Senior Tennis 2011 – 1

Volume Seven • Number Sixteen • Fall • 2011

THE NEW ENGLAND SENIOR TENNIS FOUNDATION BULLETIN 2011 Addie Cup held in Wilmington, Delaware By Judy Smith For the fifth year in a row, Molly Hahn assembled, coached and inspired another winning New England Addie Cup team. After an 11 - 7 win over Mid-Atlantic the team played Middle States in a tense, nail-biting final, winning 10 - 9. Indoors, in rain-soaked Delaware, our injured and resourceful team competed valiantly, treating the rapt audience to three final match tie-breakers all played at the same time and determining the outcome. Molly Hahn and Lee Delfausse, Allyson Bolduc and Mary Mayotte, and Nancy Grimes with Sue Benoit were our competitors extraordinaire – netting the required two out of 2011 New England USTA Hall of Fame inductees: three wins – sending the Addie Cup back to New L - R – Jim Biggs, Diane Hoffmann, Al Rogers, and Errol Coard. England again. This event will long be remembered for the spirit, cohesiveness, camaraderie and 2011 New England Addie Cup team championship: Front row: L to R – Middle States referee Melissa Jackson presenting the Addie Cup to Molly Hahn, the New England captain, accompanied by congratulations from organizer and captain of the finalist Middle States team, Pat Keleman. Middle row: L to R – Sheila Weinstock, Christine Chiminello, Nancy Grimes, Jean Osachuk, Judy Smith, Allyson Bolduc, Bernadette Lehmann (N.E. trainer). Back row: L to R – Ann Knoblock, Tina Smith, Sue Benoit, Michelle Wright, Aileen Eleey, Heidi Attfellner, Johanna Bickford, Mary Mayotte, Lee Delfausse, Jeanne Hulsen. Continued on page 30 2 – Senior Tennis 2011

New England Senior Tennis Foundation, Inc. An organization established by Bernice and Irving Levine for the general purpose of promoting tennis among senior adults in New England.

Administration Board Peter Allen, President Irving Levine Rich Heath, Treasurer Wade Frame Bats Wheeler, Clerk Carol Jaffe Amy Read George Ulrich Carol Redden Ken Miller Dorcas Miller

To facilitate the promotion of senior tennis, the following strategies will be implemented: 1. To provide instruction for seniors interested in learning how to play the sport or improve their skills; 2. To support the publication of material to help seniors learn how to play the game, improve their skills and knowledge of the game, and un- derstand the latest health research information Jean Selvig, Rich Heath, and Carol Jaffe. Rich is treasurer relating to the sport of tennis; of NESTF and manages to come to Naples to get some tennis 3. To distribute a newsletter on a regular basis and fun. that freely discusses issues in the sport of ten- nis and at the same time reports the results of tournaments and other competitions and news of interest to seniors; 4. To run tournaments and other compe- titions for seniors innovatively and in such a way Senior Tennis Newsletter editor as to help participants fully enjoy the sport; Dick Ernst of Cranston, R.I. The 5. To develop and support interstate, inter- sectional and international competitions for Barrington High School boys seniors; tennis coach and a ranking 6. To respond to changing needs and interests senior circuit player. of senior tennis players; 7. To recognize and respond to opportunities to provide leadership within a larger context for the development of tennis (i.e., to support or oppose actions by tennis groups that either further or diminish the growth and support of the sport); Send stories, pictures and articles to: 8. To provide where possible and to support Dick Ernst facilities for senior players at either a reduced 71 Philmont Ave., Cranston, RI 02910 rate or at no cost to them; 401-785-0532; or [email protected] 9. To create and support a governance struc- ture that ensures continuity to the Foundation Advertising in this publication is available at 1 and support for its goals and strategies. $500/page and $300/ /2 page. N.E.S.T.F. website www.neseniortennis.org Senior Tennis 2011 – 3

Editor’s Corner... with Dick Ernst

Cliff Richey – Facing his Toughest Challenge By Jerry Johnson Cliff Richey was one of my tennis heroes when I was a young guy learning the sport. I saw him play at the Longwood Cricket Club and also on TV. I loved his game. I loved his tenacity, his never-give-up-an- inch attitude on the court, his intense concentration, his desire to win. I loved the fact that he played with a Bancroft Player’s Special. So, I started playing with the same racquet. I wanted to be like Cliff. To me, Cliff displayed all the attributes of a champion on the court. I was also proud for him when he became the number one player in the U.S. and one of the top players in the world. I was to learn that Cliff Richey is also a hero to many people off the court as well. His toughest challenge – fighting depression most of his life – reveals his tenacity and never-give-up approach to life in his new book. A few months ago I befriended Nancy Richey on Facebook. Nancy and Cliff Richey indubitably are the best sister/brother duo to have ever played the game. Nancy is a winner of two Grand Slam singles titles and four Grand Slam doubles titles. She is also a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Nancy had that same fire on the court that Cliff displayed, and I admired that. One day Nancy posted something on Facebook which caught my eye. It had to do with a book that Cliff had written: Acing Depression – A Tennis Champion’s Toughest Challenge. Nancy’s posting included a website for Cliff’s book. I went to the website and read: “Acing Depression is a firsthand account of the life and tennis career of Richey, providing readers with his real-life drama – on and off the tennis court. Richey’s depression is a constant theme, from his genetics and family history, to the tensions of his professional tennis career and family life, to his eventual diagnosis and steps to recover from his condition. Jimmy Connors, the five-time U.S. Open champion and a friend of Richey’s, penned the Foreward for the book.” My reaction was “Cliff Richey suffered from depression!” I could hardly believe it. I wanted to read the book and find out what happened. I also wondered if I could talk with him. So, I sent Nancy a message on Facebook, telling her a little about myself as a player and writer and asked if I could talk with Cliff. She replied back with his phone number. I called the number almost immediately. Cliff picked up the phone. My goodness, I was talking with Cliff Richey, a hero of my youth! I told him a little about myself as a New England player and writer of tennis stories and poems. We spoke for about an hour. He shared stories about some of his great matches against Stan Smith, Arthur Ashe, Rod Laver, Ken Rosewall, Zeljko Franulovic and many others. He told me about a number of his best wins and tough losses. He also went into some detail about the clinical depression he suffered from throughout his career. He was extremely open about everything. I was impressed with his candidness. I then asked Cliff if he could send me an autographed copy of his book. I said I would like to write a story about him and his book. He said, “Sounds great!” I then asked if he could have Nancy also sign the book. He replied with “Why don’t you ask her? She’s right here.” Holy mackerel! I was now talking with Nancy Richey! I felt like a kid in a candy store! Nancy, too, shared many stories about her career, her terrific battles with the likes of Margaret Court, Ann Haydon- Jones, Maria Bueno and Billy Jean King. She also freely told me about the depression that affected Cliff’s life. I sensed a strong bond between Nancy and Cliff. Both were gracious, warm, articulate and open. When I got off the phone, I said to myself: “I can’t believe it! I just spoke with Cliff and Nancy Richey!” I thought: “Years ago when I watched Cliff play tennis at Longwood, I did not get depressed. On the contrary, I got psyched up! I loved his fight, his never- give-up-on-any-point attitude. I wanted to be like him.” Little did anyone know, including Cliff, that he Continued on page 37 4 – Senior Tennis 2011

NESTF President’s Message

Another fine New England outdoor tournament season concluded in September. The special New England Senior Slam events, initiated in 2010 by the vision and commitment of NESTF Board members Ken and Dorcas Miller, were again our USTA section’s best attended. They attracted an average of 105 competitors for each surface: hardcourt, clay, and grass. The Millers were honored in June at Newport as USTA NE’s Family of the Year for their past service; they also deserve our ongoing thanks for their continued time-consuming devotion to their remarkable contribution to senior tennis. For the second straight year, almost every summer weekend provided an opportunity for seniors to enter a very enjoyable weekend tournament. For example, during less than four months between late May and mid-September, I played in eight fun, well-run sanctioned tournaments and two regional Cup competitions (Friendship and Atlantic Coast.) Senior players in New England greatly benefit from the subsidies that NESTF awards to a number of such events, providing funds to make them more appealing for players. Just as importantly, we senior tournament players again owe great thanks to all the Tournament Directors and hosting Clubs for always holding their senior events so hospitably, treating us as special annual guests. Rest assured that this Foundation’s entire Board membership remains committed to NESTF’s original sole focus on promoting senior tennis. Having generously co-founded NESTF with his wife Bernice in 1966, Irving Levine turned 90 in September and still plays competitive tennis regularly, an inspirational model for us all to emulate. NESTF continues to invest roughly $20,000 annually in a mix of areas: grants (up to $2,000 each) for effective senior tennis programs and events, plus these semiannual online Bulletins. Please feel free to call (508-366-0312) or e-mail me ([email protected]) any time you might have a suggestion to improve senior tennis in New England. Best wishes for an active, healthy (and less snowy) winter. Resolve to be ready to participate even more next summer with your senior tennis friends at NESTF-supported events!

Pete Allen, President New England Senior Tennis Foundation Senior Tennis 2011 – 5

National Mother/Daughter Grass

During the week of August 15, 2011, Longwood Cricket Club of Brookline, Mass. hosted the National Mother/Daughter National Grass Court Tournament. Ann Murphy of East Hartford, CT and her daughter Kim Murphy-Francis (of Glastonbury, CT) won the Super Senior event. They had played 12 times during the late 70’s and 80’s (‘76-’88), reaching the final five times. They lost to the number one nationally ranked team, Bunny Vasters and Gretchen Spruance each time in the past. This time they won the Gold Ball by defeating Frances and Tracy Maloney of Quincy, MA, 6-2, 6-2; Juliet and Jennifer Roth of Kenilworth, IL 6-3, 6-3; and Kathleen Power and Elaine Power Cosselboom of Sudbury, MA, 6-0, 6-0. Longwood did an excellent job of hosting the event and a splendid time was had by all! Louise Cash and her daughter Lauren of Allendale, NJ won the open division.

National Grass Mother and Daughter August 17, 2011 at LCC. L to R: Ann Murphy and Kim Murphy-Francis, winners Juliet and Jennifer Roth, runners-up 6 – Senior Tennis 2011

Past USTA New England Hall of Fame Inductees The New England Tennis Hall of Fame exists to recognize those members of USTA New England, players and non-players, whose achievements as players and as sportsmen or sportswomen are worthy of the highest recognition; or whose contributions as officials or as people in some tennis related activity have been so outstanding over a period of time as to justify the highest commendation and recognition.

