Ernest Guy Diehl (October 2, 1877 – November 6, 1958) was a

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who played for four seasons. He played for the

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from 1903 to 1904, and the Boston Beaneaters/Doves in 1906 and 1909. Diehl served as the head baseball coach at the

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in 1910. Diehl also played tennis. At the tournament now known as the

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he: * reached two singles semifinals (1899 & 1903) * reached two singles quarterfinals (1902 & 1904) * reached the singles round of 16 twice (1900 & 1901) * won two doubles titles (1902 & 1903, both with Nat Emerson) * won one mixed doubles title (1902) and reached another mixed doubles final (1903), both with

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) * reached another doubles final (1900, with Nat Emerson)

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