Harold Throckmorton
Full name | Harold A. Throckmorton |
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Country (sports) | United States |
Born |
Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA | April 12, 1897
Died | November 1973 |
Plays | Right–handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Grand Slam Singles results | |
US Open | QF (1917) |
Doubles | |
Grand Slam Doubles results | |
US Open | W (1917) |
Harold A. Throckmorton (April 12, 1897 – May 1958) was an American tennis player in the early 20th century.
Biography
He was born on April 12, 1897 in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
He played intercollegiate tennis for Princeton.[1] He was champion of the state of New Jersey.[2] In 1917 he won the men's doubles titles at the U.S. National Championships with Fred Alexander.
In 1918 he served in the artillery in the United States Army. After the war he became a businessman. He died on May 1958.
Grand Slam doubles finals
Titles (1)
Year | Tournament | Partner | Opponents | Score |
1917 | US Championships | Fred Alexander | Harry Johnson Irving Wright | 11-9, 6-4, 6-4 |
External links
References
- ↑ "Many Surprises in Junior Tennis" (PDF). The New York Times. September 16, 1914. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
- ↑ "Kynaston beaten by Throckmorton" (PDF). The New York Times. July 7, 1919. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
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