Photo by Gradkowski U. S. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM - HAVANA 1969 left to right: (sitting) Don DeChaine, Dan lyons, Stan Seija; (kneeling) Dr. Valsamis, Delmar Calvert, Ed lucia, Emily Johnson, Mel North, lajas Csiszar, Hugo Castello; (standing) Carl Christe, Denise O'Connor, Steve Netburn, Ruth White, Maxine Mitchell, Ed Carfagno, Werner Kirchner, Harriet King, George Masin, Bob Dow, Joe Elliott, Vito Mannino, Bonnie linkmeyer, lou Goldberg, Marty Lang, Carl Borack. In the background is the palatial Hotel Nacional de Cuba where all the fencers stayed. ume 21 Number 2 1969 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS REPORT; J]11]£;]lCJ11] f fI]tJ]]!) U.. S. FENCERS MAKE POOR SHOWING Official Organ of the Amateur Fencers League of America Dedicated to the Memory of it's First Editor and Co-Founder JOSE R. DeCAPRILES, 1912-1969. All Individuals Eliminated by Second Ro~md; Management . Epee, Women's Foil Teams lose All Matches W. L. Osborn, Publisher Ralph M. Goldstein, Editor P.O. Box 144 379 Concord Rd. Terre Haute, Ind. 47808 Yunkers, N. Y. 10710 DELEGATION CHIEF'S REPORT that in oddition to the Mexican, Canadian ond Chilean teams we hod for compony the Assoc. Editor: Irwin Bernstein Asst. Editor: Richard Gradkowski by Daniel Lyons 12 Brazilian revolutionaries who were freed Feature Editors: Dan Lyons, Mory Gehant Editorial Staff: Marilyn Masiero. Historian: Alex Solomon Getting a team off to the 1969 World in exchonge for Ambassador Elbrick who had Advertising Correspondence: P. O. Bo)( 144, Terre Haute, Ind. 47808 Championships was a complicated job. It took been kidnapped in Rio de Janeiro only days Advertising Plates: 5 Great Oak Lane, Pleasa"tville, N. Y. 10570 all the persistence and preseverance we were before. The arrival of these men brought Policy Boord capable of and a bit more. The logistical Fidel Castro to the airport but we were still A. Ruben, Chairman; R. M. Goldstein, W. J. Latzko. problems were formidable indeed. First we going through immigration and did not see W. L. Osborn, P. Tishman, N. L. Lewis had to obtain approval from the State Deport­ him. We were not suffering any hardships :riptions for non-members of the AFLA is $3.00 in the U.S. and $4.00 elsewhere. ment in Washington to go at 011 ond poss­ since passing through the large "Welcome" shed September, November, January, March, May o'nd July. ports had to receive special validation for signs we were entertained with daquiris and Q ions expressed in signed articles reflect the personal views of the writers and not rJecessarily merican or the AFLA. No anonymous articles o6cepted. travel to Cuba. It may be hard to believe trio of Musicians who spun a continuous but our passports were only returned to us cacophony of native rhythms. Second Class Postoge Paid in Terre Hcute, Ind. 47808 by State the doy before we left for Mexico ======~'l City, our point for departure to Cuba. Then The headquarters for all fencers and staff we had to get visas from the Cuban govern­ was the once world famous Hotel Nocionol DEADLINE FOR 1970 ISSUES .ddresses: ment and the Czechoslovak Embassy, the which hod been reserved almost exclusively Closing Date caretaker for Cuban interests in Washington, for partiCipants in the championships. Gener­ Issue Date for Copy Mailing Date It: Alan Miles Ruben, P.O. Box 3057 got the go ahead on that some last day. ally we had the choice of single or double ,land, Ohio 44117 JANUARY December 9 January 31 rooms, each with private bath, so everyone MARCH February 10 March 31 Our final administrative difficulty was to 'y: William J. Latzko, 33-62nd St., MAY April 7 May 29 was quite satisfied with the quarters. Meols . New York, N.J. 07093. JULY June 9 July 31 obtain permission from Mexico for the teom were served in a pleasant dining roam and to return to that country after the competi­ while not exactly gourmet style they were tion. Failure to obtain such permission prior IBUTORS PLEASE NOTE: Items for publication in AMERICAN FENCING are COr­ quite good. Certainly knowing of the strict ;olicited. Articles, results of competitions, letters to the editor, photos and car­ to departure could have led us to return via rationing of food in Cuba we were aware hould be sent to RALPH GOLDSTEIN, 397 CONCORD ROAD, YONKERS, N. Y., Madrid! Fortunately through the assistance that special treatment was being given the All manuscripts should be complete, typewritten double spaced, On one side of the of the Mexican Fencing Federation and fencers. mly. Photos should be glossy finish, and accompanied by a complete caption. Un­ George Natanson, CBS foreign correspondent I manuscripts cannot be returned unless submitted with a stamped self addressed we got that approval, although it took frantic e. No anonymous articles will be accepted. All the facilities arranged by the Cubons telephoning, cabling and visits to get the ap­ were first rate. A special training center with proval translated into the necessary docu­ at least fifteen strips and complete electrical ments in Havona. equipment was available. The Sports City in EDITOR EDITED MARION LLOYD VINCE which the actual competition took ploce hod The stay in Mexico City of four days gave by Peter Tishman a capacity of 13,000 spectators and had 1 Goldstein, our Editor, has undergone omple time for a good port of the team to It is with sorrow that we report the passing fourteen copper strips. Showers, locker rooms, . surgical operation to correct a long become the victim of Montezuma's revenge of Marion Lloyd Vince on November 2, 1969. first aid facilities os well as complete shops and be debilitated for periods up to five days. j diificulty with his hip. We are happy Marion was junior notional champion and for use of armorers to repair weapons were Unfortunately we were unable to schedule rt that Ralph is feeling as well as twice nationol champion. She was a member more thon ample. A speCial lounge area wos of the 1928, 1932, and 1936 U. S. Olympic any practice sessions because we were con­ e expected under the circumstances provided for fencers and officials in which stantly kept on the jump by possible de­ teams, and Metropolitan champion seven light lunches and refreshments were served looking forward to returning to work partu re for Cuba. times. We know that fencers the world Over without cost. Reserved buses which ran every competitive fencing. Veterans look join in sending deepest sympathy to her hus­ Finally we were ready to leave for Havana five or ten minutes to the Sports City or the band Joseph Vince. on Cuban Airlines. What a surprise to find training center were a great convenience.

