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One of the pleasant duties of the Presi­ Force and, if approved, we will ask local dent is to extend on annual greeting to groups to render assi~tance at nearby the membership, This is my first oppor­ bases; the fencers organized at these tunity to thank you for the many ex­ bases will establish now Divisions or will pressions of confidence and to discuss with become part of existing Divisions depend­ you what I consider to be our present ing upon their location, A concerted ef­ situation and the program we should fol­ fort must be made to bring the high low, school fencer into the AF.L.A; the time We have just hod considerable discus­ spent teaching these youngsters wi II not sion about a constitutional amendment­ reap a full harvest unless we bring them perhaps more than was necessary, Both into the League and cement their inter­ sides were sincere and now that the est far the future, The magazine and question has been resolved I am certain special competitions should help ta ac­ that the decision will be accepted in good complish this, A similar effort must be grace, We must always encourage free directed at the colleges, Y,M,C.A.'s, and and full discussion of important local or other clubs. national issues before any action is taken; Internationally we have earned COn­ as sportsmen we should be able to do so siderable prestige through our competitors without rancor. My predecessor, whom I and officials. The Pan American Games have known intimately for quite some of 1955 and the Olympic Games in 1956 time, has succeeded in creating a closer present the opportunity to enhance our fellowship between our widely scattered prestige; we must start immediately to groups; this understanding and goodwi II train the candidates for these Games. must be preserved and developed, The Squads in each weapon will be given a establishment of American Fencint four long-range training program so that the years ago has helped a great dea I in rigorous training of the teams during the this respect and we must insure its con­ 1955-56 seasons will not be a sudden, tinued publication. hysterical and unnatural process. Although the membership of the These are our most urgent tasks as I League has remained static, reports indi­ see them, In both local and national cate a slight increase in the number of affairs we must be more sensitive to new competitions and competitors in the Divi­ ideas, We must encourage younger fenc­ sion and Sectional level; representation ers to take an active part in administra­ at the National Championships these last tive matters and we must not hesitate twa years has been especially good, In to ,experiment, The experience of our old­ this, one of our primary functions, we er members will guide and temper the might be tempted to say we had succeed­ impatience of the young ones, but we ed admirably were it nat for the knowl­ must recognize that a proposal is not edge that the general increase in fencing dangerous or impractical merely because activity outside the framework of the it has not been tried before. A,F,L.A, has been tremendous. One of Your National Officers, Division Chair­ our main objectives at this time must be men and other elected representatives to bring into the League a much greater will do everything in their power to im­ portion of the active fencers in the coun­ prove the AF,L.A and I know you will try and for this task the continued coop­ give them your support. On their behalf eration of our amateur and professional I extend to you aur sincerest wishes for teachers is essential. A comprehensive a pleasant fencing season. program has been proposed to the Ai r -Jose de Capriles

Vol. 5 October, 1953 No.1 2 AMERICAN FENCING OCTOBER 1953

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Application for entry as second closs motter is pending. How About It??? The season is about to start and again would like to remind you to look over your equipment. Are you still fencing with DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE IS NOVEMBER 15, 1953 a beat-up mask? Is your uniform well blessed wi th hales? Then why nat renew them NOW? Don't forget the newspapers love to give us publicity . . . when a Mastiopaolo Returns NOTICE fencer is sent to the hospital. And hun­ Joe Mastropaalo, the first American dreds of timid souls drop the sport with­ ever to study at the Civilian Fencing Under the basic agreement governing out knowing how it happened. the management of American Fencing, Teachers' School of France's renowned policy decisions are mode by a board Please play safe!! You are doing your­ National Institute of Sports, has returned ,~If conSisting of the elected national of­ a favor as well as giving your oppo­ to his home in Brooklyn as an honor nent peace of mind. You will fence bet­ ficers of the A.F.L.A. and the Editor graduate of the School and expects to and Publisher, The policy board has de­ ter and have more confidence. start his professional career in the near cided to grant Jose de Capriles a leave How about it? future. Mr. Mastropaolo has pointed for of absence from his position as Editor -W. L. Osborn the fencing teacher's profession since he during his term of office as President of the League, and to assign his edi­ FOR THE RECORD was discharged from the Ar';'y in 1 946. torial duties to a Board of Editors. The Women's Metropolitan Individual He majored in physical education at composition of the Board of Editors wi!! The results of the women's J 953 metropoli­ Brooklyn College, graduating in 1950. be announced in the masthead and tan individual foil championship hove now He taught 6th grade for a year to sup­ will be re-examined from time to time been received. Final standings: (1) Dione Mill­ plement his G. I. benefits, and then took in order to insure efficient operation stein, FC 4/1; (2) Grace Acel, 55, 3:/2, 16/17 the stiff two-year course for fenCing in keeping with established policy, (defeated Dalton 4-3 on fence-off); (3) Made­ teachers at the French Institute, the line Dalton, FC. 3/2, 16/17; (4) Ida Balint, Saltus, 2/3, 17 t.r.; (5) Eve Cohen, 55, 2/3, successor of the world famous Joinville 18 t.r.; (6) Dolly Funke, FC, 1/4. School of Gymnastics and Fencing. The school program colis for training 14 or An ad m American Fencing Roger F. Jones, chairman of the West­ 15 hours doi Iy except Sunday, when com­ ern New York Division, was married on petitions are held beginning at 8 a.m. reaches fen c er s throughout the September 19 to Miss Caryl Reisgen of and ending at 8 or 9 p.m. Mr. Mastro­ Yea dan, Pennsylvania. Heartiest Can" paolo also competed in the World Cham­ cottntry. Write us for rates today. gratulations! pionships at Brussels this past summer, in order to observe at first hand the technique and tactics of the top-flight FOR SAFElY - ECONOMY amateurs in all weapons. Finest SERVICE Qua/ity . , . .. American Fencing is proud to congrat­ from Coast to Coast ulate Mr. M~stropaolo for his intelligent Tai/ored Perfection it's preparation for his chosen profession, and wishes him the best of success. In our • "GRECO" opinion, he can't miss. UNIFORMS and GLOVES FENCING -M. A. de C. EQUIPMENT BY • S. ZUCKER Outstanding in quality and technical perfection Wrjte o. 'Phone Write for free information and catalog: Eastern Office: 4 J East 22nd Street, 3323 Avenue N, Brooklyn, N. Y. New York 10, N. Y. ESplanade 7 -2808 OCTOBER 1953 AMERICAN FENCING 3

