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930 Wilshire Boulevard • Los Angeles 171 California OFFICIATING AND SPORTSMANSHIP Volume 12 Number 3 by Rager ·Jones 1. COli duct judging dinics. This will up grade all officials and initiate the training The personal combat sports - boxing, of new ones. Complaints rooted in ignorance Jll}]EHJtJ1Jl f El1tJl1!) wrestling, fenCing, judo - are dependent on Officiol Organ of the Amateur Fencers League of America of the rules will be eliminated. Perhaps at ..the official to a greater degree than any tendance should be made mandatory, such Management • others. Fencing demands many more decis as for Notional and Sectional Championship W .. L. Osbon:",,· Publisher J. R. de Capriles, Editor ions by the official over a given period of qualifiers. 310 East 49 Street 601 Douglas R~ad time than even the other combat sports. New York 17, N. Y. Chappaqua, N. Y. There is a forrr]idable array of everchonging 2. Present an award to the "Outstanding Policy Board rules to be mastered and modern electric Official" annually. This will give recognition D. S. Thompson, chairman; J. R. de Capriles, R. M. Goldstein, A. Kwartler, weapons require some basic knowledge of to the position and provide incentive to do W. L. Osborn, L. Sobel. testing the equipment. The official must well enough to deserve such recognition. stay on his feet, moving with the actio("l, for From membership dues in the A.F.L.A., $1.00 is allocated as the cost of subscription. Subscription hours on end. Furthermore, he receives no 3. Require a high level of sportsmanship to non-members in U.S. is $2.00. Foreign subscriptions (mailed first class) $4.00. Published October r compensation (beyond an occasional expense and courtesy in, meets.! In the opinion of December, February, April, June and August. many non-fencers, the conduct toward offi The opinions expressed in signed articles reflect the personal views of the writers and not necessarily fee) and usually serves out of a sense of cials that is condoned in fencing meets would of American Fencing or the A.F.LA. No anonymous articfes accepted. ' obligation to the sport. In short, the fenc never be permitted in other sports. Coaches Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office in New York, N. Y. ing official must be versatile, informed, de dicated, dynamic and ti reless should insist on good manners in their pupils. a This description would· seem to suggest Older fencers should strive to set a better ,-hat there are few of these paragons araund example for younger athletes. Di rectors, DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE - MARCH 10, 1961 which is true. They are even rarer when you bout committees and executive committees add one more requirement to their p2di should use their disciplinary, powers when grees: enduring patience with the miserable appropriate. Personals NYAC INTERNATIONAL sportsmanship all tao often exhibited in AFLA It has bee~ pointed out that the 1964 We regret to announce, that Dcvid Lee meets. Protests are only legally ·permitted Olympic Games will be held in an area of The Board of Governors authorized the' Davenport of Louisville, Ky. died Nov. 12. On misapplication of the rules, but how many the world where officials are scarce. It won't -.lYAC to sponsor an inter'notional invitation He fenced at the University of Louisville. • "gripes" are expressed on questions of fact> ournament for men in all weapons. Out do our team· much good to come through Since the director and judges are giving the with a magnificent effort only to see it tanding foreign Olympic competitors are to • best calls they can, it seems unfair to keep fe invited. nullified by poor officials. Our ·results must NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS whining that "You robbed me" - it cer- be protected. by fair and .competent officials. ,Tentative schedule is as follows: Feb. 17, tainly won't change the call! The average 'riday, ,Individual Foil; Feb. 18, Saturday, Make your plans now to atfend the To insure that there are enough to go around, official becomes so frustrated. and annoyed we should ·start planning· to send men - ndividual Epee; Feb. 19, Sunday, Individual 1961 Nationals at the Stotler Hilton at this treatment that he soon loses interest ;abre and Team Match. Hotel in Los Angeles from July 15 let's say three who ere the best officio Is in going to meets. Result: a growing short the U.S. has. I't wilt be very difficult to find Classification Committee through 22. age of experienced, competent judges and partial expense monies for this purpose, but Mr~ Joel Wolfe has been named Chairman directors. Ironically, the "griper" now really wouldn't it be worth while? Let's make offi ,f the Committee to replace Mr. Abram gets something to complain about because ciating a souglit-aher position in fencing. :ohen. THE MACCABIAH GAMES competitions are