Word: grimstead
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...double matches and exhibition games that he has taken part in, have shown beyond doubt that he is facile princeps at the pastime. It would certainly be more satisfactory if he played oftener in single-handed matches as a second contest with Lawford, or a set or two with Grimstead would prove very interesting to players generally. The champion appears to combine in his person all the qualifications necessary to make a grand player. Watch his play as critically as you please, and you cannot find a weak spot, Many people have an idea that W. Renshaw's strength...
...line as by the volleyers, Driving the ball hard and low, and placing it with unerring judgment, Mr. Lawford has proved beyond fear of contradiction that it is possible to completely defeat the wily schemes of the "man at the net." E. Renshaw, E. de S. Browne, C. W. Grimstead, and E. L. Williams, all noted as adepts at the volley, have successively fallen before the powerful play of Mr. Lawford, and as his only reverse was that administered by the champion, we are undoubtedly justified in accepting him as the second best player in the kingdom...
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