PHOTO BY GRADKOWSKI IWFA CHRISTMAS INVITATiONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Medalists at the I.W.F.A. Christmas Invitational Championships were: (I to r) Ellen Jacobs, Brooklyn College, Silver medal, Ruth White, N.Y.U., Gold medal, Julia Jones, coach of Hunter College, wha donated and presented the awards, and Laura Dingle, Cornell, Bronze medalist.

(SEE PAGE 14) VANDERBILT ATHLETIC CLUB HOST 21 Number 3 ;1IJl£;11Clll1 f El1CJ1]Jj OF 1970 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Officio I Organ of the Amateur Fencers League of America AIR CONDITIONED FACILITIES IN HEART Of MANHATTAN; Dedicated to the Memory of its First Editor and SITE OF INTERNATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENTS Co-Founder JOSE R. DeCAPRILES, 1912-1969. Management By Richard Gradkowski W. L. Osborn, Publisher Rolph M. Goldstein, Editor 5 Great Oak Lone 397 Concord Rd. E. Csaba Gall, Chairman of the Metro­ politan Division, announces the holding of 'Ieasantville, N.Y. 10570 Yunkers, N. Y. 10710 the U. S. National Chompionships from July 2 .ssoc. Editor: Irwin Bernstein Asst. Editor: Richard Gradkowski to July 11 at the Vanderbilt Athletic Club in Feature Editors: Don Lyons, Mory Gehant Editorial Stoff: Marilyn Masiero. Historian: Alex Solomon New York. The spacious and air conditioned ertising Correspondence: 5 Great Oak Lane, Pleasantville, N. Y. 10510 Vonderbilt Club is located in the Grand Advertising Plates: P. O. Box 144, Terre Haute, Ind. 41808 Central Terminal Building in the heart of Monhattan. Policy Board A. Ruben, Chairman; R. M. Goldstein, W. J. Latzko. The club has unusually complete athletic W. L. 05born, P. Tishman, N. L. Lewis facilities with two large indoor tennis courts, ns for non-members of the AFLA is $3.00 in the.. U.S. and $4.00 elsewhere. a gym, and an indoor artificial ski slope com­ September, November, January, March, May and July. plete wth rope tow. The flooring of the xpressed in signed articles reflect the personal views of the writers and not necessarily tennis courts, where the nationals will be In Fencing or the AFLA. No anonymous articles oGCepted. held, is constructed of a vinyl grass tile. This Second Class Postage Paid in Terre Haute, Ind. 47808 should provide excellent support for the 'J fencersl feet. DEADLINE FOR 1970 ISSUES ,ses: The location of the club is ideal for mid­ Closing Date Mailing Date town hotel accommodations, restaurants, Ion Miles Ruben, P.O. Box 3057 Issue Date for Copy shopping, sightseeing, and all forms of trans­ Ohio 44117 MARCH APRIL February 10 March 31 portation. The Vanderbilt Club has been the MAY-JUNE April lViliiam J. Latzko, 33-62nd 7 May 29 site of a number of international tennis St., JULY-AUGUST June 9 July 31 , York, N.J. 07093. SEPT.-OCTOBER Aug. 4 Sept. 30 tournaments featuring such stors as Charles Posorell, Manola Santana and others_ ·ORS PLEASE NOTE: Items for publication in AMERICAN FENCING are cor­ Presided over by Mr. Geza Gazdag, a Pro­ oed. Articles, results of competitions, letters to the editor, photos and car­ photo by Gradkowski I be sent to RALPH GOLDSTEIN, 391 CONCORD ROAD, YONKERS, N. Y., fessor of Physical Education, the club teaches manuscripts should be complete, typewritten double spaced, on one side of the all sports (including sober fencing for The Grand Centrol Terminal Building ot 42 Street, Photos should be glossy finish, and accompanied by a complete caption. Un­ theatrical students). Prof. Gazdog assures us site of the Vanderbilt Athletic Club. Arrow indi­ nuscripts cannot be returned unless submitted with a stomped self addressed cates entrance to club on 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. ) anonymous articles will be accepted. of the finest facilities and welcome for all fencers.

patronage, our members make it worthwhile. EDITORIAL Competitions will be held in all three We need their ods and they can use our fENCING MASTERS TO HOLD lembers of the AFLA aware of weapons, with trophies to be supplied by the business. For example, one of our generous WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Ice of supporting our advertisers? host British Academy of Fencing. According supporters is Trans World Airlines. As we ,earing in AMERICAN FENCING to the rules, each National Academy will be go to press it is a pleasure to report the sible for our mogazine to come allowed to enter one team of three fencers TWA has once ogain confirmed it's intention ACADEMIE D'ARMES INTERNATfONAlE tiny fraction of its actual cost. at each weapon; the host academy being t~out advertising revenue we to place 0 full page color ad in AMERICAN CONGRESS IN LONDON J allowed to enter two such teams. Only fully FENCING for the current fiscal year. ford to publish ot all. This is on The Fencing Masters World Champion­ qualified fencing Masters holding a diploma ur readers to use the products Of course, this some sentiment opplies to ships and the Academie d' Armes Interna­ from their national organizotion, will be advertised in our pages. all advertisers in the mogozine. We urge you tiona Ie Congress will be held in London at eligible. Iy, we should realize that it to use their products and services whenever the Crystal Polace Sports Center from A special reception and dinner will mark for them to go to the expense of possible. August 30th to September 4th, 1970. the 21 st anniversary of the A.A.1. unless, by giving them our RMG AMERICAN FENCING Page Three AMERICAN FENCING FROM THE PRESIDENT experience, is in the best position to make THE 1969 WORLD the decision on the extent and content of a )wing article is by the French necessary to accustom the student to move CHAMPIONSHIPS fencer's practice. In the future, the coaches' Coach, who has produced such and to pay attention to good balance and outhority must be made clear to, and ac­ .g champions as J. C. Magnan, lESSONS FOR THE FUTURE perfect conditions of the movements cepted by, every member of the team. J and C. Noell Footwork does not mean foot racing. It was by Alan Miles Ruben NTATION TO GIVE IN THE and always will be good to make the student In part, because of the unusual difficulty There is remarkable unanimity in the re­ OF FOIL attack from immobility, primarily when one of making appropriate travel connections, ports and comments of coaches, staff and by Jean Couard has placed his adversary at the right dis­ many fencers arrived in Havana too late to competitors with respect to our performance ng has evolved. It is necessary tance. adequately prepare themselves for competi­ in the World Championships held at Havana 'hing to follow that evolution as PRACTICAL LESSON: The mechanical capital tion. Physically and psychologically a fencer last October. The passage of time has per­ Ire the prinicpal lines of change: (technique) of a fencer is necessary and in­ is nat able to perform at his best level without mitted the seasoning of initial thoughts and I): The point of the weapon is dispensable. But one must make the student several days of acclimatization and pre­ conclusions drawn from these comments as lid at the level of the eye, as in work practically, as well, in order to place tournament parctice. We will in the future to what we must do to improve. Without guard. Recommended: a position him in the real conditions of the bout. take this factor into account in scheduling honest, critical self-evaluation, we are on approximately parallel to the team departure times. Make him execute exercises with several doomed to repeat Our mistakes rather than intentions, the fencing master transforming profit from them. Morale plays no little role in a fencer's OF ACTIONS: Strive in the final himself then into an adversary. performance. It is, therefore, important that ive and defensive actions for per­ STOPS AND REMISES: At the beginning of First, it is evident that our delegation of our international teams hove a strong esprit , of the blade in relation to the electric. foil, the fencers were instinctively coaches and officials was one of the best and de corps. Except for those having practice attracted by the lighting of the lights, from certainly the most complete ever to accom­ commitments, all members of the team should :EAS TO HIT: Since the electric which followed on excess of stops and pany an international team. Special tribute be at the competition site to cheer on team brought us freedom from estab- remises. At the present time, the tendency should be paid to Dan Lyons, Chef de Mis­ mates who are currently fencing. This kine! 1ateriality of the touch, it is now to make these twa actions has diminished sion.! who did on extraordinary job of orga­ of support should be expected from every ) ma ke the student touch the conSiderably. All the same, one must not nizing and transporting the team safely to person who accepts a berth on an interna­ ; which are difficult to parry, neg lect to make the student work on them and from Cuba. Few members of the League tional team. during the lesson. will ever know the intricate and often crisis­ , low lines and the shoulder. Be­ Several of Our leading fencers were unable ridden negotiations which Dan successfully ,ffacement is, unfortunately, used RElAXATION - RELAXING to compete. In some cases, absences were conducted with our State Department and ore, do not forget the back, pri­ The lesson, being more mobile and more attributable to the League's inability to pay l riposte against opposite-handed practical, is thus more tiring for the nerves. the embassies and consulates of several more than a small portion of the total ex­ foreign countries in order to bring the team n general, all the extreme limits One must make his student relax as often as penses involved. We want Our international through. The availability of trainer, physician, target. possible in order to obtain the maximum teams to be selected on the basis of "ability"

