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The Newport Casino in 1881 - scene of that British import called lawn tennis

The Newport Casino in 1881 - scene of that British import call...

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 ...

Earle Gatchell (serving) and Fess Blanchard play at Fox Meadow Tennis Club.

Earle Gatchell (serving) and Fess Blanchard play at Fox Meadow...

Earle Gatchell Takes One Off the Backstop

Earle Gatchell Takes One Off the Backstop

From 1938 the Dayton mini racquet was made for schoolyard paddle tennis.

From 1938 the Dayton mini racquet was made for schoolyard padd...

Clifford D. Couch, FMTC President 1957-1958

Clifford D. Couch, FMTC President 1957-1958

Finalists in 1958 Men's Senior (45+) Nationals with Earle Gatchell and Walter Close, who officiated.

Finalists in 1958 Men's Senior (45+) Nationals with Earle Gatc...

Shirley Babington (left) and Marti Cavanaugh from Tenafly, New Jersey, won the Women’s Nationals in 1974. The sister team was runner-up in 1973, 1975, and 1977.

Shirley Babington (left) and Marti Cavanaugh from Tenafly, New...

1976 Girls Fifteen and Under National Champions: Laura Parker and Becky Brown of FMTC

1976 Girls Fifteen and Under National Champions: Laura Parker ...

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

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

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

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

2002 65+ Nationals winners Bob Brown and Howard Sipe

2002 65+ Nationals winners Bob Brown and Howard Sipe

Rawle Deland takes one off the backstop while everyone else watches and waits

Rawle Deland takes one off the backstop while everyone else wa...

Wooley and Pamela McCrae Bermingham - great proponents of the game in Pittsburgh and both inducted into the Hall of Fame

Wooley and Pamela McCrae Bermingham - great proponents of the ...

Hank Irvine introduced some sartorial splendor to the game in the mid 1970s

Hank Irvine introduced some sartorial splendor to the game in ...

The Blanchard Box. A favorite viewing spot at FMTC

The Blanchard Box. A favorite viewing spot at FMTC