Volume 22 Number 2 U. S fENCING MASTERS TEAM SCORES TRIUI I1IJ1£.BJtIll1 f £11nJl1J) WINS THREE GOLD MEDALS AND ONE BROI Offkiol Organ of the Amateur Fencers Lecgl.:e of AmE!r 'co Dedicated to the Memory of Foil and! Saber Teams Victorious at Crystal Palac JOSE R. DeCAPRIL.::S, 1912-1969. Ed Richards Wins Fait Mike Dasaro Third in Sabc Management W. L. Osborn, Publisher Rolph M. Goldstein, Editor u. S. TE"~M STARS IN LONDON 5 Great Oak Lone 397 Concord Rd. by Rich",d Gradkowski Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570 Yunkers, N. Y. 10710 Assoc. Editor: Irwin Asst. Editor: Richard For the first time in a 'Norld Champion­ Feature Writers: Don . Gehant, Natalia ship, the "Star Spangled Bonner" sounded Editorial Stoff: iVlosiero. Historian: melodiously for a large and enthusiastic audi­ Russell Ellis ence at London's Crystal Palace Sports Advertising Correspondence: 5 Great Oak Lane, Pleasantville, N. Y. 10570 Center. The 1970 Championa!s du Monde Advertising Plates: P. O. Box 144, Terre Houte, Ind. 47808 des /V\oitres d' Armes was a resounding suc­ Policy Board cess for both the United States team and it's A. Ruben, Chairman; R. M. Goldstein, W. J. Latzko. organizers, the British Academy of Fencing. W. L. Osborn, P. Tishman, N. L Lewis Subscriptions for non-members of the AFLA is $3.00 in the U.s. and $4.00 elsewhere. Three Go!d medals and one Bronze were Published September, November, January, MarCh, May and July. the rewords for the weeks of t;'oining, pre­ Opinions. expressed in signed articles reflect the personal views of the writers and not necessarily para:icn, arid planr.irg which wert into put­ of American Fencing or the AFLA. No anonymous articles oocepted. ting together the winning combination. The Se~ond C1ass Postage Paid in Terre Haute, lnd. 47808 U. S. fencers were noted for their stamina AfLA Addresses: DEADLINE FOR 1971 ISSUES and abi:ity to sustain their winning effort, President: Alan Miles R~ben, II Lake Shore Issue Date Closing Date for Co~y Mailing Date and for their team spirit in working together Blvd. Brotenahl, Ohio 441 JAN. - FEB. DEC. B JAN. 30 in a tight spot. Secretary: William J. Latzka, 33-62nd St. MARCH - APRil FEB. 9 MARCH 31 MAY - JUNE APR I L 6 MAY 31 The Championship for Fencing jV\osters is West New York, N.J. 07093. JULY - AUGUST JUNE 9 JULY 31 Qrganized every four years by the interna­ CONTRIBUTORS PLEASE NOTE: Items for publication in AMERICAN FENCING are cor­ tiona! fencing master's organization, the dially solicited. Articles, results of competitions, letters to the editor, photos and car­ Academie d' Armes ) nternationale. The form toons should be sent to RALPH GOLDSTEIN, 397 CONCORD ROAD, YONKERS, N. Y., of the competition is a complete round robin 10710. All manuscripts should be complete, typewritten double spaced, on one side of the photo by poper only. Photos should be glossy finish, and accompanied by a complete caption. Un· among those fenCing masters entered, with The reword of hard training and rationa solicited manuscripts cannot be returned unless submitted with a stomped self addressed team results counted as the aggregate of the envelope. No anonymous articles will be accepted. tion; Ed Richards of the U. S. FenciJ victories of the three individuals representing team hoists the victory champagne pr each notion. The standard of fencing would him by Allan Joy, 1959 British World HELP! the new expense of a moiling service, the have compared favorably to the quarter At the left of Ed in Sriposte to SUMMER FENCING IN EUROPE Looking back I found that to g' still allow for a few hours of needed sunshine the bock or the lowline), orc:J in our timing. results, one must not merely fene by Greg Belok and relaxation. The plan worked perfectly It \vas not in the matter of beirg able to do wh ich usua fly means fool around, and on our return to the fencing hall at 4:00 things that we were deficient; rother it was One of the best ways for a student fencer work on specific exercises, WI p.m. we were genuinely ready for an addi­ in the speed at which we were able to see to spend his summer vacation is to go fenc­ fencers. tional three or four hour session. what to do and translate the thought into ing, especially when the competitions are in action. By the end of the week we hCld pic:':'ed Europe. With this in mind I left the U. S. This was our routine every day, including up. right after the Nationals in July and spent Saturday and Sunday. two months participating in six tournaments in France, Germany, Luxembourg and Sweden. TRAINING AT FONTAINEBLEAU Another tournament could have been added by Dick O!es within that period, but my financial resources were limited. The second phose of our training took place at the French national sports facility, My itinerary was planned around the inter­ Camp Guynemer, located about 100 kilo­ national fencing schedu Ie provided by the meters south of Paris near Fontainebleau. AFLA and my modes of transportation in­ Hospitality, accomcdations and food were all cluded every means conceivable, including excellent. The weather was unseasonably cool hitchhiking. To the Europeans this was a and damp but did not affect us adversely. novelty as they had never seen a person Training facilities for fencing were excellent: with a ruck-sack and fencing bog arrive to two large and well equipped fencing rooms, compete with them. Being the only American cross-country course, track, the works. present often proved to be an advantage. W;-;erever I went the fencers extended a Our schedule went something like this: cordial welcome, even when advance entry Breakfast at 7:30; running the cross country had not been sent. In Sweden, where every­ courSe (4 miles) at 9:30; fencing from 10:30 thing was so expensive, I was given the privi­ to 12:00; lunch; then more fencing from lege of lodging with the Polish fencers in a 2:00 to 5:30 or thereabouts. A leisurely schoolhouse dormitory. However, I usually The wandering fencer, Gregg Belok wit dinner, and we were on our own for the rest stayed at local youth hostels while traveling and fencing bag shakes hands with I-: of the evening. The Moster in charge of the manager of the conlpctil ion at HildE Chancellor Parker of the University of 1!linois re­ and at the competitions. many. fencing there was the 1966 Moster's World ceives a hand crafted !JE! Cid" sword from Peter Sober champion, Pierre Thirioux; he fenced Morrison Chairman of the Illinois division. Chan­ The itinerary of competitions included cellor pdrker and Dr. Fordham, Athletic Director of NIAGARA FRONTIER ( with us and his presence was - to use an Vittel and Dieppe in France; Ystad, Sweden; tile University, received the swords in recognition by Sid Schwartx overworked phrase an inspiration. We were Hildesheim and Bod Harzburg in Germany, for the encouragement and assistance rendered to With seventy seven entries in 01 able to fence with several of the young the sport of fencing by these