interpreterl coaches/ and menfs and women/s fHOUT ENGAGEMENT: In non­ from him. Thus, short exercises, but executed and not "ability to pay." Unfortunately, we managers meant much to team members and the fencers had an almost per­ perfectly. do not have the financial resources we need these personnel unquestionably proved their Igement during the bout. In order RESUME to fully fund Our international teams. How­ value to the smooth operation of our dele­ one multiplied changes and Pay attention to the execution of the ever, at my suggestion, the Board of Direc­ gation's affairs. We shall seek to mainitain dements. Now, with electric foil, touches. Perpendicularity of the blade in tors has approved a "red ink" budget for the size of our delegation and the division ; avoid giving the blade. It is relation to the target the current year which earmarks Over $6,000 of functions in future events. lerefore, to teach and make the Make (the student) touch with precision at to help send American fencers to international tice actions on the preparation, to~rnoments the limits of the valid target. The coaches scheduled their time admir­ and provide them with uniforms . with absence of the blade or Give the lesson without engagement. ably so that no fencer who wanted a warm­ and other essentials. In expending this sum, .tion on the advance on the en­ Make (the student) work on the prepara­ up or a lesson was denied the opportunity. we shall have to review very carefully Our t the moment it takes place) and priorities and our allocation policies. tion. However, in One or two instances fencers at­ l the initiation to the student as Give a practical lesson. tempted to "second guess" their coach by In retrospect, results of Our performance ;ible (very importantJ. Watch the distance carefully. Give a dictating the form of the practice or refusing in Cuba were disappOinting. There are those ;5ON: There is no longer any mobile lesson without, however, neglecting to practice .at all. In so dOing, they only who find comfort in the absolute domination of the blades. Most of the time the action from immobility. hurt their Own chances. Of course, every of the Eastern European countries on the instead of a parry, One retreats Seek relaxation. fencer should be able to make suggestions theory that we are in the same class with ,imseif out of distance. Footwork Make the student work with a foil pos­ with respect to his preparation, particularly the Italians, French and other Western os (deplacements) are more sessing the same characteristics as the when he is partnered with a coach other than fenCing powers. Unfortunately, such a posi­ lncing is thus mOre mobile. It is electric foil. his regular fencing master. But, the coach, tion is not tenable. The French and Italians approaching the subject with objectivity and were in contention; we were not. While we AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Five at secondary school fencers will be conducted materials. The preliminary mailing is to be Education and Recreation. The heart of this ;uper stars," we have no lack of under the leadership of Hugo Costello and followed by periodic reports of pertinent news progrom - the holding of regional and local It we do need is mare interna­ Julia Jones, Co-Chairmen of the Secondary items, background materials, and feature "instructional clinics" - was explained in 0 ience and harder training. With Schools Relations Committee. Since many col­ articles. 1e latter, it should be noted that previous column. I am pleased to report to leges and high school coaches are members nnot hope to match the 7 -day a you that the U. S. Olympic Committee has In phase II, the program will be expanded of the Notional Fencing Coaches Association , of the Russians, too few of our provided $9,500 to fund these clinics in the to include divisional chairmen and local of­ of America, a letter from your President ex­ doing all they can to keep in top current year. The committee selected to ad­ ficers with periodic reports to the press an plaining the benefits of AFLA membership 1dition and take advantage of minister this program consists of three AFLA local competition results and other events of has been printed in the first issue of the }ortunities to practice. members of the Olympic Fencing Gomes Com­ community interest. mittee - Dr. Hugo M. Castello, Stanley Sieja, "Swordmaster," the official organ of the Iture, we will try to sponsor as Phose III consists of detailed instructions and Norman Lewis - and three appointees of NFCAA. The moiling of this issue to the and individual entries to major for conducting divisional public relations the AAHPER - Dr. Harvey Jessup (Assistant membership also contained AFLA member­ )urnamnts as we can. Beyond activities. Athletic Director, Tulane University), Dr. sh ip appl ications. publish the international calendar Martha Adams (Chairman, Women's Physical Still another phose of our campaign is We should not expect to see significant n Fencing" and try to arrange a Education, Penn State Univ.l, and Dr. Robert being conducted through the sectional vice and dramatic results overnight. It is vain to ng vacation "package" this sum­ Weber (Director, PhYSical Education, State presidents coordinated by Steve Sobel. Each look for instant succeSs. But, gradually, if lt individual members, to the University of New Yorkl. divisional chairman has already received a we preservere, these programs can and will eir abilities, can obtain exposure list of fencing centers in his area - YMCA bear fruit. The League has endured for three­ nal fencing. Finally, we will con­ All divisions intending to hold similar public recreation centers( schools, college~ quarters of a century. We build now for the I and enlarge the annual Martini­ IIteacher training" clinics this year will be and clubs - with the request that the list be years ahead. :ional Tournament so as to pra­ asked to coordinate their program with the verified and updated. Thereafter, the di­ y matches but also practice ses­ Olympic effort by contacting Dr. Castello, visional chairman or his representative is eading European fencers in all PROFESSIONALS IN COMPETITION Committee Chairman. Although the focus of being asked to personally contact the leader our efforts will be upon these clinics, our of the fencing group at each center and There is much merit in periodically review­ our short-range solutions to the Boord of Directors has budgeted the sum of solicit them to join the League. Each vice ing existing policy and practices. That is t's turn next to consider how we $3,000 this year to finance divisional pro­ president is responsible for seeing to it that why the current discussion as to whether pro­ the quality of our fencing over grams for ather kinds of Junior Olympic De­ every division within his section does its fessional coaches should be permitted to par­ m. velopment activities. These funds will be ad­ part in the program. ticipate in selected competitions deserves the ministered by the co-chairmen of the AFLA careful attention of the membership. l OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT As these various programs start to pay Junior Olympic Development Committee - A. off, we will begin to see mare attention being Section 12 (d) of our bylaws specifically 19gested to you before in these John Geroci and Leon Pickens. John Geraci paid to fencing by the public media. How­ permits professionals to compete in amateur t our best hope for success over will have principal responsibility for program ever, we certainly need to "prime the pump." competitions under conditions set forth by the m lies in popularizing our sport. development. Leon Pickens will administer the To this end, we have launched a full scale Boord of Directors. This is in accordance of fencing broadens, our mem­ divisional applications for pragrom funding public relations program under the direction with prevailing international practice sanc­ grow. With that increased mem- and control the disbursement, accounting and of Jack Keane. Let us consider then these tioned by the F.I.E. come additional financial re­ reporting functions. }ublic recognition. With increased activities. In determining whether the Boord of Di­ Related to all of these development efforts d recognition, we will be able to rectors should be asked to open a given com­ is on intensive campaign to bring all non­ olop and train greater numbers PUBLICITY petition to professional coaches the following affiliated fencers throughout the country into international medalists. We have retained the services of Mr. considerations should be kept in mind. the AFLA while retaining all of our present Jeffrey Tishman, a student majoring in we start? members. Part of our plan is administered 1. Will the entry of professionals add journalism. Jeffrey's father, Peter, is our 1 by opening up new fencing through the central billing system which measurable strength to the competi­ League treasurer and his mother, Maria, is Jghaut the country and by train- serves to keep track of members who move tioin so as to make it 0 better event? a former Olympian. Working under Jack education teachers and high from one division to another/ or, for some Keane's supervision, Jeffrey will develop a 2. Will the opportunity for tournament :allege caaches how ta teach our reason, allow their membership to lapse in a complete public relations program capable fenCing be of significant value to the obtain commitments from the particular year. But, our emphasis during the of being implemented by local divisions as coach, particularly the part-time pro­ cf to organize fencing clubs and drive will be placed upon persuading all col­ well as the national office. Phase I includes fessional? to pass an their knowledge to lege fencers to join the League. In this con­ the sending of a preliminary letter to the 3. Can the entry of professionals be ar­ teachers. nection, we will be making a special effort sports editors of the newspapers of the cities ranged without impairing the ad­ large-scale program has been to recruit graduating seniors. This aspect of in which our national officers reside. The ministration of the tournament or ad­ under the auspices of the U. S. the total program is under the guidance of letter provides information about the officer versely affecting the interests of cing Games Committee and the Archie Simonson as Chairman of the College and the sport and includes AFLA promotional amateur competitors? .ssociation for Health, Physical Relations Committee. Similar programs aimed AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Seven coaches and competitive fencers to enter the 4. To promote membership of the AFLA among 'ion with the last point, it should 3. To advise the officers and directors of the United States for temporary or permanent resi­ secondary schoo! fencers. League as to their individuc! and collective liability lat special thought should be dence and to allow American fencers to travel for injuries occurring to participants and specta­ JUNIOR OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE abroad to international tournaments. npetitions designated as qualify­ tors at League-sponsored competitions. A. JOHN GERACI, LEON PICKENS, CHAIRMEN 2. To establish contact with the Department of )r the selection of Olympic, Pan 4. To review the AFLA's bylaws for consistency, 1. To prepare a series of articles for publication State's Office of Cultural Presentations and enlist clarity and completeness and make recommenda­ in "American Fencing" outlining Junior Olympic other international teams. Here, its support in connection with the participation tions thereon. Dc\'clormrnt programs which can be foHowed by tory that neither the right of of American flencers in the World Championships, AFLA Divisions. the World Under-20 Championships, and other ,lacement of amateurs in the DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT major interationol tournaments. 