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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...

Paddle Rules at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY in 1937

Paddle Rules at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY in 1937

Earle Gatchell Takes One Off the Backstop

Earle Gatchell Takes One Off the Backstop

Charles M. O'Hearn leaps for a high one off the backstop

Charles M. O'Hearn leaps for a high one off the backstop

Robert S. Gordon, FMTC President 1942

Robert S. Gordon, FMTC President 1942

Will J. Price, FMTC President, 1945-1946

Will J. Price, FMTC President, 1945-1946

1959 Men's Nationals. Jim Gordon and Bill Cooper (champions) with Jim Carlisle and Dick Hebard (1959 finalists, but champions in 1955 and 1958).

1959 Men's Nationals. Jim Gordon and Bill Cooper (champions) w...

1959 Women's Nationals - Barbara Koegel and Ruth Walker, Finalists. Louise Raymond - umpire. Ruth Walker was Blanchard's daughter who was married to Fred Walker (HOF 1966)

1959 Women's Nationals - Barbara Koegel and Ruth Walker, Final...

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury during 1971 Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury during 1971 Men's Nationals at F...

Nancy Dickson (left) and B. J. Debree.

Nancy Dickson (left) and B. J. Debree.

John E. Packard, III

John E. Packard, III

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...

Jerry Manhold (left) and the Manhold Cup Trophy. Howard Sipe (center) and Chet Kermode.

Jerry Manhold (left) and the Manhold Cup Trophy. Howard Sipe (...

At the 2009 Nationals the top players were asked to submit a "team" snapshot. Liz Hayward and Sally Cottingham submitted this photograph, proving even the top players don't take themselves too seriously

At the 2009 Nationals the top players were asked to submit a "...

Bill Talbert (left), winner of nine Grand Slam doubles tennis titles, poses with Don McNeill, number one ranked American tennis player in 1940, after a spirited game of platform tennis.

Bill Talbert (left), winner of nine Grand Slam doubles tennis ...

Aila Main and Kerri Delmonico

Aila Main and Kerri Delmonico