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New York and District Championships

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New York and District Championships
Defunct tennis tournament
Founded1882; 142 years ago (1882)
Abolished1883; 141 years ago (1883)
LocationStaten Island, New York City, United States
VenueStaten Island Cricket and Baseball Club
SurfaceGrass

The New York and District Championships was a men's grass court tennis tournament held at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club, Staten Island, New York City, United States for only two editions in 1882 and 1883.[1]

History

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The New York and District Championships was a late 19th century tennis event first staged in June 1882 at the Staten Island Cricket and Baseball Club, Staten Island, New York City, United States[1] The first and final known winner of the men's singles was American player Richard Field Conover who defeated Frank Sherman Benson[2] 6–1, 0–6, 6–5 in the final.[1] The final known men's edition in 1883 was won by American player Clarence M. S. Clark who defeated the British player William Glyn.[3]

Finals

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Men's Singles

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Year Winner Runner-up Score
1882 United States Richard Field Conover United States Frank Sherman Benson[4] 6–1, 0–6, 6–5[1]
1883 United States Clarence Munroe Clark United Kingdom William Glyn 6–4, 4–6, 6–2[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Nieuwland, Alex (2011–2022). Source: https://www.tennisarchives.com/tournament/New York and District Championships. Search tournament by name. Tennis Archives. Netherlands.
  2. ^ "Frank Benson: Overview". ATP Tour. Association of Tennis Professionals. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Lawn Tennis:Mr. Richard Conover wins New York Tournament". www.nytimes.com. New York City: The New York Times Company. June 26, 1882. p. 28. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Collections Online: Biography: Frank Sherman Benson". www.britishmuseum.org. British Museum. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
  5. ^ New York Times (June 26, 1882). p.28.