2. To receive, review and select among applica­ be prejudiced by reason of the FRED DUNCAN, CHAIRMAN 3. To establish contact with and enlist the sup­ tions from AFLA Divisions for Junior Olympic De­ 1. To study, with the advice of appropriate out­ velopment Funds in accordance with standards of professionals. port of the directors of the "People to People" side consultants, the present organizational struc­ established by the Board of Directors and monies program in connection with the partipication of ture of the AFLA and make recommendations for AFlA COMMITTEES American fencers in specially arranged inter­ mode ova j lab!e. improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the our last issue we listed the existing nation team matches in Europe. a. The Committee is empowered to disapprove AFLA functions. applications for Junior Olympic Develop­ rees, with the names and addresses 4. To serve as representative of the AFLA to ~men. a. Particular attention is to be given to the ment Funds which ore not accompanied by Here we follow up with an the American Association of Hearth, Physical current organization of sections and the detailed budget and program documcnto­ :'.If the duties of each committee, Education and Recreation and in this capacity responsibilities discharged by sectional of­ tion or which do not affirmatively show appeal to AFLA members to offer assist the United States Olympic Fencing Gomes ficers. ro these committ8e chairmen.) Committee in the conduct of its Olympic Develop­ that local resources have been fully utilized. The Committee may also disapprove in port 2. To review the dues schedule of the AFLA ment Program to be carried out jointly with the proposed programs and fund only approved LIAISON WITH F. I. E. and compare the same with dues charged by other AAHPER. A. DE CAPRILES, CHAIRMAN sports and voluntary organizations and make sug­ activities. the convocations of the F. I. E. as gestions for revisions to increase revenues, mini­ COLLEGE RELATIONS COMMITTEE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE )f the United States and the AFLA, mize hardship, and equate charges with ability ARCHIE E. SIMONSON, CHAIRMAN A. JACK KEANE, CHAIRMAN the President with respect to the to pay. 1. To compile a list of all coHeges and universi­ ctions taken thereat. a. The study is to include an analysis of the 1. To recruit and assist in the training of several ties offering fencing instruction or having fencing students of journalism for the purpose of supply­ current division of dues among national, teams, or clubs, together with their coaches or TANT TO THE PRESIDENT sectiono I and divisiona I units. ing newspapers, magazines, radio, televisiion and other officials. other communicotions media with 0 continual OR DOMESTIC AFFAIRS 3. To analyze the present programs and activi­ 2. To compile a schedule of all intercollegiate supply of information, articles and news relseoses I ZIMMERMAN, CHAIRMAN ties of the AFLA with a view towards evaluating matches and tournaments. concerning the AFLA, its programs and its mem­ lS organizational "'OMBUDSMAN" to effectiveness and assigning priorities to serve the bers. igate and report, with recommenda­ 3. To establish programs for reporting the re­ goals of popularization of the sport, increasing 1T 'resident on complaints and inquiries membership, troin.ing coaches, establishing fencing sults of such competitions in "American Fencing. 2. To supervise the development of a "how to of the AFLA and other persons con­ clubs and other fencing centers. 4. To represent and offer the assistance of the do W' article for publication in "American :tion or omissions of AFLA officials AFLA in the organization and conduct of the try­ Fencing" advising the membership how to establish s. COMMiTTEE FOR DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT outs for the .stelection of the U.S. team for the sound publicity programs in each division. CHAIRMAN TO BE NAMED - World University Gomes, and maintain liaison with e and evaluate suggestions and CERTIFICATE OF MERIT COMMITTEE ::>ther sponsoring and participating bodies. jng to existing programs and activi­ 1. To plan programs at the Divisional level for EUGENE BLANC, JR., CHAIRMAN 'LA or the lack thereof. the trainiing of directors through cliniics, demon­ 5. To promote membership of the AFLA among 1. To review requests for the award of the strations and visua! materials, and to prepare collegiate fencers and divise a special invitational "Certificate of Merit" and report thereon with TANT TO THE PRESIDENT articles for publication in "American Fencing.1I membership program for fencers who are gradu­ recommendations to the Boord of Directors. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 2. To organize and operate directorial clinics as ating seniors. The program is to include pro­ 2. To seek out deserving individuals and recom­ ~GE WORTH, CHAIRMAN port of the schedule for the National and each posals for contacting all college fencers during mend the award of the "Certificate of Merit" rganize and implement programs for Sectional Championship, including the selection of their senior year, ascertaining their permanent thereto. of France and Italy during 1970, participants and the coordination of arrangements addresses, advising them of fencing facilities locally availab!e, conferring membership privileges opportunities for participation by with the Chairman of the Organizing and Bout FUND RAISING COMMITTEE or other benefits, and enlisting the participation 'rs at one or more competitions and Committees for each of these events, and the CARL BORACK, Chairman !ssons at one or more fencing clubs. Chairman of the Commission on Directors. of local diviisions. 1. To solicit finanical and related assistance to the President upon scheduled a. The Commission on Directors has the re­ SECONDARY SCHOOL RELATIONS COMMITTEE for AFLA programs from public and private rournaments with recommendations sponsibility for assigning qualified directors MEN - HUGO CASTELLO, CHAIRMAN sources including the "Life-Time Sports" and ~ participation therein. to conduct such clinics. WOMEN - JULIA JONES, CHAIRWOMAN "Peopie-fo-People" programs, cooperate founda­ articles for publication in "Amer­ 3. To provide opportunities for directors to obtain 1. To compile a list of al! private, public and Eons, and clubs. inform ing members about the fore- and improve their domestic and international rat­ parochial secondary schools offering fencing in­ 2. To prepare and disseminate plans for fund ings at the Martini-Rossi, National and Sectional struction or having fencing classes teams or clubs, raising drives which can be conducted by indi­ Championships in cooperation with the Commis­ together with their coaches or other officials. viduals, the AFLA, its divisions and individual CE OF LEAGUE COUNSEL sion of Directors. 2. To compile a schedule of all interschofastic members and to pUDlicize the fNcgoinO through EDMOND S. ZEISIG a. The Commission on Directors has the re- matches, tournaments and to establish programs appropriate articles in "American Fencing." sets of model divisional and sec­ 5ponsihility for determining the content of for reporting the results of such competitions in 3. To develop programs for and organ­ ) meet the needs of both the larger such tests, evaluating performance and "American Fencing." izotional spor,<;orship of individuals teams for h!y structured League subdivisions certifying the rating of successful applicants. 3. To ,establish and maintain fiaison with the international competitions. smaller, more informal bodies. AAHPER and its constituent units and organiza­ ll FEDERAL LIAISON COMMITTEE articles for "American Fencing tions and arrange for AFLA sponsorship of clinics, RULES COMMITTEE DANIEL M. LYONS, CHAIRMAN 5 concerning the interpretation and demonstrations, judging and fencing instruction NELSON FISHMAN, CHAIRMAN the Amateur Code to specific situ- 1. To assist in obtaining authorizations, passports programs. 1. To review and make recommendations with and other documents necessary to permit foreign

AMERICAN FENCING Page Nine AMERICAN FENCING Inges in fencing rules proposed by MARTINI - ROSSI other sources. iNTERNATIONAL CALENDER May_10-CANNES - Epee ~ for publication in each issue of INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT May IO-PARIS - Touzard Saber 'lCing" an article answering com­ by William J. latzka by George V. Worth May 16-KRAKOW - Barbakan Epee, Saber =luestions concerning the interpreto­ May 16-PADOVA - Luxardo Saber ,fieation of the rules to specific The Eleventh Annual Tournament will be Listed below is a partial international May 17-WARSAW - Dobrowolski Foil )ns. held at the New York Athletic Club, New calender of competitions which may be of May 23-BERlIN Women's Foil, Epee May 23-COLOGNE - Kolsche Boor Foil York City, on April 17, 18, and 19, 1970. the avaifable litcrcturc on offidot­ special interest to American fencers. An FIE May 2S-WROCLAW - Four Weapons lmend appropriate texts for use in Entries will be selected from the top quali­ license is required for entry into these events. May 29-LONDON - Coronation Cup Women's and other programs offering instrue­ fied competitors indicating their willingness Foil of teaching fencing. And, in default For any further details, please contact me at May 30-COMO - Women's Foil ory text, to undertake preperotion to participate in the event. The Board of room 2150, 10 Columbus Circle, New York, May 30-POITIERS - Martel Epee luaL Directors has instructed its Executive Com­ 10019, N. Y. June 6-LONDON - Corble Cup Foil mittee to finalize the rules for selection. June 6-BOLOGNA - Giovanni Foil :AL EQUIPMENT COMMITTEE March 7-TORINO - Martini Women's Foil June 7-WARSAW - Four Weapons EPH A. BYRNES, CHAIRMAN All who are interested in competing are March 7-l0NDON - Martini Epee June 13-LONDON - Hallet Epee March 14-PARIS - Rommel Foil ! a "technician's manual" covering asked to send a letter of intent to compete June I3-PARIS - Jeanty Women's Foil March 14-LAUPHEIM Uhlmann Epee the testing, nepair and arrangement to: June 2S-BRUSSELS - Saber, Epee, Women's Foil March 27-MINSK - World Junior Championships ~ncing equipment. July 4-FLIMS-WALDHAUS - Epee March 27-lEAMINGTON SPA - Four weapons e a "troubleshooting" manual to THE MARTINI-ROSSI TOURNAMENT July IS-VITTEL - Epee, Women's Foil April 3-KRAKOW - Finski Saber using electrical weapons to locate New York Athletic Club August 26-TORIN.O - World University Games April 5-HEIDENHEIM - Epee problems and effect appropirote re- August 29--SYDNEY - Four Weapons Box 480 April 17-NEW YORK - Martini Four Weapons 1ual is to be serialized in the form August 29-RATZEBURG - Epee, Women's Foil 180 Central Park South April IS-BAD DURKEIM - Kurfolz Fail publication in "American Fencing." September 3-SIOFAK - Balaton Four Weapons April 2S-PARJS - Dentzer Saber New York, New York 10019 September 13-ANKARA - World Championships proposed rule changes relating to Apirl 25-BERNE - Epee pment and report thereon with Please. state in your letter of intent the April 25 - MUNICH - Saber 15 to the Board of Directors. May I-BUDAPEST - Saber follOWing information: "By heaven, I think my sword's as sharp as ~ for all necessary electrical equip­ May 2-LONDON - DeBeaumont Women's Foil 1. Name yours'. I would not have you, lord, forget your­ ities in connection with the Notional May 2-MONTPELLIER Foil 2. Street address (where you can be May 7-MARSEILLE - Epee self, nor tempt the danger of my true defense;" reached) May 9-BELFORT - Epee -King John, Act IV, Scene 111 May 9-MELUN - Revenu Foil CULLED BY WU SHAFF ISPORTATION COMMITTEE 3. City, State, Zip Code ,L MAMlOUK, CHAIRMAN 4. Telephone Number for the travel of AFLA teams to dd abroad. 5. Weapon(s) for which you wish to be ltion with the Assistant to the considered International Affairs, to arrange 6. Ranking, classification for each of the A special purchase makes it tours of France and Italy for AFLA weapons in item 5. possible to offer a limited quan­ 7. That AFLA membership is paid tity of fine quality, white, all STATEMENT COMMITTEE 8. 