1990: Clarence C. Chaffee, Bud Collins Sarah Palfrey Danzig, Lois Felix, Katharine Hubbell, Donald W. Manchester, Katherine Winthrop McKean, William P. Power, Chauncey Steele, Jr. Charles E. Swanson, Edward W. Weld, Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman

1991: Marjorie Gladman Buck, Malcolm D. Clarke, Albert P. Everts, Paul L. Guibord, Virginia Rice Johnson, Nancy P. Norton, Harrion F. Rowbotham, Henri R. Salaun, Majorie Marrill Painter Whiting, Marjorie Sachs Pickhardt Wilson

1992: Robert J. Freedman, Ted Hoehn, Frances Jennings, Mercedes Lewis, Thomas L. Raleigh Jr., Sumner Rodman, Ruth Jeffery Ryder

1993: Stan Gibson, Larry Lewis, Ann Murphy, William M. Powers, Argyll Pryor Rice, Eleonara Sears, Richard D. Sears, James Smith, Titus Sparrow, Beals C. Wright

1994: Elizabeth Barber Corbiere, Edythe Sullivan McGoldrick, Dr. Walter T. St. Goar, Paul W. Sullivan, Patricia Sullivan Thompson, Joseph W. Thurston

1995: John M. Barnaby, Harry R. Kirsch, Mary Richards Johnston, Stephen H. Ogilvy, James H. Van Alen

1996: Pat Brummer, J. Brooks Fenno Jr., Tim Mayotte, Midge Stafford, Peter T. Vieira Senior Tennis 2011 – 7

1997: C. Clement (Clem) Easton, Barbara C. Potter, Frank Sulloway, Henry R. Tiberio, Edward van Beverhoudt

1998: Joe Bouquin, Irving Levine, Ginny Gilbane Mahoney, Chum Steele

1999: Carol & Rubin Jaffe, Philip L. Maloney, Lilian Peltz Petow, Dr. James Dwight, Edith Sigourney

2000: Nathanial (Nat) Niles, Percy C. Rogers, Theodora Shepherd, Ferdi Taygan, Clark R. Taylor, Mary (Mollie) Yeaton

2001: Justine Herman Butler, Walter E. Elcock, Hobart & Virginia Holly, Michael E. Leach, Nicholas B. (Chick) Sharry, Irving C. Wright

2002: Alfred H. Chapin J., William S. Drake, John M. Huber, Leo F. Power Jr., Helen Pedersen Rihbany, Sheila J. Weinstock

2003: Stephen S. Armstrong, Jack Lynch, Carol L. Newsom, Beth Norton-Keibler, Bud Schultz, Edward J. Serues

2004: Paul Gerken, Laury Hammel, William S. Packer, Norma P. Taylor, Wadleigh W. Woods

2005: Dick Ernst, Dorothy Bruno Hills, Phil Kadesch, John T. Moter, Sally B. Utiger, Elizabeth Freeman Young

2006: Russ Adams, Alan Chandronnait, Andrea Voikos Dorr, Robert E. Leach, Ann Rogan, Kay Ruel

2007: Jack Dunmead, Molly Hahn, Harvey Harrison, Richard Heath, Charles “Whitey” Joslin, Gordon Steele

2008: Lee Hall Delfausse, Judy Dixon, Richard “Dick” Morse, Samuel V. Schoonmaker, Ill, Ralph E. Stuart Jr., Gerald Slobin 8 – Senior Tennis 2011

2009: Peter R. Allen, Jules A. Cohen, Avis R. Murray, Jean Osachuk, Aileen Smith Eleey

2010: Pamela Hobbs Atkinson, William “Bill” Hart, Al Rogan

Past Gardner Chase Memorial Award Recipients:1953 E. Blair Hawley, 1954 Frank J. Sulloway, 1955 Chauncey Depew Steele, Jr., 1956 Harrison F. Rowbotham, 1957 Harry F. Wolf, 1958 Harold F. Fenerly, 1959 J. Brooks Fenno, Jr., 1960 Robert J. Freedman, 1961 Percy C. Rogers, 1962 Thomas L. Raleigh, Jr., 1963 William P. Rockwell, 1964 Harry R. Kirsch, 1963 Bud Collins, 1966 James B. Smith, 1967 Ned Weld, 1968 Rob Rowbotham, 1969 Titus Sparrow, 1970 Stanley Gibson, 1971 Mrs. David McGoldrick (Edythe Sullivan), 1972 John M. Barnaby, 1973 WGBH-TV, 1974 Walter St. Goar, 1975 Charles W. Briggs, 1976 Samuel V. Schoonmaker, III, 1977 William M. Powers, 1978 J. Ann Rogan, 1979 Rubin I. Jaffe, 1980 Jack Moter, 1981 Charlie Peix, 1982 Gordon E. Steele, 1983 Kay Ruel, 1984 Leo F. Power, Jr, 1985 Mirial Lasher, 1986 Louise Bodden, 1987 Ellen Goldberg, 1988 Barbara Flynn, 1989 Suzanne Grant, 1990 Patricia Arnold, 1991 Laury Hammel, 1992 Mark Beede, 1993 Virginia Bride, 1994 Ken Rickson, 1995 John A. “Jack” England, 1996 Pamela Accardi (posthumously), 1997 Allison McCance, 1998 Robert W. Greene, 1999 Geroge E. Ulrich Jr., 2000 Jack Schubert, 2001 Rich Heath, 2002 Joan L Wulfson, 2003 Ron Friedman, 2004 Gary Pina, 2005 Art Goldblatt, 2006 Dick Mount, 2007 Daniel Bonfigli, 2008 George Robbins, 2009 Mark Stenning

Past Edwin Goodman Family of the Year Award Recipients: 1965 The Sullivan Family, 1967 The Rowbotham Family, 1968 The Hills Family, 1976 The Kinney Family, 1977 The Norton Family, 1978 The Brady Family, 1979 The Leach Family, 1980 The Power Family, 1981 The Joslin Family, 1982 The Dudley Family, 1983 The Rickson Family, 1984 The Bodden Family, 1985 The Nyman Family, 1986 The Barker Family, 1987 The Maloney Family, 1988 The Grant Family, 1989 The Arnold Family, 1990 The Piorkowski Family, 1991 The Accardi Family, 1993 The McCance Family, 1994 The Bell Family, 1995 The Banner Family, 1996 The Raite Family, 1997 The Dressier Family, 1998 The Blake Family, 1999 The Johnson Family, 2000 The Ernst Family, 2001 The Wong Family, 2002 The Finicane Family, 2003 The Crichlow Family, 2004 Don & Diane Cortese, 2006 The Rubinstein Family, 2007 The Mayotte Family, 2008 The Heath Family, 2009 The White Family

2010 Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award

Phil Parrish (Framingham, MA) Phil Parrish is Director of Tennis at the Longfellow Club. Parrish, a USPTA- and PTR-certified teaching professional, helped to develop Longfellow’s Zip Zone, one of the first indoor tennis facilities in the United States focused on introducing tennis to children ages 10 and under. His vast coaching experience includes time with the Harvard University men’s team and countless volunteer hours with grass-roots programs. A fine player, Parrish has been ranked in New England, Mid Atlantic and Southern sections in singles, doubles and mixed-doubles. Senior Tennis 2011 – 9

2010 Edwin Goodman Family of the Year Award

Ken and Dorcas Miller (Concord, MA) Ken and Dorcas Miller have been the driving force behind the creation of the Senior Slams, a series of senior tournaments played at some of the best venues in New England. The Millers both serve as board members for the New England Senior Tennis Foundation, and Ken also serves as that organization’s web master. Ken also contributes to USTA New England, serving on the Adult Players Committee. The Millers are accomplished on the court, as well, as both have been consistent winners at the section and national level. Quincy 65 Doubles champ. L to R: John Fourni- er and Ted Underwood. Mike Kenney, Quincy president of Tennis Club, Paul Ludwig and Bill Litwin, runners-up.

Quincy 70 Singles champ Dag Williamson. L to R: runner-up Dick Ernst, Mike Kenney, and Dag Williamson. 10 – Senior Tennis 2011

Newest Hall of Famers

NEWPORT, R.I. - USTA New England introduced its newest group of Hall of Famers at its annual ceremony June 11 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The four members of the class of 2011 are Errol Coard, Albert Rogers, Diane Hoffman, and James Biggs. Coard (Dorchester, MA) is a longtime tennis player, instructor, official and advocate. Coard owned an accomplished career as a player, consistently ranking among the top 10 players in multiple USTA New England age-based divisions. While his playing career was exemplary and worthy of a spot in the Hall of Fame on its own, Coard solidified his selection with a lifelong dedication to teaching the game to others, most frequently at the Sportsmen’s Tennis Club in Dorchester and through the Franklin Park Community Tennis Association. He has been a United States Professional Tennis Association-certified instructor Errol Coard for more than 35 years. Coard also earned a reputation as one of the finest officials New England has produced. His career included multiple officiating appearances at men’s and women’s pro and amateur events at Longwood, Forest Hills and Flushing in addition to the Boston Lobsters of World Team Tennis, the Women’s Amateur Tournament at Longwood and the Virginia Slims Championships. Coard is a lifetime member of the USTA, the New England Tennis Association and the USTA Umpires Council.

Hoffman, who did not begin playing tennis until she was 42 and now lives in Palm Beach, FL, held multiple No 1 rankings in her age group among New England players. Hoffman is also a winner of multiple national championships in both singles and doubles competition. In 2007, while playing the National Grass Courts at Forest Hills, Hoffman captured both the singles and doubles titles. The following year, she defended both titles. In addition, Hoffman represented the New England for many years as part of the section’s Friendship Cup team, which pits top-flight New England players Diane Hoffman against Canadian players. Hoffman also represented the U.S. in the Queens Cup in Turkey and helped the Americans to a championship.

Al Rogers, a native of Maynard, MA who has lived many years in Brookline, MA, has held a New England ranking for more than 50 years and owns the distinction of being equally accomplished off the court. As a player, Rogers excelled in doubles, holding No. 1 rankings with both Tom Raleigh and Ken Rickson. Rogers also owns victories over Bobby Riggs and Vitas Gerulaitis. Rogers, a longtime educator, has been the recipient of more than a dozen tennis-related service awards.

