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A Cold Winter Day in 1930. Earle Gatchell (left) and Fessenden S. Blanchard on the first platform tennis court. Colonel Gatchell was one of the first Old Army Athletes and very active in promoting the game beyond Scarsdale.

A Cold Winter Day in 1930. Earle Gatchell (left) and Fessenden...

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 ...

Women's National Championship, 1940 at FMTC

Women's National Championship, 1940 at FMTC

George Harrison on the Fox Meadow Tennis Club courts

George Harrison on the Fox Meadow Tennis Club courts

Progress on the new wing

Progress on the new wing

The Barbara Koegel Award. Designed and crafted in mahogany by Fox Meadow Tennis Club members, Scott Wood.

The Barbara Koegel Award. Designed and crafted in mahogany by ...

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury during 1971 Men's Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

John Mangan and Bob Kingsbury during 1971 Men's Nationals at F...

John Mangan, Claire and Bob Kingsbury and Bob Brown at the VAT Gold Cup won by Mangan and Kingsbury

John Mangan, Claire and Bob Kingsbury and Bob Brown at the VAT...

Professional tennis instructors Hilary Hilton (left) and Louise Gengler teamed together to win the Women’s Nationals in 1977 and 1978.

Professional tennis instructors Hilary Hilton (left) and Louis...

Andrew Wilson, Jr., President 1930-1932

Andrew Wilson, Jr., President 1930-1932

Dick Hebard, Kitty Fuller, Ted and Madeline Beck

Dick Hebard, Kitty Fuller, Ted and Madeline Beck

Women’s tea at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY in the 1950s, including, in front row, Buffy Briggs (holding tea), Elise Clairborne, Pam McCrae, and Evie Carlisle

Women’s tea at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY in the...

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 ...

The King of Spin: Brian Uihlein

The King of Spin: Brian Uihlein

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

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