usopentennis1916

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Paul McRae (Delta Niner) said:
Seems the US Open was as popular then as it is now.
swanq said:
The players would be Clarence Griffin, Bill Johnston (champions) and Maurice McLoughlin, Ward Dawson (runners-up)-- according to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_US_Open_Men%27s_Doubles_cha...
Art Siegel said:
See notes under
Pete (LOC P&P) said:
You could be right about the players. We'll check on this a little more before adding more information to the record. Thanks!
Art Siegel said:
Definitely those four. An account of the match: query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9F0DE3D61E3FE2...

swanq said:
Ichiya Kumagae (of Japan) played in the national championships, according to NYT of Aug 22, 1916 query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9907E3D81E3FE233A... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ichiya_Kumagae
Art Siegel said:
He was eliminated in the second round that year.
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Pete (LOC P&P) said:
thanks for the additional information on Kumagae. We will add the information to the record at the next update.

swanq said:
Presumably en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_Throckmorton
Art Siegel said:
The Times lineup for the U.S. Open in August, 1916 includes Harold A. Throckmorton of the Elizabeth Town and Country Club in the first round matches. query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9907E3D81E3FE2... He eliminated Tilden in the first round on 8/29/1916. query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9F0DE3D61E3FE2...
Pete (LOC P&P) said:
swanq and Art Siegel: thanks for the information on Throckmorton. We will add the information to the record the next time we update.