Newsletter SCTAJUNE 2002 SoCal So Good Mark Winters ◗ apology is extended.) Southern California From all the input, a “Who’s Who” list was formulated. It should be noted that the has always been at compilation of players, who either grew up or developed their game in the Southland, the forefront of includes those who won national titles and/or held top rankings. Since many what is taking place Southern Californians have enjoyed multifac- in the sport. eted careers, a number of individuals appear in more than one category. ◗ Finally, those currently active in tennis, meaning players such as Dodo Cheney and his spring with attention focusing on Jeff Tarango, administrators like Bob the Southern California Tennis Hall of Kramer and Bill Rombeau, businessmen Fame induction taking place at the such as Bob Shafer, media like Lisa Dillman TRiviera Country Club on July 20th, I and Bill Dwyre, coaches such as Robert began to think about individuals who have Florence Sutton, Violet Sutton Doeg, and Ethel Lansdorp and special people like John made an impact on the game locally. Sutton Bruce. Photos from the Pat Yeomans Collection. Coman and Carol Schneider, have not Southern California has always been at the been listed. forefront of what is taking place in the sport. To more fully appreciate their talents, This is true whether the discussion concerns the players who have made a difference outstanding players, administrators, business should be recognized by era. As an exam- leaders, media members, coaches or the ple, in the early 1900s, Alphonzo Bell was a diverse collection of special people who call significant performer and so was Mary K. the section home. Each in his or her own Browne. The Bundy family,Tom on the men’s way has played a role in making tennis and side and May Sutton Bundy along with her Southern California synonymous. sisters Florence Sutton, Ethel Sutton Bruce Because of the sheer number of people and Violet Sutton Doeg were names of note involved, formulating an all-inclusive list, run- in the ‘20s and the ‘30s. The Doegs (John, ning from 1900-2000, is a daunting task. Doris and May Hope Doeg) added to the More to the point, an individual well known excellence of the period in their own right. for work in Bakersfield may not have the Alan Herrington, who in time would be a same reputation in San Diego. As a result, it force administratively, was a part of the ‘20s would be easy to overlook someone of local picture, as were Ellsworth Vines and Keith importance. In an effort to avoid that situa- Gledhill. Midge Van Ryn Buck and Eleanor tion, the opinions of a group of experts Tennant, who after her playing days would including Jack Kramer, Pat Yeomans and earn more acclaim as a coach than a player William J. Kellogg, among others, were (Maureen Connolly was her protegé), were solicited. (For those who somehow slipped similarly formidable. The next decade found through and are not recognized, a sincere Jack Tidball at UCLA. (continued on page 4) Annual Meeting he 115th Annual Southern California Tennis Association T Annual Meeting recognized those who do so much each year to make the game better in the section. At the gathering the following were honored: Paul Xanthos - Lifetime Achievement Award; the Fred Brown’s - Family of the Year; Braemar Country Club - Organization of the Year; Chris Surapol and Lori Stern - Evelyn Houseman Junior Sportsmanship Award; Goran Andrijasevic - NTRP Service Lifetime Achievement Award winner Paul Lou Dantzler accepted the USA Team Tennis Service Award Xanthos and Southern California Tennis Amateur Athletic Foundation/ winner Margaret Kelly. Award; Danyiel Callaghan, Margaret Kelly Association president Bill Rombeau. National Junior Tennis League Photos: Cynthia Lum Service Award for the and Daisy Lee - USA Team Tennis Service Challengers Boys & Girls Club. Award; Challengers Boys & Girls Club and Gertrude Pomish - Amateur Athletic Foundation/National Junior Tennis League Service Award; Wilbur May Foundation - Multicultural Service Award; Mark McCampbell and Butch Young - Promo- tion of Competitive Tennis Service Award; Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen - USA 1-2-3 Service Award; Heidi Stryker - Adult League Service Award; John Thau - Community Tennis Development Service Award. Southern California Tennis Association executive director Henry Talbert (back left) with the Fred Browns who were Family of the Year. USA Team Evelyn Evelyn Tennis Ser vice Houseman Houseman Award winner Junior Junior Daisy Lee. Sportsmanship Sportsmanship Award winner Award winner Lori Stern. Chris Surapol. 