gentlemen. and Mondorf-Ies-Bains, Luxembourg. Upon this was the mast successful tour masters and prevasts and towards the middle entering each town I immediately looked up \Western New York ever. The of the week, the French Junior Pentathlon WEST VIRGINIA DIVISION the local fencing club and if it was open, plan to hold a repeat of this ev, Team. stopped in for a workout and lesson. The by Nancy Daschbach first week end of next October. clubs in Germany, were open throughout the Foil: 1. J. Valladares, Cornell; 2. L. The method of working out used by the The West Virginia University Open was summer with many actively competing young falo; 3. A. Plouffe, Rochester French was illuminating: no laaseplay, no held on Saturday, October at the Robert 3, fencers. Women's Foil: 1. M. Julier, Toronto; 2. messing around, just seriously getting down F. Kennedy Youth Center, a modern penal London; 3. O. Larson, Toronto Epee: 1. R. Foxcroft, London; 2. G. Go to the business of winning. Whenever you institution for the rehabilitation of delin­ A highlight of each competition was a cuse; 3. B. Fries, Columbia fenced, you hooked up and scored electri­ quent boys. It is located in Morgantown, fencing ball where the awards were made. Sabre: 1. R. Foxcroft, London; 2. P. UrI::: cally, you fought for' three 5 touch bouts West Virginia and has been in operation for In Bad Hazburg more than 120 fencers 3. W. Kazer, Buffolo (regardless of who won or lost), you fought about four years. This was the first meet of managed to consume mOre than 300 liters for every hit. This is lacking in American the seaSon results were: of beer and dance until 3 a.m. in addition. DISTRICT OF COLUMBI salles. My best results were in Hildesheim and FENCING CLUB Foil: 1. Tom Joy, W.V.U.;2. Ken Randolph, W.V.U.; COACH: Dr. Sam Munso Technically, we did not feel inferior, in 3. Tercy Groff, W.V.U. Mondorf where I was fourth out of 65 fencers Epee: 1. Charles Reese, W. Po.; 2. Terry Groff, TELEPHONE: 202 -577-62 that they used no attacks or parries or and eleventh of about 100 fencers respec­ \YV.U;. 3. Herb Ratner, W. Po. When in Washington D. C, IE tively. This latter competition was a nice ripostes which we hod never seen before. But "'Home;:'.;; foll: 1. Stelle Soruer, W. Po.; 2. Nancy the D.CF.C we were clearly inferior in the ability to use Doschboch, W.V.U.; 3. Sharon Benedict, W. Po. way to end a summer of fencing. OUR NEW OPPONENT there in strength. There were about 200 fore­ by Cheba Elthes igners, yet Cubans could be found in every Championship final. Miss Rodriguez was outstanding, and The lost three Pan American Gomes estab­ their epee and foil are very good. Sober is blished the superiority of the United States coming. in team fencing in the Western Hemisphere. This superiority was first displayed in sober, The ramifications of all this ore enormous. with correspondingly good showings from the When you consider that 17 years before the Style • • epeeists and foiiists, thereafter. Soviet began to do the same things ... and Russga was r.o~ €V~~ on the same level of Our strongest opponent, traditionally, has technkal p,o?iciency. Why not equip yourself with the same care as have so many been the Argentine, a country that has a long estobl ished and serious fencing heritage. At Next year's Pan Am Games are destined of the world's great competitors who have chosen our uni­ Winnipeg, however, a new opponent declared to settle the balance of power of fencing on forms and equipmeni at the Olympic games, international, himself; Cuba. the American scene. The big question: Will we be able to maintain our superiority) The national and regional championships over the past century. Fencir.g also has a tradition in Cuba but, answer is: It will be very difficult if not im­ because of their insular position, they did possible. not show seriously in recent times in inter­ Our newest uniforms feature Let us examine the situation. There is an national competition. Since Cuba joined the remarkable qualities that insure the best Socialist bloc, the State has put its full fi­ old proverb that says: In fencing, there ore nancial reSOurces behind sport and fencing no miracles. Provided you work hard and in fit, wear and value. has shored the wealth, a situation smilar to train often you will generally win. The Cubans that in the Soviet Union. fence doily, mostly two sessions. We hove to be happy if our top competitors train once or Because good fencing is impossible with­ twice weekly. PRE-SHRUNK 0 100% COTTON out good fenCing masters, they financed the ! don't believe V'I'e are supermen. Also, acquisition of name coaches. The present sooner or later, the old fencing proverb will head coach and his predecessor are Hungar­ prove true. SOIL-RESISTANT ians. Together they have established perman­ ent fencing trolning camps and have given Also, there will be no miracle even if we Drofessionalism to the program. We all know were to suppose we have the better coaches. what this means. The extra work has a decisive effect on WASH & WEAR fencing. Fencing, first of all, is a technical sport. A Cuban top competitor fences incompar­ The greatest' Results follow the most purposeful and hard PERMANENT PRESS in fencing el work. And then only after many years. Cuban ably more than our athletes and in Coli this men!. Cham, fencing has, eight years after the establish­ must come out. ship or pra, ment of the "coaching" program, begun to I feel it is my duty to worn of this. quality. Spec All equipment meets or exceeds designed e( display good results. wouldn't like to think we are depending on rigid F!E and AHA standards ment for c This is shown by the admirable Cuban per­ Past successes to insure our future victories. use. The choi, formances in many European competitions. Til! navv, we have had amateur Opponents unless specific modifications are requested. chalilpions fe working similarly to us. Now we have a pro­ most half-a· The Cuban participation has been state tury' financed as have their training trips to fessional op;:Jonent for whom fencing is a Europe. These have been mostly to Hungary vocoUon---even on existence. This will ulti­ WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG where they make a training program of some mately manifest itself in fighting spirit. FENCING EQUIPMENT CO 4-6 weeks duration at least three times a If we would like to repeat our earlier suc­ 30 E. 10th St., New York, N,Y. 10003 year. Cesses, we must begin purposeful work now. CASTELLO (212) GR 3-6930 America's oldest and largest importers and manufacturers of fencing equipment. Established 191 At this year's Balaton Championships in There is ano;her old Hungarian proverb: September, for instance, the Cubans were it is better to fear than be frightened. fROM THE PRESIDENT pending upon performance during the year ce,toin administrative responsibilities and a Each Division has an obligation t fencers will be added to or dropped hom I iasen