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Fessenden S. Blanchard in his favorite spot - The Blanchard Box at Fox Meadow Tennis Club. Grace Pardoe beyond

Fessenden S. Blanchard in his favorite spot - The Blanchard B...

Fred Walker gives Ginny Claiborne and daughter Judy a skating lesson

Fred Walker gives Ginny Claiborne and daughter Judy a skating ...

1959 Men's Nationals Semi-Finals - Ward Chamberlain hits a low volley. Carlisle (left) and Hebard in foreground

1959 Men's Nationals Semi-Finals - Ward Chamberlain hits a low...

FMTC Men's Tennis Doubles Championships 1960. Zan Carver and Fred Walker vs. Pardoe and Hebard

FMTC Men's Tennis Doubles Championships 1960. Zan Carver and F...

1966 Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY. Richard Squires and Edward l. Winpenny, Jr.

1966 Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY....

Progress on the new wing

Progress on the new wing

George Harrison and William Pardoe at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

George Harrison and William Pardoe at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, ...

Tribuno World Championships at Forest Hills -Howard Cosell, always a popular and colorful commentator, was the chair for the finals that was broadcast on NBC. Play was temporarily suspended during the windy final when Cosell’s toupee blew onto the court.

Tribuno World Championships at Forest Hills -Howard Cosell, al...

The final of the 1976 Tribuno World Championship.

The final of the 1976 Tribuno World Championship.

John Mangan playing in Bermuda tournament held at the White Heron Platform Tennis Club

John Mangan playing in Bermuda tournament held at the White He...

Greg Moore (left) with Hank Irvine, winners of the 1986 and 1987 Men’s Nationals.

Greg Moore (left) with Hank Irvine, winners of the 1986 and 19...

Thomas F. Burgess, First President of the Scarsdale Lawn Tennis Club (1883-1884

Thomas F. Burgess, First President of the Scarsdale Lawn Tenni...

"Deciding on partners before the game are: (from left) Charles Merrill, John Brandeis, Linda Blanchard, Melinda August, all of South Orange"

"Deciding on partners before the game are: (from left) Charles...

With snow still piled high on the bleachers, Dick Balza induces three friends to try a set or two.

With snow still piled high on the bleachers, Dick Balza induce...

Early paddle with holes. The Old Army Athletes had worked with the Paddle Tennis Company to modify the standard paddle tennis paddle design to create a more rounded paddle with holes.

Early paddle with holes. The Old Army Athletes had worked with...

Gordon Gray and Doug Russell

Gordon Gray and Doug Russell