Marian Leighton

Tennis Player

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Who is Marian Leighton?

Marian Leighton of Chicago, Illinois, was an important amateur tennis player in the first quarter of the 20th Century. She was ranked as high as No. 15 in the United States singles rankings.

At the Cincinnati Masters, Leighton won the singles title in 1925, and was a singles and doubles finalist in 1927.

Other Accomplishments:

Singles Champion: 1922 & 1924 Western Tennis Championships; 1924 Illinois State Championships

Singles Runner-Up: 1923 & 1926 Western Tennis Championships; 1926 Illinois State Championships

Singles Semifinalist: 1921 Western Tennis Championships

Doubles Champion: 1927 Wisconsin State Championships

Doubles Runner-Up: 1924 Illinois State Championships

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on July 23, 2013

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