representative from the NCAA Fencing one or more clinics during the cour by Alan Miles Ruben the Squad. Each member will be asked, in Rules Committee. Mr. Pallaghy and the Com­ fencing seaSOn. The director in char The United States Olympic Committee and consulation with his coach, to submit a per­ mittee will be charged with: (1) rendering clinic must hold a number 3 (U.: other sponsors of American fencing will be sonal training and competition schedule interpretations of the rules upon request, (2) and appear on the roster of officials givir.g careful attention to the results which he will be requested to rigorously fol­ pub I ishing articles regularly in American to conduct such instructional sessic achieved by our team at the Pan-American low. Fencing analyzing common problems in di­ will be published by the new Comrr Gomes to determine whether our development 2. Members of the Squad will be invited recting and explaining the rules and their visions not having among their me programs warrant their continued funding. to participate in specially arranged training application, (3) providing directors to conduct approved official are requested to We have domi~ated the previous Games. camps and competitions during the course of clinics for Divisions and ot Sectional, Na­ director from the roster. Mr. Allan vVhy then should there be any cause for con­ the year. tional and other tournaments and (4) exam­ who has hod broad experience in c:en·~? The answer is twofold. The first part such clinics, has indicated his willi 3. Those Squad members selected to make ining candidates for the number 2 and num­ I ies in recognition that many of our tradj·· perform this function. the trip to Cali will be given an opportunity ber 3 Director's rating and recommending tienal rivals have also improved and can for specia! training in the period subsequent candidates to be examined by the F.1. E. for boast a squad of outstanding competitors. to the National Championships and prior to international rating. Mexico, led by Olympic medalist Pilar Roldan, "IN CASE YOU FORGe departure for the Gomes. Under the new system each fencer will re­ comes quickly to mind. Argentina's young ceive a wallet-sized officiating record book sabre team poses a rea! threat. But perhaps 4. Many fencers often find themselves in by Alex Solomon in which all of his completed director's as­ the greatest challenge is mounted by Cuba. a schedule conflict where their available In all Olympic history only 4 signments can be certified and recorded by Indeed, there ore obs~rvers who flatly pre­ training time does not always match the France, Italy, Hungary and Russia the appropriate bout committee chairmen. dict that cur supremacy in the Games will hours of the club or other organization to more gold medals than Cuba, who Each Division is responsible for examining be onded by this team. The Cuban fencers which they belong. Under such circumstances, 5. including all four of the schedul and approving fencers for the 1 and I-A hove cevoted the post three years to inten­ howeve" the fencers would be willing and in the 1904 Gomes held at the ratings and notifying Mr. Pallaghy of suc­ sive pr2~oro lion for these Gomes. In the able to continue their training at a facility Purchase exposition in St. Louis. 1 cessful candidates. Fencers wishing to be seriousness of their pre;Jomtion "i-hey resemble in which they \lvere not members if the op­ in fact only competition then come examined for the number 2 rating must be the Russians of two decodes ago who crash­ portunity were mode available to them. I ask United States team. certified by the Divisional Executive Commit­ ed into the fencing limelight. The second therefo;e an fencing organ!zations to foHow tee Or Chairman to the Sectional Executive branch of the ans',ver has to do with the on "open QoorJ'l poHcy with respect to all Roman Fonst, the Cuban 19 Committee as having satisfied the eligibility toi'o~~:r !nade:-::unte programs of training and Squad membersr allowing them to train where champion hod also won the champi criteria establ ished by the new Committee condir;o",ir:g bei~g pursued by too many of this may be done without violating regula~ 1900 thereby setting a record of : and approved by the Board of Directors. The our leadir,g candidates for the team. Granted tions which are beyond the organization/s epee championships that has never I Sectional Executive Committee will prepare a that vocational and family obligations are powell' to change. I ask fu:rther that all organ­ Only the recent Nedo Nodi (1912 list of such candidates for examination by a pa:-a:1lount, Our fencers are still not making izations wming to make this contribution to and Christian D'Oriala (1952 & 19 representative of the new Committee at each that sacrifice or available leisure time which further our performance at the Games to so accomplished this in foil while Sectional Campionship, and the successful is necessary to winning performances this notify the Secretary and the Editor of Amer­ Fuchs (1908 & 1912) and Rudol' examinees will be placed on the national summer. Whether the lock of dedication is ican Fencing in order that due recognition (1956 & 60) have done it in , roster. Fencers having received a number 2 attributable to a wholly unwarranted confi­ may be given and Squad members appraised women's Foil llano Schacherer - Elel rating and wishing to be examined for a dence in their superiority, or, to the attitude of the opportunity. it or not, won in 1936 and 1948, number 3 rating must so advise the Sectional that the Games are a vacation trip given as Let there be no doubt about our priorities the whole World War II period with Executive Committee and upon praof that a reward for achievement in the Notional this year. We have but one overriding goal - secutive championships. they have met the qualifications entitling Championships, is conjectural. But the hard to capture every medal available to us at them to be so considered, the Sectional Exe­ The fencing program of the first truth is that without drastic improvement in Coli eight gold and four silver. cutive Committee will forward their applica­ Games in 1896 consisted of just 2 levels of p,epa,otion we will be going to Cali The New Program for Increasing and Improv­ tions to Mr. Pallaghy who will arrange di­ men's individual foil and sabre. In as certa~n losers. ing our OHiciating Capacity rectly with the fencers for examination at dividual epee was added. In 1904 To remedy the present defiencies and assist I wont to announce the creation of a new a Sectional, National or other designated team Championship, men's foil, ' fencers to help themselves attain the neces­ committee under the chairmanship of Csaba competition. Those holding a United States then dropped from the 1908 & 1 91 sary degree of reodiness, the AFLA will be Pallaghy replacing the Directors' Commission 3 rating and those holding a 2 international and not held again till 1920. But, taking the following steps: and the formerly independent Committees on license who wish to obtain or improve their epee teams were added in 1908, and I. By the first of December we will Rules and Director Development. The new international rating must make their request individual foil in 1924. Believe i1 announce the formation of a United States Committee will consist of all F.I.E. interna­ to Mr. Pallaghy well in advance of the inter­ women were not permitted to enter Olympic Training Squad composed of all tional officiating license holders, three non­ national competition at which they seek to the Olympic Games till 1960. 