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1882 United States National Lawn Tennis Association U.S. National Championships First Prize for Pairs presented to James Dwight

  • Credit Gift of Children of James Dwight, 1956
  • Tournament U.S. National Championships
  • Venue Newport Casino
  • Manufacturer Gorham (American)
  • Material sterling silver, copper
  • Date 1882
  • Dimensions Overall: (h) 17.14 cm x (w) 10.16 cm x (diam) 11.43 cm

Dr. James Dwight and Dick Sears defeated the doubles team of Alexander Van Rensselaer and Walter Berry 6-4, 6-1, 8-10, 6-4 to earn their third U.S. National Championship men’s doubles title.

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