Paddle at Fox Meadow grows slowly at first

Fox Meadows original sign-up system. Four paddles in a row and your foursome's ready to go.
Fox Meadows original sign-up system. Four paddles in a row and your foursome's ready to go.
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The first court was slow in getting started.

A few neighboring enthusiasts occupied it a great deal of the time and, while players took turns, there were “owners of the house” on hand to give everybody a fabulous time and provide robes to keep the gallery warm.

The platform was raised above the somewhat uninviting bench provided for the spectators, and the clubhouse was as far away as the grounds permitted. Consequently, many club members were not encouraged to come down and wait their turn.

While this original platform was used considerably (see article below), the real success of the game at the club awaited the installation of the second and third platforms.

Source: Fessenden S. Blanchard, Platform Paddle Tennis, 1958
SI April 22 1932
Scarsdale Inquirer April 22, 1932