The Wimbledon Final That Never Was . . .: And Other Tennis Tales from a By-Gone

Description: The Wimbledon Final That Never Was . . . by Sidney Wood, David Wood, David Wood, MR Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Sidney Wood won the 1931 Wimbledon title by default over Frank Shields - his school buddy, doubles partner, roommate, and Davis Cup team-mate - in one of the most curious episodes in sports history. This title tells the tale of how Shields was ordered by the US Tennis Association not to compete in the championship match. Publisher Description The only time in the history of Wimbledon that the mens singles final was not played is told in detail by the crowned champion in this illuminating tennis biography. Sidney Wood won the 1931 Wimbledon title by default over Frank Shields-his school buddy, doubles partner, roommate, and Davis Cup teammate-in one of the most curious episodes in sports history. Wood tells the tale of how Shields was ordered by the U.S. Tennis Association not to compete in the championship match so that he could rest his injured knee in preparation for an upcoming Davis Cup match. Three years later the story continues when he and Shields played a match at the Queens Club for the Wimbledon trophy. Also included are a compilation of short stories that deliver fascinating anecdotes of the 1930s and a signature document of the play and styles of 20th-century tennis legends. Author Biography Sidney Woodwas an American tennis player who was crowned mens singles champion at Wimbledon in 1931. He was also a singles finalist at the 1935 U.S. Championships, played for the U.S. Davis Cup team in both 1931 and 1934, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1964. David Wood is Sidneys son Details ISBN 0942257847 ISBN-13 9780942257847 Title The Wimbledon Final That Never Was . . . Author Sidney Wood, David Wood, David Wood, MR Format Paperback Year 2011 Pages 200 Publisher New Chapter Press,U.S. GE_Item_ID:136547832; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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