Southern California Championships

The Southern California Championships also known as the Southern California Sectional Championships and later known as the Southern California Open was a men's and women's hard court tennis tournament from 1887 to 1979.[1] It was held at various locations including Riverside (1887), then Santa Monica (1888–1903), then South Pasadena (1904), then Long Beach (1905–1920) and finally Los Angeles (1920–1979).

Southern California Championships
Defunct tennis tournament
Founded1887
Abolished1977 (men)
2005 (women)
Editions93 (men)
121 (women)
LocationRiverside (1887)
Santa Monica (1888–1903)
South Pasadena (1904)
Long Beach (1905–1915)
Los Angeles (1919–1979)
SurfaceAsphalt / outdoor
Hard / outdoor

History

On 19 March 1887 the Southern California Lawn Tennis Association was formed with the Hon. James Bettner as its first president.[2] The Southern California Championships were founded in March 1887 and first staged on asphalt courts at the Casa Blanca Club, Riverside, California.[3][4][5] In August 1887 a second tournament was organized that was won by William Henry Young after which the event would be played in the last week of August.[6] In 1888 the tournament moved to the Santa Monica Casino courts, where it remained until 1903.[7] The tournament alternated between different locations throughout its run.

In 1968 at the start of the Open era it became an open event. The men's event remained known as the Southern California Championships until 1977 and was part of the Grand Prix Tennis circuit tour. The women's event continued as the Southern California Championships officially until 1979, but for sponsorship reasons was called the Virginia Slims of San Diego tournament for 1971 only. From 1979 to 1982 it was additionally known as the Wells Fargo Open for sponsorship reasons. Recently its been known as the Southern California Open

Men's event

The inaugural men's tournament was won by Canadian born later American citizen William Henry Young who defeated Mr C. Trevelia in the All Comer's Final.[8][9] In 1968 the event became part of the International Tennis Federation independent tour. In 1970 the event became part of the Grand Prix Tennis Circuit tour until 1977. The final tournament was won by the Mexican player Raúl Ramírez who defeated the American player Brian Gottfried.[10]

Women's event

The inaugural women's tournament was won by the American player Miss Fannie Shoemaker who defeated a Miss Dexter in the All Comer's Final.[11] In 1968 the event became part of the International Tennis Federation independent tour. In 1971 the event became part of the Virginia Slims Circuit until 1979 when it was known as for sponsorship reasons Virginia Slims of San Diego.

Locations

The tournament was staged in different cities for the duration of its run they included:

VenueCityYears
Casa Blanca Club.[12][13]Riverside1887
Santa Monica Casino Courts.[14]Santa Monica[15]1888 – 1903
South Pasadena1904
Hotel Virginia.Long Beach1905 – 1915
Los Angeles Tennis ClubLos Angeles1919 – 1979

Finals

Men's singles

Included:[16]