By RALPH GOLDSTEIN, Secretary .. .. . Elule Changes ...... National Rankings The Board of Governors has fixed the following National Rankings for 'the Governors, to visiting members of the The Board of Governors has adopted 1953 -54 season: F.I.E. the following changes in the Rules. It is Women suggested that each member note the Rule 87 Unless otherwise specifically I. Paul Sweeney, Michigan specific changes in his Rules Book. announced in the schedule the first round 2. Mrs. Maxine Mitchell, S. Cal. of the championship competitions, team 3. Mrs. Diane Millstein, N.Y. Rule 14 (b) Sectional Championships and individual, shall be held by the raund­ 4. Miss Madeline Dalton, N.Y. include the AIIEastern, Midwest, Pacific robin or pool method, but byes may be 5. Mrs. Sollye Chambers, Michigan Coast and Southwest inter-divisional grcnted at the discretion of the Bout 6. Mrs. Eve Cohen Siegel, N.Y. championships. These chcmpionships shall Committee. 7. Vivienne Sokol, N.Y. be limited to Open, Senior and Interme­ \ d) In all rounds of the national in­ 8. Betty Dedousis, N.J. diate team and individual events. Other dividual championships qualification shall Foil inter-divisional championships shall have be determined on the basis of bout vic­ I. Dr. Doniel Bukontz, N.Y. the some classific8tion as a Divisional tories. If two or more fencers are tied 2. Ralph Goldstein, Westchester Championship (See Rule 9,d). for the lost qualifying place on the basis 3. Allan Kwartler, N.Y. of bout victories, there shall be a fence­ 4. Albert Axelrod, N.Y. Rule 82 (a) In all qualifying compe­ off. If after a fence-off there is still a 5. Leonard Turk, N.Y. titions for the national individual cham­ tie in bout victories, the tie shall be re­ 6. Neil Lazar, N.Y. pionships the number of qualifiers who solved by counting touches and the touch 7. Nathoriel Lubell, N.Y. will be eligible to compete in the cham­ score in the original pool shall be added 8. Lt. Robert Nielsen, USAF pionship tournament shall be determined to the touch score of the fence-off to 9. Dr. Paul T. Makler, Philadelphia ( 1) by the competitive membership (Life, determine the relative standing of the 10. Evan QUinn, Westchester Active, Collegiate and Student) in good fencers involved. The bout and touch Epee standing in the division or non-divisiianal scores among all qualifiers fram the same group at the time of the competition, 1. Donald G. Thompson, Illinois pool may be used to determine their com­ 2. Richard Berry, Michigan and 12) by the number of fencers actual­ parative standing for the purpose of seed­ 3. Ralph Goldstein, Westchester ly competing for qualification. The mini­ ing the following round. mum number of qualifiers shall be 3 if 4. A/2C Robert Derderian, USAF Rule 220 The mesh and bib of the there are 25 or less competitive members 5. Alan M. Ruben, Philadelphia mask, and for sabre all parts of the in good standing; 4 if there are 26 to 50 6. Thomas Bickley, No. Texas mask liable to come in contact with the inclusive; 5 if there are 51 to 100 in­ 7. Edward Vebell, N.Y. opponent's blade (mesh, bib, reinforce­ clusive; 6 if there are 101 or more. Ad­ 8. Roger F. Jones, Western N.Y. ments, straps and sides), and the front ditional qualifiers shall be permitted if 9. Peter Conomikes, Philadelphia surface of the visor (which, if used, must there are 10 or more actual competitors 10. Albert Wolff, Kentucky always be placed within the mask) must in the qualifying competition, as follows: Sabre be white or very light ecru in color. On 10 to 19 competitors (inclusive), 2 ad­ I. Dr. Tibor Nyilas, N.Y. the other hand, the inside surfaces of ditional qualifiers; 20 to 29 competitors, 2. George Worth, N.Y. the mask and bib, the back spring and, 3 additional qualifiers; 30 to 39competi­ 3. Dr. Norman C. Armitage, So. Car. in fail and epee, the outside trimming tors, 4 additional qualifiers; 40 or more 4. Abram Cohen, N.Y. may be of any color whatsoever. competitors, 5 additional qualifiers. In 5. Jose R. de Capriles, Westchester other words, 3 sholl be the minimum and Rule 523 (Unfinished Bouts). If, at 6. Sol Gorlin, N.Y. 11 the maximum that shall be allowed to the end of the time allotted for a five­ 7. Dr. James H. Flynn, N.). qualify from any divisional or non-divi­ touch bout in foil and sabre, neither of 8. Hamilton Millard, N.Y. sional qualifying competition. the contestants has scored the number 9. Dr. Paul T. Makler, Philadelphia of touches required for victory and they 10. Nickolas Muray, N.Y. (b) In the event that the number of ore tied, the score shall be brought to entries for a qualifying competition is four-all and the contestants shall com­ equal to or less than the minimum estab­ pete for a single decisive touch without Masters Competitions lished by membership, the qualifying limit of time. In such cases the final score competition need not be held and all en­ of the bout shall always be 5-4. When Open to Professionals tries shall automatically be qualified for the bout is prolonged in this manner the the championship tournament. contestants shall go on guard at the The Board of Governors has approved places they occupied on the strip when a proposal to open the annual Masters' Id) Additional representation shall be the time fixed for the bout expired. The Epee event, scheduled for May 16, 1954, afforded on the basis of proven strength same basic principle is applied when the to professionals who are Associate Mem­ by permitting the following to qualify number of touches in foi I and sabre is bers of the A.F.L.A. The Board has also automatically for the championship tour­ more or less than five. accepted a new trophy for a Masters' Foi I nament in each weapon, without taking Competition, to be held either during the part in the qualifying competitions and Rule 525 (Epee) (Add before the last sentence). When the bout is prolonged Christmas vacation or at a later date if without reducing the number of other more convenient to interested profes­ qualifiers from the division or non-divi­ in this manner the contestants shall go on guard at the places they occupied on sionals. Suggestions for dates and for the sional group to which they belong: the scheme of competition should be for­ finalists of the previous notional cham­ the strip when the time fixed for the bout expi red. warded immediately to Miguel de Ca­ pionships in each weapon; all former Na­ priles at New York University, New Rule 601 The Bout Committee for all tional Champions in each weapon; mem­ York 3. bers of the U. S. Olympic Team selected AFLA events shall consist of members of not more than four years prior to the the League in good standing. If profes­ championship tournament, in the weapon sional Associate members serve on the fenced; the current Sectional Champions committee they may not participate in in each weapon; fencers of Veteran clas­ the seeding of pools. sification (aged 50 or aver) who have been National Championship medalists An ad in American Fencing reaches or members of a U. S. Olympic Fencing Team. The same privilege may be ex­ fencers throughout the country. Write tended, at the discretion of the Board of us for rates. 4 AMERICAN FENCING OCTOBER 1953

• • • • • • • • • 1953 World's Championships • by C,ML. de Beaumont, Great Britain The 1953 World Fencing Champion­ caused fatigue to play a considerable • ships, held in Brussels, July 15-23, were part in the finals of both team and an example of perfect organization. The individual; in fact, one team semi-final SPECIAL • refreshing atmosphere of good temper ended at 1 :30 a.m. The team final was • and good fencing was largely due to the very evenly contested by France, Italy, high standard of judging and presiding. Sweden and Switzerland. As Sweden beat • Some 300 fencers represented 21 nations. France 8-8, 62-64 touches, Italy beat The following is a brief commentary on Switzerland 10-6, France beat Italy 9-7 VALUE! • the highlights of each event: and Switzerland beat Sweden 10-6, all Men's Foil Team (12 teams) : The de­ four teams were level when the last • ciding match was again between France round started. Italy then annihilated Since it's the most commonly used and Italy; this was one of the best I Sweden 12-4, while France only just individual piece of equipment in • have ever seen. The first bout provided beat Switzerland 8-8, 61 -62 hits. Thus the sport, we thought we'd concen­ a sensational victory for Di Rosa over the final order was (1) Italy, (2) France, 13) Switzerland, 14) Sweden. trate on producing the best possible • d'Oriola; but steady fencing by Lataste (who was undefeated) and Rommel, and The performance of the Swiss, who weapon at the best possible price • three victories by d'Oriola, gave France a fenced without their stars (Zappelli, Ruf­ as our special value for this sea­ well-earned title when Claude Netter beat !enacht and Meister), was the sensation son. • Renzo Nostini, 5-3. Di Rosa supplied of the tournament. three victories for Italy, but France led Epee Individual (93 entries) : Fear of We are pleased to offer to all fenc­ • all the way after the first round and won, the time factor resulting from the 5- ers our No. 4-D FRENCH FOIL 9-6. Hungary took third place by de­ touch bout induced the organizer s to feating Belgium, 9-6. mounted with the famous special • qualify only three fencers from pools of 6 or 7, so that a number of well-known quality No. 1 1 1 FRENCH BLADE. Men's Foil Individual (56 entries): • Christian d'Oriala, the Olympic Cham­ fencers were eliminated. The men who pion, wan his third world title in his awn hod fenced in the team final were notice­ Card-wrapped handle, pol ished • distinctive style, although his sureness of ably worn out. This, however, does not chrome guard, I eat her and fel t touch and marked superiority was not detract from the remarkable performance thumb pad and specially weighted • so evident this year. He is at present of the two Hungarians who topped the Castella pommel. doing his military service and lacks facili­ field. Josef Sacovics was a clear winner • ties for training. f-;le lost to Edoardo Man­ by a margin of two victories. His only giaratti, 5 -4, in a magnificient bout defeat was from a team-mate in his first • featured by phrases which went to the bout of the final. Berczenyi of Hungary, fourth or fifth counter-riposte, but ran Marini of Italy, Mouyal of France and $3.20 Edoardo Mangiorotti of Italy, tied for • out a clear winner with a 5-3 victory Plus Postage over Di Rosa in the last bout. Final or­ second with four victories and placed in • der: (I) D'Oriola, France, 6 v.; (2) E. that order on touches. Rehbinder of Swe­ Mangiarotti, Italy, 5 v. 20 t.; (3) Di den, Dagallier of France, and Daria Man­ • Rosa, Italy, 5 v. 24 t.; (4) Tilly, Hun­ giarotti of Italy, completed the final. gary, 3 v. 29 t.; (5) Rommel, France, Sabre Team (I 2 teams): Hungary's • 3 v. 31 t.; (6) Spallino, Italy, 2 v. 30 t.; superiority has never been more marked 17) Lataste, France, 2 v. 30 t.; 18) R. as it won over France 12-4, Poland 12-4 • Nostini, Italy, 2 v. 31 t. and Italy 9-3. The Italian team, except Ladies' Foil Team (6 teams) : In the for Ferrari, was not impressive; they re­ WRITE • quire rejuvenation or at any rate slim­ round-rabin event, Hungary was held to a draw by Germany in its first match ming. They beat Poland 9-7 and drew • 8-8, 46-46; but thereafter won its re­ with France 8-8, 63-63 touches. The maining matches handily, beating France young Polish team which made such an • 9-2 in the decisive encounter. France impression at Helsinki, again fenced very TODAY was second with 4 match victories, Italy well and by a two- touch victory over • was third with 3, and Germany, Holland France, 8-8, 60-62, they gained third and Belgium followed in that arder. place. We regret that due to a ruling by • Ladies' Foil Individual 154 entries): Sabre Individual 171 entries): The the AFLA-the publishers of this Irene Camber of Italy fenced with cool semi-finals at this weapon were particu­ magazine-we cannot include a • confidence; she has made a great ad­ larly keenly contested and only three list of our items and their prices. • vance in technique since she won the Hungarians and one I talian reached the However, we take this opportunity Olympic title last year. She was unde­ final. Kovacs maintained the brilliant feated throughout the event and in the form he has shown in the post three to keep you informed of the fact • final had only 1 I hits registered against years, going through undefeated, with that our catalog and price list are • her. Renee Garilhe of France also fenced 5-4 bouts only with Pinton and Lefevre. available to you. Drop us a post very well, losing only to Comber in Q de­ A. Gerevich of Hungary, .the 1948 Olym­ card for a complete list of our lightful bout. Keydl of Germany, who pic Champion, was second with five vic­ was undefeated in the early rounds and tories. Karpati of Hungary won third place equipment and our prices. " took third place, provided the surprise by one touch over Mikla (ex-Hungarian • of the tournament. Tall, strong, and with fencer now competing as stateless) . Then a nice hand, she should have a great followed Lefevre of France, Pinton of future in international fencing. The Italy, Pawlowski of Poland, and Lechner other finalists were Ilona Elek of Hun­ of Austria. gary, Hartl of Austria (another new­ comer), Zsabka of Hungary, Bernheim of France and Margit Elek of Hungary, who finished in that order. Epee Team 112 teams): The experi­ ment of fenci ng epee for five touches OCTOBER 1953 AMERICAN FENCING

