Handel Elvey
Croquet player
About Handel Elvey
Lived 1883 – 1967 (aged 83). Handel Elvey was a British croquet player.
Reverend George Frederick Handel Elvey (29 June 1883 – 20 March 1967) was a croquet player from England. He was the youngest son of composer George Elvey and his fourth wife Mary née Savory.
Handel Elvey won the Doubles Championship in 1936 partnering his wife Nora and the Men's Championship of the South Of England in 1955.
As an administrator, Elvey served on the Council of the Croquet Association between 1931 and 1967, serving as Chairman (1939 to 1948) and Vice President (1952 to 1967).
Works Croquet — A Handbook On The Strokes And Tactics Of The Game (John Jaques and Son, Ltd, 1949).
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Who was Handel Elvey?
croquet player (1883–1967)
When was Handel Elvey born?
Handel Elvey was born on 29 March 1883 in Berkshire.
When did Handel Elvey die?
Handel Elvey died on 20 March 1967 in England.
What was Handel Elvey's occupation?
Handel Elvey was a croquet player.
What nationality was Handel Elvey?
Handel Elvey was British.
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