2 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Cup Mercedes-Benz Cup Pre-Qualifying Events Activities Calendar Annette Buck ith defending champion Andre nce again, as part of the effort to Send entries to: Tina Karwasky, TennisCoach, WAgassi and the world’s No. 1 Omake opportunities accessible for a Cal State - LA. Entry deadline: May 21 ranked player Lleyton Hewitt, along with wide range of players, a series of Pre- June 8-14 Gustavo Kuerten, Andy Roddick, Jan- Qualifying tournaments leading up to the Kern County Singles Championships Michael Gambill and Tommy Haas set to Site: Bakersfield Racquet Club 76th Mercedes-Benz Cup will be offered in 1660 Pine Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301 appear, the 76th annual Mercedes-Benz six Southern California counties. The system Contact: Teri Lynott - (661) 325-8652 Cup, which takes place at the Los works as follows: Entry fee: Singles - $18 Angeles Tennis Center-UCLA, July 19-28, Checks payable to: Bakersfield Racquet Club G You may enter any number of events, as will be an outstanding affair. Here is a list Send entries to: Teri Lynott, Bakersfield Racquet Club. long as the ones chosen do not have con- Entry deadline: May 28 of the tournament activities. flicting dates. June 10-16 July 19 “All American Shoot-Out” for G The singles winner and finalist, and the Site: Harvard Recreation Center Main Draw singles wild card: Noon– winning doubles team from each Pre- 1533 West 62nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90047 3:00 pm (Free to the public). Contact: William Jenkins III - (213) 389-6522 Qualifying event will have the opportunity to Entry fee: Singles - $25; Doubles - $30/team July 20-21 Qualifying Matches; 9:00 am– enter the Wild Card Tournament scheduled Checks payable to: Southwest Tennis Patrons 5:00 pm (Sunday - play starts at Noon; July 11-14, at the Los Angeles Tennis Club. Send entries to: Don Bly, 3756 A Lockland Dr., free to the public). Los Angeles, CA 90008. Entry deadline: May 25 G The winner of the Wild Card singles event June 17-23 July 21 Wilson Youth & Family Tennis will earn a spot in the Mercedes-Benz Cup Clinic; 10:00–11:30 am; Sunset Recreation Site: Pacific Palms Tennis Center Qualifying, scheduled July 20-21, at the Sunset 1 Industry Hills Parkway, Industry, CA 91744 Center Courts (Free to the public). Canyon Courts on the UCLA campus. Contact: Pam Austin - (626) 854-2360 July 22 Racquet Day (Donate a service- G Entry fee: Singles - $30; Doubles - $35/team The winner of the Wild Card doubles Checks payable to: IHTC able racquet - receive one free ticket for event will have the opportunity to play in Send entries to: Pam Austin, the day session). UCLA Bruin Day the doubles “Shoot-Out” at the Mercedes- Pacific Palms Tennis Center. July 22 High School Day Benz Cup, tentatively scheduled Sunday Entry deadline: June 4 July 22 “A Nig ht A t The Ne t”, a special afternoon, July 21. The winning team in the July 8-10 “Shoot-Out” will earn a spot in the doubles Site: Balboa Park evening featuring some of the tourna- 17015 Burbank Blvd., Encino, CA 91316 ment’s and show business’ biggest names main draw. Contact: Annette Buck (310) - 208-3838 X 224 joining forces to benefit MusiCares; 7:30 pm. G Each player who enters a Pre-Qualifying Entry fee: Singles - $25; Doubles - $30/team event will receive a Mercedes-Benz Cup T- Checks payable to: Mercedes-Benz Cup July 23 Pavilion’s Kids Day with free Send entries to: Annette Buck, SCTA, admission to youngsters under 16; shirt and coupons redeemable for compli- PO Box 240015, Los Angeles, CA 90024-9115 chaperones $5.00. mentary tickets to the first several days of Entry deadline: June 25 the tournament. July 23 Racquet Day (Donate a serviceable racquet and receive one free ticket for June 1-2, 8-9 Fallbrook Tennis Championships the day session). Site : Fallbrook Tennis Club Ball Boy/Girl July 24 adidas Youth Day. 2141 South Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028-0763 Contact: Dorothy Roth (760) 728-110 0 Opportunity July 25 Senior Day (individuals 50 and Entry fee: Singles - $28; Doubles - $34/team over); tennis and 10:00 am brunch with Checks payable to: Fallbrook Tennis Club The Mercedes-Benz Cup is looking Vic Braden; $25 per person. Send entries to: Dorothy Roth, Fallbrook Tennis Club, PO Box 763, Fallbrook, CA 92028-0763 for ball boys and girls to work at July 26 Ladies Day: a one-hour on-court Entry deadline: May 22 the July 20-28 event. To participate, clinic; a catered luncheon and an oppor- June 1-2, 8-9 a youngster must be at least 12 tunity to watch the day session matches. Site : Oxnard Tennis Center years-old and attend one of the fol- Attendees will also be able to choose 801 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030 lowing try-outs: either a manicure or massage after the Contact: Mark McCampbell or Julien Heine (805) 483-2600 morning activities; $75 per person. La Cienega Tennis Center - Entry fee: Singles - $25; Doubles - $30/team July 26 USTA Membership Apprecia- Checks payable to: Tennis mAcademy June 15 at 2:00 PM tion Day.