run by less skilled officials IN ISRAEL cnce the best ones have been discouraged. I t should be understood that the point here The Maccabiah Games will be held in Is is not to condone mediocre officiating under 1964 Olympic Program rael. approximately August 21 to September the guise of sportsmanship, but to put a stop 6. The games are patterned after the regu tc the practice of using the official as an ex The International Olympic Committee took lar Olympic games, ond fen6ng is one of cuse for not winning. Poor officiating should FIRST JUNIOR OLYMPIANS confidential poll of its members as to the the programmed sports. If funds permit, a be handled by the Bout Committee, not the 'ports which should be included on the' full teom in all weapons, as well as a wom competitor, in any case. After careful screening, the Metropolitan Olympic program with a minimum of 15 and an's team will be sent. There are longer ronge consequences, too. section 01F the Junior Olympic Committee hos maximum of 18. The results of the poll, The Maccabiah Games are open only toA _Novice officials are squelched before they selected the following young m·en who are in order of preference, follows: members of the Jewish faith. All fencers. .€Over gain enough experience to do a good to be given every opportunity to develop their 1. Track &·'Fi.eld; 2. Swimming; 3. Eque satisfying this requirement and who also job. The administrative leaders of the AFLA fenCing skills and realize their full potential: strian events; 4. Fencing; 5. Rowing; 6 Gym feel that their competitive record merits con Gre generally drawn from the ranks of our . Norman Abramson, Irving Adier, William nastics; 7. Wrestling; 8. Pentathlon; 9. sideration for selection to the United states best officials. Fencing rules are made by Birnes, Jeffrey Checkes, William Goldfried, Weightlifting; 10. Shooting; 11. Yatchting; contingent are invi ted to write for applica- _these men. It is important that we attract Howard Goodman, Steven Handel, Richard '12. Boxing; 13. Canoe; 14. Water Polo; 15. tion blanks to: e .and not discourage copable men. Holsman, George Kane, David Kaplan, Alex ycling; 16. Field Hockey; 17. Basketball; Albert Axelrod What can we do to improve this situation? andre Kovach, Joseph Nalven, Howard Polin 8. Archery; 19. Judo; 20. Volleyball; 21. 701 Ardsley Road There are many things we might try; here sky, Frank Russo, Bruno Santenecito, Kenneth ccer; 22. Fieldball. Scarsdale, New York are a few possibilities: Topman, George Weiner.
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Page Four American Fencing American Fencing E@-- Page Five A SOUTHWEST STORY EXCERPTS - OLYMPIC REPORT THE HECHE by Arthur L. Lane . by Ralph Goldstein by R. Gradkowski In Tulsa, a fencing family load their car Ed. No!e: Olympic Team Captain, Ralph Go!dstein, as early in the afternoon as father can shut has written on the administrative activities relat- In primitive forms of sword fighting the The academic and immobile styles of fer down the office on Friday. The first meet of ing to the 1960 Olympics. The full report will highly developed lunges and other footwork ing and the limited length of the strip (sorr the 1960-61 season is scheduled in Abilene appear in the 1960 Olympic Book which will be_ that modern fencers use are unknown. In times barely 20 feet long) made the lur printed- and distributed soon. .. Texas, 425 miles away. The air mattress i~ stead/ a series of slips, Yoltes, and traverses and recovery the most practical techniql the back of the station wagon enables the On July '12 the fencing team met at the are utilized to deliver and ovoid attacks. of movement. The approach to the probl. mother and father to change off driving and Fencers Club in New York and a stepped-up : These varied forms of footwork have, with of fencing was based on the premise H get some rest. Still, it is about 3 o'clock in training program was initiated and continued time, been subject to a process of rectifi one would eventually be called upon to ap! the morning before they pull into Abilene. doily until departure'far Rome. The manag cation and the modern f1eche is a develop one's lesson in actual duelling. Only mOl They get to bed for the rest of the night (the er, George Worth, did a most creditable job ment of this process. ments most conservative of balance and ce meet storts at 9 o'clock). of processing the team. The coach, Andre The characteristic feature of the footwork tinuity were felt to be sound. Old friends have gathered. They come from Deladrier, worked like a trojan and deserves of the fleche is the bringing of the rear foot Austin, Lubbock, Dallas and Fort Warth. all the credit we can give for training our forward and towards the opponent. In prim The meet is long. The electrical equipment team physically and technically. He was most itive form this action is called a "pass" or is always being repaired (much of it was Gbly assisted by the fencing coaches of the "passado" (etymologically derived from the made on the kitchen table). Each item of Fencers Club (Michel Alaux), the New York old French "pas" meaning "step"). A pass personal equipment is passed around among AC (Chaba Elthes and Odon Niederkirchnerl might consist of one or more such crossing several fencers to keep things moving. Those and Salle Santelli (Edward Lucia and George_.. steps accompanied by a series of attacking without are good naturedly, but firmly, urged Sant'lll') ... , ,; or defending blade actions (Fig. 1). As a to eliminate themselves as a problem at the The Team departed as a unit for Rome . e means of delivering on attack with a sword next meet. It is two o'clock in the morning on August 15, arriving on the evening of the and buckler or a heavy swept-hi Ited rapier before it is over. The Tulsa family go back to next day ... Informal fencing matches were the pass had the advantage of enabling the bed for a few hours and about six o'clock Sun held with Russia, Romania, Japan, Mexico, attacker to maintain a sustained assult" day morning they get started for Tulsa. Canada, Australia and New Zealand. something which a modern lunge or fleche is While an Eastern fencer may think in terms It is interesting to note that six of the ill adapted to do. However the relative slow of rising only a few hours earlier than usual eight events are now electrical. Our armorer'e'11;,. ness of the pass and the lack of balance dur- Saturday or Sunday to make his meet 35 to Ed Purdy, did a magnificent job of keeping I ing the steps mitigates its usefulness, except Fig. 2 40 miles away; the fencer in the' colorful In Our 'weapons in tip-top condition ... often, ) • with the heaviest of weapons. With the de l velopment of more efficient lunges (by Gi With the introduction of larger strip art dian Territory must plan 400 to 500 miles with less than four hours sleep, he was on . of travel each time he wonts to gain com hand for full duty at the Pallazzo de Con ganti and Capo Fero ci rca 1610) and the and the change in emphasis from comt petitive experience. The distances take their gressi from 8 a.m. until long after mid use of lighter swords, the pass gradually fell conditions to sporting conditions, the flee toll on time and pocketbook. night ... and not one of the Americans lost into disuse. During the 18th and 19th cen became more feasible. The Hungarian se It is not the distance that daunts the even a touch due to fau Ity weapons! turies the footwork of the pass survived in reurs, along with their general developm, Southwest fencer who would like to go to Forty three countries participated in. the the form of advance known as "stealing a of saber technique, began using the flee the Nationals. It is the financial and time fencing events. In the opinion of most ex march." Upon the precipitant retreat of an with increasing effectiveness. The speed strain of the regular season that eats him up perts the over-all quality of fencing was su opponent, such a crossing step would enable the action was increased and it was appl by the time the Nationals roll around. He perior to that of any other Olympic Games. One to gain on appreciable amount of ground directly to delivery of the attack over 1 finds it actually easier to go to a tournament In these circumstances Albert Axelrod's medal quickly. During these centuries the pass or greater distances becoming popular. Ho in Mexico City than to go to New York or in foil and the Sabre Team's fourth place fleche came into disrepute with conservative ever, in general, the fleche was still concei\ Los Angeles. He can make Mexico City faster, make the performance of this 1960 U.S. fencing masters by reason of its vulnerability. of as a "series of steps" with the hit bei and with for less financial drain, than either Team especially significent ... the Russians made sometime during the stepping pha coast. continue their domination of our sport - We find this conception sti II taught by The Southwest fencer lacks professional and don't forget that they only returned to Crosnier (Fencing with the Saber Lone coaching. This lack has been keenly felt. He Olympic competition as recently as 1952. By 1954) and by C. L. deBeaumont (Fencir now has a professional in Dallas, but the 1958 they took the lion's shore of the medals Ancient Art and Modern Sport Lonc great distances to Dallas keep his sphere of in the World Fencing Championships - and 1960) . Both of these authors specify tf influence small. since have maintained their leadership. Thia. the touch is to be made coincident with j Do not now look upon North Texas-Okla was attained by training and participation i.) rear foot's completing of the forward S1 homa fencing lightly. This fencer may be sad every major international fencing event. (Fig. 2). Crosnier states that the succ d Ie-sore, tanned and