0 te leading candidates for the 1971 Gomes. De- internationally rated members who will have have their examination conducted. mores! 1970 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM REPORT; became our unofficial coach. He worked The saber final gave rise to c hard and dutifully with our fencers even which was a first in my 36 years U. S. PLACES THREE IN QUARTER FINALS though on occasion he was physically ex­ experience. Aida Montana of hausted. Mac had been at the University fencing Nazlymov of Russia with Soviet Union Dominates all Events; games in Torino as coach of the U. S. team. place medal at stake. The score Epee Team Places Seventh, Women Win Against Austri@ when Montano attacked to the FOIL INDIVIDUAL Nazlymav riposted. The cut to the CHIEF OF MISSION'S REPORT Only Ball'mger made ',t to the second round be heard throughout the field r by Edmund F. Zeisig and he did so with a 2-3 record. At the most onlookers thought it was g second round he come to the end of the ever, one judge voted IIno" and {Ed. Note: Ed Zesig is a fencer and (J(jIl1i'11::,trulor of great experience, having been active in AFLA rood, and was not able to win a bout. Marty dent and other judge abstained. affoirs as Mid \A/est VP and legal counsel. Ed Long really gave the best performance with was that the riposte was allowe( was olse> Captain of the J967 Pan American Team three wins, but he lost out to Ardeleanu of Russian won the bout. The Ito vhich competed in Winnipeg.) Roumania on the Touch ratio. We thought at leaped from its bench and went Ankara, Turkey, is a city blessed "ith first that Schmatolla had gone up with a Dfficials, It was necessary for ~ great weather during September. Our mOrn­ 2-3 record, but he lost out to Falb also of clubs to swarm onto the fencinf ings and evenings were always pleasantly Roumania on a ratio of 0.882 to 0.800. subdue the Italians. It was mo cool, mid days were vvorm and SUllll'y, and Esponda did not feel well and was able to soccer match in South America th, there was nO rain. OUf hotel occonlodati(J~lS ;darner only one win. ing competition. Subsequent to thi at j'he Stod Oteli were very satisfactory, and expelled one of the Italian officio ofter the first five days the food was excel­ SABER INDIVIDUAL ceived a written apology from t lent. Orban again proved himself to be one of :lelegation. The first five days call for some special 8ur better internationalists by making the mention. The advance understanding with -;"he quarter finals. He was undefeated in the FOIL TEAM Turkish F2ncj~g Federation \vas thor room first round and went up with five wins. In Our fencers were badly outclass, and board would cost Ten ($10.00) Doliars the second round he had us all worried when team events. Against Japan, Lang per cay, and thot we were supposed to b8 he dropped a bout to Convents of Germany and Schmatolla managed just one permitted to o:d2r from the menu, In::,ieod after leading 4-0. However, four qualified while Espondo was blanked. The t we fou;'ld that we had no right of selection from the pool and Orban mode it with two no better against Poland, Bolling' from the menu, were fed in the Athlete's The Unii'ed States tec:;m led the march in the wins. In the quarter finals he had a very our only bout. Dining Room! the food \'''05 ot best mediocre opening dey cere:c'O.'1:,8S ct Ankara. Pcu~ P83thy, tough pool with Sidiak of Russia, the de­ WOMEN'S INDIVIDUAL ::md there was an extra charge for second~ former National Epee and Pentathlon chc:T;p:on fending champion, Pesza of Hungary, who as well as for all beverages. We knew that carried the flog for the United States with mili­ won the tournament, and the great Pawlowski Both O'Connor and White we tary bearing. tourists in the hotel could eat in the excel­ of Poland, and that was the end of the line second round. The highlight of ' lent open air dining room and pay only resulTs, it vias an excellent compeflt"lon. The for Orban. performance was her 4-0 win ovel cion, Chirkova. Ruth White fenced about seven (S7.00) Dollars per day for opening ceremor,y \(;as graced by the pres­ Bolla fenced nicely in the first round and room and board. It took five days to work ence of Soyin Cevdet Sunay, the President of went up with a 3-2 record. Unfortunately he although she was the victim of s< Jut on arrangement whereby we went to a Turkey, whose hc:cd I hod the privilege of did not manage a win in the second round. calls. Armstrong, Clovis and Reid regular tourist status, and after that all shoking. only one win apiece. Dow hod the misfortune of being in a was weI!. It was not uncommOn for Our In the second round O'Connor w Since we vvere vvithout manager, coach or very tough five man pool. He won two bouts fencers to hove their meals prepared in win only one bout. White wan j armorer, I exercised my powers as Chief of including a victory over Marot who mode the chafing dishes by weiters at tableside. So wasn't enough to bring her out of Mission by making an "in the fie!d" appoint­ finals, but he was nosed from third place in for as I know only the United States team Hod she fenced in her early bouts ment of Richard Grodkowski as manager, and his pool on the touch ratio. Later in the day was afforded this privelege, and thanks must in her lost two, she would have r he rendered yeoman service. My sincere ap­ his director, Signor Malacarne of Italy, told go to Mike Mamlouk for his diplomacy and preciation also goes out to Mike Mamlouk me that Dow hod a most unfortunate break multilinguality in working out this arrange­ SABER TEAM and Dr. Marius Valsamis, my deputy Chiefs in the composition of his pool, and that the ment. Since Orban and Ballo both hac of Mission, for their eternal Vigilance to the caliber of his fencing was such that he de­ before the sober team event, the The field house in which the competition needs of the fencers and their constant as­ served to go up . Mission was faced with a difficul' was conducted was very lorge, well-lighted sistance in keeping things running smoothly. We hod twa regular saber team IT and in general on excellent facility. The We hod one stroke of great good fortune. Dow and Lekach, both of whom Turkish people were graciOUS and Qccomo­ lV',ac Garret was at the competition as coach fence. We had Lang and Esponda doting, a