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AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Eleven ta invite or distract the opponent was con­ LE - (CUBAN CAPERS) total commitment through an explosive sidered a lavish extravagonce in which none fleche. The rapid attack forward in several of the top fencers indulged. Werner R. Kirchner quick steps, with blade at guard ending with enters Libra and I depart from a pattinando, was a favored strategy; another As far as organization of the entire tourna­ md of an inspiring and exhilar­ was that of a provocative closing of the dis­ ment is concerned, I believe it is difficult to g event, the World Fencing tance indicating only an accent of an attack find the right superlatives. There was an s, I feel impelled to record my and intercepting the invited counteraction unanimous agreement between all the af­ reactions to this most unusual with a pany and immediate riposte, These ficials and fencers I encountered that the represented the "piece de resistance" of the Havana 1969 championships established a new standard of excellence which will be to Cuba by way of one of the game. The technique of fencing always with most difficult to match. :an countries produced some "eyes wide open" (as one of the Russian suspense for the entire team. coaches stressed) I interpret as wiring the This experience has also left me with a d around the excruciating steps fencers guidance system with the maximum feeling of profound awe at the wonderful j the time delays attendant to of information derived through the optical fellowship enjoyed among the entire assembly e-entry permit, and the con­ sensors, and minimum of instinct and assump­ of fencers regardless of their national back­ cion of the possible effects of tions, and acting with countermeasures which ground or their countl-y's political olignments. water purification technology. I have the greatest statistical chance of Friendship, camaraderie and mutual respect :Iude thot the chonces for our success. were the order of the day. It is sad that it ave been improved significantly Some of the Hungarian fencers modified cannot always be so. photo by Gradkowski In team would have been re­ the atta<;k with a "hop, skip and jump" tech­ George Masin, USA (left) defeats Jonsson, Sweden, by a score of 5-4 in the Epee team matches in ter Cuba by the same route. nique earning an identification of on "in_ REFLECTIONS ON THE Havana. way to turn gold into bronze complete horse" by some of the mOre WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ed by the early alchemists. frivolous fencers. The well guarded position (OR - HOW WE GOT CLOBBERED) We surely have a long way to go before we in tierce in Saber seemed to be in the ling butterflies in our squeamish by Marty Lang can effectively compete on an international Vogue in Cuba. Any unnecessary movement JPpeared completely when the A youthful American Fencing team with level. marched in the opening cere- much spirit and determination set out for The intense heat ond humidity not only 1 Maxine Mitchell who held the Cuba via Mexico on Friday, September 26. Tipes conspicuously high. We affected us physically but also affected all We arrived in Cuba five days later. Then the equipment including the brand new scor­ with unrestrained enthusiasm. come receptions, etc., on Wednesday, and ing machines. mcers from another country re­ the start of the tournament on Thursday. Ie, "You hod a very nice re­ T rue, the American fencers were beaten plied, "So did you." "Ah", he For fully one week no American in this badly (0 condition we ore going to correct in us they had to be nice." world competition had hod any real practice. the near future) and yet we were the biggest - This is no alibi - we would have token our g was magnificent the highly yes, the biggest - winners af the entire com­ "lumps" either way - be assured though, dients of mental alertness, phy- petition. We went to Cuba expecting to be everyone of us would have done much better and technical excellence re­ baoed and jeered at. Instead, when our dele­ if we could have had the necessary practice. strip to distill a most remark­ gation with Maxine Mitchell leading the superb fencers in the finals. We are just not geared to the type and way, holding our flag up high, marched into the arena, we received a standing ovation strength of the competition we ran into in ng was outstanding. The prior- from 15,000 spectators. We stood ten feet the first raund of the indiividual and team 1e attack was a SOurce of great tall. It was the proudest day of our lives! events. If, as in the U. S., the first round e less aggressive. Unfortunately, events were comparatively easy and we could ed to the extreme. Some fencers Much credit is due to Dan Lyons, who as work our way gradually up to the more dif­ ded the removal of the blade Chief of Mission ran a tight ship and did .. ficult rounds, perhaps we would do much g of the director's idiosyncrasies one heck of a job. Also much credit to our better. However, when the first round of a ·"mscending priority of the at- coaches, Lajos Csiszar, Mel North, Delmar World Championship puts you up against C~lyert, by the Ed Lucio, and Stan Sieja. Dr. Marius the best in the world - ! Varsamis, our team physician, Richard , intimidating drive of the at­ Maker of Champions All of the foil participants are in agree­ Gradkowski, our press officer, and Dan De­ defensive fencers only one pos­ GEORGE SANTELLI, Inc. ment that the first round of a World Chaine, our armorer (and electronic genius) for survival, and that was a 412 Sixth Avenue Championship is much mare difficult than olso did outstanding jobs - and to all the d controlled retreat. This inter­ New York 11, New York the finals of our Notional Championships. fencers for their team spirit - BRAVO! cicularly evident in Saber, with

AMERICAN FENCING Page Thirteen AMERICAN FENCING MENTS ON CUBA particular event taking place. For instance I.W.F.A. CHRISTMAS INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT if the women's semi round is being fenced ,u Unkmeyer, Women's Team by Richard Gradkowski at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, even though none did an excellent job relaying of our women made it, we should be there The annual Christmas Invitational Tourna­ )rmation prior to our departure. watching and our training session for the ment of the Intercollegiate Women's Fencing rtstanding job on passports and team should be scheduled later that day. I Association was held Saturday Dec. 13th at I was especially impressed at Jersey City State College in New Jersey. 1 meeting in Mexico. A com­ In regards to the actual training. I think .I Competing in the day long event were 94 vn of everyone's job from the it should be made clear that training is girls from 23 colleges, (the largest field in ieion, managers and coaches necessary and mandatary. And if scheduled the history of the event). led each of us. He stressed the fencers should work up until the day before lt people here were the fencers the meet, of course the type of workout as Ruth White, NYU, dominated the competi­ ; were here to assist and help to how hard he wants to work can be deter­ tion, not losing a bout all day, as did Solly way possible. This type of mined by the fencer. Pechinsky lost season. Ellen Jacobs, Brooklyn team and accompanying dele­ College, President of the IWFA, took the certainly assist all future inter­ One of the biggest shortcomings of silver medal, while Laura Dingle of Cornell aments. American teams is the lack of support they won third place. Miss Jacobs and Miss Dingle give each other. If the Epee team is com­ had won the third and fourth places, re­ actor on the scene was certain­ peting, women, foilsmen and sabermen spectively, last year and thus both moved up photo by Grodkowski to those in need. In fact if a should be there to give them support. Other a notch in this year's tournament. Ruth \tVhite, NYU, (Jeft) cttocks Ellen Jacobs, oncers would have heeded his countries, do this while some of our people Brooklyn College, during the final round of the n Mexico they might have feel it's free time for sightseeing. The medals were donated and presented IWFA Christmas Tournament. ~ed of his services. by Julia Jones Pugliese, coach of Hunter COllege. ere good in both Mexico and NORTH ATLANTIC SECTION nportant, I feel, was the set up The competition was hard fought all day, by Stephen Sobel whole team was on the same since the fifteen semi-finalists gained the all knew where the Technician right to enter the Eastern tryouts for the The North Atlantic Section Championships tor, the Manager etc. Eating World University Gomes. The tryouts will have been scheduled for the weekend of May good and our delegation sat ST. lOUIS DIVISiON be held April 11th at Hunter College in 2nd and 3rd at Johns Hopkins University, in rea each time. This was a good by D. J. Edwards New York. Maryland. The Under- 19 Section Champion­ n any information. The circum­ ships have been scheduled for the weekend Sober Open: 1. D. Edwards, SLFC; 2. L. Hocker, such that our delegation did­ SLFC; 3. J. Cline, SLFC. FINAL STANDINGS of May 16th and 17th at the New Hoven

much as in the past and I feel Women's Novice: 1. J. Ramsey r Pellicer; 2. V. YMCA, New Hoven, Connecticut. All entries 1. Ruth White, NYU; 2. Ellen Jacobs, Brooklyn r better team spirit. Lakin, Pellicer; 3. l. Kieninger, Pellieer. for qualifiers and alternates must be moiled College; 3. Lauro Dingle, Cornell; 4. Stacy Moriates, Women's Open: 1. M. Witte, SLFC; 2. V. Lakin, Hunter; 5. Kathy Richert, Cornell; 6. Geraldine to Miss Carolyn Stegmann, 104 Romano l't a single coach that didn't Pellicer; 3. M. Huffman, Parkway. McNamee, Fairleigh Dickinson; 7. Gladys Ramos, Drive, Dumont, New Jersey 07628, no later available when a fencer asked Sober-Epee: 1. D. Edwards, SlFC; 2. R. Schopp, Hunter; 8. Stephanie Klein, Fairleigh Dickinson; than April 17th for the Section event, and. SlFC; 3. J. Cline, SlFC. 9. Sue Violand, Fairleigh Dickinson. up either at training or com- no later than May 4th for the Under- 19- Foil Open: 1. D. Edwards, SLFC; 2. c. Willis, Park­ ,k Don Lyons was on the right way; 3. C. Herkstroeter, SLFC. event. Entry forms and other details will be o told the coaches it was not The St. Louis Division now has the services of mailed to all qualifiers and alternates, but try to give a lesson or teach Maitre D'Armes J. Rene Horcut, who arrived here the responsibilities to submit a timely entry . change a fencers style, but from Tarnos, France after a 20 year career with still remains with the individual. the French military. He is a diplomate of the J ready to compete. It's great Fencing Masters Academy of Antibes. n work with his own coach in PHILADElPHIA DIVISION The Section Executive Committee an­ The division is hosting the Mid-West Tournament sessions. this year on Moy 2 and 3. by Alan C. Byers nounces that Walter Krause has been award­ Saber Open: 1. Todd Makler, Salle Csiszor; 2. Rudy ed a Number two officials rating in Foil, fol­ coaches should adjust them­ ...... _...... ·· •..• ·.,,· ...... ·0·· ... .. Bottle, Salle Csiszar; 3. Joe Cohen, Salle Csiszar. lowing. his excellent offiCiating of the ,fit the competitor. I do feel iN WASHINGTON, D.C. Epee Open: 1. Dove .Michonik, Solie Csiszar; 2. Womens Semi-final rounds in last years auld have been more organized fence ot Briike Mokler, U of P; 3. Mark Farley. Championships. Any requests for section of­ ,Ives. Seemed no one wonted DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FENCERS CLUB Saber c: 1. Joe Cohen, Sal! Csiszar; 2. Laszlo ficial ratings this year, should be submit­ Csihas, Salle Csi$zar; 3. David Ehst, U of P. ofinite decision on matters. Over 63 years of ted by Division Chairmen in advance of the WASHINGTON Y.M.C.A. Foil Open: 1. Marty Davis, Salle Csiszor; 2. Paul ining schedule could have been 1736 G St. N.W. NA 8-8250 Makler, Salle Csiszor; 3. Dave Michanik, Salle Championships to Mr. Daniel Lyons, 2736 lOre consideration given to the ...... "...... - ...... -..... - Csiszar. Rittenhouse N. W., Washington, D. C. 20015.

AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Fifteen FENCING ACADEMY OF MICHIGAN

by William Goering )etroit Fencers Club, formerly the Tuscan, long a bastion of fencing Jan, has been incorporated into a lcing organization, the Fencing of Michigan. This new club is meet­ )orarliy at St. Bernards Academy , premises are being constructed at eld, Michigan site. Owners and di­ : the new organization are Mr. and on Danosi. Mr. Danosi is the very coach of the Wayne State Un i­ :ncing Team and mentor of the De­ :ers Club. All fencers are welcome photo by Goering :w club and visitors are encouraged an evening there if staying in THE SPLENDID BIRNKRANT TROPHY. r nEenby. Presently the club meets ) lOp. m. on Tuesday and Friday, times will be extended as the club --+c ON TO ANKARA - 1970 Michel Mamlouk, chairman of the AFLA IKRANT INVITATIONAl. Transportation committee, advises us that venth annual Birnkrant Invitational since the World Championships will be held ,urnament was held November I, in Ankara, Turkey, from September 1.3 to St. Bernards Seminary in Detrait September 24, he is in the process of arrang­ This event is held in honor of the ing with TWA a special AFLA group rate. Of all the Airlines, smart travelers man H. Birnkrant, Austrian Consul, The group will leave New York on Sept. 8 'encing enthusiast and patron. and go via Athens to Ankara, arriving there know that TWA is the one to fly .. on the 11th. Present plans call for departure :n competitors from Michigan, Ohio It figures. Only TWA can give you one-airline convenience from Ankara on Sept. 25 via Athens, return­ rio competed for the custom trophy throughout the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia. And no matter ing to New York on Sept. 27th. and built by Frank Bitonti and wher.e you fly, you'll be on a jet - TWA flies nothing but jets. Miller especially for this event. The Regular air fare would cost $805.00, but Then there's the service: superb food, cooked in flight, I direct elimination final for eight if we can get a group of 40 people (team and not on the ground. Color movies by Inflight Motion ontained six /FA'l doss and two liB" officials included), the rate would be re­ Pictures, Inc., and stereo entertainment on selected :ers. William Goering of Detroit was duced to $327.00. Hotels in Athens and flights. And of course, on-time schedules to the important over Fronk Griffin of Akron, Ohio Ankara will be approximately an additional business and vacation cities here and abroad. 01 bout. Robert Foxcroft of London, $136.00 You absolutely can't beat these defeated his countryman Peter prices. For reservations call your nearest TWA office or see your travel agent and specify TWA. Toronto for third place. Trophies To be eligible for these exceptional rates, 'irst four places were awarded by persons must have been AFLA members for "ant who has nat failed ta attend two years. Mike advises us that there can be he seven tournaments considerable personal flexibility within the broad arrival and departure dates, with many possibilities for side excursions. Inter­ ~'Frederick ested persons should begin making plans now 'Rohdes and send a note to Mrs. Connie Latzko, AFLA , FENCERS' OUTFITTERS Corresponding Secretary, 33 61 Street, West "-.169 EAST 86TH ST. • NEW YORK 28. N. Y. New York, New Jersey, 07093. teen AMERICAN FENCING TWA is the official carrier for the AFLA Article 406:-Second paragraph: Article 608b: Add as a new paragraph: NEW FENCING RULES in a bout and a penalty hit has to be given I n the fourth line replace the words from IJ g. Submission of equipment for control. against one competitor for removing his mask "The Point of the blade. ." to the end At the time appointed in the program at by William J. Latzka (after previous warning in the same bout), jf of the words in brackets by "The end of the every official F.LE. competition, competi­ this competitor has scored a valid hit prior blade must be folded over onto itself to form tors must attend at the weapon control office FI E has adopted a series of new to removing his mask, the penalty will be the a button which viewed end on, must be a and submit the equipment which is to be rules, the majority of which were onl'lulment of that hit which has been scored square or rectangular section of 4 mm. (0.15 used in the next event. also by the AFLA. and the score remains four aJ!; if no valid in.) minimum and 6mm. (0.23 in.) maximum. Competitors or team captains can only re­ hit has been scored the penalty consists in The maximum dimension must be ot most at ceive bock the controlled equipment one ear limit for foil has been extended removing a hit from the score which then 3 mm. (0.117 in.) from the end". The re­ hour before the commencement of the event. meter; foil is now fenced on a 14 becomes 4 _ 3. u mainder of the paragraph remains unchanged. Equipment rejected in the control may be rectified in the workshop. However, equip­ Article 35:-add at end a new sub-parapgraph: ste. The length of the strip for epee ment thus repaired wiH only be re-controlled "When during a bout a fencer who has made Article 516b:-Add as a new article: " 7. Control lJ after the control of all other competitors" 'e has been reduced from an effec- a fleche attack has a hit registered against of Equipment equipment has been comp!eted." meters to 1 8 meters. This is ac­ him and he continues to run beyond the The control of the electrical equipment used ed by replacing the competitor who extreme limit of the strip sufficiently far to to ensure the perfect organization of official the end of the strip on guard with cause the reel or the connecting wire of the F.I.E. cmopetition sand the control of competi­ INDIANA DIVISION reel to be torn out, the hit which he has tors' equipment must be supervised by the foot at the warning line (and not H received will not be annul!ed. Commission for the Electrical Apparatus and by Martin Kramer n guard line as heretofor). The exact Article 39:-This article altered to read: Equipment of the F.1. E. In order to effect Open Foil: 1. Randy Majors, IU; 2 !(.en Kamke, In­ of the changes to the rules are out­ When the rear foot of the competitor reaches this supervision, either two members of this dianapolis; 3_ Mike Schwartz, 1U. the note to page 17, and articles 17, his warning line for the last time, according commission or a member of the commission Women's Open: 1. Eliza Marchesani, IS; 2 Bonnie and a person approved by it must be appoint­ Lewton, Indianapolis; 3 Anne Shellaharger, Indi­ 28, 35 ,39 42, 202, 203, 302, 303, to the rules laid down for each weapon, the President gives the order "Halt" and advises ed to undertak,e this work at each Champion­ anapolis. 3, 406, 516, 520 and 608. the fencer as to how much ground remains ship (Cf.17,53,60b,516d,708)." Saber Open: 1. Gafinton Bryon Jr., IU; 2. Neil ~befone he will cross the extreme limit of the McBain, IT; 3. Martin Kramer, Indianapolis. rules concerning the wearing of Epee Open: 1. Ron Farrow, Indianapolis; 2. Bill strip. He will repeat this warning each time Article 520:-Add a new paragraph: at all weapons is pending study for the competitor has, meanwhile, advanced until Denney, Indianapolis; 3. Jim Jock, Ft. Wayne. "The organizers must allow sufficient time his leading foot has reached his on guard Foil Open: 1. Gerald Lott, Wayne State; 2. Randy ording by the League Counsel. in the program for the control of competi­ line. (Cf. 203, 303, 403). Competitors ore Majors, I.U; 3. Eli Sekunda, Wayne State. tors' equipment to be effected. This requires IE adopted a new organization of in­ not advised of their positions at any other Saber Open: 1. Go!inton Bryan Jr., IU; 2. Neil a minimum of one day for each weopon. If events at World Championships by part of the strip." McBain,. IT; 3. David Aumock, Wayne. events at two weapons are begun on the first Epee Open: 1_ Michael Matranga, Notre Dame; 2. Article 42:-At end for "(Cf. 38)" read "(Cf. 32, ticles 553) A motion has been made day of the program, the control must begin John Albright, Notre Dame; 3. Ron Farrow, Indi- the same organization for our Na- 38)". at least a day and a half previously." anapolis. 1ampionships, but this motion is still Article 202:-Second paragraph: In first line for bated by-the Board and has not yet "12 meters (39 ft. 4 ins.) read "14 meters (46 ft.). In fourth line for" 4 meters (13 ft. )pted. 2 ins) read "5 meters (16 ft. 5 ins.) es were made dealing with the Article 203:-Fourth paragraph: In second line for yond regularity of the signaling ap­ "6 meters (19 ft. 8 ins.)" read "7 meters Since (23 ft.). In fifth line for "5 meters (16 ft. (orticle 714J. On the advice of the 5 ins.)" read °6 meters (19 ft. 8 ins.) 1920 committee, these changes have not Article 302:-First paragraph: In second line for adopted in the United States. "24 meters (78 ft. 8 ins.)" read "18 meters is the exact text of all the FIE (59 ft. 1 ins.)". Second paragraph: in fifth line for "10 meters Adopted by the A.F.L.A. to date. (32 ft. lOins.)" read "7 meters (23 ft.). -Regulation Strip for all Three Weapons. Article 303:-Add at end a new paragraph: the legend below the drawing as follows: "When a competitor has crossed the real limit CHOOSE YOUR WEAPON! 