YearLocationChampionRunner-upScore
1887RiversideUnited States William Henry YoungUnited States C. Trevelia[17]
1887Santa MonicaUnited States William Henry Young (2)United States R. L. Bettner[18]
1888United States Robert Peyton CarterUnited States William Henry Youngw.o.[19]
1889United States Robert Peyton Carter (2)United States A. Q. Twiss6–3, 6–3, 6–3.[20]
1890United States Robert Peyton Carter (3)United States Kenneth (Ken) Carter[21]
1891United States Theodore CoulterUnited States Robert Peyton Carterw.o.[22]
1892United States Robert Peyton Carter (4)United States Theodore Coulterw.o.[23]
1893United States Robert Peyton Carter (5)United States Martin A. Chase6–0, 6–2, 7–5.[24]
1894United States Robert Peyton Carter (6)United States Arthur William Bumiller6–4, 4–6, 6–2, 7–5
1895United States Arthur William BumillerUnited States Robert Peyton Carterw.o.
1896United States Lewis Ransome FreemanUnited States Arthur William Bumiller6–3, 3–6, 6–0, 6–2
1897United States Lewis Ransome Freeman (2)United States John Cravens6–1, 6–1, 6–3
1898United States Lewis Ransome Freeman (3)United States Oliver Richer6–1, 3–6, 6–1, 6–1
1899United States Sumner HardyUnited States Lewis Ransome Freemanw.o.
1900United States Alphonzo Bell Sr.? ?
1901United States Alphonzo Bell Sr. (2)United States Reuben Gay Hunt6–2, 6–1, 6–0
1902United States Lewis Ransome Freeman (4)United States Alphonzo Bell Sr.6–3, 6–4, 6–2
1903United States Alphonzo Bell Sr. (3)United States Lewis Ransome Freemanw.o.
1904PasadenaUnited States Eugene OvertonUnited States Alphonzo Bell Sr.w.o.
1905Los AngelesUnited States Eugene Overton (2)United States Robert Henry Fauntleroy Variel jr6–4, 3–6, 7–5, 6–2
1906United States Harold Hyde Braly Sr.United States Nathaniel Borrodaille (Nat) Browne7–5, 0–6, 6–4, 6–3
1907United States Melville H. Long
1908Long BeachUnited States Tom BundyUnited States Melville H. Longw.o.
1909United States Wynn MaceUnited States Tom Bundyw.o.
1910United States Wynn Mace (2)United States Nathaniel Borrodaille (Nat) Browne10–8, 4–6, 6–1, 3–6, 6–4
1911United States Henry Ward DawsonUnited States Wynn Mace6–0, 6–1, 2–6, 6–2
1912United States Paul HardemanUnited States William Amos Horrell6–4, 6–2, 6–4
1913United States Tom Bundy (2)United States Willis Davis6–1, 4–6, 12–10, 6–4
1914United States Henry Ward DawsonUnited States Alphonzo Bell Sr.6–0, 6–2
1915United States Roland RobertsUnited States Tom Bundy3–6, 3–6, 6–1, 6–2, 6–3
1919Los AngelesUnited States Howard Kinsey??
1920Los AngelesUnited States Robert KinseyUnited States Harvey Burton Snodgrass6–4, 6–1, 6–4
1921Los AngelesUnited States Henry Parker??
1922Los AngelesUnited States Harvey SnodgrassUnited States Clifton Bradford Herd6–3, 6–4, 6–2
1923Los AngelesSpain Manuel Alonso AreizagaUnited States Ray Casey7–5, 6–4
1924Los AngelesUnited States Bill TildenUnited States Alfred H. Chapin Jr.?
1925Los AngelesUnited States Alan HerringtonUnited States Craig Biddle6–3, 6–2, 6–2
1926Los AngelesUnited States Benjamin Gorchakoff? ?
1927Los AngelesUnited States Gerald Stratford? ?
1928Los AngelesUnited States Ben Gorchakoff (2)United States Clinton Herd6–2, 6–3 [25]
1929Los AngelesUnited States John DoegUnited States Ben Gorchakoff7–9, 6–4, 6–2, 6–2
1930Los AngelesUnited States Ellsworth VinesUnited States Keith Gledhill6–2, 6–2, 6–2
1931Los AngelesUnited States Ellsworth Vines (2)United States Alan David Herrington3–6, 6–2, 6–3, 6–1
1932Los AngelesUnited States Lester StoefenUnited States Jack Tidball6–4, 6–3, 18–16 [26]
1933Los AngelesUnited States Gene MakoUnited States Keith Gledhill0–6, 6–1, 6–3, 5–7, 6–0
1934Los AngelesUnited States Jack TidballUnited States Elbert Raymond Lewis3–6, 7–5, 6–4, 6–4
1935Los AngelesUnited States Frank ShieldsUnited States Gerald Porter Bartosh6–4, 6–1, 6–0
1936Los AngelesUnited States Bobby RiggsUnited States Charles Carr6–4, 6–1, 7–5