/(0 AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Three Jpening ceremonies were scheduled for results might have improved if he had not ling of October 1 and an air of appre­ been under such a limiting training plan pre­ hung over our entire group. The arena scribed for him before he joined the team. ,packed as the parade of nations be­ The second round results saw Kirchner :h of us wondered what reception we winless and Borack with only One win. Even eceive in Cuba, a country which has if the latter had captured the bout which he in a violent anti·U. S. campaign for carried to 4-4 elimination was unavoidable. velve years. The moment arrived and laxine Mitchell, popularly elected, Me.,'s Foil Team. With Carfagno sick the the Flog we prepared to march up team was automatically set and they went p into the arena.As Maxine entered at the West Germans full force. Borack f us following heard a tremendous fenced very strongly taking three and Lang cheers and applause. Each of us supported him with two excellent wins. Both lIer, our heads and shoulders more demonstrated real promise as they moved in d we marched jubilantly forward. The truly international style. But we fell short by those cheers was an emotion packed a 9-7 margin as Elliott and Mannino could in each of our lives that we will never only take one each while suffering grievous '\t that moment the pride in being 5-4 lasses in critical bouts. rican was never stronger and we all Fencing next against a stranger Rumanian en that our visit to Cuba would be team we were badly beaten by 12-4. While d by unpleasant incidents. four of our losses were by 5-4 scores, three 1appy we would be if we cauld report of our wins were by the same margin. Only had been able to capture a medal, or Lang managed two wins and both were . a few U.S.A.'s in the finals or semi­ achieved against the best, Tiu and Drimba . 'his was not to be the Case. Every Despite our losses it was evident that in Photo by Grodkowski xerted every effort in every bout and this event all our men had reached higher The opening ceremonies were easily the most colorful of any world chomr:0n<;hips to date. After the ith all possible means ta win. The effiCiency and were fencing with better time march-in and the flag ceremony the audience was treated to a spectacular display of modern donce mbers of the delegation gave all the and distance than in the individuals. by severa! hundred youngsters in fu!l fencing costurr.e. e they were capable of to help the Women's Individual Foil. Three of our In addition, other fencers not then fought battles, lost one 5-4 bout and a 5-5 margin and only one victory each was posted team, Maxine Mitchell, Ruth White and .g, acted as seconds, helped change double loss and failed to get up on touch by O'Connor, Linkmeyer and King while Denise O'Connor made it up to the second . bodycords, get water and towels or count. Louis Goldberg managed two wins White lost all. In the bout with Cuba we round, the former with two wins each and the else sought by the fencer. No Chief when three would have put him in position had a very fine three win record compiled by latter having only to win one bout since she 'n of a United States team could have to go up. Unfortunately for him he suffered Bonnie Linkmeyer. She went into the match was in a pool of five. Both Bonnie Linkmeyer more willing, helpful or cooperative one double loss and dropped a 5-4 bout. with a rare determination and degree of con­ and Harriet King had no luck and were un­ centration which she had not previously ex­ able to gain a victory. In the second round both Carfagno and Christe had one win and were eliminated. hibited. r\gain unfortunately only Ruth White ecord: Second round results saw Mitchell and Although bath fenced several very good was able to win one bout while King and Individual Foil. Vito Mannino made O'Connor win one bout each and White lost bouts they could not maintain the consis­ Mitchell couldn't get on the win side of the second round with a record, but 1-3 all, thus eliminating us from further conten­ tency needed. ledger. So the defeat by Cuba was by a wide to win only one in that round. Our tion. Unfortunately, none got close to moving morgin_ ';Vome,,'s 'eam. Our team had a very hard 'mbers Borak, Ell iott and Lang man­ up even though each hod at least one 4-3 time. We lost to Roumania 13-3, Poland r:~ee win in the first round while Carfagno bout. Team. Our men put up a tremendous 10-6 and Cuba 9-4. Only in the match with out. battle before bowing to the Swedes J 0-6 and Epee Individual. We started into this event the Poles did we hang in close for a while to the Swiss 10-5 in the first round. Against Individual. Werner Kirchner and Carl with hopes of salvaging something from our and this was by virtue of a strong perform­ the former, Steve Netburn, Karl Christe and node it to the second round, the relatively poor showing to date. Ed Carfagno ance by Harriet King who won three very George Masin each won two and lost two. V winning three bouts and the latter and Karl Christe gave excellent performances, well fenced bouts. With Ruth White man­ Ed Carfagno, who dropped four, just couldn't Iy being in a five man pool and each winning four bouts in the first round to aging to win two, Mitchell one and O'Connor put over a decisive touch. Imagine how tough Ie to move up with only one vic­ make it up easily. Steve Netburn in a tough none, we just didn't have enough help to it was to lose two by 5-4 margins and one ) Dow in a six man pool managed pool, won two, suffered a 5-5 loss and went take the match. Rumania simply romped. in a 5-5 bout. But there it was again, no win and was eliminated in the first out with only two victories. George Masin Only two of their 13 wins was by a 4-3 other fencer could make up for the losses. Ie can only conjecture whether his had worse luck since he won three hard AMERICAN FENCING Page Five " AMERICAN FENCING and information about meetings or other ad­ ministrative matters. Each fencer soon found it simple to know what he or she was ex­ pected to do and when to do it. This simple device saved much time and we were pleased that the fencers valued the board. With the extensive help of Emily Johnson and the end­ less effort of Stan Seija my workload was eased considerably. Ailments of every con­ ceivable kind seemed to hit our delegatian and Dr. Valsamis had some trying days at­ tempting to keep up with the aches, pains and bruises. His help was invaluable. Ail­ ments of our weapons were cured by "Dr./I Dan DeChaine and I just can't say how hard he worked. Then all of our caaches seemed to be on duty endlessly. They worked at the training headquarters and at the competi­ tions giving drills to increase efficiency rather than lessons in the usual manner. No fence,- was without a professional warm-up.