leathery from long hours We are capable of catching, overtaking of the fleche is dependent on the rapidity on western trails. But for the past three years them and advancing even further but to advance of the rea r foot. h is scattered outposts have been linking them do so we must give our fencers the oppor•. When after World War II, the Polish F, selves into a well-knit, cohesive organization tunity to compete regularly in internationaW cing Union decided to make a major eft which is dedicated to pushing and shoving the events at least twice, and preferably six r- in international fencing, 0 highly imprO\ quality of its fencing up as high as his re times a year. There is no miracle required - fIeche became a cornerstone of their sche sources will permit and will yet emerge an the it is hard work and according to definite The national fencing master J. Kevey (Sz, National scene as a recognized force. plan. Given the opportunity, we will do it. Fig. mierka No Szable - Warszawa 1952) (
Page Six American Fencing American Fencing Page Sev ided that, for the amount of time available The fourth frame (taken at a time .424 5) . A graph of this nature is useful in seconds later) shows the rear foot crossing avaluating the exact relationship between the J produce a "world closs" team, maximum 2sults could be achieved by concentrating on and returning to the floor. Nate the total different phases of a movement. We ob 1astery of a few particular strokes, combined precipitation and imbalance of the fencer. serve, far instance, that the hand definitely 'ith high tactical and athletic keeness. Under Had this attack been parried it is question storts maving before the body, but that for his impetus, the fleche received extraodlin able whether a riposte could be successfully a period thereafter both hand and bady move ry development and its fundamental char stopped. tagether. (time .047 ta .156 seconds). In cter of a "crossing step" was radically 01- An accurate stage by stage analysis of the final phase (time. 156 to .250 seconds) ued. The kinesiology and mechanics of the relative motions of the hand, body, and the hand and body both accelerate, but the ,is modern fleche were based upon studies forward fbot is graphically depicted in (Fig. hand does so more quickly. The interesting f the "sprinting start" in track. The move lent thus became a single tempo action - NOTE Jst as the lunge. This action is illustrated CENTER ATTACKER (LEFT) 1 detail in (Fig. 4). It is this modern rec OF FINDS HIS ified fleche which is demonstrated in the GRAVITY CORRECT eries of photographs at right (Fig. 3) by .DISTANCe "j) ff '1/. Zablocki of the Polish saber team. These .hotographs are extracts from a slow motion ilm study made by the author during the 958 World Championships. A 16mm cam ra with Tri-X film was used at a speed ,f 64 frames per second. It was generally acknowledged that Mr. REAR ~ablocki had one of the best fleches on the L.EG eam and he graciously consented to demon TtfRUSTS trate. Mr. J. Twardakens (left) acted as AGAINST arget. Mr. Zablocki performed the action P£lVtS everal times and was filmed at different peeds. It is this writers' opinion that the ,articular footage here does not do Mr. FRONT cablocki complete justice for he is probably FOOT 'apable of on even quicker fleche. None SLIPS heless, his speed and efficiency are striking. BACK In the first frame (immediately before notion can be detected) we see Mr. Zablocki ,n guard, in a relaxed and well poised TOUCH )osition. ARM The second frame (token at a time .094 AND .econds later) shows the hand definitely ex FRONT 'ended in on attock, the rear leg thrusting U:C; 'he pelvis forward, and the front foot with EX/END lrawing. The extending hand is well covered FULLY (in the eventuality of a stop-cut) . ,, In the third frame (taken at a time .359 econds loter) we see the complete linear ,xtension of the body characteristic of the nodern fleche. Note that from the blade FOLLOW -THI?U '0 the forward toe of the attacker we have ,Imost a straight line. Clearly, this is the A COVERED nost efficient -possible configuration for the _AGAINST lelivery of the cutting edge. We should RIPOSTE lOte that by this time the hit has already ,een scored (at a time of approximately .250 ;econds) . When we consider that even a PhotosFig. by B.3 Bri!! & R. GradkOwskiW'.' ;imple reflex arc takes on the order of .200 ;econds we can see that on Iy the utmost this attock Mr. Zablockis' hand had reached Jlertness and careful control of distance a velocity of 16 mph. while his body averaged would enable a defender to parry. During about 5 mph. Fig. 4
