Tennis

Oral History Project.

By dbrodie94

  • Women compete in the Paris Olympics in golf, tennis, and croquet.

    Women compete in the Paris Olympics in golf, tennis, and croquet.
    Women compete in the Paris Olympics in golf, tennis, and croquet. Read more: Timeline: Women in Sports — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womeninsportstimeline.html#ixzz1qt1l6ABG
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    Women Oral History Events.

  • Baroness Raymonde de Laroche passes her qualifiying tests to become the first woman in the world to be issued a pilot's license.

    Baroness Raymonde de Laroche passes her qualifiying tests to become the first woman in the world to be issued a pilot's license.
    Baroness Raymonde de Laroche becomes the first woman in the world to be issued a pilot's license.

  • Female swimmers become the first American women to achieve full Olympic status.

    Female swimmers become the first American women to achieve full Olympic status.
    1920 - Female swimmers become the first American women to achieve full Olympic status. Ethelda Bleibtrey (1902-78), held the world record in the 100-yard backstroke when women's swimming was added to the Olympic program. The only three events were the 100-meter and 300-meter freestyles and the 4 by 100-meter freestyle relay, so she entered all three and won three gold medals.

  • Stella Walsh set her second world record in a week.

    Stella Walsh set her second world record in a week.
    17-year old Stella Walsh from Cleveland, OH sets her second world record in a week by running the 220-yard dash in 26 and 4/5 seconds.

  • At the 23rd annual Women's National Bowling Association tournament held in Syracuse, NY, 1185 5-women teams compete for the championship.

    At the 23rd annual Women's National Bowling Association tournament held in Syracuse, NY, 1185 5-women teams compete for the championship.
    23rd annual Women's National Bowling Association tournament held in Syracuse, NY, 1185 5-women teams compete for the championship.

  • On Jan. 27, the first-ever nationally televised women's college basketball game sees Immaculata defeat the University of Maryland, 85-63.

    On Jan. 27, the first-ever nationally televised women's college basketball game sees Immaculata defeat the University of Maryland, 85-63.
    The first-ever nationally televised women's college basketball Immaculata defeats the University of Maryland, 85-63.

  • First Women's Professional Basketball League.

    First Women's Professional Basketball League.
    The first game of the Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL) is played between the Chicago Hustle and Milwaukee.

  • First National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

    First National Girls and Women in Sports Day.
    The first annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day is celebrated in the United States.

  • Lisa Leslie's first dunk in the WNBA

    Lisa Leslie's first dunk in the WNBA
    Lisa Leslie (born July 7, 1972 in Gardena, California) is an American retired professional womens basketball player. One of the original WNBA players, she quickly rose to stardom as one of the league's most top-performing and popular players. On July 30, 2002 she made history by becoming the first player to perform a dunk in that league.

  • Baylor University defeats Michigan State in RCA dome for NCAA

    Baylor University defeats Michigan State in RCA dome for NCAA
    2005 - Baylor University defeats Michigan State by 84-62 at the RCA Dome for the NCAA women's basketball D-I title game. Baylor Coach Kim Mulkey-Robertson is the first persons to win a women's national championship both as a player and a coach. She also has a gold medal from the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

  • Notre Dame advances to second straight title game after defeating UCONN with OT.

    Notre Dame advances to second straight title game after defeating UCONN with OT.
    2012 Women's Final Four: Notre Dame Advances To Second Straight Title Game With 83-75 OT Win Over UConn