Henry Mollenhauer, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Henry Mollenhauer

tennis player (1876-)

Date of Birth: 28-Dec-1876

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession: tennis player

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Henry Mollenhauer

  • Henry Mollenhauer (1876–19??) was an American tennis player and musician.
  • He was born in Brooklyn, New York.
  • His family were musicians and Henry played the violin.
  • He ran the Henry Mollenhauer Conservatory of Music (set up by his father Henry senior).
  • The highlight of his tennis career was when he reached the semi finals of the 1907 U.
  • S.
  • Championships singles.
  • The semi final between Mollenhauer and Robert LeRoy was marred with controversy when a questionable call went against Mollenhauer.
  • Mollenhauer led two sets to one, 5–2 and had two match points when LeRoy hit a shot that looked out but was called good.
  • Then Mollenhauer suffered from cramps in his arm and legs and lost in five sets.
  • Mollenhauer was nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman" and played with "dash and vim", according to The Brooklyn Daily Eagle.
  • That was Henry's only appearance in the U.
  • S.
  • championships singles.
  • Henry died some time after 1942.

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