About Clifford Sproule
Lived 1905 – 1981 (aged 75). Clifford Sproule was a tennis player.
Clifford Sproule (23 May 1905 – 24 April 1981) was an Australian tennis player and administrator. As a player he reached the semifinals 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. 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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Who was Clifford Sproule?
tennis player (1905-1981)
When was Clifford Sproule born?
Clifford Sproule was born on 23 May 1905 in Dubbo.
When did Clifford Sproule die?
Clifford Sproule died on 24 April 1981 in New South Wales.
What was Clifford Sproule's occupation?
Clifford Sproule was a tennis player.
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