William S. McEllroy

William S. McEllroy (September 22, 1893 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – January 2, 1981 in State College, Pennsylvania) was a tennis player in the early part of the 20th century.

A member of the University of Pittsburgh's tennis team, he served as coach of its tennis team in the 1920s and 1930s. He also obtained a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh and later served as Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.[1][2]

At the tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, McEllroy won the singles title in 1913 and 1914 and the doubles title in 1913 (with Joseph J. Armstrong) and was the singles runner-up in 1915 (falling to future International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Clarence Griffin.)

Other Notable Results:

  • Singles finalist (likely): 1912 Canadian National Championships
  • Singles champion: 1915 New York State Championships; 1915 Ohio State Championships
  • Singles semifinalist: 1926 Ohio State Championships
  • Doubles champion: 1915 New York State Championships
  • Doubles runner-up: 1915 Ohio State Championships
  • Mixed Doubles champion: 1915 Ohio State Championships

References
  1. O'Brien, Jim, ed. (1982). Hail to Pitt: A Sports History of the University of Pittsburgh. Wolfson Publishing Co. p. 242. ISBN 0-916114-08-2.
  2. "W.S. McEllroy, ex-dean of medical school at Pitt". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. January 6, 1981.
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