Stewart Marsden Massey (1877-1934), was a male

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player from

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, and a writer on the sport, penning the first book devoted solely to it.

Badminton

Massey born in Kensington was a three times winner of the All England Open Badminton Championships. He won the first edition of the men's doubles during

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and then won two more titles in

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and

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. He also competed in the first international badminton tournament outside the UK, in Dieppe, France.

Writing

Massey wrote for the ''Badminton Magazine'' (e.g. February 1907), and the ''Badminton Gazette'', of which he was, from November 1907, the founding editor, eventually being succeeded by George Thomas. His 1911 book, ''Badminton'', was the first on the sport. He was also the author of the entry on badminton in the 11th edition of , also published in 1911.

References

Sources

* English male badminton players 1877 births 1934 deaths {{England-badminton-bio-stub