Edward Penniman Larned[a] (1882–1927) was an American tennis player. Larned's American roots could be traced back to just after the arrival of the Mayflower. He was born in New Jersey, but later moved to Florida. Larned's elder brother William Larned was seven times U. S. singles champion. Edward was a decade younger than William. He reached the quarter-finals of the U. S. Championships in 1901 (where he handed a walkover to his brother). In 1903 he lost in the semi-finals to William Clothier in straight sets.[3] He reached the fourth round in 1909, lost in round two in 1911, round three in 1912 and round three in 1916. Larned made his last appearance in 1918, where he lost in round one.[3] He was married to Caroline Lesley Fuller, the sister of R. Buckminster Fuller.[4][5] Larned died from influenza in Miami in 1927, aged 44.[6]
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| Full name | Edward Penniman Larned |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | October 28, 1882[1] Summit, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1927 (aged 44) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Turned pro | 1899 (amateur tour) |
| Retired | 1918 |
| Singles | |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | SF (1903) |
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edit- ^ "Edward Penniman Larned". American Lawn Tennis. Vol. 3, no. 13. January 15, 1910. p. 337.
- ^ "E. P. Larned is Victor; Brother of National Champion Wins Trophy in East Jersey Matches". The New York Times. September 3, 1907.
- ^ a b Talbert, Bill (1967). Tennis Observed. Boston: Barre Publishers. pp. 75, 96. OCLC 172306.
- ^ "Engagements and Weddings". New York Topics and International Courier. Vol. 3, no. 25. June 20, 1914. p. 12.
- ^ Hatch, Alden (1974). Buckminster Fuller: At Home in the Universe. New York: Crown Publishers. p. 39. OCLC 1028866635.
- ^ "Edward P. Larned Dead in Florida; Well-Known Tennis Player, a Brother of Former Champion, Victim of Influenza". The New York Times. March 22, 1927.
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