He lost to Howard Taylor , who was subsequently defeated in the Challenge Round by three time defending champion Richard D. Sears .
Thorne reached the All - Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1884 , defeating future champion Henry Slocum and Clarence Clark .
Thorne lost to Howard Taylor , who was subsequently defeated in the Challenge Round by three time defending champion Richard D. Sears .
Thorne reached the All - Comers final of the U.S. National Championships in 1884 , defeating future champion Henry Slocum and Clarence Clark .