Julian Southall Myrick was an American insurance salesman and tennis promoter.
15 Facts About Julian Myrick
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In 1898, Julian Myrick entered the insurance business as an application clerk at the Mutual Insurance Company.
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Julian Myrick helped set up American College of Life Underwriters in 1927.
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Julian Myrick was significantly involved in the promotion of tennis in United States.
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Julian Myrick was the president West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills from 1915 to 1917.
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Julian Myrick was considered instrumental to the increase in the club's prominence, including its being chosen as the venue of US National Championships.
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Julian Myrick was influential in construction of Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills, Queens which hosted the first Wightman Cup competition.
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Julian Myrick served as the president of United States Lawn Tennis Association, from 1920 to 1922.
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Julian Myrick promoted induction of tennis in schools and colleges as a major sport and acceptance of the sport on a wider level.
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Julian Myrick was first to deliver a speech on tennis by radio in 1922.
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Julian Myrick was inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1969 for his contribution to the sport in the United States and his administrative abilities.
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Julian Myrick was a lifelong Republican and a strong supporter Herbert Hoover's candidacy for President of the United States.
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Julian Myrick was a Republican delegate in New York's 17th congressional district.
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However, during the presidential election in 1920, Myrick supported Democratic candidate James M Cox for his stand on League of Nations.
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Julian Myrick helped in gathering public support for the recommendations of the Hoover Commission.