Al Rogers Continued on page 16 Senior Tennis 2011 – 11

Clarence C. Chaffee, William F. Hart, Nancy Alden Memorial Senior Tennis Tournament, July 22-24, 2011 by Ron Plock What a difference a year makes! Last year the annual Chaffee-Hart-Alden Senior Tennis Tournament was plagued by three days of thunderstorms and lightning, and much of the tournament had to be completed indoors. This year, the three day tournament held at the Pittsfield Country Club in western Massachusetts, was played in a major heat wave with temperatures in the 90s on all three days. As a result, some of the older players withdrew prior to the competition, with one expectant 89-year old participant calling to say his doctor advised him that when the temperature reaches his age – “time to pull out.” But the tournament, more than half-a-century old, drew nearly 60 players from throughout New England, New York State, and elsewhere on the East Coast. Lots of fluids were consumed and tubes of sun-screen were spread liberally on faces, legs and arms. Tournament Director John Clarno and his staff were somewhat hampered by the use of only four Har-Tru (clay) courts on the first day of the competition, but managed to complete all the first-round matches. In the Men's 60 singles, William MacArthur overwhelmed Jay Lubker 6-4, 6-0 to take home the title. A field of six vied in the draw. Nicholas Ourusoff emerged as the number one player in the Men’s 70 singles with a 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over George Lynch. Ourusoff and Lynch were seeded one and two in the field with eleven players taking part in the draw. Long-time tournament participant Dick Canepa topped the field of 10 players in the Men’s 75 singles draw with a straight-set win over George Boyce 6-3, 6-2. Boyce got to the finals with a 3-set victory over last year’s Men’s 75 champion, Robert Schmitz, 6-1, 4-6, 7-5. The top seed in the Men’s 80 singles, Marvin Sears, was dethroned by Owen Landon 6-1, 7-6(1). Landon had to overcome Richard Bowker to reach the final in a long 3-set match, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. The Men’s 85 singles draw consisted of two longtime opponents – Yutaka Kobayashi and Irving Levine, with Levine filling in for Henry Tiberio who withdrew on the advice of his doctor because of the 90-plus heat. Kobayashi and Levine were tied at 2-2 when Levine retired, giving the title to Kobayashi. There were only two women entrants in the various age brackets. Judith Platt and Rollice Ernst played for the title in the Women’s 60 singles draw and Platt came out on top 6-3, 6-3. Turning to the men’s doubles category, George Lynch and Ernest True easily won the Men’s 70 doubles championship with a 6-0, 6-1 trouncing of Jason Bosseau and Ron Plock. Lynch and True got to the final with an equally impressive 6-2, 6-0 win over Allan Gardner and Gerald Rothman. David Lowry and Eugene Wheeler lived up to their top seeding with a straight set victory over the second seed team of George Boyce and Richard Mount 6-2, 6-3, in the Men’s 75 doubles. The team of Levine and Kobayashi prevailed in the Men’s 80 double category with a 6-2, 6-3 triumph over Andrew Campoli and Alan McNabb, members of the host Country Club of Pittsfield. The top seeds in the 45 Mixed Doubles draw, Tim Heath and Dixie Thompson Passardi, lived up to their standing with straight set win over the husband-wife team of Scott and Susan Wynn 7-5, 6-4. Tim Health and Susan Wynn are siblings of longtime New England Senior tennis Foundation Treasurer and USTA/NE Hall of fame member Rich Heath. All four teams in the 45 Mixed Doubles category included members of the Heath family. The same scenario took place in the 65 Mixed Doubles division when the top seeded team of Yoshi Akabane and Ann Murphy prevailed over the husband-wife team of Howard and Carolyn Peelle 7-6(4), 6-1. The match was very close until Carolyn Peelle dislocated her hip early in the second set, which 12 – Senior Tennis 2011

limited her mobility. Division winners were presented with a box of glasses emblazoned with the name, date and location of the tournament. In addition to winning the 45 Mixed Doubles competition, Tim Heath spoke at the annual dinner on Friday night. He urged his audience to actively support USTA programs throughout New England. Tim is currently a Section Delegate of the New York chapter of the USTA.

Action at three of the clay courts at the Pittsfield Country L - R: Alan McNabb, Andrew Campoli – runners-up; Club. Yutaka Kobayshi, Irving Levine – winners in men’s 80 Doubles.

L - R: Irving Levine – runner-up; Jay Lubker – runnerup; William MacArthur – winner in Yutaka Kobayshi – winner in Men’s 85 Singles. Men’s 60 Singles.

L - R: Judith Platt – winner; Rollice Ernst – runner-up in L - R: George Boyce - runner-up; Dick Canepa – winner Women’s 60 Singles. in Men’s 75 Singles. Continued on page 26 Senior Tennis 2011 – 13

Induction Speech for Albert Rogers By Jerry Johnson

USTA New England Hall of Fame Ceremony – June 11, 2011 International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, Rhode Island

Albert Rogers, his lovely wife Ann, Hall of Fame Inductees, and Fellow Friends of Tennis:

I would like to begin with a poem.

Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

We have come together at the tennis Hall of Fame Which honors the best that have ever played the game – Here at the famous Casino Royale To pay homage to Al Rogers, our tennis pal.

I wish to welcome you to Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood – So, pick up a racquet and play as you should. You will surely smile with Al as your coach, He’ll teach you to serve and perfect your poach.

His love of the game is second to none, Whether playing or teaching he always has fun. In the game of doubles his game was a peach – He triumphed with Raleigh, Pipes, Crone and Leach.

With Howe and Smith, Rickson and Miller More victories came and Al was a killer. Add Bell, Flater and Romanowski to the bunch Who would set up big Al for his overhead crunch.

On the New England tennis scene Al is a fixture, Prince Albert and Queen Ann – the perfect mixture. So let me begin my induction address And tell of a career that has met with success.

It was an honor for me last year to nominate Albert Rogers for the USTA/New England Hall of Fame. I am honored to present him before all of you. I have known Al for many years. However, our paths never crossed on the tennis court and I was only somewhat aware of his prowess in the game. It was not until a couple of years ago that I became aware of the extent of his excellence on the court, his numerous contributions to the game, and his innate love of the game. After reading his tennis bio, I became fully cognizant of his extensive and outstanding record as a player, contributor, coach and teaching pro. Al’s contributions include: extensive volunteer and charity work, chairman of United States Professional Tennis Association’s Tennis Across America, sponsor of grassroots programs, USTA/NCAA Commonwealth Conference Director, clinician work, tournament director, founder of Acton Indoor Tennis Association and Nashoba Tennis Club, and tennis therapist for injured players. 14 – Senior Tennis 2011

Al has received numerous awards including: several multi-year service awards, Ed Serues Award (twice), the Presidential Sports Award, New England Tennis Professional Coach of the year and, from the tennis players of New England, a USTA special recognition award. Al is a USPTA “Master Professional.’ Under his coaching, Curry College won two championships. He was a successful high school coach. He has coached nationally ranked players. He has been a teaching professional at Acton Indoor Tennis Club, Chamberlain Pines, Westboro Tennis Club, Nashoba Valley Tennis Club, Longwood and B & T. Al has also written about the game he loves in various newspapers, two booklets and two books. Al has been ranked more than 50 times in USTA/New England and the USPTA in a playing career spanning three decades. His singles record reflects a number of #1 and #2 rankings and a number in the top 10. Al once modestly said to me, “Jerry, I was just an OK singles player. But I was much better in doubles.” Al’s doubles record is strictly top-notch. He and his partners were ranked #1 nine times, #2 five times, #3 five times. That’s one heck of a record. Al’s lengthy record as a player is extremely applaudable. His many years of service to tennis are very significant. His many years as a teaching pro are highly noteworthy. He has passed down his tennis wisdom to countless players. In an email I received from Al, he wrote: “Imparting a love for the game of tennis is what I would like to be noted for. I know the technical aspects of the game and can impart those to my students. However, making the game a ‘game of passion’ is another thing! When I can get that ‘passion’ into my students, that’s when they and I know that I made learning fun!” Al Rogers is one of those rare individuals who comes along far too infrequently. For more than sixty years, Al Rogers has contributed much to tennis. He has had a positive impact on the sport at all levels and in many venues. He has taught many athletes, young and old. The numerous honors and awards he has received through the years are symbolic of the admiration and respect he has so richly deserved and justifiably earned. Al Rogers, we thank you for playing a major role in the great sport of tennis and we congratulate you on your well-deserved induction into the New England Tennis Hall of Fame.

Continued from page 10 (Newest HoF)

In a tennis career that has spanned seven decades, Jim Biggs has competed both nationally and internationally throughout the United states, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Australia, South American, and Europe. Biggs, a Southport, CT native, has been a career winner, beginning with Connecticut junior state championships in 1957 and 1958. Biggs continued his career at Dartmouth, where he captured the ECAC doubles championship with teammate Gordon Aydelott in 1961. Biggs won a USTA New England doubles title in 1967, teaming with Charlie Hoeveler. In 2000, Biggs and his son, Charley, claimed a USTA National Jim Biggs Father/Son championship and were the No. 1 ranked duo in the country that year. In a tennis career that has spanned seven decades, Biggs has competed both nationally and internationally throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, Mexico, Australia, South America, and Europe. Senior Tennis 2011 – 15 Poetry By Jerry Johnson Team Richey Our Precocious Poet

Nancy and Cliff, Cliff and Nancy – – For Axel Kaufmann One is a bull, the other is fancy. Out on the court they went for the kill, Mr. Kaufmann is witty with the poems he Knocking off players was their ultimate does pen thrill. about tennis, the players – be they women or men. One’s in the Hall, the other should be too – For years he has composed many a line What else must a player of his caliber do? for Longwood’s Cricketeer in the town of He took on all comers with the heart of a Brookline. lion, His opponents were facing the hunter, Orion. His poems pour forth freely. It is quite clever how he fi nds the right words in his writing Sister and brother, brother and sister – endeavor. Out on the court the ball they did blister. He wields his pen as he did with his racquet No other team of sister and brother and nails all his rhymes with a thunderous Brought as much to tennis or to one another. “whack it!”

