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Doherty, Reginald Frank.
Adm. at TRINITY HALL, 1894.
S. of William, Esq., of Oakfield, Clapham Park, London, S.W. [B. Oct. 14, 1872.] School, Westminster.
Matric. Michs. 1894.
Lawn tennis 'blue,' 1895 and 1896.
Won the All England Singles Championship, 1897-1900, and the Davis Cup (singles), 1903 and with his brother, H. L. (above) the doubles, 1903-6. 'As a master of the game he was possibly greater than his younger brother, and his style came near perfection.
His brother was a better match player, and thought out the game more thoroughly.
In size they were a great contrast, R. F. being tall and very thin, and H. L. below medium height but well-knit.' Neither of the brothers had robust health.
Died Dec. 29, 1910, at 4, Albert Hall Mansions, S.W. The brothers will long be remembered as two of the greatest players of lawn tennis.
(Record of Old Westminsters; D.N.B.; The Times, Dec. 30, 1910.)
Reginald Frank DOHERTY
Approx. lifespan: 1872–1910
Adm Trinity Hall 1894
s. of William DOHERTY, Esq. of Oakfield Clapham Park, Clapham, London , , S.W. [
b. 1872:10:14] School Westminster, [London],
Matric 1894:10MT:
Lawn tennis "blue" 1895, and 1896
Won the All England Singles Championship 1897-1900, and the Davis Cup (singles) 1903
and with his brother, H. L. (above) the doubles 1903-06
"As a master of the game he was possibly greater than his younger brother, and his style came near perfection. His brother was a better match player, and thought out the game more thoroughly. In size they were a great contrast, R. F. being tall and very thin, and H. L. below medium height but well-knit." Neither of the brothers had robust health.
d. 4 Albert Hall Mansions, [London], 1910:12:29
S.W.
The brothers will long be remembered as two of the greatest players of lawn tennis.
Record of Old Westminsters; D.N.B.; The Times 1910:12:30)

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