John Stewart Tritle

John Stewart Tritle (March 22, 1871 – March 7, 1947) was an American businessman and tennis player. The son of Arizona Territory governor Frederick Augustus Tritle,^[2] Tritle directed the construction of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and competed in the men's singles and doubles events at the 1904 Summer Olympics which were held as a part of the Exposition.^[3][4][2]

Born(1871-03-22)March 22, 1871

Virginia City, Nevada, United States

DiedMarch 7, 1947(1947-03-07) (aged 75)

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

Burial placeSt. Louis, Missouri

AlmamaterYale University

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John Stewart Tritle
Born	(1871-03-22)March 22, 1871 Virginia City, Nevada, United States
Died	March 7, 1947(1947-03-07) (aged 75) St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Burial place	St. Louis, Missouri
Alma mater	Yale University
Children	John S Tritle Junior Clarence H Tritle [1]
Parents	Frederick Augustus Tritle (father) Jane Catherine Hereford (mother)
Tennis career
Country (sports)	United States
Singles
Olympic Games	L (1904)
Doubles
Olympic Games	L (1904)

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After the Exposition, he became the general manager of the Kansas City district of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, and retired as the Vice President for the Pittsburgh office.^[5]