Harold Throckmorton

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Harold Throckmorton
Full nameHarold A. Throckmorton
Country (sports) United States
Born(1897-04-12)April 12, 1897
Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
DiedNovember 1973
PlaysRight–handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Grand Slam singles results
US OpenQF (1917)
Doubles
Grand Slam doubles results
US OpenW (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 United States Fred Alexander United States Harry Johnson
United States Irving Wright
11-9, 6-4, 6-4

External links

References

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