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The Newport Casino in 1881 - scene of that British import called lawn tennis

The Newport Casino in 1881 - scene of that British import call...

The Evans Backstop Design

The Evans Backstop Design

The Founders of Platform Paddle Tennis: Fessenden S. Blanchard and James K. Cogswell

The Founders of Platform Paddle Tennis: Fessenden S. Blanchard...

1959 Men's Nationals Semi-Finals - Ward Chamberlain hits a low volley. Carlisle (left) and Hebard in foreground

1959 Men's Nationals Semi-Finals - Ward Chamberlain hits a low...

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...

Raccoon was the coat of choice in the early days of the game. Bill Cooper and Jim Gordon winners of 1959 Men's (on left with bowl) and Dick Hebard and Jim Carlisle runners-up.

Raccoon was the coat of choice in the early days of the game. ...

Senior Nationals Champions 1978: Bob Brown and George Reynolds

Senior Nationals Champions 1978: Bob Brown and George Reynolds

The Golden Anniversary Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

The Golden Anniversary Nationals at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Sc...

Linda Wolf is a TV Super Star

Linda Wolf is a TV Super Star

Bartender Paul Berg's selection of libations gives Bob Macy a pause for thought

Bartender Paul Berg's selection of libations gives Bob Macy a ...

Happy times at the drawsheet for Bob Brown, Chuck Morosini, Bob Macy, and Chauncey Bartholet

Happy times at the drawsheet for Bob Brown, Chuck Morosini, Bo...

As a way to bring platform tennis to wider audiences, several tournaments were held indoors in Connecticut in the early 1980s, including the Nationals in 1983

As a way to bring platform tennis to wider audiences, several ...

Arthur F. Driscoll, President 1923-1924

Arthur F. Driscoll, President 1923-1924

Orange Lawn Tennis Club: Mr. &. Mrs. Edward S. Cooke, Mr. & Mrs. C. Edwin Williams

Orange Lawn Tennis Club: Mr. &. Mrs. Edward S. Cooke, Mr. & Mr...

An early court (to left of white building) in Atlantic City, late 1930s

An early court (to left of white building) in Atlantic City, l...

Manhold Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Fox Meadow Tennis Club, Scarsdale, NY

Manhold Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Fox Meadow Tennis C...