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A spring day on the Bronx River Parkway in 1926

A spring day on the Bronx River Parkway in 1926

Aerial view of the second court near Old Army Road in Scarsdale, New York (Oct. 1932). Ardsley Road is shown at bottom. The Cogswell house is at center. The Blanchard house on Seely Place is upper left. As shown, only three sides of the original court were screened.

Aerial view of the second court near Old Army Road in Scarsdal...

A 1936 exhibition match held at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange to promote paddle tennis in New Jersey

A 1936 exhibition match held at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club in...

Frank Beal, inventor in 1911 of the playground form of paddle tennis, at the Cogswell court in March 1936. The winners of the New York City Junior Girls’ Championship played Do Cogswell and Ruth Blanchard (at left), winners of the Fox Meadow Tennis Club Junior Championship.

Frank Beal, inventor in 1911 of the playground form of paddle ...

Earle Gatchell (serving) and Fess Blanchard play at Fox Meadow Tennis Club.

Earle Gatchell (serving) and Fess Blanchard play at Fox Meadow...

Will J. Price, FMTC President, 1945-1946

Will J. Price, FMTC President, 1945-1946

1959 Women's Nationals - Ruth Walker (left) and Barbara Koegel battle in the final. Ruth Walker was Blanchard's daughter who was married to Fred Walker (HOF 1966)

1959 Women's Nationals - Ruth Walker (left) and Barbara Koegel...

1976 Girls Fifteen and Under National Champions: Laura Parker and Becky Brown of FMTC

1976 Girls Fifteen and Under National Champions: Laura Parker ...

European Championships in Halpert, Holland. Keith Butterfield, Marion Anchard, Bill Dodd & ?

European Championships in Halpert, Holland. Keith Butterfield,...

Gregg Brents. Men's Nationals finalist in 1981 with Greg Moore

Gregg Brents. Men's Nationals finalist in 1981 with Greg Moore

The FMTC Centennial Committee - Ware, Close, Evans, Harrison, Adams, Fuller and Balzac - proudly display Fox Meadow's new flag, made by Betty Rule

The FMTC Centennial Committee - Ware, Close, Evans, Harrison, ...

Hall of Fame Committee Chairman at Induction Ceremony for David Ohlmuller in 2013

Hall of Fame Committee Chairman at Induction Ceremony for Davi...

Orange Lawn Tennis Club: Mr. &. Mrs. Edward S. Cooke, Mr. & Mrs. C. Edwin Williams

Orange Lawn Tennis Club: Mr. &. Mrs. Edward S. Cooke, Mr. & Mr...

Luncheon at the Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY during a tournament. Rawle and "Do" Deland; "Pat" and John Moses.

Luncheon at the Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY during a...

Manhold Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

Manhold Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Fox Meadow Tennis C...

1989 Nationals and President's Cup Tournament Brochure

1989 Nationals and President's Cup Tournament Brochure