John Neely (tennis)
John Neely (May 26, 1872 – March 22, 1941) was an American male tennis player. He competed in the singles event at the 1904 Summer Olympics and reached the quarterfinal in which he lost to compatriot and eventual Olympic champion Beals Wright.[1]
| Full name | John Crosby Neely Jr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) | United States |
| Born | May 26, 1872 Chicago, United States |
| Died | March 22, 1941 (aged 68) New York, United States |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam Singles results | |
| US Open | 1R (1895, 1896, 1902) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Olympic Games | QF (1904) |
Neeley attended Princeton University, where he graduated in engineering in 1894.[1]
On February 13, 1914 Neely, who was at that time a banker in Chicago, was shot and seriously wounded during an attempted robbery.[2]
References
- "Olympic Sports – Athletes – John Neely". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 2013-09-24.
- "John C. Neely, Jr. Shot" (PDF). The New York Times. February 14, 1914.
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