Page Eight American Fencing American Fencing Page Nine It should be recognized that this formula CHANGES IN AFlA DIRECTORY TOUCH (0.250 SecONDS) Gannot be strictly accurate since the physique So. California: Add. Gov.: Dove Rice, 1508 W. 12 of the fencer and the intended target (head, St., Los Angeles 15; Fred Rayser, 7314 Woodrow orm or chest) are variables. However, it can Wilson Dr., Los Angeles 46. be a useful guide to the fencing instructor Connecticut: Chairman: Burton Moore, Pin Oak for evaluating a students' potential distance. Lane, Westport. Secretary: Ann Thomas, 140 Hoyt St., Stamford. _.. The unique tactical capability of the fleche Central Illinois: Chairman: Arthur Schankin, 702 N . .•is to cover the distance of an advance-lunge Lincoln, Urbana. "" in a single tempo. Gulf Coast: Chairman: Phillip Petmecky, 10535 The cogent and well timed application of Holly Glen, Houston, Tex. this movement should add strength to the Illinois: Add. Gov.: Kenneth Nordin, 1341 E. Madi repetoire of every fencer. son Pk., Chicago. Secretary: June Hermanson, 638 ~BODY W. Bittersweet Pl., Chicago 13. BI BLiOGRAPHY: Kentucky: Chairman: Dr. Robert Hensley, 581 Cane Schools and Masters of Fence Run Rd., Lexington. Secretary; Paul Ross, 623 -by Egerton Castle Cecil Way, Lexington. Nevada: Chairman: Dr. H. B. Clark, 963 Pyramid Fencing Tactics Way, Sparks. Secretory: Norman Renshaw, 500 -by Percy Nobbs H Street, Sparks. Fencing with the Saber New England: Chairman: Larry Johnson, Winthrop -by R. Crasnier B-42, Harvard, Cambridge 38. Add. Gov.: Ed Szermierka No Szable Richards, 338 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 15. GRAPHICAL New Jersey: Chairman: Peter Warfield, 508 Birch -by J. Kevey Ave., Westfield. Add. Gov.: Anthony Orsi, 125 ANALVSIS Szermierka No Flarety 23 Ave., Paterson 3; Eve!yn Terhune, 43 E. Gram OF THE FLECH[ -by Z. Czajkowski ercy Pl., G!en Rock. Secretary: Mrs. Robert Flynn, Analysis of Human Motion 22C Richland Ct., Clifton. -by M. Gladys Scott Westchester: Chairman: AI Wachsman, c/o Dean Witter & Co., 14 Wall St., N. Y. 5. Fencing: Ancient Art and Modern Sport Seattle: Chairman: Don Polinsky, 6818 NE 149 St., -by C. L. de Beaumont Bothell, Wa.h. 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 o.s TlH£ liB IlI!!iI PUSH OF R£AR FOOT .... D .... PUSH OF FR.ONT FOOT - Fig. Here's Fencing Equipment - - "'"' ""'" 5 retrograde movement of the front foot is The tactical application of the fleche moy ~vith! justified by the sound kinesiological principle modify these mechanics somewhat, as when You Can Fall In Love of placing force in line with the desired di the action is preceeded by an advance or a rEction of effort. Ideally, since the primary jump backward. I n such case it may be Rohdes Academy's beautiful' new line the great weapon makers of the past drive is off the forward foot, the tibia should practical to shorten the distance between the practiced their art! dip almost parallel to the floor. By with feet, rise onto the toes, and thus condense of imported and custom made fencing drawing the foot, though the fencer loses the movement. equipment is like nothing you've ever Exquisitely made and handsomely some inches of distance, the action is freed The distance that can be attained with seen before! styled, with many exclusive details, of a transitional waiting period while the the fleche may be found by the empirical Rohdes Fencing Equipment is also rear leg prOjects the fencer onto the correct equation D~.08 (R+32), where D is the And when you actually hold our per attractively priced. Phone or write for fleching attitude. The center of gravity of horizontal distance (in feet) from the for fectly balanced weapons ... or slip on the fencer is thrust directly forwa~d by a pow new Free catalog today! ward toe of the attacker to the head of the one of our superbly crafted masks ... erfu I extension of both legs. The conception opponent and R is the maximum height of Better still, come and see the whole of "loss of balance" (by passage of the reach (in inches) of the subject. A conven- , get ready for a special little thrill. It's exciting line with your own eyes. We're gravity line past the forward toes) is inap ient way to measure R for practice sessio~'i one no fencer has experienced since sure it will be love at first sight. l plicable, as observation will shaw. Since is to have the subject stand close to a wall there is no nnative change in the height of and reach upwards on tiptoe, making a mark the center of gravity during the accelarating on the wall. phase of the fleche, there cannot 'possibly be frederick Rohdes, fencers; Outfitters any contribution to speed by conversion of ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMpLE: 1Ii.\' potential to kinetic energy. It shou Id there A man 5'10" toll, reaching along a w.r 169 East 86 Street New York 28, N. Y. fore be emphasi zed tho t the work of the on tiptoe, has a redch (R) of 94 inches. LEhigh 4-9170 fleche must be executed by the leg muscles Substituting in our formula, D~.08 (94+ clone and the fencer should nat wait for any 32)~.08(126) 10.08 feet or about 10 "\oss of balance" to trigger his extension. feet 1 inch.
