Ned Potter (tennis)

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Ned Potter
BornEdward Clarkson Potter
5 September 1886
United States
Died5 September 1971
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
OccupationAuthor, historian, writer
Period1933-1969
GenreSport
SubjectTennis
Notable works
  • Kings of the Court
  • The Davis Cup
Notable awardsMarlboro Award

Edward Clarkson Potter (5 September 1886 - September 5, 1971) was a leading American tennis author, editor, writer, historian, [1] and later businessman. [2] He was also correspondent for American Lawn Tennis, and a regular contributor to Racquet and World Tennis magazines. [3]

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His annual world tennis rankings for American Lawn Tennis & World Tennis (1934-1965), were one of the most authoritative published. [4] In addition he was a member of the executive committee of United States Lawn Tennis Association, he was also the editor of the annual USLTA year books and guide. [5] In 1961 he received the Marlboro Award for services to tennis. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "US Tennis Goes Open In Big Way". St. Petersburg Times via Google News Archive. 29 August 1968. p. 40. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  2. ↑ "EDWARD C. POTTER, WRITER ON TENNIS". The New York Times. September 5, 1971. p. 41. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  3. ↑ The New York Times. September 5, 1971. p. 41.
  4. ↑ "DELRAY BEACH, Fla, (UPI)". The Daily News Texan via Google News Archive . 30 April 1962. p. 3. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
  5. ↑ The New York Times. September 5, 1971. p. 41.
  6. ↑ The New York Times. September 5, 1971. p. 41.
  7. ↑ Amdur, Neil (30 September 1971). "Sports of Times - Tennis Troubles". The Nashua Telegraph via Google News Archive. p. 14. Retrieved 1 February 2025.
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