We’re exploring early baseball history in Columbus and tennis on the East Side in the 1960s. Plus, we’ll take a look at the Ohio Roller Derby and the historic Berwick Golf Course.
In the ’50s and ’60s, Columbus’ East Side was home to an African-American community that was highly active in the tennis scene. Steven Ryuse, a coach and champion player at Ohio State, tells us about the tight-knit tennis community at Beatty Park.