First North American MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL LABOUR 1953 World's Professional DAY WEEKEND TOURNAMENT Championships by Dave Silverstone Epee Championships by Tracy Jaeckel, Captain, U. S. Team The annual international Labour-Day Michel Pecheux of France, fa r mer The Ontario Fencing Association and Week-end Tournament at Montreal was world amateur epee champion, won the the Canadian National Exhibition are to held in the Mont St. Louis Gym~asium, first professional epee tournament held be congratulated for initiating the first September 5-7, 1953. Allan Kwartler in 25 years when he swept undefeated North American Fencing Championship. was a double winner, sweeping through through a distinguished field of 44 fenc­ Some years ago the Wilkinson Tourna­ the finals in foil and sabre without a de­ ing masters from 8 countries. Pecheux ment in New York brought together feat. Paul Moss, also undefeated in the two years ago also won the professional teams from Cuba, Mexico and the Unit­ final, won the epee by a wide margin. foil championship. The French masters ed States, but they were three-weapon The women's foil final resulted in a dominated the epee field, qualifying for teams with only one man in each weapon; triple tie for first, and on the fence-off, 1 1 of the 16 places in the first direct­ whi Ie the Toronto event encompassed the Mme. Jarmila Vokral emerged the win­ elimination round, for 6 of the 8 quarter­ full program of team and individual com­ ner, with Judy Goodrich second and Mrs. final positions and for all of the 4 semi­ petitions in all weapons and included Dolly Funke third. final posts. women's foil. This program was run on Results of Finals In a recent issue of L'Escrime Francoise, August 27, 28 and 29 in truly devitaliz­ Men's Foil: (I) A. Kwartler, 8 Y.; (2) P. the president of the Royal Belgian Acad­ ing heat. Aaccommodatians in Victoria Makier, 7 v.; (3) G. Krupski,S v., 22 t.r.; (4) emy of Arms attributes the success of College were excellent, os were the lock­ R. Asselin, 5 V., 27 t.r.; (5) A. Howard, 3 Y., the French masters to the fact that in er facilities at the Colisseum. The tech­ 29 t.r.; (6) E. Brooke, 3 v., 33 t.r.; (7) P. France all competitions-except the no­ nical arrangements will be improved in Moss, 2 v., 36 t.r.; (8) R. Dyer, 2 v., 37 I.r.; (9) D. Robins, I v. Referee: G. A. Pouliot. tional championships-are open without the future, as the experience obtained Women's Foil (photo-Journal Trophy): (1) distinction to amateurs and professionals, this year pointed up the importance of J. Vokrol, 5 V., 13 t.r. (defeated Goodrich and also to the maintenance of the careful planning and the immense paper 4-2 and Funke 4-3 on fence-off); (2) J. Good­ magisterial school with government help. work involved in seeding, maintaining rich, 5 v., 17 t .r. (defeated Funke 4-3 on By contrast, the Italian magisterial schedules, arranging juries, and other fence-off); (3) D. Funke, 5 v., 21 t.r.; (4) A. details of an international tournament. Drungis, 4 v., 19 t.r.; (5) G. Merchant, 4 v., school at Rome has been closed, and Ital­ The success of the event was almost en­ 20 t.r.; (6) H. Brewster, 3 v., 22 t.r.; (7) E. ian professionals-although also mem­ tirely due to a charming and very per­ Whitehouse, 2 v.; (8) E. Laws, 0 v. Referee: bers of the Italian Fencing Federation­ Car! Schwende. sonable young lady, Miss Marjorie Pat­ are limited to one closed competition per terson, Secretary of the Ontario Fencing Epee (McConnell Trophy): (I) P. Moss, II year. v.; (2) P. Makler, 7 v., 19 t.r.; (3) R. Dyer, Association, who earned our warm thanks -M. A de C. 7 V., 21 t.r.; (4) D. Silverstone, 7 V., 25 t,r.; and affection. (5) Tie Between E. Brooke and E. Dollinger, The U. S. team, which I had the honor each with 6 v., 22 t,r,; (7) F. Bavuso, 6 V., to Captain, covered itself with glory and 24 t.r.; (8) T. M. Carhart,S v.; (9) R. Asse­ lin, 4 v., 24 t.r.; (10) D. Boyle, 4 v., 26 t.r.; returned laden with handsome trophies • • • • • • • • • (I I) R. Stark, 2 v.; (12) R. Desjarlais, 1 v. presented by the Canadian Notional Ex­ Sabre (Joey Richmond Trophy): (I) A. Kwart­ hibi tion. The team was selected at the • ler, 9 v.; (2) L. Krasa, 8 v.; (3) P. Makler, 7 last possible moment by the AF.L.A v.; (4) R. Dyer, 6 v.; (5) S. Sobel, 3 v., 39 Executive Committee, and there was no t.r.; (6) R. Cardoza, 3 v., 39 t.r.; (7) J. Flynn, NEWLY • time for formal training or preparation; 3 v., 40 t.r.; (8) G. Krupski, 2 v., 39 t.r.; (9) but the morale and team spirit were R. Asselin, 2 v., 42 t.r.; (10) D. Rubinstein, 2 • terrific, and combined to overwhelm our v., 43 t.r. Referees: C. Schwende, G. A. Pouliot, less experienced but dead game and tena­ R. Desjarlais. DESIGNED • cious cousins from the land of the Maple Leaf. An ad in American Fencing reaches • The United States defeated Canada in fencers throughout the country. Write all three team events for men; no wom­ us for rates. MAS Kand Sizes¥ • en's team competition was held. In foil, our team of Paul Makler, Edward Vebell, Vebell and Makler tied for first; then An entirely new 3-weapon mask • Abrom Cohen and Nickolas Muray won Eddie won the Championship 5-4 in an that covers every fencing need. The by 9-5, with Makler and Vebell unde­ exciting fence-off. Frank Bavuso took a some high quality throughout that • feated. In epee, Paul Makler, Edward Ve­ surprisingly but well-earned third place you've always expected in our frn­ bell, Paul Moss and I scored on impres­ to give us a sweep of the prizes. In epee, est quality masks, with the addi­ • sive 9-1 victory. The veteran British in­ we captured the first seven places in a tion of heavy saddle leather trim­ ternationalist, Dennis Pearce (who is nine-man final. This' time Makler won ming that makes it perfect for • warmly remembered as a gallant competi­ the title, and Vebell was second on sabrer as well as foil and epee tor in the Thompson Trophy British­ touches over Dick Dyer. [Mr. Jaeckel was without adding unnecessary bulk • American match of 1934), defeated me fourth. Ed note.l Our iron-man trophy and weight. 3 -2 for our only loss. Unfortunately, Ed collector, Paul Makler, took another when • Brooke, the Dominion titleholder who tied he defeated Vida of Canada in a fence­ ':'We have children's and women's for first in our Nationals, could not com­ off for the sabre championship after Abe masks. The men's COme in medium • pete due to illness at home. Our sabre Cohen made the tie possible by beating and large size. team of Paul Makler, Abram Cohen, Vida in the final bout. Abe, fencing be­ • Nickolas Muray and Dick Dyer triumphed low his potential in the broiling heat, For prices and listing of all other 9-3 after a slow start. Nick took all three took the third medal. Castello items, write today for our • of his bouts, while Dyer showed definite A gala dinner attended by members new catalog and price list. improvement and great promise. Despite of Parliament and the Toronto City Coun­ • the score, Canada made its strongest cil, and presided over by the genial Jack bid in sabre, and will prove dangerous Dalton, proved a fitting climax to a • in the future. thoroughly successful tournament. Our We also dominated the men's events, Canadian cousins plan to continue the ~,: .. r-~~ but in the women's foil it was a different North American Championships next year story: Eva Kun of Canada scored an im­ on an even better scale. They also prom­ pressive victory, with our own Carol ise us same surprises. Until then they de­ Christensen a good second, and Edi th serve our warm thanks for a good jab Younger of Canada third. In men's foil, well done. 6 AMERICAN FENCING OCTOBER 1953

