1949 Men's British Open Squash Championship

	1949 Men's British Open Squash Championship The 1949 Open Championship was held at the Lansdowne Club in London from 22–27 April. Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim (1916–1999) was a squash (sport), squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open Squash Championships, British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947–1950. Playing career Karim first played golf and tennis at the ... won his third consecutive title defeating Brian Phillips in the final. Seeds Results + amateur ^ seeded References {{Men's British Open Squash Men's British Open Squash Championships Men's British Open Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Squash competitions in London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	British Open Squash Championships The British Open Squash Championships is the oldest tournament in the game of squash. It is widely considered to be one of the two most prestigious tournaments in the game, alongside the World Squash Championships (prior to the establishment of the World Squash Championships which was called the World Open at the time) in the 1970s, the British Open was generally considered to be the ''de facto'' world championship of the sport. The British Open Squash Championships are often referred to as being the ''" Wimbledon of Squash"''. History While there had been a professional men's championship for some years, the 'open' men's championship (for both professionals and amateurs) was not inaugurated until 1930. Charles Read, British professional champion for many years, was designated the first open title holder. Would-be challengers were required to demonstrate they were capable of mounting a competent challenge as well as guaranteeing a minimum 'purse' (prize money) of £100 (which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lansdowne Club The Lansdowne Club is a Social club, private members' club in London, England occupying a large building, notable in its own right. It was established in 1935 and occupies most of 9 Fitzmaurice Place, a street connecting Berkeley Square to Curzon Street in Mayfair. History The club formed later than many List of gentlemen's clubs in London, London clubs, and it permitted women from its inception. It has always had a relatively young membership, with an active social scene. The building's main Robert Adam, Adam and otherwise 1930s Art Deco interiors, with some authentic frontages, mean it has been Grade II* listed since its first assessment in 1970. This is the mid-category of listed building, a statutory scheme of protection which has a pyramidal hierarchy. In 1930, Westminster City Council decided to improve access to Berkeley Square by creating an extra road into the square. This was accomplished by demolishing half of the main range of Lansdowne House, which stood since the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1948 Men's British Open Squash Championship The 1948 Open Championship was the first time that a tournament was introduced after the challenge system was discontinued. The tournament was held at the Lansdowne Club in London from 8 to 15 March and was open to professionals and amateurs. The first winner of the competition in this format was the defending champion Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim (1916–1999) was a squash (sport), squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open Squash Championships, British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947–1950. Playing career Karim first played golf and tennis at the ... who defeated Jim Dear in a close final lasting 52 minutes. Results + Denotes Amateur References {{Men's British Open Squash Men's British Open Squash Championships Men's British Open Squash Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Squash competitions in London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	1950 Men's British Open Squash Championship The 1950 Open Championship was held at the Lansdowne Club in London from 13 to 17 April. Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim (1916–1999) was a squash (sport), squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open Squash Championships, British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947–1950. Playing career Karim first played golf and tennis at the ... won his fourth consecutive title defeating Abdul Bari in the final. Seeds Results + amateur ^ seeded References {{Men's British Open Squash Men's British Open Squash Championships Men's British Open Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Men's British Open Squash Championship Squash competitions in London ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mahmoud Karim Mahmoud el Karim (1916–1999) was a squash (sport), squash player from Egypt. He won the British Open Squash Championships, British Open men's title four consecutive times from 1947–1950. Playing career Karim first played golf and tennis at the Gezira Sporting Club in Cairo before discovering squash at the age of 15. He enjoyed it so much, that he came to devote all his time to the sport. In 1947, Karim captured the British Open title for the first time. The 1947 final was the last occasion on which the British Open was decide in a best-of-three-matches contest between the two finalists. Karim beat Jim Dear 9-4, 9-1, 9-3 in the first match and 5–9, 7–9, 9–8, 9–7, 9–4 in the second match. In 1948 Karim again faced Dear in the British Open final, this time in a single match to determine the champion which Karim won 9–5, 9–3, 5–9, 1–9, 10–8. Karim then beat Brian Phillips (squash player), Brian Phillips in the 1949 final 9–4, 9–2, 9–10, 9–4. In 1950, Kar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Brian Phillips (squash Player) Brian Phillips may refer to: * Brian Phillips (footballer) (1931–2012), English professional footballer * Brian Phillips (swimmer) (born 1954), Canadian former swimmer {{Hndis, Phillips, Brian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]