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Page 5 THE SOUTHERN ISRAELITE April II, 1975 Atlanta Tennis Buffs Learning New-Type ABC’s by VIDA GOLDGAR “Well, we have two A’s, three B’s and four C’s." It’s not a new alphabet, musical scale or instant shorthand. The speaker, tennis pro Fran Newman, was referring to competition levels of her teams at the Progressive Club. The hottest participation sport to sweep the country in recent LOVELY FABRICS Imported Trims - Patterns Completed Drapery Dept OPEN ALL NIGHT 876-0381 Ponce de Leon at Highland. Housework got you down? Leave it to Domesticate WE ARE A PROFESSIONAL HOME CLEANING SERVICE FOR: ‘General Cleaning *Rug & Furniture Sham pooing •Furniture Cleaning & Polishing •Floor Cleaning, Sealing & Waxing •Window Washing *Soot & Smoke Damage CALL 794-6101 •ClL T.a dom—oaft years claims 6000 members in the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Assn, to say nothing of those unaffiliated players. At the Progressive Club, players range from 8 years of age into the 70’s and keep the courts (and Ms. Newman) busy in even the coldest weather. Ms. Newman credits the ALTA, an affiliate of the United States Lawn Tennis Assn., with being the biggest influence in getting tennis “on the road” in Atlanta. She' says, “The ALTA has encouraged every tennis center, public or private, every private club, even neighborhood courts to organize teams for competition with one another on the proper levels. Interest peaks in the eight-week spring competitive season which began in mid-March. Two ladies' teams, two men's teams, a boys’ junior and a girls’ junior team are participating from the Progressive Club. “The Dyno-Mites” ladies low C team is captained by Louise Beck and Patsy Weinman, with Pauline Cohen, Reva Greenberg, Helen Hahn, Jean Shaw, Miriam Weins tein, Lynn Halpern, Sharon Hamelburg and Linda Miller. “The Mini-Mites” ladies low C is captained by Gloria Berke and Leona Gartner, with Myra Abrams, Claire Baron, Ila Galan- ti, Sadele Gottler, Rita Goldstein, Elaine Singer, Phyllis Solomon, Arlene Peck and Sandy Nater- man. Charles (Buddy) Shainker cap tains the men’s middle C “Pumas," with Lou Aussenberg, Bruce Beck, Saul Codner, Sol H. Greenberg, Gerald C. Horowitz, Leon Novak, Milton Pergament, Jack Rosenberg, Howard Sim mons, Melvin Warshaw, Harry Baron and David Bcrkman. “The Progressive Jazzers, a men's middle B team, is captained by Howard Halpern, with Gerald Blonder, Abner Cohen, Frank Hahn, Nathan Lipton, Donald Miller, Ross B. Newman, Len J. Seligman and Robert Trauner. Players have to earn their spot on a team and practice at least twice a week. According to Fran Newman, their dedication is such that once after a heavy rain “the women got out with towels from STAFF — FOOD — EQUIPMENT — EXPERIENCE RONNIE’S CATERERS "FOR ALL OCCASIONS" IN TOWN ...OUT OF TOWN At any location of your choice — indoors, outdoors or at one of our affiliated, elegant hotel or restaurant ballrooms. 255-7824 RONNIE SPETALNICK (Formerly Switzerland House Caterers) •CLIP AND SAVE Atlanta, Ga. HOME NURSING CARE When you need — a Nurse, Nurses Aida, or Companion AT REASONABLE RATES Call Day or Night 876-1576 Quality Care "Serving all of Atlanta" CUP AND SAVE , < Tennis Pro Fran Newman the health club and mopped up the courts so they could practice.” Mothers serve as captains of the junior teams as well as drivers. Phyllis Joffre captains the Boys Junior Aces. Team members are Danny and David Bogart, Scott Rich, Stephen Rogin, Mark Storch, David Shainker, Merril Draluck, Bruce Gartner and Stephen Joffre. Captains of the Girls Junior Dueces are Molly Shure and Reva Greenberg. Team consists of Jean Cohen, Lisa Greenberg, Sharon Rosenberg, Cathy and Jody Shure, Leslie Diamond and Robyn Greenberg. In addition to the Progressive Club, both the Standard Club and the Atlanta Jewish Community Center are extremely active and successful in the ALTA program. Public and private schools and parks and recreation centers have ALTA programs. Claiming that approximately half of the Progressive Club members are playing tennis, Fran Newman points out that for many it marks their first exposure to athletic participation or team programs. “The first time they walk out on the court is the first time they have held a hall.” They say, “Fran, I have no idea what to do . . . what's it all about?" The tennis explosion hit Atlanta about two years ago. Some have taken private lessons as a lark, caught the tennis bug and have become incredible “tennis bums.” Part of the sport’s popularity may stem from the fact that this is a sport in which women can be equally proficient and active. “Just ask Bobby Riggs.” At the Club, women play only doubles so many more can be ac commodated. Ninety per cent of women are said to prefer doubles because it is not as exhausting. It is more a game of strategy than brawn. Ms. Newman came to the Progressive Club two years ago after seven years playing on the USLTA circuit. She achieved top ranking in the state and Southern Regional Division. She herself is a relative late comer to the game, taking up the sport when her first child was in first grade. Now she finds that many of those she coaches come to the game at a similar stage of life. “There are very few limits as to how far you can go in the game, no matter at what age you start.” At the Standard Club, Rick Lynch is the pro with an extremely active program and thirteen courts. Nancy Fox heads the program at the AJCC, with four courts. Last' week there was a cross match between various Standard Club, AJCC and Progressive Club teams. Ms. Newman and each of her approximately 250 tennis players are looking forward eagerly to the time when the Progressive Club moves tp its new facilities in JSorthwest Atlanta, where heavy emphasis is being placed on the tennis program. At the moment, the Club’s pro is hoping for nine courts instead of the present three, with room for expansion and possibly interior facilities. TO 8AIL OR FLY World Ow Or Dorrmtic 80L BENAMY TEPLIS TRAVEL SERVICE, INC. 833-8143 Suits 113 2531 BriTdittRd., N.E. Atlanta, Qa. 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