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Tennis to be Focal Point of Upcoming East Bay Musical Celebration Event to include local musicians and celebrated pastry chef in honor of the late Althea Gibson and author Alice Wilson-Fried

By Anonymous

Oakland, Calif., December 3, 2003 – Althea Gibson, the late tennis champion who broke the color barrier to become the first African American to win a Wimbledon title in 1957 among other international titles it was announced today will be honored in an afternoon of fine food and music at Bleckinger’s Pro Tennis Shop in El Cerrito. Titled ‘The Sweet Sounds of Celebration’, the event, will be hosted by long time East Bay enthusiast and tennis pro shop owners, Chuck and Jewel Bleckinger, who will honor the accomplishments of Gibson’s professional career and personal perseverance. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.

Commenting on this eclectic event, Bleckinger said, “Althea Gibson’s accomplishments were celebratory for anyone who enjoys playing or watching tennis, yet her personal journey of becoming a highly competitive and pro circuit caliber tennis athlete in the 1950s, must have been rife with barriers and frustration. Our event this Saturday is simply our way, the East Bay tennis community’s way, of honoring her accomplishments despite the struggles she must have endured throughout her tennis career.”

While Bleckinger’s celebration event will focus largely on the Althea Gibson’s illustrious career, it will equally celebrate the burgeoning publishing career of Alice Wilson-Fried, whose book, “Menopause, Sisterhood and Tennis,” invites readers to take an insightful, often humorous but also staid, journey with her from the Jim Crow-era south of her childhood where tennis was off limits to African Americans, to Oakland where she migrated later in life and discovered tennis as a means to ward off menopause. Wilson-Fried also credits the sport for improving her overall health, discovering a newfound competitive fire and for bringing sheer enjoyment to the second half of her life.

Wilson-Fried, who earlier this year was asked by the local United States Tennis Association chapter to share her story and experiences to the tennis community both in the East Bay and at the 2003 US Open, has broken her own color barrier by becoming the first African American author to broach the topic of menopause.

“While these two very exceptional women lead very different lives, at entirely different eras. There is one thing they both shared, a love for life and tennis and the ability to move through life with dignity, perseverance and style,” Bleckinger said. “Our celebratory event promises to be something highly unique-yet very special,” she added.



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Pro Tennis World Open ATP Challenger Series

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February 27, 2004--The dates of this event are strategically nestled between the Pacific Life Open being held in Indian Wells and Nasdaq 100 in Key Biscayne. This premier event is open to all players ranked 11 thru 50 and higher and to top ten players via wild cards and is the ONLY one of its kind and the ONLY hard court challenger at this time in the Americas. The inaugural year expects to attract a stellar field of the world's most exciting players as they ready for battle in Key Biscayne.

The Only Challenger with No Restrictions on Player Ranking

Tournament Draw: 32 Singles * 16 Doubles
Court Surface: 19 Courts- Hard
Prize Money: $100,000
Sessions: 6 days - 5 Nights
Tournament Director: Gabriel Norona

For Ticket Information, Call Pro Tennis World (954) 474-1780 or 877-776-8369
or On Line: www.protennisworld.com/tickets.htm



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Tennis Round Robin / Mixed Doubles Weekly in South Florida

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ON GOING EVENT- EVERY WEEK
Social Connections
South Florida Premiere Social Planners
12717 West Sunrise Blvd. #247 Sunrise, FL     33323 (954) 845-9537    

For over 17 years, South Florida Single Living has provided opportunities for social tennis players in the South Florida area to meet for tennis and social activities.

Social tennis is our main focus. The level of tennis players are 3.5 and above. (competitive level) ...Sorry, no beginners.         
What better way to meet new friends …under the stars… enjoying the great South Florida weather!

Every Wednesday Night
Social Tennis
Round - Robin Mixed Doubles

From 7-10 PM
Brian Piccolo Tennis Center
9501 Sheridan Street Cooper City 954-437-2661
(From University Drive, go West on Sheridan – just East of Palm Ave.)
Sign up at the Tennis Courts at 6:45pm. Competitive level) ...Sorry, no beginners.

http://www.sfsingleliving.com/tennis.htm
Every Friday Night - Social Tennis Round Robin at
Plantation Central Park
9101 NW.2nd St.
Plantation     7pm-10pm
| There will be Papa John’s Pizza and drinks served at the tennis courts.
Tennis balls are included.     Cost is $10 per person     For More Info: Call 845-9537    


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