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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 an...

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 ...

Aerial view of Fox Meadow Tennis Club in 1937. At the left stands the wind-mill in Crane Meadow, just below Church Lane. The first paddle court can be seen at the curve of the driveway.

Aerial view of Fox Meadow Tennis Club in 1937. At the left sta...

A busy day at Fox Meadow in the late 1930s. Platform tennis, hockey, and figure skating kept members out of mischief

A busy day at Fox Meadow in the late 1930s. Platform tennis, h...

Frank Shields Demonstrating the Drop Shot. He was the grandfather of actress Brooke Shields

Frank Shields Demonstrating the Drop Shot. He was the grandfat...

Finalists in 1958 Men's Senior (45+) Nationals with Earle Gatchell and Walter Close, who officiated.

Finalists in 1958 Men's Senior (45+) Nationals with Earle Gatc...

The ball changes color for improved visibility. John Ware at Fox Meadow pioneered a new ball color by spraying the white ball with a orange-red fluorescent paint

The ball changes color for improved visibility. John Ware at F...

The Dalton Paddle. Leather wrist thong optional.

The Dalton Paddle. Leather wrist thong optional.

Finalists and winners of1970 Mixed Nationals. Front left: Winners: John Mangan and Susie Harris, Rich Hornigold, Finalists: Charlotte Lee, Bradley Drowne

Finalists and winners of1970 Mixed Nationals. Front left: Winn...

Richard Hornigold presents silver trays to Mary Blanchard and Do Cogswell Deland

Richard Hornigold presents silver trays to Mary Blanchard and ...

FMTC Men's teams in Rye and Westchester Leagues for the 1982-1983 season.

FMTC Men's teams in Rye and Westchester Leagues for the 1982-1...

Lynn Schneebeck and Heather Prop from Cincinnati at the 2010 Nationals

Lynn Schneebeck and Heather Prop from Cincinnati at the 2010 N...

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

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

As a way to bring platform tennis to wider audiences, several tournaments were held indoors in Connecticut in the early 1980s, including the Nationals in 1983

As a way to bring platform tennis to wider audiences, several ...

The Blanchard Box. A favorite viewing spot at FMTC

The Blanchard Box. A favorite viewing spot at FMTC

1998 APTA Hall of Fame Inductees Hilary Hilton, Marold, Jack Watson and Yvonne Hackenberg. Not pictures is Chet Kermode

1998 APTA Hall of Fame Inductees Hilary Hilton, Marold, Jack W...