'r orear limit, foW' read Hwarning line, of the strip with both feet, he is replaced on guard with his rear foot on his warning for "warning line, all weapons" read line, and one hit is scored against him if ling line, Epee and Sober". he again crosses the rear limit of the strip or "rear limit for epee and saber" read with both feet (Cf. 39)." BUT WHATEVER YOUR WEAPON limit, all weatposf'. Article 402:-First paragraph: In second line for 7:_ln second paragraph, first linc, for "'24 meters (78 ft. 8 ins.)" read "18 meters control may. . n read lithe control (59 ft. 1 in.)". Second paragraph: In fifth line for "10 meters :-=·--add at end "and the personnel neces­ (32 ft. lOins.)" read "7 meters (23 ft.)". Sold Around to corry out this work". Article 403:-Add at end a new paragraph: The Globe CHOOSE LEON PAUL 2.:--add at end a new sub-paragraph: When a competitor has crossed the rear limit methods of treating a blode with q view of the strip with both feet, he is replaced t.ering its flexibility, either by grinding on guard with his rear foot on his warning Repr: CALIFORNIA TRADING CO. ing or other methods, are forbidden. H line, and one hit is scored against him if he P.O. Box 3164, Torrance, Cal. 90503 (213) 329·6702 ::-Footnote to this article (poge 23) to again crosses the rear limit of the strip with "When two competitors reach four all both feet (Cf. 39)". AMERICAN FENCING Page Nineteen Ihteen AMERICAN FENCING record to copture the sabre title. Second 9TH ANNUAL N. J. 2. "Only those Divisions which have went to Peter Westbrook of Essex Catholic SECRETARY'S REPORT INTERSCHOLASTIC filed a complete financial report for who lost only to the champion and was by William J. latzko the previous fiscal year sholl be en­ by I rwin Bernstein scored upon only 21 times in 16 bouts. Raul The Board of Directors met on September titled to funds after November 15 of :eated performances in sabre and Nunez of Barringer ploced third. The 9 27, 1969 and on November 22, 1969. Every the current year; funds of divisions j a final bout decision in epee finalists received Junior Olympic recognition. division chairman, additional director, and which did not report are held in ted this yeorls tournament at Essex EPEE (25 competitors). Anthony Papciak secretory receives a copy of the minutes of High School in Newark. Despite of Essex Catholic avenged a first round de­ the meetings. While some of the highlights escrow by the Notional Office until Heather conditions on the tau rno­ feat by Mark Farley of North Hunterdon by ore enumerated here, interested members proper financial and administrative re­ ,econd day a total of 122 fencers giving Farley his only loss in the lost bout should contact their division chairman or sec­ port has been filed." d for the Megaro-Cundari Welfare of the final round. Papciak was undefeated retory for details. It was decided that selection to the Under- ion trophies and Junior Olympic in the finals to win the title as both fencers The closing membership of the 1968-1969 20 World Championship Team sholl be mode patches. finished with overall records of 13-1. Third season was 5,292. This is on increase of 290 on the basis of placement in the U. S. Under- was taken by Joseph Zaino of Essex Catho­ (66 competitors). Jacob Hayward be­ members over lost year's total. There are 46 19 Championships. The medalists are to be lic who had lost a fenceoff for first in the :arringer's first champion in this active divisions of which six hod 200 Or invited first; the next finalists to be alter­ prior year's event. Junior Olympic awards ent as he rolled undefeated through more members. The largest single division is nates in order of their placement. went to all 8 finalists. :s. Second went to his teammate New Jersey with a membership of 807. No­ The Board approved a burget of $3,000 Gonzalez on the strength of a lost NEW JERSEY tional billing is in full swing with approxi­ for Junior Olympic Development. The pur­ lover Essex Catholic's Phil Accaria mately 3,300 members registered at this pose of these funds is to encourage divisions by Tina Basick >reby placed third. Junior Olympic time. to develop the sport of fencing within their Foil ..Open: 1. J. Nonna, Prnc.; 2. R. Freedo, Unatt.; were awarded to all semi-finalists. 3. T. Al!eyene, Unott. It was reported that Mr. Zeisig hod re­ division, particularly with respect to younger E (31 competitors). Thomas Losonczy Epee Clpen: 1. D. Wigodsky, Pmc.; 2. D. Steinman, ceived a ruling from the International Olym­ fencers who may be potential future Olym­ Salle Csiszar; 3. L. Rubin, SFA. pic Committee, which is binding on the FIE pians. Divisions who wish to request funds, : High School junior representing the Women's Novice: 1. B. Levine, MSC; 2. R. Veri, and on the U. S. Olympic Committee, to the m Reformed Church compiled a 15-0 HAAC; 3. T. Basiak, SFA. should send a detailed statement of their effect that onyone who wishes to teach plans, budget, etc. to Mr. Leon Pickens, Box fenCing or provide a fenCing program for 43-48 Chicago Cir, Chicago, Illinois, 60680. which pay is provided, but who by prior Divisions who do not have specific plans agreement with the AFLA, makes donation should apply to Mr. A. John Geraci, 279 E. of any such compensation, retains his amateur Northfield Rd., Livingston, N. J., Co-Chair­ standing. man of the Junior Olympic Development As reported previously, Mr. Rolph Gold­ Committee who is in charge of aiding divi­ stein was appointed editor of AMERICAN sions in formulating effective plans. FENCING with Mr. Irwin Bernstein as asso­ Since our supply of Rules Books will be ciate editor. Also appointed was Mr. Richard exhausted by the end of the season, the Boord F IL Gradkowski as assistant editor. authorized a reprinting of the Rules Book Our own exclusively designed foil - A new division, the South Jersey Division, incorporating all the changes. correctly balanced, with stainless steel The greatest name was approved by the Board. This division has Any member Wishing to have a matter guard, highly polished blade, chrome­ in fencing equip­ jurisdiction over Burlington, Ocean Counties brought before the Board should refer in ment. Champion­ plated pommel and ravel-proof, braid-over­ and the counties to the south of these in writing to his Division Chairman or the No­ ship or practice New Jersey. unbreakable-plastic handle that provides a quality. Specially tional Secretary. better, more responsive grip. designed equip­ Our tax exempt status and Corporate ment for class charter require that certain reporting prin­ WEST VIRGINIA use: The choice of ciples be followed. To comply with these re­ Model 45: French model "International" Foil. Light, flexible, champions for al· simulating the weight of an electrical weapon. most half·a-cen­ quirements, the Boord passed the following by Sandy Christman jury' rulings: Mountaineer Open Results: WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG 1. "Divisional chairman and additional Womens' Foil: T. Stella Sourer, Pittsburgh; 2. Sandy Christman, Unctt.; 3. Suel!,en Headlee, West ~ FENCING EQUIPMENT CO., Illc. directors entitled to vote at any meet­ Virginia U. 30 E. 10th St., New York, N.Y. 10003 ing of the Boord of Directors sholl Foil: 1. Jerry Fitzgerald, Ambridge HS; 2. Ed 'til (212) GR 3·6930 be only those certified to the National Iarossi, Centra! Catholic HS; 3. Herb Ratner, America's oldest and largest importers and manufacturers of fencing equipment. Established 1914 Secretory in the prior annual report of Pittsburgh. the division plus any subsequent Epee: 1. Herb Ratner, Pittsburgh; 2. Terry Groff, West Virginia U; 3. Mike Harasiuk, Central amendments thereto." Catholic HS. venty AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Twenty One iOUI..D PROFESSiONALS BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE Another distinction which possibly should than weakening the U.S.A rules. We do be mode is that between full - and part­ not have that power however, so while we IN THE U. S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS? time coaches. Most fencing coaches are part­ have revised our rules somewhat in recent time os I am; we put in a full day in another years we still distinguish between profes­ ment for us. Do not deny that which you PRO job, then teach. It is, therefore, not quite sionals and amateurs in our country and enjoy, namely, competition. k Oles, Coach, John Hopkins University true that we can devote all our time to the accept the rulings of our rivals on their a professional fencing coach: I get (5) The Notional Championships should sport. It is no exaggeration to soy that a representatives in international events. -in my opinion-be just that: a cham­ port-time coach has less time than an . teaching. But in view of the fact 3. The point mode about "opens" in golf pionship open to all qualifiers from the amateur to devote to competitive condition­ njoy competition and do not get paid and tennis ignores the facts that: pete, I also consider myself on divisions regardless of rank, age or what­ ing. ever. This is the only championship that A These sports still retain their ama­ competitor. I feel that professional Finally, do not overlook this vital fact: by means anything. teur championships as well as the -as distinct fram professional com- allowing coaches ta compete, you amateurs pro-oms. -should be allowed to compete in (6) am blessed with the ability to im­ will be helping yourselves. A coach gets npionships. part to others what I know. I know fencing, "stole" too. If I can go out in a tournament B. There is no Olympic eligibility in­ is the rationale for excluding pros? therefore, I teach it. Because, as a and fence Anastasi or Micahnik or Keane, volved in golf or tennis. I have heard most often are (1) that teacher, I am good enough to warrant a all right: I will probably lose, but you can C. These are sports that draw specta­ would overwhelm the amateurs and salary, should I be penalized for this? bet I will learn something, and whatever I tors and television sponsors which pro-om competition somehow "taints" Why should I be denied the fun of com­ learn gets passed on to my students. This­ makes professional competitions ism. Permit me to demolish these petition simply because I teach the sport? the feedback from pupil to coach-is fully possible. lts and odd a few of my own. l'he point has been mode that profes- as important