guide-interpreter was available to of the Israeli team. His fencers were finished both of whom had B classificatiom us at all times and, except for our fencing after the sober hod been fenced, and Mac The question was whether to use La,cg and White and O'Connor both won two bouts. Esponda and enter a weak saber team, thus White's two losses were both 4-3. Neither giving Dow and Lekach the opportunity to Reid or Armstrong was able to win a bout, further their international experience, but but we still felt that we hod a chance against with a resultant loss in U.S. prestige, or the Italian team. If we hod four Ruth whether not to enter the event at all. It was White's On the team we would have won. my decision to enter the team. Seeding in Ruth won three bouts, but none of the other the team events is done strictly by formula girls was able to score a victory. Clovis had on the basis of performances in the individual been substituted for Armstrong in this match. competition, so the U.S. could not be hurt The girls were very demoralized after the in this respect. Insofar as our individual Italian loss, but I nevertheless exercised our fencers are concerned, I felt that the perstige option to fence the Austrian team. I sidelined of any of Our fencers who are known inter­ OIConnor in the interest of giving more inter­ nationally could not be too adversely affected national experience to the other girls. We by a competition i!1 which they did not par­ surprised Austria by defeating them 9-7, with ticipate. White winning three bouts and Clovis, Reid In the sober team pool, we drew the USSR Jnd Armstrong all winning two. and Bulgaria. Dow fenced very well against Bulgaria, Throughout the women's fencing Ruth picking up three wins. Lekach won two and White repeatedly demonstrated that she has there was no doubt that, if Orban and Bolla the potential to become internationally signi­ hod been there, we would have wOn this ficant. match. Unfortunately we did not. We were EPEE TEAM blanked against Russia although Dow again fenced very well, droppir.g two 4-4 decisions, '0/e drew Norway and Russia in our pool one against Sidiak. Following this round, and the fencers were all very optimistic. The Bulgaria went on to take fifth place by de­ feeling increased after we defeated the Nor. feating France, and showed that they were wegians 10-6. Melcher and Pesthy both won photo by indeed a formidable team. three bouts and Masin and Netburn each WOn two. Bezek had not fully recovered from Jacques Ladaga!!erie lends Paul Pesthy a hand, tightening up his epee point, during the l France team match. The U.S. fencers lost 9·-5 to drop bock to on equal seventh tie with ~h, EPEE INDIVIDUAL an intestir:o! disorder, so he did not fence in this match. He felt better by the time the garians, but it was not enough a' Bozek fenced beautifully in the first round 9-4 with each member of the team winning down to defeat. winning all four of his bouts and going up Russian match come up, so he was substi­ one bout. tuted for Masin. Vve went down to defeat, first in his pool. Netburn also went up with Going into the next round match against I left Ankara before our motel three wins. Pesthy mode 0 totiee! error in Hungary we felt we had an excellent chance. repechage, turning over my duti his bout against Kriss of Russia. He thought Masin again went in for Bozek in this con­ Valsamis, my deputy Chief of Miss he was leadirg the bout 3-2 and permitted test. Unfortunately the breaks were against reprechage, the team dropped a S time to run out. The score was actually 3-3 us. Melcher and Masin both dropped a bout France, and dropped bock to on eqL and the resultant double loss cost him any after leading 4-1. In his bout against tie with the USSR. It seems that th, chance he migh have hod to qualify. Neither Schmidt, Melcher brought the score 4-4 though having the number one or Masin nor Melcher could get going. with time running out. Schmidt checked his two men in the world on their .5 weapon on the floor and his light went on. into some spirited opposition from F Both Netburn and Bozek mode it to the Before the light was turned off the Persident Austria, thus demonstrating that Er: quarter finals. Bozek found himself in a said "fence" and Schmidt fleched. Just at Iy the weapon for upsets. pool with two men who made the six man that moment the light was turned off and the final, and he managed only One win. Net­ director noticed it. He hod the impression CONCLUSION burn was badly off his game and dropped all that Schmidt's fleche attack had landed and I can't soy that I was pleasec of his bouts, although two were 5-4 decisions. that the light was turned off prematurely results. However, solace can be t. WOMEN'S TEAM Some innocent bystanders at the 1970 World after the touch was scored. We all knew bet­ the fact that we did at least as v In the women's foil team we hod high Championships. From left to right; Richard Grad­ ter, but we could not convince the President, team did last year in Cuba, v kowski, team manager, Mac Garret, cur hard so we suffered another unfortunate loss. relatively inexperienced fencers, 01 hopes, but we were doomed to disappoint­ working coach, Norman Lewis, Executive VP of ment. Against the powerful Russian team the AFLA, and Ed Zeisig, Chief of Delegation. Pesthy fenced his heart out against the Hun- proved upon last year's preforman{ ANKARA 1970 RESULTS MODERN PETHATHU by Connie Latzko Foil Individual: l. F. Wessel, Germany 2. L. Romanov, USSR 1970 National Chompionships: T VI 3. M. Dobrowski, Poland athletes trained in epee fencing, 4. A. Koteshev, USSR running, riding and shooting me 5. C Noel, France Sam Houston, Texas from July 10 6. W. Woyda, Poland compete in the 1970 U.S. Notion, Foil Team: l. USSR Pethathlon Championships. The re 2. Hungary a demonstration of the winners' 3. Romania endurance. In the fencing event, f, 4. Italy tiona I Epee Champion Dr. Robert 5. Poland first place; followed by Don Wig, 6. France Mr. Hurme. In the overall results, Saber Individual: 1. T. Pezso, Hungary Richards was first; Dr. Beck, SE 2. M. Rakita, USSR George Weiner, third. 1970 WOI photo by Grodkowski 3. V. Nozlimov, USSR p;m·.cni;os: Fifty-one athletes from countries assembled at Warendorf The U. S. Epee te'1'11 In Ankara. From L to R; 4. E. Vinokurov, USSR Standing, Paul P,2sthy, James Melcher, Steve Net­ 5. A. Montano, Italy and competed from August 1 to 5 burn, George Masin, and Scott Bozek; Kneeling, Dr. team, consisting of the medalis phys:c~nf 6. P Marot, Hungary Valsomis, team Ed Zeisig, Chief of Dele- U.S. Nationals, Lt. Richards, Dr. gation, and Mac Garret, coach. Saber Team: 1. USSR t';\I. Weiner, were strong conter 2. Hungary of the weo:Jons. Vie operated under the Beck won the epee event and 3. Poland handicap cf last mir.ute arrangements and finished in fourth place. 