About Lionel Tapscott
Lived 1894 – 1934 (aged 40). Lionel Tapscott was a South African tennis player and cricketer.
Lionel Eric "Doodles" Tapscott (18 March 1894 – 7 July 1934) was a South African cricketer who played in two Test matches in 1923.
He was born on 18 March 1894 at Kimberley, Cape Colony.
Outside of cricket, Tapscott excelled at tennis and represented South Africa at the 1912 Summer Olympics. He made it to the Round of 16 before losing a five set match to Bohemian Ladislav Žemla-Rázný.
His brother, George, also played Test cricket for South Africa, and his sister Billie was a tennis player who reached the quarterfinals at the French Championships and Wimbledon.
He died on 7 July 1934 at Kenilworth, Cape Town.
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Who was Lionel Tapscott?
South African cricketer and tennis player
When was Lionel Tapscott born?
Lionel Tapscott was born on 18 March 1894 in Kimberley.
When did Lionel Tapscott die?
Lionel Tapscott died on 7 July 1934 in Kenilworth.
What was Lionel Tapscott's occupation?
Lionel Tapscott was a tennis player and cricketer.
What nationality was Lionel Tapscott?
Lionel Tapscott was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lionel Tapscott. https://biography.guide/lionel-tapscott/
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