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Howard D. Holmes elected APTA President (1938-1939)

Harold Holmes was affectionately known as “Mr. Paddle of New Jersey” for his tireless efforts on behalf of the game in that state. Holmes, a member of the Tremont Place Paddle Tennis Club in Orange, NJ, was an outstanding player of the early game.

This entry was posted on February 11, 2013 by IT APTA.

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