Photo by Gradkowski Who Won the Honors. The surprise was White, U.S.A. (left) slugs it out with not that the Russians won top honors, but it '0, U.S.S.R. ,right) in second round of was the total domination that shocked us. duals. They took five gold and three silver medals in the total of eight events. But the extent Photo by Gradkowski lOlly had a lead of five bouts to four of their victory is not understood until you Equipment trouble during the world championships was unusuaJly widespread, with all of the teams natch with the Swiss when the roof know that both the Men's Foil and Epee experiencing problems. Above; Harriet King gets a going over from the F.LE. technicians while (1. to r.) ) and they swept the next six bouts. championships were lost by the Russians on Lojos Csiszor, Maxine Mitchell, and Don Lyons try to help. By this time, Dan DeChaine, our armorer, etburn was the only one to take two fence-offs and the Women's Team lost out wos ready to cry. hile the other three members could ta Rumania in an 8-8 final and only by a only one each. single touch in the last bout. Furthermore, mediately against an advance with a lightning when a chance for a hit is observed. the Russians had at least 2 or 3 representa­ one-two will not get the touch, Solution: For­ It only takes effort to achieve these skills. We Operated. Your 1969 team was tives in the finals of six in each weapon. A get the stop and fence. Directors, cease Iy well organized. For the first time West German captured the Men's Foil and Fifth. calling the stop good. a full staff, a women's team man­ a Pale garnered the epee laurels. Let's stop overrating the oddball move­ nily Johnson, a staff doctor, Marius If a substitute is desired then let's do what ments we hove seen in international fencing. What We Must Contend with to Challenge 5, an armorer, Dan DeChaine, a press the European do. They make a time thrust, Relatively few touches are scored with them Richard Gradkowski, and six coaches. jot the Future. then retreat so fast that only one light ap­ and each of us develops our own as we be­ eja (Princeton) doubled as general There is no secret as to what we must do. pears. come more experienced. " Hugo Costello (N.Y.U.l was our First. Third. Conclusion. counselor and interpreter while Ed International fencing is done from long Learn some footwork. Our people have to Russians or other Europeans are not super­ :.C.N.Y.), Lajos Csiszar (Penn.) our distance, not close distance. The preparation practice moving at high rates of speed both men. They do nothing that we can't do if lch, Mel North (U.C.L.AJ and Delmar of the is frequently a step lunge then forward and backward. Then we must be able we have the willingness to get to work. They (L.A.A.C') concentrated their entire fallowed by the lunge or continued ad­ to change directions without hesitation. The simply train harder, are in better physical It training the fencers. vancing attack to score. Fencers must learn full lunge from the full retreat is a neat trick, condition and they listen to the signals about to work that way, coaches must instruct that but it can be done and is done by the inter­ what is going on in fenCing. The difference diately after arriving at our head­ way. national fencers. is that when they see and hear the signals the stoff established a full schedule they do something about it. We can do it ties for the team. On a conveniently Second. Fourth. too, but it will require greater effort by all bulletin board we set out training The stop thrust is out. Almost under what­ Develop the quickest possible hand. The of us, fencers, coaches and officials. with assigned coaches, dates of com­ ever conditions it is executed the international hand and arm must move independently of , team participants, names of seconds directors will not give it. A stop executed im- the feet if necessary and they should go like (Continued on next page)

AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Seven SABER TEAM: 1. USSR of our younger fencers have shown fENCING FOR THE 1969 the competition hod been tougher he would 8nd we need more like them. Hope­ 2. Poland have been forced to fence that way. Time "rs are emerging. Yes, we were dis­ 3. Hungary NATIONAL INDIVIDUAL TITLES will tell. ) by the results at these 1969 World 4. Italy by Dan lyons The second place of Albie Axelrod de­ 1ships, but we tried as hard as we 5. Romania : serves comment. Albie has been somewhat e were proud that we worked, lived 6. Japan Little doubt can exist after seeing this hampered by leg troubles and yet his per­ d like a team. The United States years competition that our sabre fencers EPEE TEAM: 1. USSR formance is consistantly in the top group roud of the excellent representation Hungary reach a higher level of competence than our 2. year after year. He can do more with his ler in Cuba, 1969. It was a privilege Sweden fencers in other weapons. In general they 3. hand than most can do with their hands and serve as Chief of Mission and I am 4. Italy move much better, tend to have quicker and feet together. On the rare occasions that 'or the help and support I received 5. Switzerland more precise moves, and have the greater he went for the touch with a long lunge 1 member of our delegation. 6. France willingness to toke the attock. Parries and it was a pleasure to see the balance and are scored from full retreat. The WOMEN'S TEAM: 1. Romania deftness of his moves. As with all veteran domination of the New York Athletic Club CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 2. USSR fencers, the question always arises as to was almost complete as they swept the first 3. Hungary how long they will be anxious to work so HAVANA 1969 four places. This time, Alex Orban took first 4. Poland hard to stay in shope and can they main­ place with Csaba Gall taking second followed 1. Wessell, West 5. West Germany tain this drive. tIVIDUAL: by the 1968 champion and Pan American, Germany 6. Cuba Jock Keane taking third. AI Morales, who Vito Mannino scored a very popular vic­ 2. Stankovich, USSR has been living on the west coast, took tory in capturing third. He has worked very 3. Parulski, Poland TEAM GETS SWEAT SUITS fourth, his lowest place in s~me years. These hard over the post few years and his pro­ 4. Romanov, USSR Through the initiative of Carl Borack, our men are all consistent fencers and their gress has been exceptional. Vito acknowl­ 5. Revenu, France notional foil champion, the U. S. team abilities have been commented upon fre­ edged that he relied heavily on stop thrusts 6. Tiu, Romania members in Havana were presented with a quently. While several finalists from lost throughout the entire final. Why he hod beautiful blue sweat suit with a large "USA" years' event did not participate, they had trouble getting the rest of his game to­ IDIVIDUAl: 1. Sidiak, USSR acrOSs the front. Carl prevailed upon the gether was a question even he couldn't 2. Kalmar, Hungary fallen below this top group anyway and they president of Helms Bakeries to donate a answer. But succeed he did throughout a 3. Bakonyi, Hungary probably would not have caused any signifi­ complete outfit for all members of the team. long final. 4. Kovacs, Hungary cant change in the outcome. This waS the first time in AFLA history that Women's Foil: 5. Rakita, USSR Our sober men should continue to work a United States World Championship team Ruth White simply outclassed her oppon­ 6. Vinokurov, USSR and seize every opportunity to compete in has been so uniformly Cand neatly) dressed, ents in gaining her first notional crOwn. She a wider range of international meets in the and it looked very chic at the opening cere­ lost only to Denise O'Connor early in the IVIDUAl: 1. Andrzejewski, next few years. We might have hopes then monies. finals and then proceded to win all her Poland of getting severo I into the finals of the 2. Nikanchikov, USSR bouts. She has great reflexes and can move Olympics Or World Championships. 3. Von Essen, Sweden NEW F. I. E. DIRECTORS quickly. Ruth presses but can still move 4. Jacobsen, Sweden Dr. Marius P. Valsamis and Richard Grad­ Foil: bock if needed and score with the . 