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(Sarah of the Clue Crew is at the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington, D.C.) Dominating women's tennis, Althea Gibson broke the color barrier & became the first African-American to win the French & U.S. Open Singles as well as, in 1957 & 1958, this oldest Grand Slam event |
Wimbledon
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$400 |
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN ATHLETES |
2020-02-03 |
#8151 |
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The oldest of pro tennis' 4 Grand Slam tournaments is this one held in England since 1877 |
Wimbledon
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$800 |
DJ |
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS |
2019-06-28 |
#8025 |
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Since 1986, reaching the quarterfinals of this event has entitled you to free tickets & free tea for life |
Wimbledon
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FJ |
SPORTS TRADITIONS |
2017-07-06 |
#7569 |
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The Duchess of Kent Challenge Cup is the ladies' doubles trophy at this event |
Wimbledon
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$800 |
DJ |
SPORTS TROPHIES |
2017-04-17 |
#7511 |
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In 1884 Maud Watson won the first women's singles tennis competition at this British venue |
Wimbledon
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$400 |
J |
THE SPORTING LIFE |
2012-03-12 |
#6331 |
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Centre Court, with a snippet of Kipling's "If" above the players' entrance |
Wimbledon
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$800 |
DJ |
WHICH SPORTING VENUE? |
2011-04-21 |
#6134 |
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Begun in 1877, it's the oldest of tennis' 4 grand slam tournaments |
Wimbledon
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$400 |
J |
SPORTS TALK |
2010-04-09 |
#5895 |
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In 2008 Britain's Laura Robson thrilled the home folks by winning the juniors at this tennis tournament |
Wimbledon
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$400 |
DJ |
YOUNG ATHLETES |
2009-11-13 |
#5790 |
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Its solo female winner is awarded the Venus Rosewater Dish |
Wimbledon
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FJ |
SPORTS |
2004-11-06 |
#4640 |
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This section of Greater London is the site of the annual All-England Tennis Championships |
Wimbledon
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$300 |
J |
SPORTS |
1995-10-19 |
#2559 |
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This, the world's oldest tennis competition, became an "Open" in 1968 |
Wimbledon
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$100 |
J |
SPORTS |
1995-01-31 |
#2402 |
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The tournament held here each summer is considered the unofficial world championship of tennis |
Wimbledon
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$100 |
J |
SPORTS TRIVIA |
1989-01-25 |
#1018 |