A.F.L.A Metropolitan and All Eastern Schedule

1953 1954

Saturday, Oct. 31, Noon Sunday, January 3, Noon FOIL Novice Team. Dernel! Every Trophy (now held by Mercado FOIL, Metropolitan Qualifying Round for Individual Intermediate F.C.) and A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $2.55. Saltus-McBurney. Olvin Championship. Entry fee $ 1.60. New York A,C. Friedman in charge; in charge; Bavuso, Hochberg, Ritayik officiating. Hochberg, Kwartler, Lazar, Lubell officiating, Friday, Nov. 6, 7 P.M. Saturday, Jon. 3, Noon WOMEN'S Novice Team. George Santelli Trophy (now held by WOMEN'S Open Individual. Anthony Greco Trophy (now held by Hunter College) and A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $2.55. Salle San­ Madeline Dalton), A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $1.60. Saltus-Mc­ telli. Acel in charge; E, Cohen, Goldstein, Pongo officiating. Burney. Olvin in charge; Axelrod, Pongo, Ritayik officiating,

Saturday I Nov. 7, Noon Sunday, Jan. 101 Noon EPEE Novice Team. Jose de Capriles Trophy (now held by Colum­ EPEE, Metropolitan Qualifying Round for Individual Intermediate bia) and medals. Entry fee $2.55. Fencers Club. Mijer in charge; Championship. Entry fee $2.60, Fencers Club. Mljer in charge; Moss, Sonnenreich, Spingarn officiating. Latzko, Lutz, Moss officiating. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 P.M. Saturday, Jan. 16, Noon WOMEN'S Novice Individual. Manrique Medals. Entry fee 85¢. WOMEN'S Junior Individual Championship. Marion Lloyd Vince Fencers Club. Rothman in charge; Dalton, Funke, Strauch offi­ medals. Entry fee $1.10. Saltus-McBurney, Acel in charge; A. ciating. Cohen, Bukantz, Marmer, Strauch officiating. Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 7 P.M. FOIL Novice Individual. John R. Huffman medals. Entry fee 85¢. SABRE Individual; limited to Seniors and Intermediates; direct Saltus-McBurney. KWartler in charge; A. Cohen, Gorlin, Lazar of­ elimination finals; Nickolas Muray medals. Entry fee $1.60. Salle ficiating. Santelli. Rothman in charge M. de Cap riles, Goldstein, Hess offi~ Sunday, Nov. 15, Noon ciating. SABRE Novice Team. J. M, Castello Trophy (now held by Salle San­ Saturday, Jan. 23, Noon telli) and A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $2.55. FencerS Club. Sobel FOIL Individual; limited to Seniors and Intermediates; direct elimi­ in charge; Bavuso, Hess, Marmer officiating. nation finals; A.F.L.A, medals. Entry fee $ J .60. Saltus-McBurney. Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 P.M. Friedman in charge; J. de Capdles, Pongo, Worth officiating, FOIL Prep Individual. Lea G. Nunes medals. Entry fee 85¢. Rahdes Tuesday, Jan. 26, 7 P.M. Academy. Lubell in charge; Schechter, Surdi, Turk officiating. EPEE Individual; limited to Seniors and Intermediates; direct e!imj~ Saturday, Nov. 21, Noon nation finals; A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $2,60. Fencers Club. Lutz EPEE Novice Individual. Robert S. Driscoll medals. Entry fee 85¢. in charge; Driscoll, Latzko, Spingarn officiating. Fencers Club. Mijer in charge; Kapner, Latzko, Ohlson officiating. Saturday, Jan. 30, Noon Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 P.M. WOMEN'S Open Team Championship and Qualifying Round for WOMEN'S Prep Individual. Evelyn Von Buskirk medals. Entry fee Nationals. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $4.80, Fencers C[vb. Gorlin 85¢. Rohdes Academy. Acel in charge; Dolton, Funke, Pongo offi­ in charge; Bavuso, Bukantz, Ritayik officiating, ciating. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 7 P.M. Saturday, Nov. 28, Noon FOIL Junior Individual Championship. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee SABRE Novice Individual. Norman C. Armitage medals. Entry fee $1.10. New York A.C. Kwortler in charge; Axelrod, Hochberg, Lu­ 85¢. Saltus-McBurney. Prokop in charge; Bovuso, A. Cohen, Loront befJ officiating. officiating. Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, Dec. I, 7 P.M. FOIL Open Team Championship and Qualifying Round for Nation­ WOMEN'S Individual; limited to Seniors, Intermediates and Juniors. als. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $4.80. Saltus-McBurney. Olvin in Alice Wendt Voorhees medals. Entry fee $1.60. Salle Santelli. charge; Dow, Nunes, Worth officiating, Sobel in charge; Axelrod, Goldstein, Nunes officiating. Tuesday, Feb. 9, 7 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 51 Noon EPEE Junior Individual Championsh·lp. Miguel de Capriles medals, ALL EASTERN FOIL Intermediate Team Championship, A,F,L.A. Entry fee $2.10. Fencers Club. Mijer in charge; J, de Capriles, medals. Entry fee $4.80. U. of Pa. Gymnasium, Philadelphia. Mak­ Driscoll, Sonnenreich, Vebell offiCiating. ler In charge. Sunday, Feb. 14, Noon Sunday, Dec. 6, Noon EPEE Open Team Championship and Qualifying Round for Nation­ SABRE, Metropolitan Qualifying Round for lndividual Intermediate als. A.F,L.A. medals. Entry fee $7.80. Fencers Club Lutz in charge; Championship. Entry fee $1.60, Fencers Club, Prokop in charge; Jaeckel, Latzko officiating. Bavuso, Gorlin, Hess officiating. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 12, Noon SABRE Junior Individual Championship. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry ALL EASTERN Int.rmediate Team Championship, A,F,L,A, medals. fee $ J. 1O. New York A,C. Rothman in charge; A. Cohen, Gorlin, Entry fee $4.80. Princeton U. Gymnasium. Or51 in charge. Kapner, Marcel! officiating, Sunday, Dec. 13, Noon Saturday, Feb. 20, 10:30 A.M. WOMEN'S Junior Team Championship. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee SABRE Open Team Championship and Qualifying Round for Na­ $3.30. Rohdes Academy. Markowitz in charge; Lubell, Schechter, tionals. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $4.80. Saltus-McBurney. Pro­ Strauch officiating. kop in charge; M. de Capriles, Hess officiating. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 P.M. WOMEN'S Metropolitan Qualifying Round for Individual !nterme­ Monday, Feb. 22/ Noon diate Championship. Entry fee $1.60. Fencers Club. Olivn in charge; EPEE Open Team. Unlimited entries, speCial rules. Washington Square E. Cohen, Lazar, Turk officiating. Cup (now held by Fencers Club). Entry fee $7.80. Fencers Club. Saturday, Dec. 19, 1 P. M. Sobel in charge; Driscoli, Latzko, Lutz, Ohlson officiating. ALL EASTERN EPEE Intermediate Team Championship. A,F,L.A. Thursday, Feb. 25, 7 P.M. medals. Entry fee $7.80. County Center, White Plains, N.Y. Quinn WOMEN'S Prep Individual. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee 851. Rohdes in chorge. Academy. Acel in charge; E. Cohen, Funke, Schechter officiating. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 7 P.M. Sunday, Feb. 28, Noon FOIL Intercollegiate Individual. limited to four men per College. ALL EASTERN 3-WEAPON Open Team, Limited to One team per A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $1.10. New York A.C. Kwortler in club; specia' rules. Gen. Francis W. Honeycutt Trophy (now held charge; M. de Capriles, Dow, Every officiating. by SaUe Santelli). Entry fee $5.80. New York A.C,. Worth in charge,

Competitions Held At FENCER'S CLUB, 320 E. 53rd St. (Cork-linoleum strips) NEW YORK A.C" 180 Central Park So, (Cork-linoleum and rubber strips) RO'HDES ACADEMY, 169 E. 86 St. (Entronce in Lobby of Loew's Orpheum) (Rubber strips) SALLE SANTELLI, Henry Hudson Hotel, 353 W, 57 St, (Rubber strips) SALTUS-McBURNEY Club, Y,M,C.A., 215 W. 23 SI, (Rubber strips) OCTOBER 1953 AMERICAN FENCING 7

A.F.L.A. Metropolitan and All Eastern Schedule

Tuesday, Mar. 2, 7 P,M. Saturday, Apr. 3, Noon SABRE Junior Team Championship. James Montague Trophy (now FOIL Qualjfy'lng Round for Individual National Championship. En­ held by Columbia) and A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $3.30. Fencers try fee $1.60. Salt us-McBurney. Olvin in charge; Bukantz, Kwart­ Club. Lubell in charge; Godin, Pengo, Kwartler officiating. ler, Lube!! officiating, Saturday, Mar. 6, Noon Sunday, Apr. 4, Noon EPEE Qualifying Round for National Individual Championship. En­ ALL EASTERN EPEE Individual Intermediate Championship. A.F.L. try fee $2,60. Fencers Club. Mijer in charge; J, de Capriles, Lorant, A. medals. Entry fee $2.60. Place to be announced, Conn. Shailer Ohlson officiating. in charge. Tuesdoy, Apr. 6, 7 P.M. Sunday, Mar. 1, Noon EPEE Junior Team Championship. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $6.30. ALL EASTERN 3-WEAPON Open Individual Championship. Direct Fencers Club. Mijer in charge; Driscoll, Jaeckel, Vebell officiating. elimination. President's medals. Entry fee $2.10. New York A.C. Saturday, Apr. 10 Sobel in charge; Dow, Worth officiating. WOMEN'S INTERCOLLEGIATES. Elmira, N.Y. Friday, Mar. 12 & Saturday, Mar. 13 Saturday, Apr. 17, Noon INTERCOLLEGIATE (I.C.F.A.) CHAMPIONSHIPS, N.Y.U. SABRE Qualifying Round for Ind'lvidual Notional Championship.

