Harriet Butler

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Harriet Butler (died 1935) was an American tennis player of the end of the 19th century. [1]

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Notably, she won the US Women's National Championship in 1893 in women's doubles with Aline Terry.

She was married to General Jay Johnson Morrow. [1]

Grand Slam finals

Doubles (1 title)

ResultYearChampionshipSurfacePartnerOpponentsScore
Win1893 U.S. National Championships Grass Flag of the United States.svg Aline Terry Flag of the United States.svg Augusta Schultz
Flag of the United States.svg M. Stone
6–4, 6–3

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  1. 1 2 American Lawn Tennis. American Lawn Tennis Publishing Company. 1935. p. 13.