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FMTC property in 1927. Shows land purchased from Emily Butler in 1923 and a parcel sold to John Jackson in 1926

FMTC property in 1927. Shows land purchased from Emily Butler ...

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 ...

A busy day at Fox Meadow in the late 1930s. Platform tennis, hockey, and figure skating kept members out of mischief

A busy day at Fox Meadow in the late 1930s. Platform tennis, h...

An invitation to the Manursing Island Club’s Men’s Doubles Tournament, December 1938. This event was won by Sidney Wood and Don White.

An invitation to the Manursing Island Club’s Men’s Doubles...

Charles O’Hearn and James Hynson

Charles O’Hearn and James Hynson

Charlie O'Hearn and Jim Hynson rushing the net in a 1938 match.

Charlie O'Hearn and Jim Hynson rushing the net in a 1938 match.

1959 Men's Nationals - Bill Cooper, playing with Gordon, leaps for a high one. Cooper and Gordon won over Carlisle and Hebard

1959 Men's Nationals - Bill Cooper, playing with Gordon, leaps...

Fay Gambee, originally from Englewood, New Jersey, had great success with several partners, including B. J. Debree, Wendy Chase, and Pat Lurie.

Fay Gambee, originally from Englewood, New Jersey, had great s...

Player profile of Gordon Gray from the Tribuno Media Guide

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...

Linda Wolf is a TV Super Star

Linda Wolf is a TV Super Star

As part of its centennial celebration, the Club honored thirty-seven members who were winners of APTA titles and also the founders of paddle.

As part of its centennial celebration, the Club honored thirty...

The 1994 Women’s Nationals (from left): Connie Jones and Cindy Prendergast (finalists), Nancy Mangan, Bob Brown, Brian Zevnik, Jo Rogers, Gerri Viant and Sue Aery (winners), John Miller, Roger Lankenau, and Sally Rogers

The 1994 Women’s Nationals (from left): Connie Jones and Cin...

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

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

A Reilly court. In 1967 the cost for a well constructed court was around $6,000 - $6,500.

A Reilly court. In 1967 the cost for a well constructed court ...