Sid Ragland

Game, Set, Match Sid Ragland

This is a fictional story about the siblings of an American family that lived in abject poverty during their early childhood. But, through a lot of hard work, perseverance and some luck they each raised their lot in life to one of prosperity and happiness. The family's story is depicted as seen through the eyes of Burt Ladd, the youngest son. The game of tennis played a big part in Burt's life. The primary story line follows his victories and defeats from the time he first started playing the game at a very early age. It follows his tennis efforts all the way through high school, college and then on to playing on the Professional. Tennis Tour during the mid-1960s. The story also goes into great depth following the lives and accomplishments of his four older brothers and his younger sister. Like they say, "Only in America."