as what the coach can give the 4. It is not practical to separately Professional teaching is not incon­ pupil. The learning process is a complex sionals-whether coaches or competitors­ classify full and port-time coaches. What t with amateur competition. Let us interchange of ideas; it is not a one-way should be excluded because they ore able percent of income or number of hours per street. .,....Russia's paid competitors conditioned to receiving hits, not giving them. presenting the coaches' viewpoint on pro­ or qualification to championships. I urge lowed to enter, yet we piously exclude Teaching a sport does not make you better fessional participation in competition. I be­ our other divisions to consider a similar ap­ ,ur competitors who happen to be competitively; on the contrary, it slows your lieve however that his argument loses much proach. Then after a few years of observing es fram our events here. Does the reflexes to the point where active competi­ of its validity when applied to Notional and professional participation, we should be in NCAA, FIE, AFLA, OR USOC cry tion is not practical. Ask any master or coach Sectional Championships, and the local a better position to decide whether to set essionalismll when our amateur whether this is not so. qualifying events related to them. up separate Professional Championships or rs get wiped by the East European review the rules governing the existing There is, of course, a limit: pro coaches 1. Our championship events are used as ;sionals? Not on your life! Then how championship events. On my opinion) should not compete in un­ port of our selection procedures for major we are crying "professionalism" classified events, or possibly even Group III international events including the Pan To put it bluntly, this is hyprocritical. events. But from Group lion up, the pro­ American and Olympic Gomes. Just as the A BREAK THROUGH in Scaring ease •• More and more sports are turning to fessional coach has no advantage whatso­ participation of foreign fencers used to Order the New, Sensational, 11. competition: golf has hod it for ever on his omateur brethren; rother, he is complicate our nationals in this respect, Team, Individual, Elimination, Barrage tennis just lost year. It has proved at a distinct disadvantage: whereas he has sO would the presence of professionals. Score Sheets from: )st, not a hindrance, to the sport in devoted his time to teaching, the amateur has 2. If the AFLA were empowered to elimi­ case. devoted his time to sharpening his competi­ nate the "double standard" of international STANLEY PElUCER So few professional coaches like to tive instincts. I can spend all day teaching amateurism I question whether we would­ CONSERVATOIRE INC. ete that there is no point in schedul­ fencing, but this does not help my competi­ n't favor applying our more stringent 6317 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63117 separate sectional or national tourno- tive edge; it dulls it. rules to East European countries rather

Nenty Two AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Twenty Three terms, while Diana who attends an Ulpan OREGON teachers in their training programs and to course two evenings a week is learning the by Mike Guin develop a good conditioning program, 4 hours amenities. The results of the Open Sabre - Epee com­ per week are spent learning physiology, I have been asked to lecture at Wingate petition, one of the Pacific Northwest's mare NOTES FROM ISRAEl anatomy and first aid, 3 hours per week in -which is the only institute offering 0 phy­ popular tournaments, are as follows: learning Hebrew and the T anach in order to sical education program. Also, on December by Mac Garret EPEE: 1. Mike Hall, CF; 2 Rich Wayland, CF; 3. increase their knowledge of the history, 7, all the trainers (coaches) in fencing will John Rea, Tri-Cities, Washington. iorret is coach of the University of Illinois langauage and customs as described in the be convening for a workshop at Wingate SABRE: 1 Rich Wayland, CF; 2. Ray Beach, SA; :urrently on sabbatical. He has been ap­ 3. John Rea, Tri-Cities. Head Coach of Israel and will be there Bible. As some of these courses are com­ and I have been asked to present a paper It one year. pleted, they will be replaced by Psychology at that time. Another competition of great popularity ~nd unique in the Northwest is the Grande )mprehend finding a fencing academy of Teaching, Psychology of Perception In addition, since the last paraolympics Ronde Open, held semi-annually in La the Lebanese border, One must under­ (Movement) and Behavioral Sciences. were held in Israel during the summer of Grande. he source of inspiration for fencing Concluding our second month in Israel this year, a great deal of interest has been I. Judge Ammon Carmi, who is about find both Diana and me enjoying many new shown in this aspect of participation. Mrs. WOMEN: 1. Toro Fichtl, CF; 2. Colleen Olney, and exciting experiences not the least of Portland Fencers; 3. Carol Sayre, PSU. s of age and the youngest judge advo- Yechida Chelouche, a national ranking Israeli MEN: 1. Eric Huelshoff, SA; 2. Bob Smith, SA; 3. the country and an accomplished which has been my appointment most recent­ fencer, who participated as a judge in the Ray Beach, SA. is that leading spirit. He incorporated ly as the Notional Fencing Coach of Israel. paraolympics and who is a sister of Judge EPEE: 1. Ray Beoch, SA; 2 Tim Taylor, OSU; 3. (It will not interfere with my responsibility Carmi, is interested in developing fencing for Ron Notestine, SA. lriences as a jurist an the bench and SABRE: 1. Eric Huelshoff, SA; 2. Tim Taylor, OSU; with the World University Games. Israel has 'erformer on the fencing strip and the parapledgics. She has asked me to ob­ 3. Mike Guin, CF. nO one eligible and if they had, their funds 'd whether the sport could help serve the training program and to make are ,very limited.l Assisting me will be Mr. ,te the varied cultures in Israel in the recommendations to improve it. Alfred Noble of Tel Aviv formerly from ion of discipline, the satisfaction of Presently my work week is from 8-12 noon Hungary, Mr. Andre Altman formerly from )rk, development of faith and self­ and 3-5 p.m. Monday - Thursday and Rumania and now residina in Haifa, and the Ice. The first stumbling black was 12-5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Thus for, we have two devote their full time and effort to· <"s teachers and coaches (called trainers made several excursions to Haifa, Tel Aviv, Motioning themselves mentally and physic~t I). Judge Carmi approached the gov- Nazareth, Tiberius, Carmel, Mahariya, Akko of Ir the sport, whereas amateurs have 0 again three years ago and asked for (Acre) and visited the Grottas of Rosh wreational hours which can be given. of a vacated police station near the Hanikra. nee that this is definitely true for p. site of Biranit as a training school prog I . h ·d" F siona competItors w a get pOi to Y, :hers. Personnel, who had shawn an e~ct a professional coach gets paid to tea's in fencing, were invited to attend at eXist -'-_ ...... ",-<=> 1 in comDetition, and this met:' lent expense. Instructors were hard in the U. S. regarding the mOOlllzGt,on L~' photo by Wayne Bates That first year there were about 20 the team, scattered as they are all over the Tim Taylor lands on attack on Ray Beach at the Grande Ronde Open in La Grande, Oregon. and two instructors. country. Those who are married find it hard it is in the mountainous area of to leave their families and their work. Those Israel-situated about 2500 ft. who are not find it hard to leave work and la level. The countryside is a contrast other social obligations in order to practice NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 3. J. Drenan, LGH. y hills, modern apartments, banana sufficiently. I am hoping the National Squad Foil B: 1. H. Hombarzumion, LGH; 2. N. Chlarson, by Eleanor Turney Unott.; 3. C. Spencer, LGH. citrus trees, flowers, catton and to­ will find the time to put forth the concerted ields, olive trees, small villages and effort needed for a good showing in the Women's Open: 1. H. King, Lucia; 2. D. Moody, Women's B: 1. I. Acevedo, Marki; 2. D. Moody, Marki; 3. B. Hoepner, Morki. ere the work goes an to imp rave World Championships in Turkey next Sep­ Marki; 3. M. Jesseph, Marki. ld to build homes for the new immi- tember. Foil Open: 1. G. Espondo, LGH; 2. R. Pinchuk, Saber B: 1. A. Nonomura, HFC; 2. B. Mebine, Unott.; 3. H. Hambarzunian, LGH. HFC; 3. J. Batty, Unatt. The school at Biranit has been progressing. Saber Open: 1. J. Baker, PAC; 2. J. Biagini, PAC; One of our youngest students-almost 20- Epee B: 1. T. Ahern, Unott.; 2., P. Schwartz, LGHi ow have 22 enrolled (19 men and 3 3. P. Dillinger, Unatt. 3. J. Damon, LGH. and expect others to enroll. It is on entered the Notional Foil Championship for Epee Open: 1. C. Miller, lGH; 2. E. Peterson, HFC; Foil U-19: 1. K. Straughter, CCSF; 2. A. Nono­ those under 20 years of age and placed 6th. 3. T. Hambarzumian, lGH. program consisting of 23 hours per mura, HFC; 3. M. Dole.. Clayton VaHey. I~arning fencing skills, tactics, of- We look for him to improve steadily. Thus Foil c: 1. E. Straughter, CCSF; 2. J. Damon, lGH; Women's U-19: 1. G. Jacobson; 2. L. Kryweruchenko, for I have presided at several major tourna­ 3. N. Honeychurch, Unatt. f tournament organization; 1 hour GFC; 3. J. Michaelis, GFC ments, directing the finals in Carmiel and Women's C: 1. D. Moody, Marki; 2. B. Hoepner, ,k is spent in the philosophy and Marki; 3. S. Mann, Mark!. Women's Open: 1. H. King, Lucia; 2. E. Johnson, Haifa. I aspects of remedial training and Saber C: 1. H. Hambarzumian, LGH; F. Hall, HFC; LGH; 3. l. Acevedo, Marki. , 4 hours per week are devoted to Our command of the Hebrew language is 3. J. Crain, LGH. Saber Open: 1. M. Dasaro, HFC; 2. G. Biagini, PAC; hing of recreational sports and games slowly but surely enabling us to converse­ Epee C: 1. E. Peterson, HFC; 2. D. Shedd, Unatt.; 3. S. Lekach, lGH. I to help the prospective fencing albeit haltingly. I have learned mostly fencing AMERICAN FENCING Page Twenty Five venty Four AMERICAN FENCING JOGGING, ANYONE? walking for the full time. You should soon feel less tired in your fencing, have more A.F.L.A. SECRETARIES 1969-1970 by Richard Gradkowski endurance, and recover mare quickly after 03 Arizona Linda Jordan 6703 No. 10th St., Phoenix, Arizona Mrs. Eleanor Turney, 601 Curtis St., Albany, Calif. 