4. Italy without the benefit of 0 full-time coach. A 5. Bulgaria coach might have mode the difference neces­ 6. France sary for better over-all results. Epee Individual: 1. A. Nikanchikov, USSR In my judgment some of my fencers showed 2. S. Paramanov. USSR real potential; others were hopelessly out­ 3. C Fenyvesi, Hungary classed. In my judgment the league would do 4. J. Ladagallerie, Rer.e Pi: ,('>.o:--t. r2tin~d T:?nci:-:g master of well to discontinue spending large sums of France tne Ft~J"":cers C::...d::; cf N2"1 YOlk passed owoy Ghs~ money to send a full team to the World 5. C Von Essen, Sweden November 4th! 0 ]ol:g illness. Championships. The emphasis would better 6. F. Jeanne, France Born in Belgiu:-.i. h9 come to the United be placed upon giving mOre international ex­ States ire 1927 e:cd s~'v2d the Fencers Club Epee Team: 1. Hungary posure to fewer fencers who show real po­ until his reti;-s:-nEnt in 1955, developing a 2. Poland tential. remarkable a;ray of champions. He coached 3. Switzerland tho U. S. O:ympic teams of 1928, 1932, Servir.g as Chief of Mission for the United 4. West Germany i 9"8. end 1952. States team was a reo! privilege for me, and 5. Austria His portrait abeve is by Ed Vebell, a whatever the results I was always proud of 6. France the U.S.A. on my worm-up suit. member of the Fencers Club and former Womens Individual: l. G. Gorakhova, USSR champion in epee. Belovo, USSR 2. E. He leaves his wife, Ludwino, and a Romania 16th CANADIAN 3. O. Szabo, doughter, Mariette. 4. C Ceretti, France HEROES MEMORIAL We extend our sincere condolences to his mUl~~pm"SHIP 5. I. Drimba, Romania family and to his many friends and former by R. Foxcroft 6. B. Gapais, France pupils. EQUIPfuEt41 by the Foil: L H. Obst, Montreal; 2. D. Contii!on, Detroit; Women's Team: 1. USSR 3. L. Wong, Toronto 2. Romania Maker of Champion Women's Foil: 1. D. Hennyey, Toronto; 2. K. QUICKIE QUIZ Aoyamo, Toronto; 3. S. Sourer, Pittsburgh 3. France GEORGE SANTELLI, I Epee: 1. G. Varaljay, Toronto; 2. G. Weidel, mask be black in color) 4. Hungary Mayo fencing 412 Sixth Avenue Toronto; 3. H. James, Cleveland Poland (See page 23, paragraph 4, of the Rules Sober: 1. W. G::>ering, Detroit; 2. L. Samek, 5. New York 11, New Yorl Toronto; 3. P. Samek, Toronto 6. Italy book.) OBSERVATiONS ON ANKARA If we regard the participation of an indi­ tion can be justifjed but on honest reappraisal NEW BOOK OF FENC vidual, whose accumulated "pointsfl entitle is worranted. May I suggest that AFLA Divi­ by Norman Lewis by Rolph Goldstein him to represent the USA as a rewQ,d for sions discuss this and have your Chairman I wish that "Your Book of Fe ! have been fortunate in being present at his performonce, without regard to his capa­ forward your views to Our AFLA President, Charles L. de Beaumont had beer the World Fencing Championships in 1966 c:ty to effectively compete on the Interna­ Alan Ruben, for discussion at our Boord of forty years ago' This guide for in Moscow, 1967 in Montreal, 1968 in tional level, it appears that we are not con­ Directors Meetings. Only by expression of ning fencer would have kept me Mexico, and in 1970 in Turkey. Also, during cerned with performance. We have many out­ your conbined views can we evolve a policy veloping improper techniques, W this period I represented the AFLA at several standing USA fencers whose technique and to satisfy the majority of us. many years of training with a meetings of the International Fencing Feder­ mobility ore completely inept for Interna­ (Ed. Note: Critical comment IS invited and if re­ overcome. ation, and having some degree of fluency in tional fencing. However, to bypass such a ceived prompt;y by Amerio::n Fencing will be con­ French (in which language all tournaments fencer places quite a burden on the selection sidered for publication in our next issue.) The "glossary of fencing terms· and conferences are conducted), I managed committee with inevitable claims of fovori- is an invaluable aid, especially for myself in numerOUS discussions with foreign tism, etc. icon. However, there are two ite fencing officials and participants concerning To select a fencer whose potential is favor­ GENERAL DeMARTINO though not fencing terms, should our basic problem, "How to achieve a gold able and provide him with International ex­ added for many of us here: "plims( We are soddened to learn of the passing medal in the International sphere of fenc­ posure might not produce immediate results 16) are what we ordinarily re of General Umberto De Martino, who died JITennis Shoes" and IIten Or twelv ing" but the future may hold promise if this policy this October at his home in Verona, Italy. (page 16) is the equivalent of $2 The AFLA undobutedly has earned the is consistently followed. General DeMartino was United States Sober respect of the fencing world by the tremend­ In reviewing the participants in the World Champion in 1949, competing here while There is no one in the fencing ous growth of our sport in the United States Fencing Championships since 1966, I have stationed in Washington D.C. as military better qualified than Charles de as evidenced by our significant increase in classified many of them as perennial I'first attache. Known for his athletic ability, he AFLA membership and also by our continuous President of the British AmateL rounders or second rounders" - my persona! was also Italian Sober champion in 1943 participation in the Senior and Junior World Association, to write such a book. feeling is that, regardless of the number of and was on the Italian Pentathlon team at Fencing Championships. competitions they enter, they will be elimi­ the Los Angeles Olympics. We extend OUr concise, well-illustrated, loaded w Initially, two questions are raised: (]) Why nated in either the first or second round. sincere condolences to his family and many edge and practical. I recommend do not the best USA fencers regularly partici­ Does it make sense to contir.uously send such friends. beginner wholeheartedly. pate, and (2) Why are fencers whose previous individuals to International meets) International results are dismal, and potential I fully realize the highly argumentative hopeless, allowed to represent the USA. aspect of the foregoing, but to aspire to the As to (1) above, we all should be familiar top in International fencing requires forth­ with the financial situation of the AFLA to right decisions - many of which will elicit Since completely cOver the expenses of participa­ scathing criticisms. However, I firmly believe 1920 tion. Fortunately, in time, as our member­ thot complete re-examination of Our Inter­ ship increases and Our trust funds grow, ad­ national fencing policies be undertaken with­ ditional monies will become available for this out losing sight of our main objective - win­ purpose. As to (2), we have a more significant ning medals. end highly controversial problem. The results of the Ankaro fencing events Basically, we have established a system of ore covered in another article. Suffice to say CHOOSE YOUR