It is time for the Newport Casino to receive Hail, hail to our precocious rhapsodist The bull who wore his heart on his sleeve. and each of his poems with their American A champion was he of the highest caliber – twist. It’s time for his hall-of-fame investiture. His verses have covered every possible approach from drop shot to serve and even the poach.

Tennis is blessed to have this man called Axel – his decades of poems form a tennis- time capsule. He has written about the game which we play on grass and cement and our beloved red clay. 16 – Senior Tennis 2011

Justine Butler, 77, Tennis Star and Teacher Justine Herman Butler, who was a Hall of Fame tennis player and teacher, died Friday, July 1, at her Ridgefield home. She was 77 years old and the wife of Clarence Butler. Ms. Butler was born on June 1, 1934, in Norwalk and had lived in Ridgefield for more than 53 years. An avid tennis player, regional pro, and Tennis Hall of Famer, she was honored for her community contributions by the recent naming of the Old Ridgefield High School tennis courts in her name. She taught tennis in Ridgefield for decades; many of the classes were on those courts. “Through her tireless efforts in teaching, supporting, and encouraging the sport of tennis, Justine was recognized both at the local and national level by the naming of the old Ridgefield high school tennis courts, and induction into the Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., in 2001,” her family said. “A special and strong woman, whose passion and dedication will be missed by her husband, family, and our community, Justine will be warmly remembered.” Justine Herman Butler, June 1, 1934 - July 1, 2011. Besides her husband of 54 years, she is survived by her three children: Bradford and his wife, Sue, of Terryville; Scott and his wife, Patti, of Easton; and Kay and her husband, Paul, of Shelburne, VT. “A loving and caring wife and mother of her children, Justine remained fully committed to her six grandchildren, Brittany, Alexander, Shane, Krystyna, Olympia, and Amanda by attending endless sporting events, academic activities, and sponsoring multiple family gatherings,” her family said. Donations in her memory may be sent to the Justine H. Butler tennis scholarship fund, c/o Ridgefield Parks and Recreation, 195 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877. Jean Selvig and Carol Jaffe Jean has played in many tournaments in New England – mainly in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. With several partners and a huge number of victories, especially mixed doubles and women’s doubles. Beside New England tournaments Jean has played in national and international tournaments. She and Dodo Cheney have many Gold Balls to show for their efforts! Jean doesn’t play any more but has played in the 90s in recent years. Carol got a total knee replacement Sept. 10 and with an excellent recovery has been playing since Christmas.

L to R: Jean Selvig and Carol Jaffe. Senior Tennis 2011 – 17

The Reprise in Surprise! The Bad Boys of Boston Do One Better of the USTA National 60 Team Championships! by Laury Hammel The USTA New England Men’s 60’s Team, infamously known as the Bad Boys of Boston is back from a third consecutive campaign at the USTA National Team Championships in Surprise, AZ. Once again captained by the highly regarded tennis coach, Bill Drake, the Bad Boys improved their results by nailing down the third place prize in this year’s Championships after finishing fourth in last year’s national playoffs. A new twist in the year’s national championships was the emergence of the New England Women’s 60’s Team who came out of nowhere to go undefeated and garner this year’s national championships! Affectionately known as the New England Goody Goodies, this group of feminine tennis fanatics would not be denied and their dominant play raised the bar forever for New England senior teams.

The Roots of the Bad Boys Reprise Some of you may remember the major surprise at Surprise, that the Bad Boys of Boston pulled off at the 2010 championships by placing fourth and coming a few measly points from reaching the finals (see the 2010 article in "Breaking News" on the NE Senior Tennis Foundation website, http://www.neseniortennis. org/breakingnews.htm). And they did this in dramatic come-from-behind fashion while handicapped with a depleted team of 5 and 1/2 players in a three team format – Hop-along Hammel was limping around the court with a leg injury and doing his best imitation of a tennis player. After returning to Boston last spring Captain Bill Drake and Lieutenant Bob McKinley caucused and assessed what was needed to take home the gold in the next campaign. They came up with a four-step plan: 1. Convince the Bad Boys to stay together and give it another go in the 2011 national championships. 2. Improve the level of training of the Bad Boys by competing in more USTA doubles tournaments and practicing more together in the winter. 3. Add two more Bad Boys capable of competing at the highest level. 4. Preach injury prevention to the Bad Boys and pray for some good luck in the health department. Step One was fairly easy as everyone enthusiastically wanted another crack at the Championships – only John Mayotte couldn’t make it because of a previous commitment. Part A of Step Two was put into action all summer and early fall as Lieutenant McKinley and Conway Felton won the 60’s doubles tournament at Beverly, beating Bad Boys Laury Hammel and George Deptula in the finals. George and Laury continued to hone their doubles skills and ended up being ranked #1 in New England in the Men’s 60 Doubles despite a loss to Bad Boys Captain Drake and John Mayotte at the New England Slams Grass Courts Championships. This USTA tournament experience turned out to be invaluable to the improvement of the Bad Boys. Part B was put into practice beginning in the fall as Lieutenant McKinley continued his organizational wizardry and week after week created world-class senior doubles games on Sunday mornings at Bass River. The Bad Boys also benefited from their own personal Yoda, Henry Tiberio, who looked on with wise approval and offered sage advice afterwards while holding court in the lobby. Step Three was a tough one because the job had grown to needing three new highly-skilled players over 60 which is not an easy task. It appeared that a mini-coup was in hand when Paul Shaw agreed to play on the Bad Boys, only to find out that he was somehow rated a 5.0 which means he couldn’t play on the team. Bad luck. Fortunately, Lieutenant McKinley teamed up with Conway Felton in a USTA tournament as a way of luring him into becoming a Bad Boy – and by the end of the summer it was one down and two to go. Long-time New England senior player, Bill Busiek was putting in major time into perfecting his doubles skills and played several tournaments that earned him and Neil Proulx the #4 Men’s 60 Doubles 18 – Senior Tennis 2011

ranking in New England. He agreed to accept the invitation to become a Bad Boy and now they needed only one other. Long-time New England senior competitor and a member of the #2 ranked Men’s 60 Doubles team, George Ulrich, later agreed to join the team to give the Bad Boys a really Handsome Eight! Step Four, as suspected, turned out to be a bit more dicey than anticipated. Hammel came up with inner tennis elbow in January and couldn’t play tennis until the first week of April. That injury kept him out of all of the Bass River practices in the winter. He was fully healed by the time he landed in Arizona, but he wasn’t tournament tough. Then Chum injured his left arm and it hurt so bad that it severely hampered his ball toss every time he served while in Arizona. Despite these minor ailments, the Bad Boys were healthy, badder than ever, and fully prepared for an improved Reprise in Surprise.

The Bad Boys of Boston Bill Drake, The Captain Bill is two-time #1 New England Men’s Open player, coach of world-class professional players, highly successful national senior player, Director of Tennis at The Country Club in Brookline, MA, and part- owner of the Kingsbury Clubs.

Bob McKinley, The Lieutenant Bob is aptly called The Lieutenant because he was in the Navy for three years and won the All-Navy tennis singles championships. He played junior tennis in Buffalo, NY and played number one singles and doubles at MIT. Bob’s been a perennial standout on New England senior doubles teams.

Chum Steele, The Legend One of the best male players to ever play tennis in New England, Chum played at ten US National Championships at Forest Hills and five Wimbledon Championships. At the US Professional Championships at Longwood he defeated the then number five player in the world – Thomas Koch.

Laury Hammel, The Slicer (and team Historian) Laury is a highly ranked national senior player, has earned nine New England number one senior singles rankings, is the owner of The Longfellow Clubs, and is best known for his heavily sliced ground strokes.

George Deptula, The Microwave George is one of the biggest hitters in New England senior tennis who can heat up like a microwave. A late-bloomer, he has been a strong competitor for many years as a top senior singles and doubles player in New England and national competition. In 2010 he earned the New England #3 ranking in Men’s 60 Singles and the #1 ranking in the Men’s 60 doubles in New England with fellow Bad Boy, Laury Hammel.

Bill Busiek, The Big Mover Bill moves with great speed and agility on the court, but he developed a new reputation with wowing the fans on the tournament party dance floor. Captain Drake was so impressed with Bill’s footwork skills that he demonstrated during the Electric Slide, that he teamed up with him on the playoff match for third place which they won handily.

George Ulrich, The Volleyer George is a perennial top senior player and is known for his ability to win matches serving and volleying on any surface including clay. He’s a volleying demon! Not only were his volleys lethal in this event, but he moved to the net so quickly that it put extraordinary pressure on his opponents. Senior Tennis 2011 – 19

Conway Felton, The Roller Conway is one of the best kept secrets of New England senior tennis. He is a big guy who hits even bigger. By teaming up with doubles specialist Lieutenant McKinley he found the perfect match as a partner – Bob’s touch and consistency complemented Conway’s power!

The Preparation in Surprise The Bad Boys are into preparation. Captain Drake, the Lieutenant, and three others set the tone by arriving on Tuesday with the other three arriving on Wednesday and an eight-man practice was held on Wednesday and two practices on Thursday. The Captain knew that since it was the Bad Boys first time this year outside and in the heat and the wind, the team needed at least two full days of preparation. This decision turned out to be pivotal to the success of the Bad Boys of Boston. Thursday was the night of the traditional players welcome party where the Bad Boys got to strut their stuff. Last year’s party was a bust because of frigid temperatures, and the Bad Boys left early. But this year’s party was a pure delight on a warm night with a star-filled sky. Inspired by the lead dancer of the Bad Boys, George Deptula, the Bad Boys cut more than a few rugs at this shindig. George succeeded in getting most of Bad Boys up dancing with the New England Goody Goodies and Bad Girls Carol McKinley and Sally Felton. The Bad Boys got the party rocking and rolling to the max. After the Bad Boys outlasted the Goody Goodies who headed back to the hotel for an early sleep because of their 7:30 a.m. start, the Bad Boys lived up to their name and descended on various tables of unsuspecting women’s teams from other sections and by the end of the evening few women’s teams escaped the Bad Boys’ invitations/exhortations to rock and roll. The night proved to be a delightful diversion that loosened up the Bad Boys and got them laughing and having a good ole time. After a good night’s sleep and an early morning practice, the Bad Boys made the scene at the Surprise courts at 8:30 a.m. Friday morning, April 29 – ready to play and charged up to pull a few more surprises.

