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 (kŏn′ə-lē), Maureen Catherine Known as "Little Mo." 1934-1969.
American tennis player who was the first woman to win the US, British, French, and Australian titles in a single year (1953).
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Connolly

(ˈkɒnəlɪ)
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1. (Biography) Billy. born 1942, Scottish comedian, musician, and actor: his films include Mrs Brown (1997)
2. (Biography) Cyril (Vernon). 1903–74, British critic and writer, founder and editor of Horizon (1939–50): his books include Enemies of Promise (1938)
3. (Biography) James. 1868–1916, Irish labour leader: executed by the British for his part in the Easter Rising (1916)
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Noun1.Connolly - United States tennis player who was the first woman to win the United States, British, French, and Australian championships in the same year (1953) (1934-1969)Connolly - United States tennis player who was the first woman to win the United States, British, French, and Australian championships in the same year (1953) (1934-1969)
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