Harold Throckmorton

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Harold A. Throckmorton (Elizabeth, New Jersey, April 12, 1897 – May 1958) was an American tennis player in the early 20th century.

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.

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Grand Slam doubles finals [edit]

Titles (1) [edit]

Year Tournament Partner Opponents Score
1917 US Championships United States Fred Alexander United States Harry Johnson
United States Irving Wright
11-9, 6-4, 6-4

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References [edit]

  1. ^ "Many Surprises in Junior Tennis" (PDF). The New York Times. 16 Sep 1914. Retrieved 8 May 2012. 
  2. ^ "Kynaston beaten by Throckmorton" (PDF). The New York Times. 7 Jul 1919. Retrieved 8 May 2012.