Tuesday, Mar. 16, 7 P.M. Entry fee $1.60. Fencers Club. Rothman in charge; Bukantzf Nunes, FOIL Prep Individual. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee 85¢. Rohdes Acad­ Prokop officiating. emy. Friedman in charge; Marmer, Surdi, Turk officiating. SaturdaYI Apr. 241 Noon Saturday, Mar. 20, Noon ALL EASTERN SABRE Intermediate Individual Championship. A.F. ALL EASTERN FOIL Intermediate In dividual Championship. A.F.L.A. L.A. medals. Entry fee $1.60. U. of Pa. Gymnasium, Philadelphia. medals. Entry fee $1.60. Place to be announced, N.J. Orsi in Makler in charge. charge. Sunday, Apr. 25, Noon FOIL Metropolitan Open Individual Championship. A.F.L,A, medals. SundaYl March 21, Noon Entry fee $1.60. New York A.C. Friedman in charge; Every, NyHas, ALL EASTERN WOMEN'S Intermediate Individual Championship. Pongo, Worth officiating. A.F.L.A. medols. Entry fee $1.60. Place to be announced, Conn. Saturday, May I, 10:30 A.M. Shailer in charge. SABRE Metropolitan Open Individual Championship. A.F.L.A. med­ Friday, Mar. 26 & Saturday, Mar. 27 als. Entry fee $ 1.60. New York A.C. Prokop in charge; M. de INTERCOLLEGIATE (NCAA) CHAMPIONSHIPS, Univ. of Chicago. Capriles, Hess officiating. Saturday, Mar. 27, Noon Sunday, May 2, Noon WOMEN'S Qualifying Round for Individual National Championship. WOMEN'S Metropalitan Open Individual Championship. A.F.L.A. Entry fee $1.60. Fencers Club. alvin in charge; Axelrod, Lazar, medals. Entry fee $1.60. Fencers Club. Bukantz in charge; Muray, Turk officiating. Strauch officiating. Saturday, May Noon Sunday, Mar. 28, Noon 8, EPEE MetropOlitan Open Individual Championship. A.F.L.A. medals. En­ EPEE-SABRE Team. Limited to two teams per club; special rules. try fee $2.60. Fencers Club. Lutz in charge; Jaeckel, Lotzko, Ohl­ Arthur S. Lyon Trophy (now held by Fencers Club) and A.F.L.A. son officiating. medals. Entry fee $4.20. New York AC. Sobel in charge; Bukantz, Sunday, May 16, 1 P.M. Worth officiating. EPEE "Masters" Individual. Limited to Olympians, winners of two Tuesday, Mar. 30, 7 P.M. or more medals in Notional Epee Championships, and to profes~ FOIL Junior Team Championship. A.F.L.A. medals. Entry fee $3.30. sionals who are Associate Members of the A.F.L.A. Special rules.. New York A.C. Kwartler in charge; Goldstein, Hochberg, Spingarn Saltus Trophy (now held by Tracy Jaeckel) and Miguel de Capriles officiating. medals. Entry fee $2.60. Fencers Club. M. de Cap dies in charge.

National Championships, June 11-18, 1954

RULES FOR METROPOLITAN AND ALL-EASTERN Metropolitan Committees Executive Committee COMPETITIONS George V. Worth, Chairman Martin Brandeis, Saltus-McBurney All Epee Competitions ore with the Electricol Weapon Derne!! Every, New York A.C. Dorothy Friedman, Salle Santelli Nathaniel Lubell, Fencers Club Entries must be sent in writing, accom­ unless excused by the Bout Commit­ Edward Lucia, Colleges panied by entry fee to the Recording tee. Bout Committee Secretory, Miss Nancy Ferrara, 70 East Teams may consist of four members. Grace Ace!, Dr. Danier Bukantz, Sol Godin, Allan Kwartler, J. Richard Lutz, Milton Marko­ 45th St., New York 17, at least two Teams having only two members pres­ weeks prior to the date of the compe­ witz, Pieter Mijer, Larry Olvin, Austin Prokop, ent at scheduled starting time will be Martha Rothman, Leo Sobel. tian. No blanket entries for several compelled to fence the first match Acknowledgments events are acceptable. Individual en­ with only those two members. A third The A.F.L.A. wishes to thank the various tries must be mode by the individual member may join the team aftO( the clubs and schools for their courtesy in per­ himself or by his club captain, pro­ completion of the first match. mitting the use of their facilities for its com­ vided the latter is des"gnated as such petitions. Armament and Equipment must conform The League also wishes to express its ap­ to the Recording Secretory at the start strictly to the rules. For epee each fenc­ of the fencing season. preciation for the generosity of Mrs. Harold er must have at least two electrical Van Buskirk, Mrs. Marion Lloyd Vince, Mrs. Competitors must report to the Bout weapons and two body cords approved Alice Wendt Voorhees, Dr. Norman C. Armi­ Committee at least 15 minutes prior to by the Bout Committee. Fencers ap­ tage, Mr. J. M. Castel!o, Mr. Jose de Copriies, Mr, Miguel de Capriles, Mr. Robert S. Driscoll, starting time, and must be ready to pearing in soiled or torn or unsafe uniforms will be barred. Mr. Dernell Every, Mr. Anthony Greco, Dr. John fence when called. Upan entering a R. Huffman, Mr. Pieter Miler, Mr. Nickolas competition eoch fencer obligates him­ Officials ass"gned to a specific event are Muray, Mr. Leo Nunes, Mr. George Santelli, self to remain to the end of the con­ required to arrange for their own sub­ Mr. Henrique Santos, and other donors of test, to assist in judging and directing, stitutes if not able to attend. trophies, medals and prizes. 8 AMERICAN FENCING OCTOBER 1953 The Fleche By JULIUS ALPAR the sprint, since this movement seemed Professor of Fencing to me to be the closest to the fleche, and One of the most important and neces­ therefore the most likely to assist in the sary foot movements in modern sabre solution of the problem. fencing is the fleche attock. Modern If the modern fleche starts from the sabre fencing, with its emphasis on ever­ stationary position, it is motion-techni­ faster speed, subtle timing, and carefully cally almost identical with the start of SANTELLI kept distance, has required the adoption the sprint; but if it starts while the and development of the fleche. The fencer is in motion, the movement is simple step-lunge is often not enough to similar to the successively accelerating reach the elastic opponent; whi Ie the flying-start. However, on important dif­ compound jump-step-Iunge or double­ ference must be noted: When a right­ step-lunge are for too slow in compar­ handed person takes a sprint-starting ison with the perfectly executetd modern position, his left leg is in front; but when fleche. a right-handed fencer is in the "on Before describing the execution of the guard" position, his right leg will be in different types of fleche, we h8ve to front. Therefore he has to learn the ap­ distinguish between the modern and the posite start to that which he would use classical forms of this kind of attack. for the sprint. For this reason it is nec­ The classical fleche attack was a move­ essary to strengthen and educate the ment similar to running, particularly in right leg. To approach the motion-tech­ this respect: that, upon the crossing of nique of the fleche taken from the sta­ the back leg in front of the forward leg, tionary position, I had to make the fencer it was the crossing foot which gave the practise, first without the sobre, and final impulse to reach the opponent. The later with the weapon in his hand, the crossing movement took a fairly lang opposite start. First we touched the floor, time, and if the opponent had the ability and later we took successively higher to appreciate the situation and react positions until the correct height of the quickly, he would notice the beginning "on guard" position was reached. (Fig. of the fleche and could defend himself 1). When I first started to teach in this by drawing away his body or by jumping manner, everybody was bewildered; but bock. With the exception of the Hun­ soon they agreed with the explanation garians, all fencers until recently used and the fencers, cooperating fully, began the classical fleche attack. In France, to correct their motion so that Kovacs and now in the United States, the modern and the others have perfected the execu­ Master masters are teaching the more up-to-date tion of the fleche to the point where it fleche. In my former article in American seems to be almost slow-a short move­ Fencing (February 1953) I mentioned. ment, needing the minimum of strength. the great success of the top Hungarian In this article, I deal with the foot-work FENCING sabremen at the Olympics, and in this only; the hand-work is not mentioned. I success the extremely developed modern refer throughout to the right-handed WEAPONS and fleche played a prominent part. It is my fencer. purpose in this article to explain the At the start of the fleche from a sta­ modern fleche, because mast of the tionary position, the body must be at a EQUIPMENT available books on fencing make at most certain angle relative to the feet, so that btltlw only a brief mention of this movement, the line of thrust is as close as possible and offer no practical help in under­ to the line adopted by the body. Other­ l"'u/~eI· of CI.umpions standing it. wise the fleche will become a jump di­ The modern fleche is b0sed upon the rected upwards, and thus will be slower pioneer work of Borsody and Santelli, as and shorter. To avoid this fault, ,the developed through careful analysis of fencer has to bring his body into the movement, through anatomical, motion­ correct angle before he leaves the floor mechanical and motion-dynamic studies, with his feet. In order not to betray the and through comparison with comple­ actual moment of the start of the fleche, mentary sports by other fencing masters, the fencer should shift the weight of his many of whom were champions in other body back and forth severa I ti mes. ( Fig. sports as well as in fencing. Despite the 2). The powerful "take-off" springs great differences in our ages, I myself from the muscles of the sale of the right had the most cordial relationship with foot !contrary to the left-footed classical 'lor the lined fencing Sa" SitNTI?I.. l.1 the late Maestro Santelli of Budapest; fleche), followed instantly by the ex­ to flour dealer or .vrite and since I was a pupil of Borsody, plosive snap of the right knee. (Fig. 3). I had the opportun i ty on many occasions In thrusting the body forward, the left to discuss the different movements with leg plays its port also,' but the rapid both of these famous teachers. After the "take-off" depends upon the right leg. death of Barsody I took his place in the The body is in an extended position, great Hungarian clubs, H.T.V.K. and following as closely as possible the line M.A.C., and when we were preparing the between the starting point and the hitting Hungarian squad for the World Cham­ point. The left leg, upon crossing in front pionships, Old Maestro Santelli walked of the right, arrests the body's natural over to me to watch what I was doing, tendency to fall, and restores the balance and the greatest tribute from him was so that the fleche ends in a successively when he remarked: "I agree with what slowing-down run. Thus the order of you are teaching; you are a good mas­ movement is as follows: First, the weight ter." Drawing upon my experience as ski shifts an to the right foot, as the left leg and track-and-field champion, I med­ is straightened, so that the center of itated upon and investigated the start of gravity is slightly lowered; second, the OCTOBER 1953 , AMERICAN FENCING 9 \ J ~ FIG -4