5. Paramanov, USSR kowski have passed the F.I.E. examination Men's fail was not really very impressive. Who will challenge her if she continues to 6. Ladegallerie, for internationally rated President of Jury The comment of winner Carl Borack that he maintain her interest and zeal for fenCing? France (Director) given at the World Championships never retreated because nobody would attack I f ever there was on exhibition of static in Hovana. Dr. Valsamis passed the examina­ him wos entirely appropriate. It is surprising fencing, the women's foil has to be the FOil: 1. Novikova, USSR tion for Foil and Richard Gradkowski passed that this should have been the case. classic example. It is hard to recall any 2. Drimba, Romania for Foil, Epee, and Saber. They are now rated Whether there would have been much of a fencer being warned of the meter line. For 3. Chirkova, USSR as Class 2 International Presidents of Jury difference if the prior year's champion, almost the entire finals bout were fought 4. Samusenko, USSR and are deemed qualified to direct up to the Okawa, Jeff Checkes, and several other between the on guard lines Or within a few 5. Rejto, Hungary quarter finals of the World Championships or finalists hod shown up is only a matter for feet of them. Distance was usually very 6. Gopais, France Olympics. conjecture. Borack can move and hit and dose, the stop thrust was used to excess, he simply ron over people. He does toke lunging looked often like a lost art and \: .. USSR The examination was administered by a 1. chances galore and they cost him many exchanges were usually brief. This observer 2. Poland committee consisting of R. Mercier of touches. They will cost him dearly in inter- " was anxious to see a continued series of 3. Romania France, E. Mangiarotti of Italy, and M. notional competitions. actions on occasion, but it was rare. 4. France Balthazor of Hungary and consisted of both To fullfill his promise Carl must concen­ Second place went to Harriet King who 5. West Germany written and practical parts given over a trate harder and toke risks only when the 6. Hungary period of several days. fenced a very conservative game throughout. adds are much more in his favor. Maybe if Her speed was conSiderably below what she AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Eleven n in other years and Harriet was Paul Pesthy who had won three straight MEET MANAGER1S GUIDE CLASSIFIED with only 15 or 16 com­ to tell me that she didn't seem nationals had to content himself with second petitors). ler game going. place this year. He fenced in his usual con­ by Irw;n F. Bernstein The first administrative function performed c. Promote 3 or 4 from each pool to O'Connor started out the finals as servative style capitalizing on the mistakes by many fencers is that of Meet Manager in work up to a final of 8 or 9 fencers lte world beater. She WOn three of his opponents. As always he seemed to a divisional event. This guide is intended to on 2 strips. a row including one over Ruth be in excellent condition and showed no slowdown during the finals. He suffered a assist new Meet Managers in understanding d. Pool sizes should normally be uni­ 18 fenced with elan and confidence. their responsibilities and to serve as a check form after the first round; imbalances she lost it all and began to fence grievous double loss in a bout with Ron Mc­ list for experienced Meet Manogers. The ap­ should be adjusted through first round V and slightly off pace. That did Mahan and there was some speculation as to plication of the guidelines will, of course, byes and/or unequal first round pools Jiled off and lost three bouts. If why he didn't go to the attack instead of vary in each division to conform to local con­ whenever possible. been able to retain her form she letting the last precious seconds of the bout ditions such as: physical sites, location and e won the gold. run out. Paul just seems to hold back mOre e. In all events of 3 or more rounds, than necessary and it would be worthwhile quantity of equipment, and Bout Committee carry semifinal results into final. This for him to fence more aggressively. It seems rules on late entries, etc. means that bouts (regular, not fence­ tory of Steve Netburn was well de­ essential that he do so to be able to beat The writer acknowledges the use of ma­ off bouts) between semi-final quali­ le was better than the others, the Europeans. terial appearing in the "COMPETITION fiers from the same pool are immedi­ , lost one really bad bout in the Third place went to Louis Goldberg from MANAGER'S MANUAL" contained in the ately entered on the final round 'vIasin by 5-0. The final bout with Los Angeles who fenced creditably through­ Fall, 1968 Schedule of the New England Di­ scoresheet. This approach has been 'y, the J 968 champion, had ta be out and outlasted several others below him. vision; the January, 1968 issue of "THE tried in various divisions and used he title and Steve did it in great Over~dl it must be concluded that the epee JERSEY FENCER"; the J 965 edition of AFLA conSistently in New Jersey with the :ing aggressively and without fear finals did not reflect a very high standard. AND MANUALS; and the results that the semi-finals are more touches wherever they have to be Actions were brief, distance was often too 1964 New Jersey Division procedure "GEN_ strongly contested, and the finals end r's a shot to the toe, arm, head, or close. The level of the game must be raised. ERAL DUTIES OF BOUT COMMITTEE". earlier! )y, he'll go for it. Not only that Surely our men have more vigor than most I PRIOR TO DAY OF COMPETITION 2. Team Events- will go where he believes a touch of them showed and, without question, they These steps are hopefully performed The usual approach is first round 'ss of the score. This is the mark must have more courage, daring, and cun­ J or 2 doys before the event but may pools and then direct elimination "nationalist. ning. have to be completed at the competi­ and/or pools to a final of 2 to 4 tion. teams. Among the factors to consider, A. Obtain list of entries with information in addition to time, space and equip­ as to current AFLA membership, club af­ ment, is the number of teams to be filation, classification and ran kings (if ranked for qualification to the Na­ any). In divisions which allow competi­ tionals or for some other purpose. tors to enter at the meet, this list will C. If running more than one event at be incomplete and an estimate of late the same site, layout a time table for entries will have to be made for plan­ each round of each event, noting tenta­ ning purposes. tive assignment of pools to specific strips strips (NOTE: estimated time per bout is B. Plan organization of competition based -SABRE 4-6 minutes, EPEE 6-7 minutes, on number of entrants, physical faCilities, Our own exclusively designed foil _ FOIL 8- J 0 minutes). In order to complete number of strips, scoring machines and two events within a reasonable amount correctly balanced, with stainless steel The greatest name officials available, Each division should guard, highly polished blade, chrome­ of time, it may be necessary to depart in fencing equip· establ ish formulas for its meets so that ment. Chnmpion. from the "ideal" formulas for one or both plated pommel and ravel-proof, braid-over­ Meet Managers have a consistent basis silip or practice of them. unbreakable-plastic handle that provides a for organizing specific events. The fol­ better, more responsive . quality. Specially designed equip· lowing guide lines are usually followed in D. Check availability of essential equip­ ment for class New Jersey competitions and examplify ment (scoring machines, time clocks, use: The choice of Model 4S: French model "International" Foil. light, flexible, the types of rules to be determined. strips) and supplies (scoresheets, pencils, champions for al· membership forms) as well as division • simulating the weight of an electrical weapon. most half·a-cen· J. Individual Events- tury' rules and AFLA rules book. If necessary, WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG a. If J J or fewer, run as round-robin, check that awards and medals are avail­ using 2 strips if more than 7. able. FENCING EQUIPMENT CO. Inc. b. Plan pools with 5,6,7 in each, with E. If part of Meet Manager's job, arrange 30 E. 10th St., New York, N.Y. lOob3 8 only used in minor events with for advance pub Iicity, visit by photo­ ASTELL (212) GR 3·6930 small fields (for example an UN- 'rica's oldest and largest importers and manufactUrers of fencing equipment. Established 1914 graphers, etc.

