11 Facts About Horace Rice

1.

Horace Rice won the Men's Doubles title at the 1915 Championships, partnering Clarence Todd.

2.

Mr Horace Rice, senior, the head of the family, was a handsome man of middle height.

3.

Horace Rice had the head of a musical genius, as indeed he was, and the air of one who loved things worth cherishing.

4.

The Horace Rice brothers were closely allied with the theatrical profession, and for that reason, perhaps, had more time during the day to devote to their games than most young men.

5.

Horace Rice always played in knickers and was so natty and active and pleasant on the courts, that one could never forget him.

6.

Horace Rice became an institution in the game in his best seasons.

7.

Horace Rice might have developed into very fine cricketer had he given closer attention and more time to that game, for he was a natural right-hand batsman, a smart field, and he could bowl a good ball left-hand.

8.

Horace Rice still enjoys his week-end tennis with the best of them, and looks quite a hard-conditioned athlete.

9.

The eldest of the Horace Rice boys was Herbert, who followed In his father's footsteps and remained in the musical profession.

10.

Horace Rice was a good lawn tennis player and followed the game for its pleasure at his home in Killara.

11.

William Rice built in a bigger physical mould than Horace, was a right-hander.