Page Ten American Fencing American Fencing Page Eleven' FOURTH SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN HUNGARIAN SABER FENCING
By Mario Livingston, Secretary Epee Team by Chaba Elthes mendous advantages, some shortcomings. For Won by Argentina with Serp, instance, that the saber is led from the elbow South American Fencing Confederation Balestrini and Velazquez. Second went like to answer a question which with the use of the underarm. As a result, The 4th Championship and the Congress Quay, with Brazil third and Chile fourth. up frequently among fencers interested on severo I movements, the underarm has to of the South American Fencing Confederation Epee Individual fencing. The question is: Does a draw a complete ci rcle and thereby certain were held in Buenos Aires. Argentina organ l. A. Balestrini, Arg.; 2. D. Arrnesto, Hungarian system exist and if so parts of the body are left uncovered and offer R. Martinez, Arg.; 4. S. Vergara, Chile. ized the Tournament as homage to the 150th it? vulnerable target. It seemed logical to de Anniversary of the Revolution of 1810. The Sabre Team order to answer this question it is crease the size of these movements to the Won by Argentina with Aldalur, Larrea, government not only contributed the neces nDra'cer,,,, to refer to the early saber systems. greatest possible extent while keeping the Sonde, Velezquez and Watkins. Uruguay took sary funds but also gave fencing (over other the I talian style was introduced by arm in a direct line. Hungarian experts sports) the privilege of scheduling the events ond[ Chile third, Venezuela fourth. Sabre Individual mous Maestro Radaelli the game waS found that the hitherto rigidly held wrist precisely on the week in which the anniver l. G. Vassallo, Arg.; 2. A. Goliardi, different from what it is today. A was the couse of a stiff blade control and sary is commemorated. Sonde, Arg.; 4. J. Paladino, Ur. rr,nS'rl,'rnnIV heavier sober was used and nat decided that SOme flexibility in the move The number of participants was the highest Heope Americall Results \1rolly the fencers hod to wear heavier pro ments of the wrist should be permitted and achieved by any American Tournament, in 1. Argentina 44 points tective garments. This partly explains why be synchronized with the movements of the cluding the Pan American Gomes: 191 fen 2. Venebuela 33 the game locked the mobility and speedy underarm. These improvizations were actu cers and 30 technicians for a total of 221 3. Uruguay 26 foot technique so characteristic to today's ally the opening phases of a new system. The 4. Peru 11 persons. All South American countries par 'saber fencing. One's success was largely de principal line of the I talian defense system 5. Chile 10 . pendent on the ski II of his hand. Attacks ticipated actively except Ecuador and Para 6. Brazil 8 was the first, second and fifth position. This guay and these twa sent observers and dele 7. Bolivia 0 mostly executed from close distance with was generally known as "the line defense sys gates. 8. Colombia 0 lunge and little raom was left for counter tem." Third and fourth parries were used actions. Characteristic defenses of this sys only as auxiliary parries, sixth and seventh It was the first South American Champion tem were first, high first and high second were utilized in emergency only and the on ship in which electric foil was used. The dis ·parries. The on guard position was in high guard position was either second or lower cipline, enthusiasm and high spirit of com first and it is interesting to note that this line. Naturally these were also the positions panionship shown by all participants was IMPORTED FROM system remained dominant in duels long af from which on action would start. This noteworthy. From 8 A.M. until after mid the Italian system replaced the wrist Italian system hod an unquestionable advan night an enormous quantity of people watch in fencing. tage: the point was well forward and the ed the fenci ng. GERMANY At the end of the XIXth century the Ital parries could be carried out with a minimum The decisions of th~ juries in the only non ian sober system started to replace all other of deviation from the direct line. The great electrical event, sabre, were never questioned. existing methods of sober fencing. Heavy est disadvantage of this guard position loy Special care was taken to choose only the and garments were being replaced in the exposed underarm. Hungarians found best: Argentino appointed only her Interna much lighter ones and this change influ it more profitable to use third as the on tional Members of Juries. Among the for enced speed and contral very favorably. In guard position, which not only protects the eign juries Colonel Gomez (Uruguay) and stead of holding the sober at the end of the flank but also