Day One – Friday, April 29th This year there were twelve teams – three flights of four teams. The winner of each flight and one wild card advance to the semi-finals on Sunday. The Bad Boys flight was a tough one and included last year’s second place team from the South as well as Northern California and Missouri Valley. The Bad Boy’s were deep, with all four teams playing solid tennis and with no team dominant, Captain Drake had the flexibility of several choices when he made his lineups. The Bad Boys faced a tough Northern California team in the first round and as predicted the result wasn’t determined until the last match. Hammel and Deptula, New England’s #1 ranked 60’s team, had a sluggish first set losing 6-4 and then turned it up a notch and took the second set 6-3. In the Tiebreak, Hammel, who was coming off an injury and was a bit rusty, missed a few easy volleys that ultimately cost the Bad Boys the TB and the match, and they were now down 0-1 in matches. McKinley and Felton had been burning up the courts in practice at Bass River for weeks and they kept their hands hot and won handily 6-4, 6-4. With the team match now knotted at 1-1 in matches everyone congregated on the court featuring Drake and Steele and watched the momentum shift as The Captain and The Legend lost the second set 6-4, after winning the first convincingly. So here the Bad Boys were in their first match, one Tiebreak from losing the team match. The Match Tiebreaker was nerve-wrackingly close, but with a couple of key lobs and reflex volleys, The Captain and The Legend lived up to their reputations as fierce competitors and eked out the TB 10-8. In any tennis competition, the first round is always a challenge as everyone gets accustomed to the conditions and courts. The Bad Boys gave a collective sigh of relief when they got through this round relatively unscathed. However, the Bad Boys were well aware that one individual match could determine the ultimate outcome because last year they squeaked into the semi-finals based on a one individual match advantage over two other teams tied for second in their flight – every single match counts! 20 – Senior Tennis 2011

The second opponent of the day was a solid Missouri Valley team. Busiek and Ulrich replaced Hammel and Deptula for this round. Felton and McKinley were playing on the court next to the crowded bleachers and found themselves in a dog-fight where every point was contested. Hammel and Deptula along with Carol and Sally formed the Bad Boys Block and the noise level became a bit raucous. The Lieutenant and Conway won a tight first set 7-6, and were even in the second set when a Mo Valley player hit an angle volley winner that was heading for the 4-foot high fence on the side of the court. Now anyone who knows Conway knows he doesn’t know the meaning of ‘give up’ or ‘let go,’ so he instinctively charged for the ball. He reached the ball, but the dern fence got in the way and suddenly he found himself face- to-face with a chain link fence. Intelligently, Felton, rather than colliding with this obstacle, opted to roll over it, which he miraculously and gracefully performed and landed in the dirt/gravel with a perfect belly flop. This unusual acrobatic feat that ended with a loud thud brought a hush to the crowd, and everyone was hoping Felton was alright. Fortunately, within a few seconds he was getting up on his knees, saying: “Bring it on, I’m OK, we’ve got a match to win.” No sissy, Felton wiped off the blood and dirt and got right back into the match and hit a volley winner. With Felton’s effort serving as an inspiration, Felton and McKinley went on to win the second set 6-2 and put New England up 1-0. Hammel who was the closest eyewitness to this extraordinary ‘roll,’ was seen after the match studying the fence and the court and trying to figure out the geometry of how this ‘roll’ actually happened. Felton, on top of helping win this critical match, was rewarded for his hustle and gymnastic coordination by being forever known as ‘The Roller.’ In their first match of the week, Busiek and Ulrich came out swinging big, hitting some clutch overheads, and jumping out to a one set lead. However, as can happen in doubles, after a couple of dramatic points went the way of Mo Valley, the momentum shifted and Mo Valley won the second set 6-2. The super Tiebreak was dramatic and could have gone either way, but in the end Mo Valley prevailed and tied the team match up 1-1. So once again Drake and Steele found themselves the last team playing, with the team match on the line. The Bad Boys won the first set 6-3 and looked to be dominating the match, when all of a sudden there was another momentum shift and they found themselves in a Tiebreak in the second set. When the going gets tough for the Bad Boys, the Bad Boys get going. Not wanting to be in another Match Tiebreak, they won the set Tiebreak and the Bad Boys of Boston were now sitting pretty at 2-0 and leading their flight.

Day Two – Saturday, April 30th After winning two tough team matches that went down to the final individual match, the Bad Boys now found themselves in control of their own destiny – win two matches in the final round robin match and they are into the semi-finals for the second year running. The problem was that the Southern team they faced was the team that beat the Bad Boys in the semi-finals last year, and they were returning with the same basic team loaded with nationally ranked and highly experienced players. That being said, the Bad Boys were far from intimidated and were eager for a little redemption after last year’s loss. The Lieutenant and The Roller were playing with great focus and were ‘locked-in’. They took charge quickly and never let a tough team of Southern boys (that included legendary Hugh Thomson) get into the match and they won with surprising ease 6-4, 6-0. But things were looking bleak in the other two matches. Drake and Steele had lost the first set to a highly successful team in a back-and-forth Tiebreak and were down a break in the second set. Meanwhile Hammel and Deptula were playing Bill Hester, the son of former USTA leader Slew Hester, and David Beauchamp, were crushed 6-1 in the first set, and were on serve in the second set. But this where the Bad Boys slogan came into play – ‘Never Give Up, Never, Never, Give up!’ Drake and Steele were fighting to get that break back in the second set, and Hammel and Deptula were unwilling to give an inch on their service games. Although unable to break the boys of the Southland, Hammel and Deptula held their serves six times in a row forcing a set Tiebreak. By this time Hammel was moving into a state of mind known as ‘Hammel Time’ where high energy and boisterous self-expression are the order of the day. Hammel and Senior Tennis 2011 – 21

Deptula jumped out to an early lead in the TB and won it handily, forcing a match TB to give new life to the Bad Boys. After a series of terrific and tense points, Hammel and Deptula (and the Bad Boys) found themselves in a major role – Hammel and Deptula were down double match point with Hester serving at 9-7. Meanwhile, Drake and Steele were still down a break in the second set and time was running out. This is when the decibel level increased and the focus narrowed for Hammel and Deptula. Playing the deuce court Hammel hit a perfect lob return off a first serve that set up an easy overhead for Deptula – one match point erased. Now the second match point had Hammel serving and he hit a serve into the body of Beauchamp for a service winner – match point number two erased. Now with things even up at 9-9, Hammel served to Hester who hit a low return that he’d been hitting all match and as Deptula later described it, “That soft forehand slice volley of Hammel’s seemed to take forever to go over the net and land, and it was so short that Hester couldn’t reach it. That was tense.” Now the Southern boys found themselves down match point and Deptula was determined to get this match over with. He crushed one of his patented backhand drive returns and followed it up with a winning volley to close out the match and put the Bad Boys into the final four. The spontaneous jubilation after this comeback was heard all the way back to Boston as the Bad Boys rejoiced in their Phoenix-like rise from the ashes. The Bad Boys of Boston then joined to watch the finish of the third match (which now was meaningless) that Steel and Drake eventually lost, 7-6, 6-4. The Bad Boys are a closely knit team and this team victory was an ultra sweet moment for these tennis warriors from Bean Town. There are few things more thrilling and satisfying in competition than to come back and to seize victory from the jaws of defeat. The Bad Boys and their coaches/health advisors, Carol and Sally, decided a little merriment was in order after their advancement to the semi-finals and they dined at a Japanese restaurant that cooked the food in the center of the table – a perfect setting for a team celebration. As it turned out, the party had another special significance – it was a birthday party for Lieutenant McKinley. The impromptu Bad Boys’ chorus of Happy Birthday sung to Lieutenant McKinley was remarkable in its enthusiasm if not its quality. After the food was ordered, at The Slicer's request, the Bad Boys showed their sensitive side and one by one shared what this team experience and the Bad Boys meant to them. At this point the rough and tough exterior of these guys melted away as more than a tear or two was shed as the Bad Boys (many who had been friends fro over 40 years) opened up about the importance to them of competitive tennis and the camaraderie it elicits. Sally then took it one step further and asked for another round of sharing where the Bad Boys revealed what interesting and new things they learned about each other on this trip. It was a tender and sweet night for all. However, as the victors from New England were leaving the restaurant, the reverie was ending and they were already putting their game faces on in preparation to win the semi-final match at 8 a.m. Sunday morning.

Day Three – Sunday, May 1st In the semi-finals the Bad Boys faced a talented and experienced Southwest team from Phoenix. Last year the Bad Boys edged them out of the last semi-finals berth by a single match, and this year they were all business and determined to take full advantage of their home court/climate advantage. In Arizona it’s usually windy in the spring (certainly more windy than indoors at Bass River) and the Southwest team knew this gave them an advantage. The Bad Boys didn’t buy into this thinking because of the two days of preparation and the three matches they’d already won. The stage was set for a highly competitive match. Hammel and Deptula started off hot and jumped to an early two-break lead which soon became a one-break lead as their opponents began nailing their return of serves and earned a service break. At 4-3 in the first with the momentum shifting and Deptula found himself down 0-40 and it was time for some new heroics from this team. Deptula served three consecutive aces with serves landing on the line each time. This serving exhibition really turned things around and led to a first set victory for the Bad Boys. The 22 – Senior Tennis 2011

second set was a see-saw battle that ended up in a Set TB where Hammel and Deptula took charge early and closed out the match and the ad Boys of Boston were up 1-0. Meanwhile, Felton and McKinley continued their hot hands and took a two service break lead against Peter Bronson (the holder of many national singles and doubles titles) and his partner Phil Anderson. But, the Southwest gunslingers were not to bed denied and they started making some shots and fought back to tie the set at 6-6. In the TB the Bad Boys had their chances but couldn’t quite convert and they lost a very close TB and the first set. In the second set, Felton and McKinley lost their serve early and had several chances to even the match but it as not to be, and they lost the second set 6-2. The Bad Boys’ team match was once again down to the last match with Captain Drake and Ulrich fighting for every point. Their opponents were Bill Austin and Myron Snow, a pair of wind-ball masters – they needed no weathermen to know which way the wind blew. It was uncanny how many critical points were won by lobs that seemed to be going long or short and then reversed direction. It was like a great putter in golf reading greens – the Southwest duo read the wind perfectly. After a long hard-fought match Drake and Ulrich finally succumbed 7-5, 7-5, and the Bad Boys were booted out of final round of the championships. Because the Bad Boys had come so close to reaching the finals, the disappointment was monumental and deflating. Nonetheless, the Bad Boys were determined to improve on the previous year’s fourth place by taking home the third place trophy. The Pacific Northwest team was loaded with exceptional talent (including two top ten ranked doubles players) and until the semi-finals they were also undefeated. Hammel and Deptula lost in a tight match to Doug Ruffin and Stephen Hoggs 7-6, 6-4. Ruffin is currently ranked #3 in the nation in singles and #4 in doubles (with another PNW teammate, Al Lockwood) and he was able to dominate the math with his combination of power and consistency. Felton and McKinley returned to their winning ways and won back their match handily 6-3, 6-2. Once again the deciding match fell on the shoulders of the Captain and his partner. Drake and Busiek played solid tennis and were met with little resistance in their 6-1, 6-2 victory that clinched the number #3 trophy for the Bad Boys of Boston. Now all that was left was picking up the trophies, posing for photographs, and saying goodbye to new and long-time tennis friends. It was a job well done!

