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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...

Fred Walker gives Ginny Claiborne and daughter Judy a skating lesson

Fred Walker gives Ginny Claiborne and daughter Judy a skating ...

New wing construction

New wing construction

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. ...

1975 Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow. Chum Steele (left) and Keith Jennings

1975 Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow. Chum Steele (left) and Kei...

During one of the Tribuno Tour events, Hank Irvine hits a service volley while Herb Fitz Gibbon closes in on the center. This team dominated several of the Tribuno tournaments and won the Nationals in both 1977 and 1978.

During one of the Tribuno Tour events, Hank Irvine hits a serv...

Advertisement for Marcraft's line of fiber-glass paddles

Advertisement for Marcraft's line of fiber-glass paddles

FMTC's Flight Two, MIPTP 1982-1983 season.

FMTC's Flight Two, MIPTP 1982-1983 season.

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

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

Earle Gatchell on the Cogswell court ca. 1930

Earle Gatchell on the Cogswell court ca. 1930

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 ...

Michael Cochrane in a singles tournament

Michael Cochrane in a singles tournament

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...

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

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

1989 Nationals and President's Cup Tournament Brochure

1989 Nationals and President's Cup Tournament Brochure