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FIG. 3 \-1/.: '.' FIG. 6 • ,,·I::> ...... " ..:; ..' powerful flexing of the right knee throws step bock without moving the upper body, Barthei Wins Metropolitan the body into on obi ique ongle, so that almost grasping the floor with the feet. every port of the body and the weapon and the right knee bent rother more than Outdoor Epee is striving toward the opponent; and the left. We reach the necessary angle third, as the left leg crosses in front of and complete the fleche. (Fig. 6). Henry C. Barthel, N.Y.A.C., won the the right. the fencer regains his balonce first competition of the 1953-54 Metro­ During my stay in Paris in the years politan season when he outscared a small and posses by the opponent. 1948 and 1949. I was teaching at the The fleche from a flying start can be but strong field in the Outdoor Epee Com­ RaCing Club de France and the Salle petition held at Travers Island on Sep­ executed in various ways. as for example: Bourdon. The French fencing masters (a) the rolling fleche; (b) the step or tember 20. Dick Dyer. Philadelphia sp~nt much time with me investigating F.e., was a close second. and Herman jump fleche; (c) the stomp and fleche; my teaching. asking questions and ex­ Wallner of N.Y.U., lost year's winner, (d) the slide and fleche; (e) the retreat ploring the secret of the Hungarian and fleche. finished third when a quintuple tie for that fleche. Today, Lefevre and levavasseur place was resolved on a count of touches. A. Rolling Fleche. In this basic move­ are very close to the top Hungarian fenc­ Mr. Henrique S. Santos. sponsor of the ment, the fencer storts the step, advanc­ ers in their execution of the fleche. event. presented the winners with suit­ ing his right leg, but does not complete ably inscribed Portugese sterling silver the bringing of the left foot forward. He Ed. Note: Prof. Alapar is at present in Can­ ashtrays. straightens the left leg, then puts the ada/ but hopes soon to make a trip to the Results right foot powerfully down. and with a United States. (1) Barthel, NYAC, 8-3; (2) Dyer, Philo. rolling movement on the sale of the right F.e., 7-4; (3) Wallner. NYU, 6-5, 18 tr.; (4) foot, thrusts his body towards the op­ An ad in American Fencing reoches J. de Capriles, FC. 6-5, 22 tr.; (5) T. M. Car­ ponent. The right knee. acting like a hart, Wash. F.e.. 6·5, 23 tr.; (6) J. Corbett, fencers throughout the country. Write spring, shoots out the body. (Fig. 4). FC, 6-5, 24 tr.; (7) M. Mamlouk, SS, 6-5, 25 tr.; us for rates. (8) E. Vebell. FC. 5-6. 21 tr.; (9) A. Menendez, B. Step or Jump Fleche. Here the fenc­ Cuba, 5-6, 23 tr.; (10) H. A. Shaff!. NYU, er makes a step or jump before starting 4-7; (11) E. Dollinger, FC, 3-8, 26 tr.; (12) J. the above-described rolling fleche. H. Flynn, NYAC, 38, 28 tr. C. Stamp and Fleche. At the beginning, the weight of the body is on the left leg, FENCING STRIPS while the fencer stamps vigorously sev­ HIGH QUALITY. LOW PRICE Dr. Paul Makler Wins erol times with the right foot. Then, with Met. Outdoor Sabre a sudden motion, he shifts his weight to Light weight 3'x40'• ...... $21.00 the right foot and completes the fleche Also Dr. Paul T. Makler. fresh from his as above. In this fleche, the use of the Any length 3 feel wide. North American triumphs, won the Met­ left leg is more important than in the 1/8" thick $2.25 per square yard. ropolitan Outdoor Sabre Competition for other types of fleche. (Fig. 5). I /8" thick cloth Insert $2.60 per the Pieter Mijer medals at Travers Island D. Slide and Fleche. Here I need only square yard. on September 27. His clubmate from to explain what is meant by the slide. In 3/16" thick cloth Insert $4.80 per Philadelphia. Dick Dyer. was second on this movement, we start the step with square yard. touches over Abram Cohen of the Fencers the .right foot. just as before; but with 6~foot wide prices on request. Club. a quick motion we throw the body for­ Results ward. so that both feet slide on the floor Belting Associates,• Inc. (1) Makler, Philo. FC, 6-1; (2) Dyer, Philo. a distance of one or two feet, and then FC, 5-2, 22 tr.; (3) Cohen, FC, 5-2, 23tr.; (4) 280 lAFAYETTE STREET J. Flynn, NYAC, 4-3; (5) S. Sabel, unatt., 3-4; continue the fleche as before. NEW YORK 12. N. Y. (6) A. Mennedez, Cuba. 2-5, 29 tr.; (7) R. E. Retreat ond Fleche. To surprise and WOrth 4·8045 Flynn. NYAC, 2-5, 30 tr.; (8) H. Kaneff, 5S, mislead the opponent. we make a short 1-6. 10 OCTOBER 1953

AFLA DIRECTORY DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES (Not members of the Board" of Governors) OFFICERS Alaska, CinCinnati, Colorado and West Point: No report. Honorary President: Col. Henry Breckinridge, 67-388 190th Lone, Fresh Border: Capt. Wilfred Lescarbeau, 104 Lutes Cirde, Fort Bliss, Tex. Meadows, Lons island, N,Y, Columbus: Charles Patterson, 101 East 12 Street, Columbus, Ohio Connecticut: Miss Barbara Barnes c/o YMCA/ Waterbury 1 i, Conn. President: Jose R. de Capriles, Ridgewood Terrace, Chappaqua, N.Y. Delaware: Edward Wachtel, 502 West 38 Street, Wilmington, De!. YiceMPresident: Edward Carfagno, 3001 Benedict Canyon Rd.! Beverly Florida: Miss Marjorie J. Brady, P.O. Box 1783, Sarasota, Fla. Hills, Calif. Georgia: Hugh E. Wright, 1220 Firt Nat'l Bonk Bldg., Atlanta, Go.