AMERICAN FENCING Page Thirteen Seed contestants. This is based on na­ F. Conduct safety check: seeding is based on earlier rounds and if officials who failed to appear, fencers ,al or local ranking, classification, J. Exclude or correct defective uni­ necessary, pre-meet ratings. In addition for whom descipiinary action is war­ ngs by club or team captains and forms (holes in jackets, etc.). to the two basic principles of equitable ranted), wledge of competitors' strength from 2. Be sure legs are covered and distribution of strength and maximum lits of recent events, etc. Seeding underarm protectors worn. A full schedule of well planned and man­ separotion of team-mates, you should also Jld be extended to a number of con­ 3. Be sure spectators are located at aged competitions is the most important Serv­ try to separate competitors coming from ants equal to the planned number of a safe distance from strips. ice a division can provide to its members. It the same pool in the prior round. This lifiers from the first round plus byes. is clear that the energetic and efficient G. Adjust first round pools and/or organ­ however has a lower than the efforts of Meet Managers are essential to Unless several late entries are antici­ ization and time-table in accordance with other two rules. If 3 fencers qualified to attaining well run events. For those fencers ~d, set up first round pools and enter lote entries and/or withdrawals. a round with only two pools, obviously 2 who have never run a meet; do not be dis­ ) scoresheets. The following steps are H. Assign officials. will wind up together. In this case, it is cauraged by the seemingly imposing list of ,Ived: Announce to all contestants and officials: advisable to separate qualifiers #1 and tasks involved - every experienced Meet J. Distribute fencers evenly per seed­ J. Orgnization of events - including #2, putting #3 with either of them. Manager had to run his first meet at some ings - e.g. 2 pools of 6: rules for breaking ties for qualification D. At qualifying events for sectional and time. Once you've learned how, you will have A B and carrying up of semi-final scores, if national championships, it is usually used. found yet another source of enjoyment from 2 necessary to arrange for fence offs or 4 3 2. Time limits and strip rules. fenCing - after all, in sports as in most pools among eliminated fencers in order 3. Classificotion of events. other endeavors, the rewards ore usually in 5 6 to ascertain the ranking of the prescribed 4. Awards to be given. proportion to the efforts expended. 8 7 number of qualifiers and alternates. Com­ 5. First round pools. 9 JO petitors finishing with the same standing STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP 6. Any no smoking, no eating, or no lit­ MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION )eparate club-mates as much as pos­ in different pools of a round may not be tering regulations at the place of com­ PClfe of Filing: October 1, 1969 ~ (no pool may cantain more than one ranked comparatively on bouts won ar petition. Title of Public:ation: American Fencing e of a club than any other pool). In touch count in the different pools - they Frequency of Issue: Bi-Monthiy Ig so, try to shift equals, starting with III AT COMPETITION - DURING FENCING must fence off for relative position. location of Known Off;ce of PubHcation: P. O. Box ker fencers. In the above example, If planning has been done effectively, 144, Terre Haute, Indiana 47808 IV AT COMPETITION - AFTER FENCING Location of Headquarters or General Business lange 9 and J 0 or 5 and 6 but nat there should be few problems for the ENDS Offices of the Publishers: P. O. Box 144, Terre nd 7. Meet Manager once the competition Haute, Indiana 47808 A. Supervision of the packing and storage ;equence within a pool so that club­ begins. Indeed, it is frequently the Publisher: W. O. Osborne, P. O. Box 144, Terre practice in many devisions for the of equipment and strips is usually part of Haute, Indiana 47808 oS fence each other before meeting Editor: R. Goldstein, 397 Concord Rood, Yonkers, Meet Manager to be one of the com­ the Meet Manager's responsibil ity. ·club-mates. In actual practice in New Yark 10710 All Competitors should be accustomed to I events, this may be compromised if petitors as well. Certain important Managing Editor: William J. Lotzko, P. O. Box 144, functions must be performed however: helping with these tasks. Terre Haute, Indiana 47808 )01 is predominently from J club (e.g. B. The announcement of final results is Owner: Amateur Fencers League of Americo, Inc., 6 Or 5 of 7) so that non-club-mates A. Ruling on protests. The Meet Manager 33-62 St. West New York, New Jersey 07093 lOt have an excessively lang wait fol­ serves as the Bout Committee Chairman usually accompanied by awarding of Known Bondholders" Mortgages, and other Security ,d by overly frequent bouts. and as such rules on protests against de­ medals or trophies. If the ·oward donor or Holders Owning or Holding One Percent or cision by officials. It is suggested that he distinguished guests are present, they More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, COMPETITION - PRIOR TO START or Other Securities: None should be invited to participate in the FENCING first consult with senior officials and di­ vision executives but the final responsi­ presentation. AVERAGE NO. OF ACTUAL NO. OF The Meet Manager should have as­ COPIES EACH COPIES OF sistance in performing some of these bility is his. Effective performance of this V AFTER COMPETITION ISSUE OURING SINGLE ISSUE task requires knowledge of the rules and PRECEOING PUBLISHED tasks so that the event can start A. Notify publicity committee or submit 12 MONTilS NEAREST TO the ability to render impartial judgments. FILING OATE Dromptly. results directly to appropriate newspapers, TotoJ No. Copies Printed 5,500 5,500 :ollect entry fees and late fees if any. B. Review of completed score sheets. The etc. Paid Circulation ay be useful to bring along a quantity Meet Manager must review all score B. Promptly moil all monies, forms and 1. Sales through Dealers, etc. 0 o :'ange to facilitate this. sheets and verify that qualifiers have been scoresheets to the proper authority within 2. Mail Circulation 5,000 5,000 correctly determined and ranked. .If Total Paid Circulation 5,000 5,000 ferjfy AFLA membership or collect the division (usually Division Secretary or touches were counted, he should recount Free O,stribution 250 250 and have membership forms COm­ Bout Committee Chairman Or Secretary.) them since he bears the ultimate respon­ Total Distribution 5,250 5,250 ,d. c. Notify appropriate authority in division sibility for their correctness. Office usc, (eft oyer, spoiled 250 250 (usually Bout Committee Chairman) about: .ay out strips Or mark floor. Total 5,500 5,500 C. Seeding of pools. After the first round, 1. Equipment problems. ~t up and check scoring machines s,eeding of of pools is based strictly on re­ 2.Protests or other irregularities re­ ! certify that the statements mode by me above time clocks. are correct. sults of priar rounds. Where fencers have quiring consideration by the Division f appropriate, conduct weapons check. equal status in different pools, their /5/ WILLIAM J. LATZKO Executive Committee (e.g. ossigned Business Manager

