Clifford Sproule, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Clifford Sproule

tennis player (1905-1981)

Date of Birth: 23-May-1905

Place of Birth: Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia

Date of Death: 24-Apr-1981

Profession: tennis player

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Clifford Sproule

  • Clifford Sproule (1905–1981) was an Australian tennis player and administrator.
  • As a player he reached the semi finals of the Australian Championships singles.
  • Sproule played Davis Cup, then was a manager of the Australian team and later still a referee.
  • He was also President of the New South Wales Tennis Association.
  • In 1976 he was awarded the OBE for services to tennis.
  • Making his debut in the Australian men's singles, Sproule lost in the opening round in 1926 to Garton Hone.
  • He lost in the second round in 1928 to Jean Borotra.
  • He reached the quarter finals in 1930 and 1931 (losing both to Jack Crawford).
  • In 1932 Sproule beat Don Turnbull and James Willard before losing in the semi finals to Crawford.
  • At Wimbledon he lost in the second round on the three occasions he competed in the singles in 1932, 1936 and 1937.

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