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An early invitation

An early invitation

Building the second court in October 1932 on the same location as first court

Building the second court in October 1932 on the same location...

Old Army Athletes spectators at the Cogswell court, 1933. The matches were followed by tea with Francesca (Teck) Cogswell in the Cogswell's living room.

Old Army Athletes spectators at the Cogswell court, 1933. The ...

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, ...

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...

1959 Men's Nationals - Dick Hebard in action

1959 Men's Nationals - Dick Hebard in action

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. ...

Progress on the new wing

Progress on the new wing

1967 Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY....

1967 Mixed National at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY. APTA President William G. Nagle presents the bowl to the winners, Gordon Gray and Anne Symmers

1967 Mixed National at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY. ...

1967 Women's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY: Peggy Stanton (left) and Charlotte Lee

1967 Women's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, N...

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

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

David Keevins (at net) and Brian Uihlein (serving) at 2008 Nationals in Rochester

David Keevins (at net) and Brian Uihlein (serving) at 2008 Nat...

Susie Keene at the 2009 Nationals in Cincinnati

Susie Keene at the 2009 Nationals in Cincinnati

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...

Ken Ward (standing) and Fess Blanchard watch the action at Manursing Island Club.

Ken Ward (standing) and Fess Blanchard watch the action at Man...