WEAl ellowing the porticipotion of four fencers that the most evident limitation of Our Amer­ based on their performance in either our Na­ ican fencers was their lock of mobility and tional Championships or a group of competi­ their inability to maintain adequate fencing tions. No consideration is given to the fact distance during a bout which is the mobility BUT WHATEVER YOUR WEAP that a person selected t'2 participate has per­ factor ago in. formed so poorly in previous International Our techniques were adequate - but a meets that, practically speaking, it honestly technique is valueless unless you are in dis­ appears to be a woste of AFLA funds to tance to effectively util ize the attock or Sold Around partially finance the trip. Would it not be parry - riposte. Conditioning ploys a large The Globe CHOOSE LEON Pl desirable to have the courage of our convic- port in developing mobility, as we are dis- tions and either send on individual who has covering mOre and more in training programs. Repr: CALIFORNIA TRADING CO. potential to develop or one who has proven I can assure you that there is no easy P.O. Box 3164, Torrance, Cal. 90503 (213) his worth in ! nternationol competition? solution to our problems. Either path of selec- 1970 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES REPORT; THIRTY ONE NATIONS PARTICIPATE iN TORINO

Ruth White Misses Making Final by One TO'l.lch; Olympic and World Champions Compete

UNIVERSITY GAMES REPORT were loyal United States fans and gave of themselves unstintingly. One of Our track by Maxwell R. Garret stars, Lorry James, thought so much of one The University Gomes, second only to the of the bus drivers that he presented him with Olympics in difficulty and quality of competi­ his gold medal as we deported for the States. tion, is of recent development. Getting the We had time for or.iy one genera! training team off to Torino, Italy, for the 1970 Uni­ session for all the ferxers before the men's versiode was a complicated task. The logis­ inch idual foil coclpetiCion began on the 26th tical problems were formidable for tv\r. Nick of Augu:;t, For those who were not competing, Rodis, President of the United States Collegi­ scnecule for practice was arranged; while for ate Sports Council, and for Archie Simonson, o few fencers arrangements were made for Chairman of Fencirg for the USCSc. Beside them to serve as secone's for those compet­ fencing, swimming, diving, track and field, ing - keeping scorer obtainirg food and drink, tennis, gymr.ostics, and basketball teams rep­ r.ccking up, hel.::)ing with chonge of weapons, res2nted the Stars ord Stripes. Points of de­ To',,\:e!J, etc. Generally speaking, they were parture wef2 fro:.1 tVtontreol and New York vS'ry helpful and cooperative, Citv, but there Vieee several fencers who had preceded the general contingent and were SUMMARY: touring Europe, all of v\ hich caused port of !-~a~~dspeed is of u~rr:ost importance as is the logistical problerrs. The United States Universiade Team at Torino. From L to R: Front row; Csoba Gall, FIE 0 th2 blade's deep penetration on the attack DeCicco, manager, Mac Garret, coach, Stan Sieja, coach, L.oran Hein; Second row; Kathy Ric Headquarters for all the teams except the i'o cr€a~e a rEaction by the opponent. Bennett, Julia Jones, coach, Ruth White, Blythe Devan; Third row; Bob Dow, Joe S:,amash, ' basketball was the Euro Motel in Nicolina, Thcug~ the former mayor may not be exe­ Bruce Soriano, John Nonna, Walter Krause, PaUl Aposto!; Back row; Don Wigodsky, Dan ( Simmons, Jo:,n Hanza!ik, Ed Gwazdo, John Nodas, Brandt Fries, J,eff Tishman. a suburb of Torino. Most of the personnel cuted with foot movements, the blade is were assigned two to a room. The meals, by constantly seeking the target. again is to favor aggressiveness and to try American standards, were below average in Infignting is a skill which must be de­ COACHES' COMMEt to get started. Parries in saber must be quality and quantity. veloped. Our fencers during infighting must by Julia Jones Pugilese strong and the opponent's blade cleared of be tought to rotate 180 degrees, bringing The athletic facilities arranged by the the target. In many instances what previous[y (Ed, Note: Julio Jones, Coach of HUI trailing shoulder toward opponent and Italians were excellent. The fencing center, were construed as "through steel" are now where she has rec.entiy been appoil weapon arm further away from the opponent Assistant Profess"Jrship, has the distinc1 Palazzo Vela, hod nine copper pistes on called mal-parries. thus allowing point to strike the target. t:-.e first woman c',osen as a coach of raised platforms for the competition ond national fencing team. Sl:e has greo three copper pistes for practice. All the strips The aggressive action was favored by of­ Several of our fencers have shown some and is well known for her devotion t hod electrical equipment ready for use. ficials over time actions. Advice: Coaches promise and we need to continue giving Our of fencing. She is also president 0 Bleachers and folding choirs were able to ac­ young fencers greater experience. I Was Alumnae and is very active in the should start to accentuate and inculcate more e Mctropoi:tcn d:vis:on of the AFLA commodate about 700 spectators. However, cor.fider:ce in their fencer's aggressive style prou::l to serve this team and it was indeed most of the fencers dressed at their lodgings and tcchr:iquc. Officials should begin favor­ a privilege to be it's coach. I was grateful have a fe'.v comments which since shower facilities ..... were inadequate at ir.g the at~ock ur.less ihe time action is most for the help and sU;Jport thot I was given by interest. Duril~.g the matches ot 1 Palazzo Vela. obviously ahead of the aggresssive action. the Notional Fencing Coaches Association of eral officials of the FIE object America and the Amateur Fencers League of masks worn by the U.S. team. ThE There is a need for rrOre emphasis on A refreshment orea was was set aside for America, and above all grateful for the sup­ they were unsafe because the bib all officials, contestants and coaches. First footwork. In sober in particular double hits port I received from Professor Michael De­ placed too for apart, allowing the aid facilities as we!1 as armorers were avail­ were a common occurence, thus creating new Cicco, our team manager, Stanley Sieja and of a ir:t sii;Jpirg through. Stan able at all times. Every country had at least toctics and char.gir,g the game considerably Julia Jones Pugliese, our assistant coaches, decided to purchase a mask two buses and a limousine assigned to them from the classical style of fencing to which Csaba Go!!, our international representative, Car:::i:r.ari Equipment Co., the o· which was quite convenient. Our bus drivers many have become accustomed. The intent and Loran Hein. pi ier to the Universiade, ond founc masks were also not closely stitched. It was marched in onto the track for a