Epilogue The Bad Boys of Boston landed in Boston with their third place crystal trophies in hand and happy and proud that their female cohorts took home first place. And they anticipated their reentry into the humdrum of everyday life, they did so filled with vivid memories of passion and pathos. They were feeling the full range of human emotions ripple through their bodies – including pride, humility, frustration, and gratitude.

Pride because the Bad Boys... • Played as a team and made the WE bigger than the ME • Fought their hearts out and left nothing on the court • Exhibited superb sportsmanship • Played some fine tennis and took home third place out of a group of 12 worthy competitors

Humility because the Bad Boys... • Found out first-hand that no matter how good you think you are, there are many fantastic players over 60 who are as good or better than the Bad Boys • Learned once again that this sport is wonderful in so many ways, but in particular it exposes our failings and weaknesses for the world to see – there is nowhere to hide • Saw time and time again how the best players are almost always the most humble, and their humility is one reason why they are so good Senior Tennis 2011 – 23

Frustration because the Bad Boys... • Remembered the shots they could’ve made that might have made a difference and put them in the finals. Remembering the whatmighthavebeen’s is the curse of a competitive tennis player • Understood that third place is cool, but they aren’t going to be satisfied with anything less than the championship trophies – in fact, they know that the championship is their destiny • Knew they can still do better and it is this frustration will drive them to practice harder, improve on weaknesses, and come back stronger next year

Gratitude because the Bad Boys... • Love playing tennis and are thrilled that they are healthy; can still compete at a high level; and can run around the court throwing themselves at moving tennis balls – unlike some of their close tennis friends who have either passed on, can’t play because of injuries, or even worse are standing around playing golf • Appreciate the time and energy Captain Drake and lieutenant McKinley put into bringing the Bad Boys together and keeping them focused • Know that there are guys like them in every corner of this nation practicing hard and aiming to get better so they can beat the Bad Boys next year which is what makes this competition so much fun • Are grateful for the support of the Bad Girls – Carol McKinley and Sally Felton for their faithful and unwavering support and healing therapy

The Reprise in Surprise was a definite improvement as the Bad Boys brought home the #3 trophies. Far from satisfied, they have their sights set on winning number one before they’re done!

Six of the “Bad Boys” hoist the 3rd place banner. “Bad Boys” pre-semi-final dinner (and Bob’s birthday).

The “Bad Boys” yuck it up at team celebration. The “Bad Boys” and the “Goody Goodies” celebrate success. 24 – Senior Tennis 2011 Bob Hatem and Rob Glovin If you see Bob Hatem and Rob Glovin smiling their way through New England this summer it has a lot to do with their success as a doubles team when the Rally for the Cure tournaments were held at Jupiter Ocean and Racquet Club in Jupiter, Florida. The New England snowbirds teamed together against a strong field to win the men’s doubles. Word has it that both have had help with their serves from Roscoe Tanner who is associated with JORC. Glovin returns to Dennis on Cape Cod and Hatem to Ogunquit, Maine, when they are not playing in Florida.

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L - R: Marvin Sears – runner-up; Owen Landon – winner L - R: Scott Wynn, Susan Wynn – runners-up; in Men’s 80 Singles. Dixie Thompson-Passardi, Tim Heath - winners in Mixed 45 Doubles.

L - R: David Lowry, Eugene Wheeler – runners-up; L - R: Ron Plock, Jason Bosseau – runners-up; Dick Mount, George Boyce – winners-up in men’s 75 Ernest True, George Lynch – winners in Men’s 70 Doubles. Doubles. Senior Tennis 2011 – 25

The Unstable Shoulder

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. Greater mobility, however, increases the risk of instability. Simply, the more contact between cup and ball, the more stable the joint. The hip is a simple example of this. Three major forces hold the shoulder joint in place. First there is a suction between the ball and cup. Second, the capsule and incorporated ligaments of the capsule provide the primary restraint against dislocation. The capsule is often torn or detached from the cup (glenoid) of the joint with an acute traumatic dislocation. Third, the muscles of the rotator cuff act like the reins of a horse holding the humeral head or ball of the joint in place (located). The rotator cuff acts as a dynamic secondary stabilizer. The labrum (lip), a cartilage borer between the capsule an cup, also increases the conformity of the joint and the effective diameter of a small glenoid (cup) relative to the large humeral head (ball) of the joint. Dislocations can be acute and traumatic as in a sports or work injury, or they can be chronic and relatively atraumatic. The former is generally associated with capsular tears or labral detachment, and effectively destroys the primary stabilizer of the joint. Non-operative management of this injury is generally indicated, however, the recurrence rate is roughly 90% in the twenty year old or under. This dramatically decreases with age, and over forty years of age is under 20%. Atraumatic dislocation is often associated with capsular laxity, generalized ligament laxity, and repetitive ligament overload. For this reason it is commonly seen in the swimmer and throwing athlete. It is often associated with subluxation without frank dislocation. This may make for a confusing constellation of symptoms and a long history without correct diagnosis. These Patients in 85% of cases or more respond to exercise program which increase the strength of the rotator cuff and the secondary stabilizers of the shoulder.

Symptoms Symptoms of dislocation are obvious especially when reduction is required by manipulation by a physician. Subluxation, however, may be more elusive. Symptoms here may mimic those of impingement especially in the swimmer or throwing athlete. Overhead work may cause pain and reaching up with the arm externally rotated may result in apprehension, or the sense that dislocation will occur. 26 – Senior Tennis 2011

Diagnosis The capsule is often torn or detached from the cup (glenoid) with an acute traumatic dislocation. Diagnosis is generally made by physical exam. Plain X-ray exam only rules out other problems or injuries associated with dislocation and confirms that the joint is indeed located. MRI is in general not highly sensitive nor specific in the diagnosis of capsular injury. This can be greatly improved with views done in several positions of rotation. CAT scan enhanced with arthrogram contrast is at least as diagnostic as MRI, but more invasive. Ultimately accurate diagnosis may be made during evaluation of the joint during anesthesia and direct joint evaluation with arthroscopy. When therapeutic exercise fails to decrease symptoms to a tolerable level, exam under anesthesia with arthroscopic or open repair may be indicated. Generally this follows an intensive rotational strengthening program, unless recurrent dislocation occurs without provocation.

Surgery Repair of the attachment of the capsule of the shoulder to the neck of the glenoid (Bankart repair) is now the most successful and anatomically preserving method of surgical repair. Reports give this greater than 95% success rate when performed by an open surgical approach. With this procedure, generalized capsular laxity may be addressed in patients with atraumatic dislocation and subluxation. Open surgery is uncomfortable, and immobilization is required for a full 4 to 6 weeks. Arthroscopic repairs are now possible, however, even in the hands of those who developed the techniques, the incidence of redislocation is higher (about 10%). The obvious advantage is less pain after surgery and a short hospital stay (often outpatient). Immobilization should be identical to that with open repair. Less pain with arthroscopic repair may in fact lead to a higher risk of redislocation, because patients tend to begin activities prior to adequate capsular healing.

Complications As in all surgery, there are risks. The greatest risk is that of repeat dislocation. The risk of infection is below 0.5%. The risk of nerve injury or unresolved pain is also very small. Only you can weigh the risks and benefits of surgery and make an informed decision.

Rehabilitation As noted above, rehabilitation begins with immobilization and then progresses from isometric (strengthening without motion), to active rotational strengthening, and passive to active motion through a progressively more normal range. Generally a full range of motion is expected to return by 3-4 months after surgery. No extreme measures should be taken to regain full motion rapidly, or the repair may be damaged. Clearly following specific guidelines for rehabilitation are as important as the repair itself.

Timecourse 1) Sling immobilization 4-6 weeks 2) Isometric strengthening of rotator cuff begins at 4-6 weeks. 3) Active strengthening of rotator cuff and early deltoid strengthening 6-8 weeks. 4) Active and passive elevation (elbow and hand above shoulder) 8-10 weeks. 50 Light lifting and functional use of the shoulder 4 months post-op. 6) Return to relatively normal shoulder use (sports and heavy lifting) 6 months post-op.

