The men's outdoor doubles' was one of six lawn tennis events on the Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics programme. Nations could enter up to 6 pairs. The event was plagued by withdrawals, with only 12
The final between Doherty/Gillyard and Ritchie/Parke
Reginald Doherty
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Reginald "Reggie" or "R. F." Frank Doherty was a British tennis player and the older brother of tennis player Laurence Doherty. He was known in the tennis world as "R.F." rather than "Reggie". He was
Tennis at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Men's outdoor doubles
…The event was plagued by withdrawals, with only 12 teams competing of the 21 that entered. There were 24 players from 8 nations. The event was won by Reginald Doherty and George Hillyard after defeating James Cecil Parke and Major Ritchie in the final. Clement Cazalet and Charles P. Dixon took the bronze medal without…
R.F.Doherty by Voigt
Reginald Doherty – Beginning of a low backhand drive
Reginald Doherty (left) with his brother Laurence.