2nd Vice-President: Donald S. Thompson, 3352 Norwood Road, Shaker Illinois: Miss Lillian Vondra, 2801 S. Avers Ave., Chicago 23 1 111. Heights 22/ Ohio. Iowa: Raymond Russell, 1617 Ninth St., Des Moines, lowa 3rd Vjcc~Prcsident: Dr. Paul T. Makler, 612 Zollinger Way, Merion, Po. Kentucky: Carl M. Burge, 2538 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville, Ky. Maryland: Alan M. Rose, 1702 B Glen Keith Blvd., Baltimore 4, Md. 4th ViccwPresident: Harold Van Buskirk, 3105 Dixie Drive, Houston, Miami Valiey: John S. Horrigan, 1830.Kensington Rd., Dayton 6, Ohio Texas, Michigan: Miss Shirley Stein, 1915 Kenmore Dr., Gros.se Pt. Woods, Mich. Secretary: Rolph Goldstein, 257 Fourth Avenue, New York 10, N.Y. Mid-New York: Dr. Benjamin Burtt, Chemistry Dept., Syracuse UniverSity, Foreign Secretory: Tracy Jaeckel, 405 East 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. Syracuse 10, N.Y. Minnesota: Paul E. Dahl, 223 Rout 2/ Hopkins, Minn. New England: Guido Pomodoro, 683 Bennington St., Bos.ton, Mass. NON-DIVISIONAL GOVERNORS New Jersey: Miss Lucy Stamilla, 21 Huyler St., HaCkensack, N.J. '"Miguel A. de Cap riles, N.Y,U. School of Law, Washington Square, New Northern California: Fcrard Leicester, 105 Montgomery St., San Fran- York 3, N.Y. cisco 4, Calif. *Dernel! Every, Room 3406 Chanin Building, New York 17, N,Y, Northern Ohio: Miss Margaret Warnock, 2016 West Blvd" Cleveland 2, Martin Brandeis, 900 Riverside ~rive, New York, N.Y. Ohio North Texas: Miss Helen Gray, 6318 Bryan Pky., Dallas, Tex. Dorothy Friedman, 285 Central Park West, New York, N.Y. Philadelphia: Roy Burrell, 5532 Morris St., Philadelphia 44, Po. Sol Gorlin, 225 East 14th Street, New York 3, N.Y. Seattle: Raymond G. Coates, 1020 Seaboard Bldg., Seattle 1, Wash. Nathaniel Lubell, 158 East 179th Street, New York, N.Y. Southern California: Miss Trudy Wodgenske, 401 Montana Ave., Santa Martha Rothman, 245 West 69th Street, New York 23, N.Y. Monica, Calif, Southern Florida: Miss Penny Norman, 110 S.E, River Dr., Fort Lauder· Albert Vogt, 27-10 little Neck Blvd., Bayside, LI., N.Y. dole, Flo. George Worth, 67-50B 188th Street, Fresh Meadows, LI., N.Y. South Texas (Gulf Coast): Miss Betty Jean Fox, 122 North 8 Street, (*) Past Presidents. Bellaire, Tex. Spokane: Mrs. Vera Bailey, N. 10102 Andrew 51., RFD No.2, Spokane, Wash. DIVISIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS St. Louis: Mrs. Sandra Trembley, 44 Hart Ave., Webster Groves 19, Mo, (Chairmen and Additional Governors) Washington, D. C.: Miss Hertha Wegener, 1624 Riggs Place N.V",., Aloskas: No report Washington, D.c' Border: Irving Kipnis, 206 Church Street, Tucson, Ariz, Westchester: Evan Quinn, 71 Spring St., Port Chester, N.Y. Cincinnati: No report. Western New York: Miss Helen Mintz, Hate! Touraine, Buffalo, N.Y. Colorado: Robert Johnson, 1022 Niagara St" Denver, Colo, Wisconsin: Mrs. Richard A. Chitko, 1736 Ninth St./ Racine, Wise. Columbus: Colonel Clegg, 2379 Adoms Avenue, Columbus, Ohio Connecticut: Kendell C. Shailer, c/o YMCA, Waterbury 11, Conn. Delaware: Roger OWings, 300 Overbrook Ave" Carrcroft, Wilmington, De!. Florida: Mrs, Lucille Heintz, P.O. Box 1783, Sarasota, Fla. Georgia: Richard T. Morenus, 364 Old Ivy Rd., N.E., Atlanta, Ga. Illinois: Alvin E. Rose, 25 South Damen Ave" Chicago 12, III. Additional Governor: Donald G, Thompson, 6060 Kimbark, Chicago 37, III. Iowa: Donald Durand, 1921 61 st Street, Des Moines, Iowa Kentucky: Albert Wolff, 1410 Goddard Ave., Louisville, Ky. Maryland: Colvert E. Schlick, Jr., 4530 Weitzel Ave./ Baltimore 14, Md. Miami Volley: LouIs Makfey, ·529 frving Ave,/ Dayton/ Ohio FENCING TROPIIIES Michigan: Peter Young/ 8459 BraHe, Detroit 28/ Mich. Mid·New York: Dr. Norman Rice, Dept, of Fine Arts, Syracuse U., Syra· cuse 10, N.Y. Minnesota: Terry Covert, 2111 South Girard, Mineapolis, Minn. New England: Joseph Vera, 31 Anderson St., 'Boston 14/ Moss. New Jersey: Anthony J. Orsi, 125-23rd Avenue, Paterson/ N.J. IJMBLEMS Additional Governor: Dr. ames H. Flynn, 25 Midland Ave" Mont­ clair, N.J, Northern California: Jack Baker, 42 Pleasant St., San Francisco 8, Calif. Additional Governor: Salvatore Giambra, 2065 Green St./ San Fran- cisco 23, Calif. Northern Ohio: John Shelly, 4105 John Ave., Cleveland, Ohio North Texas: Dick Cottingham, 818 Sargent, Fort Worth, Tex, Manufacturer of all A.F.L.A. Philadelphia: Franklin D, Jones, 2617 St. Davids Lane, Ardmore, Po. Seattle: William C. Modrell, no address received. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS

Southern Floria: Ivan Brown 2/0 Hurtado, 4470 SW 4 St., Miami l Fla. Southern California: Lucius Foster, 840 So, Serrano Blvd" Los Angeles, SINCE 1891 Calif. Additional Governor: Fred linkmeyer, P.O. Box 564, North Holly­ wood, Calif. DESIGNS, CATALOGUES AND Additional Governor, Miss Trudy Wodgenske, 401 Montana Ave., ESTIMATES UPON REQUEST Santa Monica, Calif. Additional Governor: Dave Rice, 1700 Santee St., Los Angeles 15, Calif. South Texas (Gulf Coast): John R. Gottlob, Box 5529 South Station, ROBERT STOLL College Station, Texas. Spokane: Robert Hyslop, N. 2913 West Oval, Spokane 12, Wash. INCORPORATED St. Louis: Miss Ervl!la Droll, 5632 Chamberlain Ave., St, Louis, Mo. Washington, D. C.: Lt. Col. Wirt Corrie, 5712 N. 8th Rd., Arlington, Va. 70 FULTON ST. NEW YORK 7, N. Y. Westchester: No report Western New York: Roger F. Jones, 216 60th Street, Niagara Falls, N,Y. W ..t Point: Lt. Clyde M. Mackenzie, Dept. of Foreign Language., USMA, Established 1885 West Point, N.Y. Wisconsin: David R. Logan, 6815 Terrace Court, Milwaukee, Wise. OCTOBER 1953 AMERICAN FENCING 11

Some Observations on American College Fencing By LAJOS CSISZAR

As Coach of the University of Penn­ some series of actions are interpreted the development of the young fencer's sylvania Fencing Team for the post five differently, usually because of a differ­ knowledge, so too there should be that years, I have hod the opportunity to be ent emphasis or understanding of the same direction in collegiate officiating. in close contact with American collegiate timing by different officials. The result Secondly, it seems to me that much fencing. Perhaps some observations and is the creation of heated disputes and can be done in this matter of officiating comparisons with its European counter­ bad feelings. I believe that we can im­ by teaching the young fencers the rules part might prove of interest. prove our officiating in at least three of fencing and tutoring them in judging With the exceptions of some private ways, and thereby leave a more favor­ and directing. Fencers should be taught and large urban publ ic schools, there is able impression with the college fencer­ from the beginning to analyze actions no secondary school program of fencing one which may induce him to continue and "to think" while fencing or watch­ in the United States. Fencing simply has with fencing. ing. The coach should encourage sessions not won for itself a place in the athletic Viewing the young fencer from the at which the fencers read and discuss, program of most high schools. Conse­ standpoints of temperament, speed, or learn and digest the rule book. I make it quently, colleges are faced with a chronic training, the Ilattackll is his basic orien­ a practice at Penn to have bouts in the shortage of experienced candidates for tation. His lessons begin with the funda­ fencing room in which' 'under my super­ the sport. ·mentals of the attack, and he moves from vision the fencers act as judge and Quite the contrary is true in Europe instinctive attacking motions to more director and conduct competitions. Then, generally. There is an extensive second­ conscious efforts. Gradually he feels and too, every exertion should b~ made to ary school program which parallels our sees the necessity for and advantages of have the fencers watch tap-flight 'com­ own A.F.L.A. in organization. Although the parry and riposte. When he is con­ petitions and exhibitions, and if possible, it is 'common to teach only the foil until sidercbly advanced he learns the intel­ to attend some of the judgir)g ~1)J1ics., the pupil reaches 16 years of age, there ligent and correct use of the "stop­ This device of the judging clinics is are high school championships held in thrust" and counter-time. But the attack my third approach to the problem. We both foil and sabre. is the springboard to greater knowledge are very fortunate in having a fairly Because of the lack of a background and constitutes the basis of his "game." large number of fencers who have par­ of training as well as the shortness of In view of this, then, why shouldn't direc­ ticipated in international competitions­ available time, our collegiate fencing puts tion in college fencing be oriented to­ especially the Olympics~and who have a premium on gaining bout experience wards favoring the attack? Too often a lea rned and observed at fi rst hand the rather th8n acquiring sound technique. fencer is discouraged by the award of techniques of the best European judging The upshot of this emphasis is the devel­ the touch to a wild counter action or and directing, and who are themselves opment of the "college style"-a form stop which was more the result of a outstanding officials. I wonder if some that will enable the fencer to win in blind swing rather than purposive plan. effort could not be made in each division competitive collegiate meets, but which Just as there is a certain direction in that either has an Olympic team mem­ will nat take the student for in A.F.L.A. ber or can arrange to have one visit, to competition, sponsor judging' clinics and hear the ex­ In Europe, and in Hungary particular­ • • • • • • • • • perienced fencer's observations on offi­ ly, a college fencer doesn't need much ciating. Also, at the big tournaments l' experience to be IIgood ; what IS neces­ fur • held during the year, I feel that it would sary is sound technique. Every young be advantageous to hold such sessions fencer who shows any ability or interest • along with the competition. The National in the sport can be taught by at least Championships in June offer a wonder­ one "maestro." The many clubs are al­ BOYS and • ful opportunity to tryout such a pro­ ways willing to help or even "carry" a cedure. Additionally, a series of articles talented yaung fencer who financially .. by our Olympic team members on offi­ might not be able to continue his fencing GIRLS ciating might be a very helpful supple­ career. So it is that the European fencer • ment to "American Fencing" which has in his early 20's is a ski fled fencer, PROPORTION ED carried already some question-and-an­ while only after graduation from college swer columns on judging. does the American fencer really learn EQUIPMENT • his technique. .. Because of the great difference in the Now, for the first time, we are able organization of American fencing life as But the college is in itself much more to offer equipment for youngsters contrasted with the European, it seems important in our fencing than it is in who are learning to fence. • important that we do all in our power the European picture. Wherea~. in Europe to attract, encourage and hold the col­ it is neither necessary nor ,even usual for We have designed and manufac­ tured p rope r I y proportioned and • lege fencer to the sport. One great step the top fencers to have attended college, in this direction would be the reforming it is in the United States an. all)1ast weighted foils, masks, jackets and ·"gloves. • and wide teaching of our fenCing rules, invariable rule. For here, the backbone and the training of good officials. of our amateur kncers is composed of Everything is just a little shorter • th~se s~ri9u,~ fence(S 'who continue on and a little lighter-but these are after student days are over. I t is of the not toys; they're for children who .. utmost importance, then, that we do fence and who are learning to everything in our power to encourage fence. collegiate fencers to keep on after their For prices and complete informa­ graduation from the univers; ty. One of tion, write today. • the factors which helps to "kill" a young fencer's interest in the sport is poor and • frustrating directing and judging. It is to this area that I would like to devote An ad in American Fencing the remainder of this paper. In perhaps no other sport does offi­ reaches fencers throughout ciating play so crucial and all-pervading a role as it does in fencing, nor does it the country. W r i t e us for allow far so many chances of error. On countless occasions, for example, the rates. 12 AMERICAN FENCING OCTOBER 1953

