Ralph Watling

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Ralph George Watling (born September 12, 1872 - May 10, 1951 ) was an English badminton player .

Career

Ralph Watling has achieved several victories and finals in the All England at the beginning of the 20th century . In 1901 he was in the final, but lost to Captain HW Davies. A year later he won for the first time, defeating E. Young in the final. In 1903 he defended the title and was in the final of the doubles. In 1905 he lost again in the final, this time against Henry Norman Marrett . Watling was also active as a cricketer for Norfolk.

Sporting successes

season event discipline space Surname
1901 All of England Men's singles 2 Ralph George Watling
1902 All of England Men's singles 1 Ralph Watling
1903 All of England Men's doubles 2 George Alan Thomas / Ralph Watling
1903 All of England Men's singles 1 Ralph Watling
1905 All of England Men's singles 2 Ralph George Watling

literature

  • Burke's Who's Who in Sport and Sporting Records. London, Burke, 1922

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personal data
SURNAME Watling, Ralph
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Watling, Ralph George
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English badminton player
DATE OF BIRTH September 12, 1872
DATE OF DEATH May 10, 1951