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References
- ↑ Routledge's Sporting Annual (1883). George Routledge and Sons. London. Lawn Tennis. p.113.
- ↑ Nieuwland, Alex (2011–2022). "Tournament – Worcester Park LTC". www.tennisarchives.com. Tennis Archives. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ "History of Norham Gardens club: OULTC 1879-1883". www.norham.org.uk. Norham Gardens LTC. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ↑ Routledge's Sporting Annual (1883). p.113.