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September 29, 1962
The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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Bonnie Logan and Lenward Simpson dominated the 43rd New York State Open Tennis Championships at Catona Park in the Bronx, winning the Girls' and Boys' under-18 titles by crushing their opponents with minimal points lost.
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Logan, Simpson Win New York Tennis Crowns
by Merlean Carter
In the 43rd New York State Open Tennis Championships held at Catona Park, Bronx, N. Y., Bonnie Logan and Lenward Simpson completely crushed their opposition to win the Girls and Boys Championships.
Bonnie, the "Speed Queen," continued her devastating play in the Girls' Division under 18, by not losing a game until she reached the finals, losing only 23 points in the six sets. She beat Wanda Russell, Spring Gardens, N. Y., 6-0, 6-0, losing 4 points; also defeated Mary Couthern, New Haven, Conn., 6-0, 6-0, and Mary Beamer, Spring Gardens, N. Y., losing 4 points. In the finals she defeated Clara Copenhagan 7-5, 6-3, the favorite.
Simpson crushed John Tribble, New York City, 6-0, 6-0 in the finals of the Boys' Division and won the Boys' Crown without losing but one game.
Ray Mitchell tourney in Miami.
by Merlean Carter
In the 43rd New York State Open Tennis Championships held at Catona Park, Bronx, N. Y., Bonnie Logan and Lenward Simpson completely crushed their opposition to win the Girls and Boys Championships.
Bonnie, the "Speed Queen," continued her devastating play in the Girls' Division under 18, by not losing a game until she reached the finals, losing only 23 points in the six sets. She beat Wanda Russell, Spring Gardens, N. Y., 6-0, 6-0, losing 4 points; also defeated Mary Couthern, New Haven, Conn., 6-0, 6-0, and Mary Beamer, Spring Gardens, N. Y., losing 4 points. In the finals she defeated Clara Copenhagan 7-5, 6-3, the favorite.
Simpson crushed John Tribble, New York City, 6-0, 6-0 in the finals of the Boys' Division and won the Boys' Crown without losing but one game.
Ray Mitchell tourney in Miami.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Tennis Championship
New York State Open
Bonnie Logan
Lenward Simpson
Youth Division
Dominating Wins
What entities or persons were involved?
Bonnie Logan
Lenward Simpson
Wanda Russell
Mary Couthern
Mary Beamer
Clara Copenhagan
John Tribble
Where did it happen?
Catona Park, Bronx, N. Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
Bonnie Logan
Lenward Simpson
Wanda Russell
Mary Couthern
Mary Beamer
Clara Copenhagan
John Tribble
Location
Catona Park, Bronx, N. Y.
Story Details
Bonnie Logan won the Girls' under-18 championship without losing a set until the finals, defeating opponents decisively and beating favorite Clara Copenhagan 7-5, 6-3. Lenward Simpson won the Boys' championship, crushing John Tribble 6-0, 6-0 in the finals without losing a game except one.