Compliments of: Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics & Podiatry 400 Massasoit Ave., Suite 200, East Providence, RI 02914 sportsmedcenter.com Senior Tennis 2011 – 27

Senior Slams Here to Stay by Helaine Block Concord, MA – Dorcas and Ken Miller have a genuine passion for tennis. Their love of the sport is apparent from the moment you meet them and pose the question of when did they first become involved in the sport. A very likeable and humble couple, the Millers are a pair of highly-skilled and highly- ranked tennis players who have participated in national and New England senior tournaments on a regular basis for just shy of three decades. Dorcas currently holds the No. 1 ranking for 2010 in the women’s 70-year-old division in New England and is seventh nationally. Ken Ken Miller (middle) with 60's grass court winners George Dep- represents half of the No. 2-ranked doubles tula (left) and Ken Newman. team in New England in the 70-year-old division. Ironically, neither picked up the sport until they were in their 30s. In her younger days, Dorcas was a stay-at-home mother and an equestrian who enjoyed riding horses. One day, while riding, she was thrown from her horse. Fortunately, her injuries were minimal and she walked away with only a separated shoulder. Once the injury healed, her doctor recommended rehabilitation in either physical therapy or playing tennis to regain the strength in her arm. She chose tennis and the passion for the sport began. Shortly afterward, Ken joined her on the court and tennis became a large component of their lives. Back in the summer of 2008, while driving to a New England senior tournament in Williamstown MA, the Millers began discussing what could be done to spice up senior tennis for the New England region. They felt as though local senior tennis could use a much needed boost and the timing was ideal. “Ken and I both believed that the sport was fading and no one had an interest in revitalizing it,” Dorcas said. Equipped with their love of the sport, sense of determination, and genuine passion, they started the New England Senior Slams, a series of three United States Tennis Association New England-sanctioned tournaments for senior men and women between the ages of 50 and 85. As the Millers’ dream was becoming a reality, it was time to find enthusiastic supporters as well as financial backers. They approached USTA New England and the section offered support in anyway possible. USTA New England backing of the idea was crucial, but they also needed a senior organization in conjunction with the USTA to gain additional credibility. Their answer was the New England Senior Tennis Foundation, a Massachusetts-based organization founded by Irving and Bernice Levine to promote the sport amongst seniors in New England. Both Dorcas and Ken are on the Board of Directors and Ken currently serves as the webmaster. The Board of Directors loved the idea and quickly became ardent supporters. “Finding a grass surface that could accommodate our draw size in New England was quite the challenge,” Ken said. “There are a limited number of single standing grass courts in New England alone, never mind enough grouped together to accommodate a tournament.’ After much networking, lobbying, and research, the three surfaces finally were secured for the 2010 New England Senior Slams. The hard court tournament was held at Yale University in New Haven, CT. Yale offers an extensive venue with beautiful outdoor as well as indoor facilities in the case of inclement 28 – Senior Tennis 2011

weather. The grass tournament was held at the International Hall of Fame in Newport, RI, a beautifully-situated venue right in the heart of historic downtown Newport. The clay tournament was split between the Concord Country Club in Concord, MA, and the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club in Beverly, MA. The 2010 New England Senior Slam was a huge success and exceeded the Millers’ expectations. There were 365 individual participants competing in either singles, double or both. The 2011 New England Senior Slams will be held a the same venues again during the summer months. The next and exciting addition will be the inclusion of a mixed-doubles 65-year-old bracket tournament. For additional information on how to participate in the Senior Slams and to support the New England Senior Slams, visit: www.neseniortennis.org.

Continued from page Front Cover (2011 Addie Cup) sportsmanship of each team member not only to their age group team but to the team as a whole. Our 40s team welcomed newcomers Nancy Grimes, Sue Benoit and Christine Chiminello. Their combined energy and engagement with the team were infectious. They were joined by veterans Michelle Wright and Aileen Eleey. Aileen even played with stitches in her right hand finger which ultimately became infected. The 50s team also welcomed newcomer Johanna Bickford who had a decisive singles win even though she turned her ankle and was hardly able to walk the last few games. And after an easy first day doubles match Ann Knoblock had to retired with a pulled calf muscle while leading in her second day’s singles match. Likewise Tina Bougas-Smith who joined the team after many years, was forced to retire from her match with a very swollen knee. This was a true blow to the team since the original 50s roster was undeniably the strongest of any team and rarely gives up a single match. It is safe to say that Molly was now worried. However, Jeanne Hulsen posted her second singles win and we all were ecstatic when Jean Osachuk added a gutsy singles win, despite a sore knee, to even the score 6 - 6 following the singles matches. Jeanne and Jean team together to uphold New England’s dominance at first doubles. The 60s were Queens of the Tie-Breakers! Allyson Bolduc played five tie-breakers in three winning matches. Mary Mayotte played four tie-breakers in two winning matches and in both cases there were Match tie-breakers. With noses glued to the window we watched the final match on the court, Molly Hahn and Lee Delfausse fight their way to a final Match tie-breaker win that put New England over the top. In the 70s Heidi Attfellner and Sheila Weinstock won all their singles matches and Sheila and Judy Smith won both their doubles matches. These were all won in two sets. In addition to our seriously injured players the rest of us were ably attended to by our favorite travelling friend and physical therapist, Bernadette Lehnmann, who massaged our aches and pains and carefully wrapped us with kinesio tape. In Molly’s words: “This New England win is a tribute to the depth, strength, determination and tremendous support of the entire team.” Senior Tennis 2011 – 29

Irving Levine still living the dream at Clem Easton Super Seniors tennis tournament Longmeadow – Local tennis royalty Irving Levine began playing tennis during the Great Depression. Wilbraham’s Fran Calarese picked up the sport after completing his service in World War II. Sunday afternoon at The Field Club, the two met for the men’s 90-and-over singles championship at the Clem Easton Super Seniors event. The 89-year-old Levine overcame the effects of a broken pinky finger to cruise past 90-year-old Calarese in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. Due to a tournament rule, Levine played in the 90-and-over age division because his 90th birthday will come later this year. Not that he acts his age. Levine still works for Copley Fund, Inc., which he founded in 1978 and has operated ever since. He plays tennis whenever he can, drove himself two hours to the Longmeadow tournament from his Rehoboth home and still contributes money and time to help develop tennis 90-and-over New England champ programs in the region. Irv Levine hits a smashing serve. In 1996, Levine founded the New England Senior Tennis Foundation with $250,000 from his own pocket. “The focus was on youth, which is good,” he said, “but we wanted to establish an organization that would promote senior participation.” The foundation continues to serve it purpose, with the Clem Easton Super Senior tournament providing the latest evidence. “It’s just a great tournament,” said Calarese, who once served on the tournament committee. “They treat us right.” Levine’s easy win against Calarese was the latest championship victory in a celebrated local and international tennis career. In 1971, Levine won the 40-and-over doubles national championship in Atlanta, Ga. He owns the record for most number one rankings in New England tennis, has been ranked as high as number three in the country in the 80-and-over age division and once represented the United States in the 80-and-over World Championships alongside two former Wimbledon champions. Tennis wasn’t the only racket sport he thrived in, either. Levine was selected to the 40-and-over national table tennis team in the 1970s and once played table tennis at the Boston Garden during halftime of a Boston Celtics game. His opponent Calarese was no pushover. A two-time winner of the Easton tournament, Calarese has won so many tennis trophies that he occasionally needs to throw some away to make room for the latest. Though he was disappointed with Sunday’s showing, Calarese is healthy again after briefly being sidelined by a recent injury. “My doctor told me not to play on hard courts,” he said. “Little does he know, I do.” Calarese appreciates that he can still play tennis so deep into the fifth set of his life. “Who knows what life has in store for you when you reach your eighties and nineties,” he said. “Some of us are just lucky.” In other tournament action, Paul Fein, head professional of the Chicopee Parks and Recreation Department, fell to Richard Klaffky in the men’s 65-and-over singles Championship, 6-1, 6-3. 30 – Senior Tennis 2011

Grass Slam at Newport Starts with Rain, but Ends Up Successful (but, no hurricane like last year)

The 2011 Grass NE Senior Slam at Newport started with rain and all play on Thursday was cancelled, as there were no backup courts available then. Weather cleared on Friday and remained good for the rest of the weekend but Friday and half of Saturday saw the grass courts too wet for play. Unfortunately, the prospect of playing on hard courts instead of grass caused some who entered the tournament to withdraw, but most of the players soldiered on. Friday play on hard courts commenced in the morning at Carey Mansion (3 courts) and Salve Regina University (6 courts), both close by. Carey Mansion was not a venue used last year and there are some interesting stories associated with it. It apparently is thought to be a haunted house – a tourist bus came by in the morning and its guide made a point of telling the tourists it was haunted and had been on television a couple of weeks before on a program highlighting haunted houses. Also, during play in the morning, a woman and man came up to volunteer Rollie Ernst who helped at Carey and asked her who the players were and who owned the tennis courts. The woman was a private investigator hired by the neighbors of the Carey Mansion as they all disliked the woman owner. Apparently, she regularly had “wild” parties at the mansion with 40 cars clogging the narrow street. She also went out nude in the night at times and sometimes slept outside in the nude! Maybe she comes out to commune with ghosts? Back to tennis. In mens 50 singles, John Geilfuss had a long hard fought singles win in the finals (on grass) over Yale Slam singles winner Russ Strong 6-3, 0-6, 7-5. Mens 50 doubles had three teams and they played round robin. Mark Lueders and Rich Wilson won a tough three setter over John Geilfuss and Rob Pease 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 to give them two Slam 50 doubles wins as they also won the Clay Slam. All matches except finals where the draw was four or more played a supertiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set to make up time due to the loss of the first day.

50 singles winner John Geilfuss shaking hands with Finalist Russ Strong with winner John Geilfuss finalist Russ Strong after their hard fought match. In womens 50 singles, unseeded Pam Wolf defeated 1st seed and doubles partner Vicki Hibbard 6-1, 6-4 in the semis and then defeated 2nd seed Lynn Kaufman 6-0, 6-3 in the finals. The womens 50 doubles draw was the largest doubles draw in the tournament with seven teams entered. At the Clay Slam, the CT team of Barbara Clarke and Holly Shaefer had so much fun that they said they were going to recruit their league team players for the Grass Slam and they delivered. Holly and Barbara made it to the finals but then lost to winners Vicki Hibbard and Pam Wolf 6-2, 6-3. Senior Tennis 2011 – 31

Mens 50 singles finalist Russ Strong in action Mens 50 doubles winners Rich Wilson and Mark Lueders

Womens 50 singles finalist Lynn Kaufman with winner Womens 50 doubles winners Vicki Hibbard and Pam Wolf Pam Wolf

In mens 55 singles, 1st seed Wade Frame defeated unseeded Brigham Metcalfe 6-1, 6-4 in the final. Brigham had a very tight semis match defeating 2nd seed Hany Teylouni 2-6, 6-2, 10-5. In mens 55 doubles, 1st seeds Wade Frame and Phil Kadesch won the round robin (there were three teams) to take the title.

