Joan Curry
Encyclopedia
Joan Curry was an English
squash
player who won the British Open
three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan
in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from 1950-52.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
squash
Squash (sport)
Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball...
player who won the British Open
British Open Squash Championships
The British Open Squash Championships is the oldest and most established tournament in the game of squash. It is widely considered to be one of the two most prestigious tournaments in the game, alongside the World Open The British...
three times in a row from 1947-49. Her toughest victory was in 1948, when she beat the legendary Janet Morgan
Janet Morgan
For the artist see Janet Ellen MorganJanet Rachael Margaret Morgan was an English squash player who dominated the game in the 1950s...
in five sets, 9–5, 9–0, 9–10, 6–9, 10–8. She was also the runner-up at the championship three consecutive times from 1950-52.