1937Los AngelesUnited States Bobby Riggs (2)United States Frank Shields6–1, 7–5, 6–2
1938Los AngelesUnited States Joe HuntUnited States Jack Kramer2–6, 6–2, 6–1, 7–5
1939Los AngelesUnited States Frank ParkerUnited States Gene Makow.o.
1940Los AngelesUnited States Ted SchroederUnited States Owen Anderson2–6, 6–2, 7–5, 7–5
1941Los AngelesUnited States Frank ParkerUnited States Ted Schroeder6–4, 6–2, 6–0
1942Los AngelesUnited States Jack KramerUnited States Frank Parker6–2, 6–2, 11–9
1943Los AngelesUnited States Bob FalkenburgUnited States George Druliner6–3, 2–6, 6–0, 6–2 [27]
1944Los AngelesUnited States Jack Kramer (2)United States Frank Parker8–6, 8–6, 6–3
1945Los AngelesUnited States Elwood CookeUnited States William Reedy6–2, 3–6, 6–0 [28]
1946Los AngelesUnited States Jack Kramer (3)United States Frank Parker8–6, 6–1, 9–7
1947Los AngelesUnited States Jack Kramer (4)United States Frank Parker4–6, 2–6, 11–9, 6–2, 7–5
1948Los AngelesUnited States Ted Schroeder (2)United States Bob Falkenburg6–3, 3–6, 7–5, 12–10
1949Los AngelesUnited States Ted Schroeder (3)United States Pancho Gonzales6–1, 6–0, 6–2
1950Los AngelesUnited States Tom BrownUnited States Bob Falkenburg5–7, 6–1, 3–6, 6–4, 6–3
1951Los AngelesUnited States Art LarsenUnited States Ted Schroeder6–8, 7–5, 7–5, 6–3
1952Los AngelesUnited States Art Larsen (2)United States Tom Brown6–2, 6–4, 6–3
1953Los AngelesUnited States Tony TrabertUnited States Art Larsen6–3, 6–3, 6–3
1954Los AngelesUnited States Herbert FlamUnited States Hugh Stewart6–1, 4–6, 6–1, 9–7
1955Los AngelesUnited States Tony Trabert (2)United States Gilbert Shea6–1, 6–1, 7–5
1956Los AngelesUnited States Gilbert SheaUnited States Michael Green6–1, 8–6, 2–6, 6–2
1957Los AngelesPeru Alex OlmedoUnited States Herbert Flam6–1, 6–3
1958Los AngelesUnited States Herbert FlamPeru Alex Olmedo8–6, 6–3, 2–6, 6–3
1959Los AngelesUnited States Mike FranksPeru Alex Olmedo6–4, 3–6, 0–6, 12–10, 7–5
1960Los AngelesUnited States Dennis RalstonMexico Rafael Osuna6–2, 3–6, 6–3, 6–2
1961Los AngelesChile Luis Alberto AyalaUnited States Allen Fox9–7, 3–6, 3–6, 7–5, 8–6
1962Los AngelesMexico Rafael OsunaUnited States Allen Fox6–2, 5–7, 8–6, 6–2
1963Los AngelesUnited States Dennis Ralston (2)Mexico Rafael Osuna6–3, 6–4, 6–4
1964Los AngelesUnited States Dennis Ralston (3)United States Arthur Ashe6–3, 4–6, 6–1, 6–4
1965Los AngelesUnited States Dennis Ralston (4)United States Arthur Ashe8–6, 6–2
1966Los AngelesUnited States Arthur AsheUnited States Stan Smith6–4, 6–2
1967Los AngelesUnited States Stan SmithUnited States Allen Fox7–5, 13-11
1968Los AngelesUnited States Stan Smith (2)United States Dick Leach6–3, 6–4
1969Los AngelesUnited States Stan Smith (3)United States Bob Lutz6–3, 6–4
1970Los AngelesUnited States Erik van DillenUnited States Allen Fox6–2, 6–1
1971Los AngelesUnited States Pancho GonzalesUnited States Jimmy Connors3–6, 6–3, 6–3.[29]
1972Los AngelesUnited States Pancho Gonzales (2)Peru Alex Olmedo6–3, 6–2
1973Los AngelesUnited States Bob KreissUnited States Jeff Austin7–6, 1–6, 7–6
1974Los AngelesUnited States Billy MartinUnited States Gene Malin7–6, 6–3
1975Los AngelesUnited States Brian TeacherBrazil Joao Soares6–2, 6–4
1976Los AngelesUnited States Charles (Buzz) StrodeUnited States Eliot Teltscher6–0, 7–6
1977Los AngelesMexico Raúl RamírezUnited States Brian Gottfried7–5, 3–6, 6–4

See also

References
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  13. Los Angeles Herald (1894)
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  15. Los Angeles Herald (1894)
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  17. Los Angeles Herald (1894)
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  24. Los Angeles Herald (1894)
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  26. "Tall blond star wins hard-fought net duel". Pasadena Post. May 16, 1932. p. 8.
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