94706 'e you ever hod the experience of a tough bout. 05 No. Calif. 06 So. Calif. Anne Ross, 625 Pier Ave., Santa Monica, Calif. 90405 g and puffing during a hard lesson or Needless to say, cigarette smoking will 07 Colorado Barbara Rickard, 3193 Quitman St., Denver, Colo. 80212 ing out" in the finals of a competi­ null ify any benefit that you may get out of 08 Columbus Charles Simonian, Ohio S. U' I 337 W. 17th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43210 If so, a little jogging may be just the your hard training, and a serious fencer 09 Connecticut Amy Lutters, 645 Redding Road, Fairfield, Conn. 06430 10 Delaware Roger U. Owings, 1511 Lakewood Dr., Wilmington, Del. 19803 for you. would be foolish to get into this habit. 12 Central Fla. Liz Dowd, 401 W. Druid Road, Clearwater, Fla. 33516 13 Gateway Fla. Jack Griffin, 2020 NW 4th St., Gainesville, Fla. 32601 He the best exercise for fencing ;s Jogging won't make yau into a better 14 Gold Coast, fla. Mrs. Kate Alexander, 1941 NW 194th Terrace, Miami, Fla. 33169 g itself, it is very difficult to fence fencer, but it will help you fence at your 1S Georgia William Arnold, Jr., 3664 Larkspur TerL, Decatur, Flo. 30032 enough to develop the endurance of best. 16 Gulf Coast Alfred R. Snyder, 506 Caroline St., Houston, Texas 77002 "dio-vascular system. One would have 17 Harrisburg Mrs. Carol Buerdsell, Hickory Road DR #1, Carlisle, Pa. 17013 19 Illinois Peter Morrison, % Gordon Tech H. 5., 3633 No. California Ave., Chic. f. 60618 Ice far very long periods of time to 20 Cent. 1fI. Miller the training effect of a few minutes 21 Indiana Martin Kramer, 625 W. Wellington Rd., Indianapolis, Ind. 46260 ging. 22 Iowa Jeri Jacob, 3101 Miller, Elm Hall, ISU, Ames, Iowa 50010 23 Kansas Mrs. Peggy Poland, 9918 Tracy, Kansas City, Mo. 64131 ging is a simple and natural activity 24 Kentucky Jack Smalley, 3707 Norbourne Blvd., Louisville, Ky 40207 Arthur Lang, 75-27 260th St., Glen Oaks, N. Y. 11004 can be done anytime and, if you have 25 long Island 26 Maryland Frank Gathman, Rt. 2, Box 231, Joyce Lane, Arnold, Md. 21012 )urage, anywhere. Usually it is mare 27 Metropolitan Mrs. Pamela Duncan, 207 W. 106th St., #15A, N. Y., N. Y. 10025 nt to jog outdoors. Don't worry about 29 Michigan Ella Hrabar, 19020 Sawyer, Detroit, Mich. 48228 'eather; just dress appropriately. You 30 Minnesota Mrs. Sharyn Sunda, 4911-35th Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minn. 55417 31 New England Mrs. Dorothy Sullivan 21 Osborne St., Peabody, Mass. 01960 ear practically anything while jogging 32 NewJersey Miss Joy Reid, 372 Grand Ave., Leonia, N. J. 07605 ince you will be hot and sweaty, loose 53 No. Carolina omfartoble clothing is best. A poir of 35 No. Ohio Ruth Rogers, 1469 Alphada Ave., #C7, Akron, Ohio 44310 sneakers should complete your jogging 36 5. W. Ohio Patricia Perry, 3169 Bracken Woods Lone, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211 37 Oklahoma Roger G. Van Denhende, 2258 So. St. Louis, Tulsa, Olka. 74114 If the weather is too bod outside, try 38 Oregon Michael Guin, Rt. 1, Box 188B, La Grande, Oreg. 97850 g indoors around a track or 0 gym. If 39 Philadelphia Alan C. Byers, 173 Hillview Dr., Springfield, Pa. 19064 Charles R. Nixon, 380 Mansion House Ctr St. Louis, Mo. 63102 ore not hondy you can try jogging in 41 St. Louis r 42 Tennessee Karnino Szothmory, 225 Druid Dr., Knoxville, Tenn. 37920 44 North Texas Mrs. Easter G. Todd, 2913 Olive Place, Ft. Worth, Texas 76116 photo by Masiera 56 South Texas Mrs. Jerold Bennett, 4510 Tallulah Drive, Son Antonio, Texas 78218 n if you have been fencing regulorly 57 Virginia Mrs. Lore Merritt, 502 Cedarbrooke La., Richmond, Virginia 23229 lould get a checkup from your doctor An early morning workout in the winter. In 1969 45 Washington DC Mrs. Sylvia W. Fain, 5102 Parklawn Terr, Rockville, Md. 22852 beginning your jogging program. The the author jogged over 1500 miles in training. 46 Westchester Mrs. Joan Intrator, 31 Western Drive, Ardsley, N. Y. 10502 47 Western N. Y. Marcia Richmond, 329 Brantwood Rd., Buffalo, N. Y. 14226 principle in plonning your jogging pra­ 48 Western Penna. Mrs. Beth Murray, 5040 Northlawn Dr., Murraysville, Po. 15668 is to take it easy but to keep it up Correction: Publicity Committee Choirman 40 Weste'm Wash. Mrs. Faye James, 12650 N E 3rd St., Bellevue, Wash. 98004 49 West Virginia Mary Jane Pearse, 240 Wagner Road, Morgantown, W. Va. r1y. A fifteen minute jog three times 0 A. Jock Keane's address is: 1 8 Perry Road, is for better than an hour's jagging 50 Wisconsin Mary Heinecke, 425 E. Brewster, Appleton, Wisc. 54911 New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08816. S1 Non-Divisional Mrs. W. J. Latzko, 33 - 62nd Street, West New York, N. J. 07093 ) week. The oftener that you can jog, 52 West Point Lt. Ronald McMahan, 568 Kenwood Dr., Squire Viii, New 'Windsor, N. Y. 12550 tter. The best runners work out at least 58 South Jersey Mrs. Terry Wenz, 502 Greene Street, Philadelphia,. Po. o day, often running as much as fifteen GULF COAST DIVISION in 0 workout. However, even if you by Alfred R. Snyder President: Mr. Robert Flynn, 38 Echo Hill eling enthusiostic, don't push yourself SOUTH JERSEY DIVISION Franks Memorial: Lane, Willingboro, N. J. by William M. Olivera uch at first. Saber: 1. Robert Shelby, FC; 2. Everett Abbot, FC; Vice Chairman: Mr. William M. Olivero, 311 3. Roland Reed, Unatt. The newly formed South Jersey Division of Jood way to stort your jogging pro­ Boylor Avenue, Vineland, N. J. Women's Foil: 1. Naomi Abbot, FC; 2. Carole the A. F. L. A. sponsored it's first tourno­ is to jog about 50 yords ond then Fernandez, Lafayette; 3. Mary Todd, Rice U. ments on November 29, 1969. A Men's open Sec.-Treas.: Mrs. Terry Wenz, 502 Greene briskly for 50 yards, cantinuing in Foil: 1. Robert Shelby, FC; 2. Jack Stafariuk; 3. Street, Philodalphia, Penno. foil, and 0 Women's open foil tournoment ay dlternating walking and jogging for Everett Abbot, Fe. were held ot Cumberland County College, MEN'S OPEN FOil: 1. Charles Basco, Brick Town­ fifteen, minutes. In the beginning you Foil Open: 1 Everett Abbot, FC; 2. Roland Reed, ship; 2. Gene Fiducia, Jewish e. C., Atlantic Unatt.; 3. John Lusby, FC. Vinelond, New Jersey. Fifteen additional luff ond puff quite 0 bit, but in a County; 3. William Olivero, Cumberland County Sober Open: 1. Everett Abbot, FC; 2. Roland Reed, taurnoments ore scheduled and will take College. of weeks, as you get into better con­ Unatt.; 3. Dan Henderson, Rice U. ploce in various places throughout South WOMEN'S OPEN FOIL: 1. Catherine Rabboi, unat­ you should feel very much stronger. Foil Unclassified: 1. Jerry Kalmin, FC; 2. Joseph Jersey. tached; 2. Rosolyn Rabenowitz, Jewish C. e., lolly you will be able to jag without Witherspoon, Fe; 3. John Lusby, Fe. Atlantic County; 3. Renee Royce, Cumberland Officers of the Division are: County College. Twenty Six AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Twenty Seven ! CONNECTICUT COMI~.G ATTRACTIONS 'TROPHY RESULTS In our nex{issue we will have a number by William J. Latzko of timely and interesting articles among which will be: The Connecticut trophy is an award made Fencing irt 15roel annually to the division that has demon­ Educatio~ <;If Fencing Masters strated most activity in its operations. Three More Comments on Cubo factors are considered in relation to overall League growth. 1. growth in membership We will also feature a diagram of the new official fencing strip which has been adopted over last year, 2. number of competitions held, and 3. number of competitors per com­ by the F.I.E. and the A.F.L.A. petion. The divisions are compared to over­ ILliNOIS DIVISION all League performance. Three hundred by Peter Morrision points indicates that the Division is exactly Foil Unclassified: 1. K. Herbrechtsmeier, Kenosha; on par with the average of the League. Di­ 2. Stuart Cohn, Chicago; 3. Steve Nelson, visions who exceed this value are performing Chicago. Wo_men's Unclassified: 1. Mary Welpton, Chicago; that much more service for their members. / 2. A~ne Klinger, Chicago; 3. Melodle Norman, This year twelve divisions exceeded 300 Chicago. points. These divisions are: Saber Unclassified: 1. Dan Schwartz, U of I; 2. John Zanotti; Kenosha; 3. Bob Walsh, U. of I. TOTAL SCORE ' .... Epee Unclassified: 1. Clark Anderson, Kenosha; 2. RANK DIVISION Greg Borucki, U. of I; 3. Schwartz, Chicago. 1 Michigan 494 Open Foil: 1. George Sosnovsky, CF; 2. John 2 Central Florida 442 Nishimura, U. of I; 3. Dr. Fisher, Chlcago. 3 Western Washington 387 Women's Open: 1. Joan Cammack, CF; 2. Virginia 4 Kansas 379 Hendrickson, Salle LaGrange; 3. Mary Welpton, 5 Gulf Coast 361 Unatt. 6 Virginia 351 Saber Open: 1. Edwin Longstreet, Salle Csiszar; 2. 7 New England 343 Victor Kon, U. of I; 3. Edgar Huber, Mid­ 8 Northern California 338 America. 9 West Virginia 337 Epee Open: 1. Dieter Von Opp.en, CF; 2. Clark 10 Iowa Anderson, Kenosha; 3. Greg Borucki, U. of I. 324 \' 11 New Jersey 319 Three Weapon: 1. George Sosnovsky, CF; 2. Clark 12 Indiana 316 Anderson, Kenosha; 3. David Myers, U of I.

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