Semp Russ
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BornApril 16, 1878
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States
DiedMarch 12, 1978 (aged 99)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
San Antonio, Texas, United States
| Born | April 16, 1878 DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States |
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| Died | March 12, 1978 (aged 99) San Antonio, Texas, United States |
Semponius "Semp" Russ (April 16, 1878 – March 12, 1978) was an American tennis player. He competed in the men's singles and doubles events at the 1904 Summer Olympics.[1] He was also the quarterback of the Texas Longhorns from 1898 to 1900;[2] chosen for an all-time Texas team by R. W. Franklin.[3][4]