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If a student graduates in Straight , feint to Low line, faint Pictures, Inc., and stereo entertainment on selected to High line June of 1970, he will be considered eligible flights. And of course, on-time schedules to the important Compound Attacks Employing Disengage as will all full time and graduate students business and vacation cities here and abroad. between the ages of 17 to 28. However, if Parry - Straight Riposte he has been inducted into the armed forces, For reservations call yonr nearest TWA office Parry - Disengage Riposte or see your travel agent and specify TWA. Parry - Compound Riposte (One-Two, he cannot be considered eligible. Doub/e) It is the responsibility of each university The individual lesson to conduct appropriate qualifying competi­ ~CING LOOPS: tions for all it's students, both undergraduate =unriomentols Jarry positions and graduate, to determine who shall repre­ "-lead cut sent that university. :heek cut tl..rm cut =Iank cut l :hest cut ~~Frederick 3el/y cut 'Rohdes ::>oint thrust ~.~ FENCERS' OUTFITTERS )ing Ie feint attacks ~,,/--.. "--169 EAST 86TH ST•• NEW YORK 28. N. Y. 3eat-be!!y cut TWA is the official carrier for the AFLA teen AMERICAN FENCING (]) get the center of gravity law and rolls, or slides. spread the feet or assume a guard One could argue that the gas­ stance in which the center of gravity trocnemius and soleus muscles can is low and for forward. These are un­ add tremendous force to the lunge if desirable because the farmer decreases allowed to contract. This can only be AN ANALYSIS OF stonding erect. As the knees are held iso­ mobility and the latter places most of done by pushing from the toes and THE FENCING LUNGE metrically flexed to keep the body in an on­ the weight on the forward foot which raising the heel. That there is much guard position, fatigue develops and it in­ potential force in the calf muscles can by Charles Simonian also reduces mobility. creases as the knee flexion increases. Stronger be simply demonstrated by performing legs can take this torque better than can (2) Allow the center of gravity to rotate first a normal vertical jump and com­ weaker legs. downward as the lunge begins and paring it to one in which the jump des Simonian is head fencing coach and apply a delayed rear leg force as the It professor of physical education at The is made flat-footed. Some flexion is necessary, of course, since ate Univlersity and holds a doctorate degree weight center moves into a favorable ica! education.) it stretches the extensor muscles putting them position. This can be accomplished by The rear arm held up in foil and in a position favoring forceful contraction. destroying the equilibrium by means epee has the important function of There has to be a compromise in depth of of a forward kick with the leading keeping the rear shoulder back to re­ crouch while on-guard. It must be deep foot which, because the forward base duce the target profile. During the lunge is the most important single enough to (a) provide stability, (b) stretch of support hose been removed, causes lunge it swings down in a rearward lent in fencing and needs to be the leg and hip extensor muscles, (c) keep the center of gravity to rotate down­ arc to permit the shoulders to remain ,Iy studied ond understood. Yet, very torque and fatigue at a reasonable level, and . If the rear leg extension is relatively level. In no way does action­ esearch has been done, and most of (d) allow for mobility which is in part a properly timed, the delay between reaction or any other mechanical Or ~rature is remarkably consistent in de­ function of a relatively high center of gravity. initial body movement and force appli­ physioligical principal support the d the execution of the lunge. The pur­ cation is very small. Indeed the move­ often-heard notion that swinging the f this paper is to analyze some of the As the lunge begins, the rear foot must be ment can be done in the time it takes rear arm adds speed to the lunge. and myths about what makes an well placed because the reaction to the violent to extend the weapon arm. The re­ There may be some basis to think that It lunge possible without necessarily rear leg drive would otherwise cause the foot sulting lunge could be slightly faster a rapid movement of the left arm pro­ ting a particular syle of lunge. to slip backward. The law of reaction de­ than one made with no leading foot motes a faster lunge because it is dif­ mands the best possible traction between the ral mechanical principles can be em­ involvement and should also be longer ficult to simultaneously move two and the shoe if an optimal lunge is to in analyzing the lunge and in pointing as well because the foot tends to body parts at different speeds. But be performed. ys in which the lunge might be im­ reach out for a distant point more so this implies that the real leg isn't than does a passive leading foot. When really trying and the swinging arm The fencer desires speed and distance The rear leg extension at the knee and the kicking out, the leading foot develops nags it into rapid movement. s lunge as well as stability and reCOver­ hip provides the major force for the lunge, ility. He can achieve these through but it is the horizonal component of this a momentum which is transferred to Each fencer must choose a stance the body, and by putting the body in lee to a good instructor's