pass in front Sober Team: First Round: agreed that taping the bib to the mask would of the spectators. USA d. Japan (16·0) (forieit) be temporarily satisfactory. The bib, we After the teams came to a holt, the games Poland d. USA, (12/4) learned, should be joined to the mask with flag of the FISU was raised, and the Presi­ Second Round: a close "overhand" stitch, and the point of dent of the FISU declared the Gomes open. France d. USA, (9/3) Women's Foil: the weapon must not be able to penetrate Five torch-bearers then entered the stadium, NEW! First Round: Ruin White, (3/2); Kathy Richert, through the joint. In addition, the bout com· ran a lap on the track, and climbed to the (1/4); Blytce Devan, (0/4) mittee strictly enforced the wearing of the top of the official stand where they lit the Second Round: Rutn White, (3/2); Kathy Richert, underarm protector. flame of the Games. Then the following oath (0/5) SeMi-Fino!: Ruth Wh:t.e, (2/3) (out on touches) There ore severa! other points about which \VOS token by Sergio Be!lo, italian track Epee Individual: feel strongly and will camment upon: champion, on behalf of the athletes of all First Round: Den VVig::dsky, (3/2); John Hanzalik, nations - IIWe swear to participate in the (2/3); John Nodos, (1/4) 1. There should be a better plan to select Second Round: Don Wigodsky, (1/3); team members. Universiade with loyalty and generosity re­ Quarter-Finol: Dan \Vigodsky, (1/4) 2. The definition of a "University" eligible SD2cting the rules established for the glory Epee Team: USA d. Portugal, (9/5) should be mode clear and standarized of student sports and for the honour of Our Great Britain D. USA, (10/5) throughout the world (the U.S. in­ country." Once the oath was concluded, the Italy d. USA, (14/2) cludedl. athletes marched from the stadium, again to 3. I was surprised to see so many top much cheering. 1910 UNIVERSIADE RESULTS seasoned fencers representing other na­ The night before the closing ceremony, the Foil Individual: 1. Romanov, Leonid - USSR; tions (former Olympic and World U. S. team was the guest of the American 2. Stankovich, Vassilj - USSR; 3. Dabrow­ championsL Among our women fencers Consulate at a picnic at a swim club in ski, Marek - Poland; 4. Pinelli, Arcangelo - at Torino I believe only Ruth White to Turin. Italy; 5. Leibovich, Pjoter - USSR; 6. be of international caliber. The closing ceremony was conducted with lisewski, Adam - Poland. 4. The qualifying rounds for the Univer­ the athletes in the stands, while Italian stu­ Sabre Individual: 1. Sidiak, Viktor USSR; 2. siade should be staffed by top officials, dents carried the flags of the nations in a Maffei, Michele Italy; 3. Nazlimov, to help select the best available U.S. display of precision marching. A most specta­ Vladimir USSR; 4. Nowara, Joseph - team. cular demonstration was performed by a Poland.; 5. Kawecki, Zygmund - Poland; 5. I believe the team could have been in drum and bugle unit of the Italian Army. Jus! published in April, thIs new 6. Montana, Mario Tullio - Italy. de Beaumont includes information or better overall physical condition, and They entered the stadium running, completed Epee Individual: 1. Paramanav, Sergei - USSR; a circuit of the 400 meter track, ploying as saber and electric foil as well as a dicipil ine and strict adherence to the 2. Granieri, Nicol - Italy; 3. Osztrics, fencing terms. Hardback, 90 pages, they ron. rules should be accepted graciously. Istvan - Hungary; 4. Kauter, Christian Fill in the coupon to receive your 6. In the choice of individual and team Following the parade, the huge torch, Switzerland; 5. Bretholz, Alexandre turn mail. line ups, the coaches' decisions should which hod burned the full twelve days of Switzerland; 6. Erdos, Gabor - Hungary. ' ••••••••• * ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• be accepted as final. the Universiade, was extinguished. Fireworks Women's Foil: 1. Simonffy, Agnes Hungary; were immediately set off in the sky and 2. Stahl, Katherina - Rumania; 3. Scako­ HIGHLIGHTS AT TORINO around a sign proclaiming the site for the lina, Marina - USSR; 4. Balon, Malina - shipping. by Jeff Tishman Winter Games of the next Universiade: Lake Poland; 5. Chirkova, Svetlana - USSR; 6. The sixth World University Games, or Uni­ Placid, New York. Ceretti, I0 the potentia!, it has come at a Do not, dear foil, to heaven ri~ "teeny-wesniesfl teachable, but also there preciGtion of the cO;'1cept of the "right very slow pace, and could be noticeably in­ For angels to fence with, in th are defini:e advon;-ages to both the partici­ of way", and its application to direct­ hibited by such factors as not getting free Rother the thief be tarred an( pants ond the gO"'". This stater:-cnt is based ing. (During the coming season! many phonograph records every so often. And to me my trusty foi I retur in port upon the foi!o'Nirg observo ;icns: of the preliminary rounds in OUf The truth of the matter is that the gen­ "tweeny-weeny" tournaments will be 1. The majority of the students have de­ eral public still does not understand fencing, Stand up, brave gentlemen, or veloped an unexpected proficiency in directed by youngsters ranging in age and does not recognize its status as a sport. Stop those thieves who sneak i the fUI1Jarnentals of the game; mobil­ from 9 to I 3 years.> Although we should continue to intensify our A raped lock can eventually g ity, blade control, and the concept of 4. There has been on increasing public efforts in the established areas, the most But a raped foil will always bE delivering the point without being hit. exposure to fencing. Families attend promising course available for making fenc­ Ed. Note: Miss Wolches is a pupi (The process of getting these ideas the some as they do Little League ing mare popular is to expand the base at Stanley St. Pel!icer on the Ladies across correctly hos been slow, as baseball games. They ask questions. our effort into age groups which we have Louis University. It appears that her f should be expected. However, jf the They get involved. (Hopefully, the next previously ignored. from her !ocker in the Busch Memo program is properly organized, Gnd the time that fenCing enters their discus­ instructors hove the right attitude, inter­ sions with others, they will be prepared est con be rr.aintoinedJ to speak intelligently and with convic­ tion.) 2. Even the youngest hove been able to assist with the "senior" AFLA events, 5. The traditional sports page resistance as scorekeepers, timekeepers, etc. The to fencing is beginnning to soften, privilege of operating the electric ma­ especially among local publications. chines is a very s'pecial thing, but they At the some time, we and the parents also pitch in and help with setting up have noticed some very important changes before the event, and with cleaning up in the children. Their personalities appear to at its conclusion. 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