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Harry Scrivener

Harry Scrivener

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Harry Stanley Scrivener born (1 October 1865 – 18 August 1937) was an English tennis player and founder of the Lawn Tennis Association who later became a tennis referee.[2] he was a two time quarter finalist in the men's singles at the Wimbledon Championships in 1888 and 1890.[3] He was active from 1882 to 1890 and won 2 career singles titles.[1]

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Career

Harry was born in London on 1 October 1865. He played his first singles tournament at the Berrylands Club Tournament that tournament later became the Surrey County Championships.[1]

In major tournaments of his time he was a two time quarter finalist in the men's singles at the Wimbledon Championships in 1888 and 1890,[4] as well as a semi finalist in the men's doubles in 1893 partnered with Manliffe Goodbody (Ireland).[5] In addition he was a quarter finalist at the Northern Championships in 1888, and a semi finalist at the 1890 Irish Championships.[1]

He was active from 1882 to 1890 and won 2 career singles titles at the Midland Counties Championships and Oxford University Champion Tournament both in 1888.[1] Scrivener was a founder of the British Lawn Tennis Association after retiring from competing himself he became a Wimbledon referee.[6]

References

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    "Players: Stanley Scrivener, Harry". The Tennis Base. Madrid: Tennismem SL. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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    "HARRY S. SCRIVENER; Wimbledon Referee Helped Found British Tennis Association". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. 18 August 1937. p. 19. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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    "Player Profile: Harry Scrivener (GBR)". www.wimbledon.com. AELTC. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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    "Harry Scrivener (GBR) - Gentlemen's Singles" (PDF). Wimbledon. AELTC. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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    "Harry Scrivener (GBR) - Gentlemen's Doubles" (PDF). Wimbledon. AELTC. Retrieved 31 July 2023.
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    The New York Times
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