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An early invitation

An early invitation

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...

The Radio City chorus is introduced to “paddle” tennis, Atlantic City, 1937.

The Radio City chorus is introduced to “paddle” tennis, At...

Men’s Doubles Nationals, 1939. Witherbe Black (left) and Sidney B. Wood, winner of Wimbledon in 1931.

Men’s Doubles Nationals, 1939. Witherbe Black (left) and Sid...

Raccoon was the coat of choice in the early days of the game. Bill Cooper and Jim Gordon winners of 1959 Men's (on left with bowl) and Dick Hebard and Jim Carlisle runners-up.

Raccoon was the coat of choice in the early days of the game. ...

FMTC Governors' Tea in 1960

FMTC Governors' Tea in 1960

John P. Ware presenting Honor Award to Mrs. S. Warren (Charlotte) Lee

John P. Ware presenting Honor Award to Mrs. S. Warren (Charlot...

A meeting of the 1977–78 APTA Board of Directors.

A meeting of the 1977–78 APTA Board of Directors.

The Golden Anniversary Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

The Golden Anniversary Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Sc...

FMTC's Flight Two, MIPTP 1982-1983 season.

FMTC's Flight Two, MIPTP 1982-1983 season.

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, ...

Steam rises from a heated court at the 1994 National Championships held at Fox Meadow Tennis Club. The last Men's and Women's Nationals to be held at Fox Meadow

Steam rises from a heated court at the 1994 National Champions...

Dave Kjeldsen, founder of Viking Athletics, with his familiar horned hat

Dave Kjeldsen, founder of Viking Athletics, with his familiar ...

Tim McAvoy at the 2009 50+ Men's Nationals

Tim McAvoy at the 2009 50+ Men's Nationals

FMTC's travelling pros - Judy Macy and Ann Daunic in the 1970s

FMTC's travelling pros - Judy Macy and Ann Daunic in the 1970s

APTA Executive Director, Gloria Dillenbeck, presenting 1976 National Boy's finalist prizes to Sol Hauptman and Jeff Fleitman

APTA Executive Director, Gloria Dillenbeck, presenting 1976 Na...