Northern California Maryland Southwestern Section Halberstadt Sabre by Calvert Schlick, Chairman Results by Lenl Sobel Allbaugh The year 1953 has witnessed tremen­ by Helen Gray, North Texas Div. Salvatore Giambra of the Olympic Club dous growth in the number of competi­ Women's Team: (I) Salle Prin Camp.; (2) Texas won the seventh annual trophy presented tions, number of entries and number of Tech. by Mr. Hans Halberstadt. This is the third Men's Foil Team: (1) Salle Prin Camp.; (2) members. Baltimore's two coaches, Mr. Texas A & M. time that Giambra won the engraved sa­ Gleim and Mr. Pope have contributed Epee Team: (1) Salle Prin Camp.; (2) Texas bre in the special event which cansists of immeasurably to the improvement of our A & M. 12-tauch bouts with two-touch margin. fencing, Mr. Gleim's groups, the Inter­ Sabre Team: (1) Texas Tech; (2) Solie Prin Steve Sobel of Columbia University placed national Yond the Challenge Fencers, Comp, second and lost only to Giambra by 12-9. hove encouraged the younger fencers. Mr. Individuals Women's Open: (I) Betty Fox, Prin; (2) N. Daniel De La 0, Olympic Club, was third, Pope's achievements with the teams at Abbott, Prin; (3) M. Prudy, Texas St. Call. Fifteen competed' in this popular event, Johns Hopkins, Y.M.C.A. and Tri-Weap­ with all six of the finalists receiving a for Women. on, speak for themselves, Mr. Fiems and Men's Open: (l) Jack Baird, Prin; (2) W. Brown, prize. Mr. Deladrier, coaches at the Naval Acad­ Prin; (3) Lt. Mruce Davis, Ft. Bliss. Results emy, have aided us by encouraging a Open Epee: (1) W. Bingham, U. Ariz.; (2) A. Prelim. Pool I-De La 0 6/0; Sobel 5/0; greater number of midshipmen to par­ Mercado, U. Houston; (3) W. Wilman, Te)(os Jack Baker 5/1; Jack Adams 4/3; Ed Treck­ ticipate in our A.F.L.A. competitions. A & M. teris 1/4; George Hirsch 1/4; Arnold Kirchner The introduction of electrical epee to our Open Sabre: (1) Jock Baird, Prin; (2) R. von 0/5; Ned Beatty 0/5. Praag, Ft. Bliss; (3) Roddy Hobson, Texas area through the combined efforts of the Prelim. Pool II - Giambra 5/0; Gordon Tech. Scheile 4/2; AI Lambert 4/2; Gerard Biagini Baltimore Fencers' Club and the Mary­ Intermediate Foil, Men: (1) Lt. Bruce Davis, 412; Edward Flitcraft 2/4; N. Schultz 0/5; Jack land Division has overjoyed our epeemen. Ft. Bliss; (2) R. Braslau, Texas A & M; (3) Anderson 0/5, Plans are now being formulated to insure J. Cornell, Texas Tech. Final Round-Giambra 5/0; Sobel 4/1; De a steady flow of high school fencers in­ Intermediate Epee: (1) A. Mercado, U. Hous­ La 0 3/2; Scheile 2/3; Lambert 1/4; Baker to our ronks by helping to increase the ton; (2) W. Willmon, Texas A & M; (3) R. 0/5, high school fencing program in Mary­ van Praag, Ft. Bliss. Intermediate Sabre: (I) Lt. Bruce Davis, Ft. land. Bliss; (2) B. Burch, U. Ariz.; (3) Ted Fields, Southern California Results of Recent Competitions Texas A & M. Women's Open Junior Events: Foil: (1) Copt. W. J. Lescor­ beau, Ft, Bliss; (2) B. Burch, U. Ariz; (3) Schedule 1953 1. Abbie Rose-Tri-Weapon Competitions are open to all members of 2. Gisela Trurnit-Tri-Weapon J. Pafford, Texas A & M. Epee: (1) J. Ram­ the A.F.L.A. in goad standing, Entries must be 3. Carol Hespenheide-York Y. sey, Texas A & M; (2) J. Pigg, Texas A & forwarded in writing, with entry fees, at least M; (3) C. Bradshaw, Texas Tech. Sabre: A. one week in advance to the Chairman of the Open Epee Goodstein, Dallas; (2) B. Burch, U. Ariz; (3) Bout Committee, Peggy Lundeberg, 7817 Vicks­ 1. Horace Leavitt-U.S.N.A. W. Bridgewater, Dollos. burg Ave., Los Angeles 45. Competitions held 2. AI Hurwitz-Y.M.C,A. Novice Events: Foil: (1) Davis; (2) Mercado; at Pasadena Y.M.C.A. (Pas. Y.); Hollywood 3. Cal Schlick-Y.M.C.A. (3) Bingham. Epee: (1) Mercado; (2) Burch; Y.M,C.A. (Hal. Y.); Knights Fencing Club (3) Davis. Sabre: (1) A. Garner, Texas A & (KFC); Los Angeles A.C. (LAAC); Valley Junior Open Sobr. M; (2) Burch; (3) Ed Sims, Texas Tech. Coliege (V.J,c.), and Long Beach Y.M,C.A. 1. Richard Paulson-U.S.N.A. L.B. Y.). 2. Bernard Udel-J.C.C. Sept. 11, Prep Foil Men and Prep Foil Wom­ 3. Robert Lewis-J.C.C, en, Pas.Y., SOc; 18, Nov, Foil Men, Hol.Y., Epee Team SOc; 25, Jr. Foil Men, Pas.Y., SOc, 1. Hurwitz, Rose, Schlick, Y.M.C.A. Oct. 9, Nov. Foil Women, Pas.Y., SOc; 9, 2. Lewis, Udel, Enten J .C.C. Jr. Foil Team, Men, Pas.Y., $1.50; 16, Nov. t Epee (ink), KFC, 50c; 23, Jr. Fail, Women, Women's Closed Closed Sabre LAAC, 50c; 23, Jr. Epee (el.), LAAC, $1.00. 1. Abbie Rose-Tri-Weapon 1. Robert Lewis-J.C.C. Nov. 6, Jr. Epee Team (el.), LAAC, $3.00; 2. Doris Bernard-Int. Y. 2. Bernard Udel-J.C.C. Jr. Foit Team, Women, V.J.c., $1.50; 13, Nov. 3. Barbara Hanks-Int. y, Sabre, V.J.C., 50c; 20, Jr. Sabre, KFC, 50c. 3. Lee Stanley-Int. Y. Dec. 4, Sr. Foil, Women, Pas.Y., SOc; 4, Jr. Closed Epee Closed Foil Sabre Team, Pas,Y., $1.50; 11, Sr. Foil, Men, 1. Mel Hiller-U,S.N.A. 1. Robert Lewis-J .C.c. KFC, SOc; 18, Bowen Handicap Foils, Men, 2. AI Hurwitz-Y.M.C.A. 2. Horace Leavitt-U.S.N.A. YJC, 50c. 3. Horace Leavitt-U.S.N.A. 3. Harry Enten-J.C.c.

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