South African Champion Reaches Wimbledon Semi-Final - Eric Sturgess (South Africa) in play against Frank Parker (U.S.A.), whom he defeated in the quarter-finals of the men's singles championship at Wimbledon today (Monday).Eric Sturgess, South African Champion, qualified for the semi-final of the men's singles lawn tennis championships at Wimbledon (London) today (Monday) by defeating Frank Parker (U.S.A.) 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3. Parker, who has won the French Championship for the past two years, was greatly fancied. June 27, 1949.
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