teaching, or vector quantity which needs to be explored. and lunge technique best suited to motion and overcoming inertia, the appl ication of the laws of mechanics. A powerful leg does not insure that its force himself. All too often the fencer has the coach, he can teach as he was will be usefuly directed. If the measured rear leg's force is more effectively not experimented with enough stances or he can question his techniques to angle of leg drive is forty degrees from the utilized. and techniques and is unfamiliar with ne if they can be improved. some of the scientific principles that horizontal, for example, and the measured Several other aspects of the tradi­ apply to fencing. No fencer or coach impetus given to the lunging fencer is force of the leg extension is one hundred tional lunging style lend themselves to should assume that the ultimate lunge 'ion first of the muscular strength of pounds, the horizontal component of force in analysis. The rear foot - need it re­ has already been developed. c leg and his extensors and, secondly, the direction of the opponent is only 76.6 main flat and in ploec throughout a pounds. This some extension force at thirty distance over which the force is ap­ lunge? Once the quadricep muscles of r""-M-""-"-'"-"-""-"-""-~"--:"--:""-""-:-"1 Thus, the stronger the involved degrees would give 86.6 pounds horizontally the thigh have contracted strongly and .. • •• lU SAINT LO{JlS 1i: , the more powerful the lunge, and while at fifty degrees the force would be 64.3 begun the knee straightening, the final r FENCING EQUIPMENT 1 point, the greater the knee bend, the pounds. This is an oversimplification because several inches of straightening are I to be proud of... l the driving angle changes throughout the ex­ probably of a ballistic nature, that is, will be the impulse potential. I J~cYrL? d ,-:x;/$~$)y1' //;/ . l tension, but it serves to make the point. force is no longer being applied during 1 rCflll.1f?t7't7,0(M! 3 are definite limitations on the degree that time and kinetic energy has • .y;,mJMoM 1 bend in the on-guard position which ! Pa. 5-6212 6317 Clayton Rd., st. louis, Mo. 63117, The implication here is that the initial reached its maximum value. The t..n1l_all_""_un_",,_n"_""_II"_lIn_,,,,_ulI_nK_,m_n"_' effectively utilized. Too deep a stance angle of leg extension should be as small as effects of action-reaction have been ,ult in increased torque because the IJFencing is similar to banking in the fact thot possible so that the horizontally directed force already realized as well. Therefore, it you get out of it exoctly what you put into it plus int is' further from the line of gravity. is closer to the full force developed by the cannot matter with regard to lunging a very small interest." at the knee is least when one is rear leg. There are only two ways to do this: velOcity whether the foot remains flat, - JOSEPH WAFFA, Fencing Moster

ghteen AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Nineteen fiSH FENCING MAGAZINE from other fencing magazines on topics of interest. Fencing Master, journal of the British Fencing, by Charles L. De Beaumont, O.B.E. 'y of Fencing is now available to U.S. FENCING BY EAR is an excellent 128 page hard cover book which is part of the English Universities Press, The official journal of the profes­ (With apologies to Csaba Ethesl Ltd., teach-yourself-series distributed by Dover encing masters of Great Britain, the by Nat Lubell Publications, 180 Yorick Street, New York, 1e is well edited and a valuable source There was a young fellow named Mitch resting articles On various fencing N. Y., 10014. who had perfect sonic pitch fhe editor, Roy Goodall, is a full time and could tell with a glance Mr. DeBeaumont admirably explains his master and publishes the magazine by the length of the sta~ce book in the short preface which: states s per year. The latest issue contains just who it was fencing with which "Fencing is a complex sport which cannot be an teaching and a complete interna­ learned from a book. It is hoped , however, )Iendar of competitions for 1969-70. With his back turned to the baut that this book will enable aspiring fencers to :iol arrangement, American readers He could listen-and soy with a shout teach themselves the reasons for the various )edite their subscriptions and save "les a Hungarian man fencing movements, how they should be ap­ 'y sending their personal checks to: fencing some sart of ham there's no doubt how the bout will come out." plied and co-ordinated, and that it will also J. Kriens, Esq. increase their enjoyment of this fascinating California Trading Co. One day, much to his chagrin sport." P. O. Box 3164 as a bout was about to begin forrance, California, 90503 They discovered a flaw SANTELLI MEDALS For those interested in a free list of other in the scorekeeper's score books on fenCing, write to the Secretary, charge for an annual subscription to by Denise O'Connor A.F.L.A., 33-62 St., West New York, New :ing Moster is $2.72 U. S. fOe sea and s';"itched bouts from what was to have been Jersey, 0709.3. j $5.50 U.S. for air mail. Air mail Pictured above is the Giorgia Santelli takes about five days and sea mail Said Mitch with a cry, triumphant and high, "Maker of Champions" medallion, replicas of ,proximately five weeks. The maga- "Tis a Swede versus the German Van Night!" which are to be presented annually to the liThe peace of heaven is theirs that !ift their National champion in each weapon. A com­ swords." circulated throughout the entire which was clearly absurd King John, Act II, Scene 1 speaking world and tries to be inter­ but he had the last word: mittee of students and friends had commis­ CULLED BY LOU SHAFF in outlook. It often reprints articles and the scoreboard was telling a lie. sioned this magnificent medallion, sculptured by Karen Worth, for presentation to the Maestra at the testimonial dinner held earlier this year. Reproductions of this award were presented for the first time to aur individual Since champians in Los Angeles. 1920 A fitting mementa to champions by the "Maker of Champions".

