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Tennis
7 Lots
 Lot 922. 1988 International Tennis HoF Program Signed by Don Budge and Alex Olmedo. The 56-page program was handed out to guests at the Hall of Fame “Gala” at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Nm. In 1988, Budge celebrated the 50th anniversary of his Grand Slam triumph. He also signed the cover of the program, along with Olmedo. Budge’s signature is 9-10 of 10 with a minor duplication on the “D” in Don. The Olmedo signature is a10. Olmedo was the first Latin American to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon. Budge died in 2000.
Minimum Bid $25.
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 Lot 924. 2 Early 1900s Tennis Trophies Awarded for Men’s Doubles by the Ridgewood Golf Club. A trophy cup dated “Labor Day 1901” went to Howard I. Dohrman and Frederick C. Smith. The cup, which is 4 ½” high and 6 ½” across at the handles, has a pewter finish with a gold-colored Indian figure. It is free of any obvious dents or other problems. The second trophy, about 11” high x 8” across, appears to consist of copper and silver plating. Awarded to Howard J. Dohrman and Joseph J. Smith, it is undated. The plating shows wear, but the trophy still displays very well. You couldn’t buy a candy dish this nice for our
Winning Bid $25.
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 Lot 925. 4 Vintage Wood-Frame Tennis Rackets. 1. A. G. Spalding & Bros. Gold Medal Model H. Comes with a wood press. 2. Harry C. Lee Co. of New York. Unusual design patented in 1908. 3. Wright & Ditson Davis Cup model. 4. A&F Pinehurst model. These rackets have varying quantities of broken strings. They have been used but not abused.
Winning Bid $25.
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