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Helen Wills wins sixth US Open....
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Helen Wills wins sixth US Open....

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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sport's section only, August 25, 1929

* Helen Wills (Moody)
* US Open tennis championships


The front page of the sport's section has a one column heading: "MISS WILLS VICTOR; RETAINS HER TITLE" with subheads and two related photos. 1st report coverage on Helen Wills winning the 1929 United States Open Tennis Championships in Women's singles. She is known as the first American born Woman to achieve international celebrity as an athlete.
Other sport's news of the day. Complete sport's section only with all 8 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$28
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.