References {{DEFAULTSORT:U.S. National Championships - Women's Singles,1894 U.S. National Championships (tennis) by year – Women's singles, 1894 1894 in American women's sports 1894 in sports June 1894 events 1894 U.S. National Championships (tennis), Women's Singles 1894 in women's tennis Women's sports in Pennsylvania Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia 1894 in Pennsylvania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helen Hellwig
Helena Rebecca Hellwig Pouch (March 4, 1874 – November 26, 1960) was an American female tennis player and served as the 18th President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Personal life Helena was born in New York City, the daughter of Morris and Helen Hellwig. She married William "Billy" H. Pouch on 8 November 1897 in Kings, New York. Pouch was the son of Alfred J Pouch and chairman of the Concrete Steel Company. Helena died in New York City at the age of 86. Together, Helena and William had one daughter, Helen Pouch, who died in January 1919 at the age of 18. Tennis career Hellwig won the 1894 U.S. National Championships singles title defeating reigning champion Aline Terry in five sets. Together with compatriot Juliette Atkinson she won the 1894 and 1895 doubles title. She lost her singles title to Juliette Atkinson who beat her in straight sets in the 1895 challenge round. Grand Slam finals Singles (1 title) Doubles (2 runner-ups) DAR membership ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |