Harry Scrivener

Harry Stanley Scrivener born (1 October 1865 – 18 August 1937) was an English tennis player and founder of the Lawn Tennis Association who later became a tennis referee. he was a two time quarter finalist in the men's singles at the Wimbledon Championships in 1888 and 1890. He was active from 1882 to 1890 and won 2 career singles titles.

Career
Harry was born in London on 1 October 1865. He played his first singles tournament at the Berrylands Club Tournament that tournament later became the Surrey County Championships.

In major tournaments of his time he was a two time quarter finalist in the men's singles at the Wimbledon Championships in 1888 and 1890, as well as a semi finalist in the men's doubles in 1893 partnered with Manliffe Goodbody (Ireland). In addition he was a quarter finalist at the Northern Championships in 1888, and a semi finalist at the 1890 Irish Championships.

He was active from 1882 to 1890 and won 2 career singles titles at the Midland Counties Championships and Oxford University Champion Tournament both in 1888. Scrivener was a founder of the British Lawn Tennis Association after retiring from competing himself he became a Wimbledon referee.