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Keith McDougall

1893 – 1969

Australian tennis player

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Lived 1893 – 1969 (aged 75–76). Keith McDougall was an Australian tennis player.

Keith McDougall (1893 – 1969) was an Australian tennis player in the 1920s. He was the son of Alexander "Sandy" McDougall, who was known in Perth as a "one-time big racing identity", according to newspaper The Sunday Times of Perth. Keith also played cricket and golf. McDougall was twice Western Australia State doubles champion with Rice Gemmell, despite having a "crippled arm", according to The West Australian newspaper of Perth. McDougall was the secretary of the King's Park Tennis Club in Perth. McDougall's best stroke was his forehand. He was a semi finalist at the Australasian Championships singles held at Perth in 1921, beating R. W. Phillips and W. Hayman before losing to Alf Hedeman. In 1924 McDougall opened a store which sold sports equipment with fellow player Rice Gemmell. In 1927, McDougall partnered the Duke of York (later King George VI) in a doubles tennis match when the Duke visited Australia.

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Born
1893, Western Australia
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Died
1969, Perth
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith McDougall?

Australian tennis player

When was Keith McDougall born?

Keith McDougall was born in 1893 in Western Australia.

When did Keith McDougall die?

Keith McDougall died in 1969 in Perth.

What was Keith McDougall's occupation?

Keith McDougall was a tennis player.

What nationality was Keith McDougall?

Keith McDougall was Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith McDougall

· Wikidata: Q41510113

· DBpedia: Keith McDougall

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