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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...

Frank Shields Demonstrating the Drop Shot. He was the grandfather of actress Brooke Shields

Frank Shields Demonstrating the Drop Shot. He was the grandfat...

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...

1959 Women's Nationals - Ruth Walker (left) and Barbara Koegel battle in the final. Ruth Walker was Blanchard's daughter who was married to Fred Walker (HOF 1966)

1959 Women's Nationals - Ruth Walker (left) and Barbara Koegel...

1959 Women's Nationals - Barbara Koegel and Ruth Walker, Finalists. Louise Raymond - umpire. Ruth Walker was Blanchard's daughter who was married to Fred Walker (HOF 1966)

1959 Women's Nationals - Barbara Koegel and Ruth Walker, Final...

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury,

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury,

John Beck and Herb Fitz Gibbon, 1974 Men's Nationals Champions

John Beck and Herb Fitz Gibbon, 1974 Men's Nationals Champions

The final of the 1976 Tribuno World Championship.

The final of the 1976 Tribuno World Championship.

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Advertisement for the Marcraft Sorba paddle

1982 Men’s Nationals (left to right): Steve Baird and Rich Maier (winners) with Bob Kleinert and Doug Russell (finalists)

1982 Men’s Nationals (left to right): Steve Baird and Rich M...

All sizes play, as well as all ages. Don McNeill, Frank Guernsey, Oz Moore, and Roger Wellington.

All sizes play, as well as all ages. Don McNeill, Frank Guerns...

Fred Walker demonstrated the drop volley

Fred Walker demonstrated the drop volley

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 ...

Walter Close - chief designer, foreman and construction worker for the retaining wall by the club porch

Walter Close - chief designer, foreman and construction worker...

1998 APTA Hall of Fame Inductees Hilary Hilton Marold, Jack Watson and Yvonne Hackenberg. Not pictured is Chet Kermode. L to R: Bob Brown(HOF Committee chair), Hilary Hilton Marold, Jack Watson, Yvonne Hackenberg, and Walt Peckinpaugh

1998 APTA Hall of Fame Inductees Hilary Hilton Marold, Jack Wa...

Sipe, Manhold and Kermode with Manhold Cup

Sipe, Manhold and Kermode with Manhold Cup