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An early invitation

An early invitation

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 ...

Jean Sayre playing on one of the first courts in the Midwest, 1938

Jean Sayre playing on one of the first courts in the Midwest, ...

A snowy day didn’t discourage the crowd of spectators at Fox Meadow Tennis Club.

A snowy day didn’t discourage the crowd of spectators at Fox...

Gated Court Erected for Ralph Ogden at Mountainville, NY

Gated Court Erected for Ralph Ogden at Mountainville, NY

FMTC Governors' Tea in 1960

FMTC Governors' Tea in 1960

The FMTC Tournament Committee for the 1978 Men's Nationals and paddles Golden Anniversary. Standing: Jim Naughton, Thornton Gerrish, Jim Morison, Phil Thorp, Hugh King, Paul Doyle, Fred Molloy, Rod Zilenziger, Bette and Hank Otto. Seated: Gil Erskine, Gay Morison, John Keane, Joan Doyle, Roxanne Zilenziger, Bibs Reville, Dotsie Erskine, Ginny Naughton.

The FMTC Tournament Committee for the 1978 Men's Nationals and...

Walter & Betty Close with Marian Adams 1982.jpg

Walter & Betty Close with Marian Adams 1982.jpg

Brian Uihlein hits a forehand drive during a snowy match at the 2008 Nationals in Rochester. Mike Cochrane is at net.

Brian Uihlein hits a forehand drive during a snowy match at th...

Tim McAvoy at the 2009 50+ Men's Nationals

Tim McAvoy at the 2009 50+ Men's Nationals

All sizes play, as well as all ages. Don McNeill, Frank Guernsey, Oz Moore, and Roger Wellington.

All sizes play, as well as all ages. Don McNeill, Frank Guerns...

Women’s tea at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY in the 1950s, including, in front row, Buffy Briggs (holding tea), Elise Clairborne, Pam McCrae, and Evie Carlisle

Women’s tea at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY in the...

Just after serving, James K. Cogswell on the first platform paddle tennis court erected on his property

Just after serving, James K. Cogswell on the first platform pa...

Sipe, Manhold and Kermode with Manhold Cup

Sipe, Manhold and Kermode with Manhold Cup

Phil Osbourne (left) and Bill Aiken playing in the finals of an event at Fox Chapel Racquet Club

Phil Osbourne (left) and Bill Aiken playing in the finals of a...