The Archive · 1940

Eileen Bennett to Turn

Professional — Wimbledon Expert Who Played for Britain

London, Apr. 15.

Mrs. Marcus Marsh, wife of the race horse trainer, who as Eileen Bennett was a Wimbledon personality and internationed lawn tennis star, is to become a professional player. Mrs. Marsh will teach at the Melbury Club, Kensington, and she also intends to give lessons on' the game at several leading public schools.

'Mrs. Marsh told Reuter: "I do not expect to start in my new job' until the spring. I am sure that I can help many of the young players."

Four years ago she declined a £2,000 offer to turn professional and join the Tilden "circus."

In 1937 Mrs. Marsh successfully partnered Miss Betty Nuthall in winning the American doubles championship. She won the covered courts singles title ín 1937 and several times represented Great Britain against America in Wightman cup matches—Reuter.

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