Womens 50 doubles finalists Barbara Clarke and Mens 55 singles winner Wade Frame with finalist Holly Schaefer Brigham Metcalfe

In mens 60 singles, 1st seed Alex Levichev defeated 4th seed George Ulrich in the finals 6-4, 6-3. Both had tough semis matches with Alex prevailing over Stephen Sasson 6-7(10), 6-2, 10-4 and George 32 – Senior Tennis 2011

defeating 2nd seed George Deptula 6-4, 6-4. In mens 60 doubles, the final between 1st seeds George Deptula and Laury Hammel and unseeded George Ulrich and Bill Busiek was played on 9/24 as it was the only match not able to be completed on Sunday. It was about as close as it could be with 1st seeds George Deptula and Laury Hammel winning the title 7-6(1), 6-7(4), 6-4.

Mens 55 doubles winners Phil Kadesch and Wade Frame Mens 60 singles winner Alex Levichev with finalist with finalists Brigham Metcalfe and Peter MacPartland George Ulrich

In womens 60 singles, 1st seed Dorcas Miller was upset by Eszter Chase in the finals 6-3, 6-1. Womens 60 doubles saw Ruby Curtis and Carolyn Fournier win both matches in the round robin (three teams

Womens 60 singles winner Eszter Chase with finalist Womens 60 doubles finalists Eszter Chase and Dorcas Miller Dale Walker

Womens 60 doubles winners Carolyn Fournier and Mens 65 singles finalist Yoshi Akabane with winner Ken Ruby Curtis and the first TRIPLE SLAM WINNERS Newman Senior Tennis 2011 – 33

entered) with one a nailbiter against Eszter Chase and Dale Walker 2-6, 7-6(3), 10-5 to not only win the Grass Slam title but they became the first to win a TRIPLE SLAM! A Triple Slam is the winning of all three Slam tournaments in the same year. BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO RUBY AND CAROLYN! In mens 65 singles, Yoshi Akabane got to the finals with a default from injured 1st seed Rick Klaffky so he did not have to put on a spectacular run like he did at the Clay Slam. However, 2nd seed Ken Newman defeated Yoshi 6-4, 6-3 in the final. In 65 doubles, the two Bills, White and Ruth (1st seeds) defeated Pete Allen and Ken Newman in a tight final 1-6, 6-3, 6-3. Mens 70 singles saw an upset in the finals. 2nd seed Ray Brodeur defeated 1st seed George Lynch for the first time after many tries 7-6(5), 6-4. His cry of joy at winning could be heard throughout the courts. Ray teamed with partner Ken Miller to win two matches in the round robin play, 6-2, 6-2 against Lynch and partner Mac Farmer and a very tight 6-2, 5-7, 10-7 win against Mal Swanson and John Bradbury to take the title.

Mens 70 singles winner Ray Brodeur with finalist Mens 70 doubles winners Ken Miller and Ray Brodeur George Lynch In mens 75 singles, there was again a round robin between three entries. Larry Sears won the title with very convincing wins over Mal Swanson and Bob Fougere. Mens 75 doubles did not happen as there were originally two other teams both of which dropped out due to the weather and the prospect of playing on hard courts.

Mens 75 singles winner Larry Sears with finalist Mixed 65 finalists John Kielty and Judy Schmid with Mal Swanson winners Frances Ferguson and John Bradbury

In mens 80 singles, Marvin Sears took the title with wins over Harry Kirsch and Dick Morse. Marvin had a tough time with Dick, prevailing 6-1, 5-7, 10-7. 34 – Senior Tennis 2011

In mixed 65 doubles, there were only two teams. The New York husband and wife duo of John Bradbury and Frances Ferguson defeated John Kielty and Judy Schmid 6-1, 6-3 to take the title.

Mens 80 singles winner Marvin Sears The 2nd floor porch, scene of the party

The party was held on Saturday at 6PM and was a great success. Those who had been at the grass slam party last year agreed this caterer provided better food and drink than the one from last year. Ken and Dorcas Miller presided over the drawing with some great prizes won. After the possibility of a disaster due to weather, all turned out well. Special thanks to volunteers Rich Heath and Rollie Ernst that helped with the tournament, Jim Purington from USTA/NE who came down on Friday to help, and to official Tom Fayed who again provided great wisdom and help in making the tournament run smoothly.

Tom Fayed doing his official's duty. He does a great job. View of play from the 2nd floor porch Senior Tennis 2011 – 35

Continued from page 3 (Cliff Richey)

was suffering then from the early stages of depression. My copy of Acing Depression arrived a couple of days later. It was autographed by both of the Richey’s. Cliff wrote: “To Jerry – With best wishes – Never ever ever give up. Cliff Richey March 28, 2011.” I spent the next few nights totally absorbed in the well-written book. Cliff wrote about everything – the good times and the bad, his memorable wins and losses on the court. Interspersed throughout the book are detailed accounts of his battles with depression and how it affected his tennis game and his relationships with friends and family off the court. The book is written with complete frankness. Acing Depression was co-written with his daughter, Hilaire Richey Kallendorf, PhD. At the beginning of the book, Cliff wrote the following about writing the book with his daughter: “The experience turned out to be deeply healing for me and, I hope, Hilaire. A new form of family healing took on a life of its own as the book progressed. This could only have been possible with total honesty. Anything less would have created still more wounds, more dysfunction – set town on paper, never to be reconciled for all time. I decided to start the rest of my life with a clean slate. I’m asking my family to give me a mulligan.” At the beginning of the book, Hilaire wrote the following about helping her father write the book: “As a child, I did feel imprisoned by my family of origin, although that part of the analogy would have to end here. However, it has been a tremendously liberating and healing experience for me to learn how to empathize with a person who – at least at one point – used to be capable of wounding me so deeply. We’re an unlikely combination, the jock and the scholar. But we’ve come to identify with each other so closely that at some points, it has been almost frightening. All and all, this has been a magnificent adventure. Besides, isn’t that the true definition of empathy?” I would like to quote a portion of the book found on page 231: “I have no problem with people calling my clinical depression a mental disease. I am not in any ashamed of my disease. And I certainly don’t care who finds out about. I don’t have endorsements to lose any more! I guess another thing which helps me talk about it is the fact that I never really cared what people thought anyway. I know so many people have it. It’s a common thing. I have always enjoyed going against the grain. But I’m mad at our system that forces people underground. There is still such a taboo, still such a stigma. My sports success gives me a license to speak. I like to use whatever celebrity I do have for a good cause. I see myself as a cheerleader for the mentally ill. I’ve made it to the top of my profession, so my life shows that depression can happen to anyone. It’s not just for ‘losers’ who end up depressed. In fact, it’s the ‘winners’ who more often do. As former football player and actor Ed Marinaro told me, ‘You’ve got the successful man’s disease.’ Remember that just because you’re successful doesn’t mean you’re a winner in every area of your life. It might be even more difficult for a successful person to admit he or she needs an overhaul.’” Cliff concludes his book with “The bottom line is: depression can be beaten. Far worse than losing is not staying out on that court. Depression will tell you it’s not worth fighting, but yo don’t have to listen to that voice. Listen to what I’m telling you instead. Even if you forget everything else, remember the words: NEVER, EVER, EVER GIVE UP.” His words remind me of the Cliff I saw on the court – a combatant who gave it his all each and every time regardless of who his opponent was. An estimated 19 million American adults are living with major depression. It is hard to go through life without knowing someone who is not suffering from or battling this illness. We are all affected in some way. Acing Depression is written with poignancy, emotion and unmitigated honesty. Since depression affects people regardless of their place in life, it is not just a book for tennis players or other athletes. It is a recommended read for everyone. If I had 10 thumbs, I would put them all up. The book can be ordered at www.cliffricheybook.com. If you wish, you can ask Cliff to autograph it for you. If he does, I’m certain he will write “Never ever ever give up.” 36 – Senior Tennis 2011

N.E.S.T.F. Has Financial NEW ENGLAND Support for Tennis- SENIOR TENNIS Related Projects FOUNDATION

The New England Senior Tennis Foundation is soliciting propos- als for programs which will support and promote the goals of the Grant Policy / Discussion Foundation which are: to promote tennis among senior adults (45 and older for men and 40 and older for women) in New England and, by instruction and education through the operation of clinics, programs and competitive events, to enhance their physical and mental well- being and thereby their quality of life. The Board of Directors of the Our policy, as stated in our program grant request, is to “pro- Foundation will award a grant of up to $2,000 to an individual or mote tennis among seniors in New England and by instruc- organization that submits a proposal that is consistent with the above tion and education through the operation of clinics, programs goals. The deadline for submission is February 28, 2012. The program and competitive events, to enhance their phsycial and mental can be run any time in 2012. If you have any questions on your idea well being and thereby their quality of life.” for a program you may call George Ulrich at 860-443-2098. Please consider submitting a proposal using the attached form. This is a good general statement but in the review of grant requests other considerations arise. We are guided by the fol- NEW ENGLAND SENIOR TENNIS lowing: FOUNDATION, INC. Grant requests, where appropriate, are considered as seed PROGRAM GRANT REQUEST money only, and that after a short period of time, grantees should become self-supporting. Description of Program: ______We have been following a policy of partial funding, ______and require grantees to tap other sources including partici- ______pants.

______As a matter of administrative policy, we request that grantees report to us in detail as to the success of their ventures and Budget for Program (Please provide breakdown of all expenses, how the grant was spent. We also ask grantees make partici- e.g. salaries, materials, equipment, court rental, etc.) ______pants aware that NESTF is providing financial assistance. George Ulrich ______

Date(s) Program will be run:______Telephone Geographic Location of Program:______Mail to:______Number of Seniors Expected to Participate in Program:______George Ulrich ______New England Senior Tennis Foundation, Inc. Goals and Objectives of Program:______6 Shore Rd Waterford, CT 06385 ______Tel. 860-443-2098 Fax 860-437-3175 Contact Person for Program: e-mail: [email protected] Name______Address______

Telephone______

The Atlantic Coast Cup Grant, named for Ray Barbero, a former captain of the New England team for ten years, is to be given to the Men's Atlantic Coast team.

We look forward to receiving some worthwhile ideas. Let us hear from you! – Donations to NESTF are accepted at any time. Senior Tennis 2011 – 37

New England competitors and top contributors to the New England Senior Tennis Foundation

At Pittsfield Country Club, L to R: Richard Heath, Dick Ernst, Dixie Passardi and Tim Heath

Left, Sheila Weinstock and Right, Lil Peltz-Petow in Huntsville, Alabama, spring 2011.