The Fast-Paced World of Squash: A Racquet Sport with Rich Origins and Harkness Connections Squash is a dynamic and fast-paced racquet sport with a fascinating history that stretches back to the early 19th century. Its origins lie at Harrow School in the United Kingdom, where students created a new twist on the traditional game of rackets. As a former member of the Racquet Club of Philadelphia, I had the opportunity to play Court(Royal) Tennis, Squash and Rackets. One of my fe

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