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Record turnout at 20th Take the Cake tennis tournament in Mitchell

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

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Summary

The 20th annual Take the Cake tennis tournament took place in Mitchell on August 4, featuring a record 104 participants. Originally created to support local tennis figure Sam Reimnitz after a motorcycle accident, the event attracts a mix of adults and juniors. This year, 25 volunteer bakers donated cakes and cupcakes as prizes. Reimnitz continues to be involved, fostering community spirit and camaraderie among players.

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•104 players participated, surpassing the previous record of 76.
•Event combines adult and junior players for a unique competition format.
•Cakes and cupcakes were awarded as prizes.
•Sam Reimnitz remains a key figure in the tournament.
•25 volunteer bakers contributed prizes for the event.

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11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Reimnitz proud of record turnout after 20 years of Take the Cake tennis tournaments

What they're saying

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Aug. 4—MITCHELL — Sam Reimnitz doesn't get to compete like he once did, but that hardly keeps him away from the Hitchcock Park tennis courts. A farmer from Corsica, Reimnitz has been a staple of the Mitchell tennis community for decades. At age 69, he's still heavily involved with helping run the local men's and women's tennis leagues on Monday nights. But the annual Take the Cake tournament, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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