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Who was the first champion in tennis?
The very first tennis champion may never be known, as the game's roots and history have made such information lost to time. Arguably, the first professional tennis champion prior to the advent of the Open Era of tennis is Spencer Gore, 1877, at Wimbledon.
What is Arthur ashes job?
Arthur Ash was a well known African-American tennis professional. During surgery he contracted the HIV virus from a blood transfusion and died from AIDS. He was instrumental in helping the ethnic integration in tennis.
What was Arthur Ashe most known for?
he was the greatest African American tennis player and sadly died much too young.
Why should Michelle Obama be known as an African American?
That is what she is- she is an American of African ancestry. The reason that this fact is newsworthy is that it is unusual for an African-American to be the first lady.
Who is James Stewart Jr?
James Stewart Jr., widely known "Bubba" is a professional motocross racer. Well known for his tenacity and speed as well as being the first African-American to have success at the very top levels of the sport of motocross. Some of his accomplishments are: 2002 AMA 125 Motocross National Champion 2003 AMA 125 West Supercross Champion 2004 AMA 125 East Supercross Champion 2004 AMA 125 Motocross National Champion 2006 FIM WSXGP Supercross Champion 2007 AMA Supercross Champion 2008 AMA Motocross National Champion
How many matches were they in the the real tennis championship held in 1740?
Real Tennis predates organised Lawn Tennis by nearly 100 years. The Real Tennis championship is not a tournament as such.in that it is held on a challenge basis.A player can challenge the reigning champion,who can decline or accept any challenge.So in 1840,there was in fact only 1 match which was won by a Frenchman,known as Clerge the Elder,who thus became World Champion. The current world champion is Robert Fahey,an Australian,who won his 10th straight championship in Melbourne in April 2010
Who is Lacreisha?
1994 female african american.. known as eya
What was the first African American's name?
No known records of this exist.
What is the nationality of Ashanti?
African American is her only known race...
Is mase hispanic?
Mason Durell Betha, also known as Mase, is not Hispanic. He is African American. He is best known as an American rapper.
What did sojourner truth do to be known?
Sojourner Truth spoke about womens rights during the time when African American's were inslaved in Southrn states. She was African American.
What do you mean by crip?
Crip or Crips is an African American gang formed in Los Angeles. Known for the rivalry with the Bloods, another African American gang.
