Newcombe
noun
John (David). born 1944, Australian tennis player; winner of seven Grand Slam singles titles (1967–75), including three at Wimbledon (1967, 1970, 1971)
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The night was again drawing on; Commander Newcombe had done his utmost.
The Voyages of the Ranger and CrusaderW.H.G. Kingston
“You are right, colonel, you are right,” said Commander Newcombe.
The Voyages of the Ranger and CrusaderW.H.G. Kingston
The old negro did not hesitate to tell his employer all that Newcombe had said to him.
Ralph Gurney's Oil SpeculationJames Otis
“Miss Newcombe is looking for you, Mr. Allonby,” said the latter.
The Cattle-Baron's DaughterHarold Bindloss
You are not, I take it, Mr. Newcombe, quite accustomed to wearing spurs?
Mud and KhakiVernon Bartlett