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.
  • Photo at the NYPL digital gallery


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