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Report from the Boston Tournament Weekend ~ December 6^th through 9^th, 2007 

An enthusiastic field of 20 players and 6 professionals took part in the 5-tournament weekend hosted by the Boston Tennis & Racket Club, including the Pro Singles, Pro-Am Doubles, Murray Sales Singles and Doubles, and the Kendrick Cup.  Boosted by a strong turnout from the Montreal Racket Club, play in the Murray Sales was especially competitive, leading to an all Montreal - Detroit final in both the singles and doubles.

Steeped in Boston tradition, the stag dinner was held at the Union Club in the British Officer’s Room, a fitting tribute to our visiting professionals.  Boston was very pleased to host 6 professionals, including our own Jimmy Burke and Tim Chisholm, Neal Smith, Ryan Tulley, Steve Toseland and James Stout.  Saturday evening social events started with a cocktail party hosted by Janie and Denis Walsh at their Beacon Hill home, followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant.

The Pro Singles followed a round robin format culminating in a final match between Neil Smith and James Stout with Stout winning in 3 games.  After a close 1^st game during which Stout won 16-14, he dominated in games 2 and 3 for the victory.  Those in attendance were able to watch some of the best rackets play ever exhibited on the Boston court.

The Pro-Am Tournament saw James Stout and partner Nelson Russell defeat the team of Neil Smith and Denis Walsh.  Russell provided very good support for his partner, including a run of 9 straight points in the 1^st game as well as strong service hands in the 2^nd game.

The Kendrick Cup showcased 3 new players of the next generation from Montreal, Peter McEntyre, Andrew Horn and Taylor Dixon.  Unfortunately for them, the final was an all-Boston affair with Matt Porter defeating John Olsen in 2 games.

Montreal and Detroit dominated the Murray Sales with the biggest upset of the weekend being when David McEntyre defeated Jeff Yager in the quarter finals, 2-1. Manny Tancer made Motor City proud with a 2-0 win over McEntyre in the finals.  Montreal got their revenge in the doubles final when the team of Ron Kaulbach and McEntyre defeated Tancer and David Lockhart in the final match of the weekend, a hard fought 2-1 victory.  The match seemed to be over with the Montreal team up 14-3 in the 3^rd game when Kaulback pulled a hamstring but managed to hang in there for the win.

Thanks to all those who attended and especially to the Patrons of the weekend who generously sponsored their professional partners.

The T&R Rackets Committee

Denis Walsh, Nelson Russell, Todd Merringoff and Richard Bernstein

~ Tournament Invitation ~

 The Tennis & Racquet Club of Boston

Cordially Invites All Players and Supporters of the Game

December 6^th thru 9^th, 2007

To Boston for the 2007 NARA:

PROFESSIONAL SINGLES

PRO-AM DOUBLES

KENDRICK CUP

(Novice Players)

MURRAY SALES, Singles and Doubles

(Singles 40+, Doubles 90+)

~ Weekend Social Schedule ~

Thursday, Dec. 6^th……………………………Black-Tie Stag Dinner

                                                                                           (Following Professional Singles Final)                                                                                            Union Club ~ Cocktails ~ 7PM

                                                                                            ~ Dinner ~ 8PM

                                                                                           Ladies Dinner ~ 7PM

                                                                                           Please RSVP with Janie Walsh

                                                                                           At 617-227-4149

Friday, Dec. 7^th………………………………..Cocktails at The Club

                                                                                                Pro – Am Doubles Final

Saturday, Dec. 8^th……………………………A Beacon Hill Evening

                                                                                                (Following the Kendrick Cup Finals)

                                                                                                Cocktail Party at the Walsh’s ~ 7PM

                                                                                                Dinner at Lala Rokh ~ 8:30PM

Sunday, Dec. 9^th………………………………Brunch at The Club

                                                                                                Murray Sales Singles and Doubles Finals

~ DATES WELCOME ~

Please Call Jimmy Burke, T&R Rackets Professional, to Register

617-536-4630

2007 Boston Tournament Weekend

Entry Fees and Costs

Entry Fees:                             Professionals ~ play courtesy of the T&R, includes Stag Dinner;

                                                            Pro ~ Am Doubles~ $75.

                                                            Kendrick Cup ~ $75.

                                                            Murray Sales ~ Singles ~ $75.

                                                            Doubles ~ $50. pp

Stag Dinner:                          $125.

Ladies Dinner:                        ala-carte

(Please RSVP with Janie Walsh 617-227-4149 by November 15^th)

Saturday Evening:                  ala-carte

Sunday Brunch:                    $40.

~ Limited ~

Tournament Sponsorships Available:

Patron ~ $500.

(Includes Stag, Brunch, Pro Sponsorship, Pro-AM Entry Fee,

Murray Sales Single and Doubles Entry Fee)

Sponsor ~ $350.

(Includes Stag, Brunch, Murray Sales

or Kendrick Cup Entry Fee)

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

A limited number of rooms are available at the Back Bay Hilton (617-236-1100) and can be booked at the “Tennis and Racquet Club” Rate of $189/night

Important Note: Must Be Booked by the cut-off date of November 6, 2007