Semp Russ

Semp Russ
Born (1878-04-16)April 16, 1878
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
Died March 12, 1978(1978-03-12) (aged 99)
San Antonio, Texas, United States

Semponius "Semp" Russ (April 16, 1878 – March 12, 1978) was an American tennis player. He competed in the men's singles and doubles events at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1] He was also the quarterback of the Texas Longhorns from 1898 to 1900;[2] chosen for an all-time Texas team by R. W. Franklin.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Semp Russ Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Texas Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2007". USTA News. Retrieved February 18, 2015.
  3. ↑ R. W. Franklin. "Longhorns of All Time". Alcalde. 2: 364.
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