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Laying foundations for the second Cogswell court (Oct 1932) on same location as first court. Alger Sawyer, Lindsay Welling and Earle Gatchell

Laying foundations for the second Cogswell court (Oct 1932) on...

W. Putnam Livingston, FMTC President, 1949-1950

W. Putnam Livingston, FMTC President, 1949-1950

1959 Women's Nationals - From left: Susan and Madge Beck win the 1959 Women's Nationals, a first such title for a mother-daughter team. A three set match so Ruthie Walker (Blanchard's daughter) and Barbara Koegel manage to smile.

1959 Women's Nationals - From left: Susan and Madge Beck win t...

Jules and Connie Heldman, Carolyn Nelson and Paul Sullivan

Jules and Connie Heldman, Carolyn Nelson and Paul Sullivan

New kitchen under construction

New kitchen under construction

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury, winners of first annual VAT 69 Gold Cup

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury, winners of first annual VAT 69 ...

1975 Men's Nationals winners and Finalists

1975 Men's Nationals winners and Finalists

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

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

Doug Russell and Clark Graebner in the early round of the Men's Nationals at Westchester Country Club

Doug Russell and Clark Graebner in the early round of the Men'...

A typical Jambles jumble. Leslie Stewart and Judy Durning compare notes.

A typical Jambles jumble. Leslie Stewart and Judy Durning comp...

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...

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...

Flip Goodspeed (in front) and Scott Mansager in the 2007 Nationals at the New York Athletic Club in Pelham Manor, NY

Flip Goodspeed (in front) and Scott Mansager in the 2007 Natio...

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 ...

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...

Illustrious names in the game's development. Left to right: Brent, Cogswell, Hynson and O'Hearn

Illustrious names in the game's development. Left to right: Br...