1934 Press Photo Fred Perry and F. H. D. Wilde, Tennis - cvb76508

Here to defend his national singles crown at Forest Hills in Spetember - Fred Perry (left), English champion and holder of all the major singles tennis titles, with F.H.D. Wilde, when they arrived in New York, Aug. 14, aboard the Majestic. Perry said he did not intend to turn pro now or at any time in the future, but revealed that he had been flirting with the idea of being an actor. After the play at Forest Hills, Perry will defend his Pacific Southwest title before touring Australia and returning to England to be married.

Photo measures 9 x 7 inches.

Photo is dated 08-14-1934.



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