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New York 11, New York 'enty AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Twenty One AMATEUR FENCERS LEAGUE OF AMERICA DIRECTORY {ESTERN WASHINGTON KANSAS DIVISION by Faye James by Peggy Poland President: Alan Miles Ruben, Lubrizol Corp., Box 3057 Cleveland, Ohio 44117 ~TTlE SEAFAIR TOURNAMENT: WOMEN'S FOIL I. G. Raby, KCFC; 2. B. Daly, Hon. V. P. Harold Van Buskirk, 4602 Devon Street, Houston, Texas 77027 'pon Event: 1. Salle Auriol (Marilyn de KU; 3. G. Sarosi, KCFC. Exec. V. P. Norman Lewis, 8300 Talbot St., Kew Gordens, N. Y. 11415 Hernandez, Leslie Wright, Bud FOIL: 1. J. Bradley, WU; 2. K. Hill, V. P. Pac. Coast Mrs. Mary Huddleson, 2201 Bywood Dr., Oakland, Calif. 94602 James, Ron Notestine, John Metro.; 3. D. Brewer, KCFC. V. P. So. East Manny Forrest, 920 Oriole Ave., Miami Springs, Fla. 33166 Krojcir); 2. Columbia Fencers WOMEN'S FOil 1. N. Campbell, KU; 2. P. V. P. Midwest Anthony Zombolas, 712 Buena, Chicago, III. 60613 Club; 3. Portland Fencing Poland, KCFC; 3. J. Bradley, V. P. No. Atlantic Stephen Sobel, 18 Beverly Rood, Cedar Grove, N. J. 07009 Club. WU. P. Southwest Jerrold Bennett, 4510 Tallulah Dr.,. San Antonio, Tex. 78218 1. Fencibles, Portland, Ore. SABER: 1. S. Keeler, WFC; 2. B. Eden, v. Secretary William J. Latzko, 33-62nd Street, West New York, N. J. 07093 (Wayland, Tripp, Longworth) WU; 3 G. Raby, KCFC. Treasurer Peter Tishman, 37 Griswold Place, Glen Rock, N. J. 07452 2. Portland Fencing Club; 3. WOMEN'S FOIL: 1. J. Bradley, WFC; 2. N. Corp. Counsel Edmond Zeisig, 929 No. Astor St., #808, Milwaukee, Wisc. 53202 Salle Auriol, Seattle. Campbell, KU; 3. K. Hill, Metro. Recording Seey. Mrs. M. E. Rocko, 40-62nd Street, West New York, N. J. 07093 MALL TOURNAMENT: COlTes. Seey! Mrs. W. J. Latzko, 33-62nd Street, West New York, N. J. 07093 Foil: 1. Tara Fichtel, Portland EPEE: 1. B. Eden, WFC, 2. G. Raby KCFC; 3. B. Mercer, KU. Metro.; 2. Janet Franklin, Solie Auriol. 3. Leslie Wright, NORTHERN OHIO CHAIRMEN Salle Auriol. by Ruth Rogers 1. Wayland, Fencibles; 2 OPEN SABER: L Frank Griffin, Akron Arizona Roger Clayton, 1910 Leguna, Tempe, Arizona Hasson Khatab, Salle Auriol; Turners; 2. Chuck Payne, North Calif. Miss Emily Johnson, 1250 Ellis St.,. #11, San Francisco, Calif. 94109 3. Simon de Herandez, Salle Akron Turners; 3. Doug Phil­ South Calif. Joseph Elliott 18918 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, Cal. 90256 Auriol. lips, CDR. Colorado Mrs. Catherine Jackson, 4310 Vallejo St., Denver, Colo. 80211 1. Tim Taylor, Portland Metro; OPEN fOIL: 1. Fronk Griffin, Akron Columbus Miss Natalie Goodhartz, 1035 Minerva Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43224 2. Ray Beach, Portland Metro.; Turners; 2. Doug Phillips, Connecticut Alexander Bub!lck, 382 Burnside Ave. #84, E. Hartford, Conn. 06108 3. Ron Notestine, Salle Auriol. Akron Turners; 3. Bill Reith, Delaware Mrs. Irene Smith, 32 S. Stuyvesant Drive, Wilmington, Del. 19803 Albanian AC. Cent. Fla. Mrs. Joan H. Coli, 2020 Diplomat Dr., Clearwater, Flo 33516 GULF COAST WOMEN S FOIL OPEN: 1. Agotha Susel, Magyar Gateway, Fla. Dr. Even Clark, 3721 N. W. 21st PI., Gainesville, Flo. 32601 by Alfred Snyder AC; 2 Ruth Rogers, Akron Gold Coast Fla. Manny Forrest, 920 Oriole Ave., Miami Springs Fla. 33166 William ArnOld, Jr. 3664 Larkspur Terre, Decatur, Ga. 30032 DER-19: 1. J. Flores; 2. E. Lopez; 3. J. Turners; 3. Helen Simon, Georgia Steven S. Farid, 724 International Blvd., Houston, Tex. 77024 Collins. Magyar AC. Gulf Coast Anthony Poulos, Jr., 1518 Princess Anne Dr., Lancaster, Penna. 17601 S FOIL UNDER-19 I L. Williamson; 2 B. OPEN EPEE I. John Nadas, Adelbert; 2. Harrisburg Rev. Lawrence Calhoun, 7566 Dempster St., Niles, III. 60648 Furst; 3. M. Jones. Bud Shaw, Unatt.; 3. Bill Illinois Reith, Albanian AC. Cent. III. Joy Miller, Rm. 959, 909 S. Fifth St., Champaign, III. 61820 IAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: .-.-•..•... -...... Indiana James P. Jock, 6323 Holgate Dr., Ft. Wayne, Ind. 46806 1. S. Farid; 2. A. Snyder; 3. Iowa Dona!d Chapman, Box 184, Ames, Iowa 50010 J. Kolrnin. IN WASHINGTON, D.C. fence at Kansas Mr. Orlan Hill, 22229 N. 64th, Kansas City, Kansas 66104 Foil: 2. N. Abbot; 2. L. Wililam­ Kentucky Bill V. Seiiler, 2100 Commonweolth Bldg., Louisville, Ky. 40202 son; 3. T. Waddell. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FENCERS CLUB long Island William Streeter, 126 Walnut Rood, Glen Cove, N. Y. 11542 1. R. Shelby; 2. J. Wither­ Over 63 years of Maryland John B. Herts, 8 Enchanted Hills Rd., #203, Owings Mills, Md. 21117 spoon; 3. S. Forid. WASHINGTON Y.M.C.A. Metropolitan E. Csabo Gall, 3 Sycamore lane, White Plains, N. Y. 10605 1. S. Farid; 2. J. Stafurik; 3. 1736 G St. N.W. NA 8-11250 Michigan William Goering, 21460 Lathrup Blvd., Southfield, Mich. 48075 R. Shelby...... Minnesota Paul E. Dahl, 5525 Highway 101, Minnetonka, Minn. 55343 New England Steven Schneider, 678 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Mass. 02139 New Jersey Irwin Bernstein, 249 Eton Place, Westfield, N. J. 07090 South Jersey Robert Flynn, 38 Echo Hill Lone, Willingboro, N. J. 08046 North Carolina John LeBar, Duke Athletic Assn., Durham, No. Carolina 27706 Northern Ohio Joseph J. Kitson, 293 N. Martha Ave. #5, Akron, Ohio 44305 S. W. Ohio L. W. Dickerson, 1314 Enquirer Bldg., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Oklahoma John Shanks, 8526 E. 12th, Tulsa, Okla. 74112 Oregon Dorrell Fichtl, 6109 S. W. Evelyn St., Portland, Oregon 97219 Philadelphia Alan C. Byers, 173 Hillview Dr., Springfield, Penna. 19064 St. Louis Don J. Edwards, 6435 Cecil Ave., St. Louis, Mo. 63105 Tennessee Dr. E. G. Harris,. 8205 Corte land Dr., Knoxville, Tenn. Nonk Texas Tom Brents, 6341 Inca, Ft. Warth, Texas 76116 South Texas Jerrold Bennett,. 4510 Tallulah Dr., San Antonio, Tex. 78218 Virginia Dr. Dennis Z. J. Morey, 4407 Monument Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230 Washington, D. C. Michel Mamlouk, 1344 MacBeth, McLean, Virginia 22101 Westehester Curtis Ettinger, 55 Westminster Road, Scarsdale, N. Y. 10583 Western N. Y. Arthur Plouffe, 2764 Ridgeway, Rochester, N. Y. 14626 Western Penna Warren Sohl,. 4960 Northlawn Drive, MurraysvifJe, Penn. 15668 West Point Lt. R. G. McMahon, 568 Kenwood Dr., Sqt:.!ire Village, New Windson, N. Y. 12550 Western Wash. Dr. Hugo Van Dooren,. 10908 Meadow Rd. SW, Tacoma, Wn. 98499 West Virginia Ted Muilenburg, West Virginia State College, Institute, W. Va. 25112 Wisconsin John M. A. Basance 9415 Adler, Wauwatosa, Wisc. 53214 Non-Divisional Mrs. W. J. Latzka 33-62nd Street, West New York, N. J. 07093

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