The Northumberland Cricket Club Open was a Victorian era men's and women's grass court tennis tournament founded in 1884.[1] The tournament was first held at the South Northumberland Cricket Club grounds, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, The event was staged annually until 1893 when it was discontinued.
| Northumberland Cricket Club Open | |
|---|---|
| Defunct tennis tournament | |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Abolished | 1893 |
| Location | Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England |
| Venue | South Northumberland Cricket Club |
| Surface | Grass |
History edit
In 1864 the first South Northumberland Cricket Club was founded at Gosforth, Northumberland.[2] In 1882 the first Northumberland County Championships were held at the club grounds.[3] In 1884 the club decided to establish its own lawn tennis tournament called the Northumberland Cricket Club Open.[4] In 1893 the cricket club held its final edition of the open tournament and was discontinued.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Northumberland Cricket Club Open Tournament". The Field. London, England: British Newspaper Archive. 5 July 1884. p. 45. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "Club History SNCC". www.southnorth.co.uk. South Northumberland Cricket Club (SNCC). Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ "94 Years of History". www.northumberlandclub.org. Northumberland Club. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ The Field (5 July 1884)
- ^ "LAWN TENNIS. NORTHUMBERLAND CRICKET CLUB OPEN". Newcastle Journal. Northumberland, England: British Newspaper Archive. 23 June 1893. p. 6. Retrieved 18 April 2023.