defends the outer face. Similar Mr. Diera (Brazil) deserve special mention grip with his fist the fencer was able to con reasons called for changing from first to because they wOn the appreciation of com trol it with his thumb and first joints of his fourth parry to protect the other side. In petitors and spectators alike by their effi middle and little fingers. The turning point addition to the above advantages, the third ciency and cordiality. guidance was transferred from the wrist fourth system kept the shoulder muscles com the elbow, which in turn permitted the pletely relaxed - a factor which proved to The results: to move his blade foster and more be of primary importance in the further de Women's Individual These changes necessarily entailed a velopment of the "Hungarian Style." 1. Belkis Leal, Ven.; 2. Ingrid Sonder, Ven.; 3. in distance which, with the increase It would not be just if I did not stop Nora Soto Marino, Peru; 4. Irma G. de Antequedo, speed and mobility of the hand, hod to be here to mention the disadvantages of the Arg. Fine quality, FI E approved widened. Also, it required a change in the Hungarian on guard system as against the Women's Team foot work. The execution of an attock now Italian. While the line defense system makes Combination Foil-Epee or Separate uired greater speed and mobility from the Won by Venezuela with Santini, Leal, Santonder it very diHicult to get by the opponent's I t did not take long before this system and Marquis. Peru was second, Brazil third and point, the third-fourth guard position can be Argentina fourth. the world. Even the most stub opponents of the system hod to gi ve deceived very easily. However, despite this Foil Team in after the convincing proof of superior per seeming disadvantage of the third-fourth sys Won by Uruguay with Goliardi, Varela, Paladino HANS HALBERSTADT formances given by representatives of that tem, practice has proved its greater useful and Rossi. Venezuela was second, Argentina third ness for modern fencing. and Chile fourth. 3145 Fillmore Street While most nations accepted the system Hungarian sober fencers also recognized Foil Individual San Francisco 23, California without changes, Hungarian fencers and mas the tremendous possibilities existing in the L J. Gruber, Ven.; 2. G. Baruo, Peru; 3. F. ters examined it with critical eyes. Soon further development of footwook. Rother sur Quinteros, Ven.; 4. G. Weinstein, Chile. they were able to discover, besides its tre- prisingly, these improvements dealt mostly
Page Twelve American Fencing Page Thirteen lith tactical changes instead of any other ate meaSures hod to be introduced for ! What I have said above is on attempt to NFCAA mprovization. The speedy and fau[tless foot defense_ In order to ovoid surprise and 'draw a general picture of the development lark of the Italian style was acceptable to put to the almost impossible task of trying to the Hungarian saber system: a story of The Notional Fencing Coaches Associatior he Hungarian system. [t was found that parry a wei [ executed action, the di _ logic and needs that shaped this system of America held its annual education confer 'nly certain tactical changes hod to be mode hod to be increased. This was a new ele -into what it is today. In doing a complete ence at I\lew York University, January 2C larder to smooth the movements of the ment, giving an important role to control job I must call attention to some mistakes and 21. Hugo Costello, head coach of NYU' 2gS to suit the changes in the handwork_ One judgment of distance in the further which necessarily occurred but were syste 1960 NCAA fencing champions, was can· ,f these changes was the stealing of distance, ment of sober fencing. matically discorded. Mistakes not handled ference chairman. !nnoticeable to the opponent, which has since on their merits can have a most damaging Another major and most important chor This year's theme centered on preparation Ie come so characteristic of Hungarian fen influence on the whole system. For instance, acteristic of Hungarian sober fencing is the for the Olympic Gomes of 19-64 in Tokyo ers. This modernization of footwork was some fencers let the wrist ploy on exagerated permanent change of the fencing rhythm. The conference featured such outstandin, esponsible for an improvement in the sys role in blade control, which has damaging Changing of the rhythm means that one or American fencing personalities as Miguel A em of defense too. The recogni tion of the effect in the development of hand technique. more phases of the action are executed under de Capriles, the first non-European to b, ,eed to change the measurement of dis Another mistake is to emphasize retreats from different speeds. The obi lity of doing this elected president of the International Fencin! once in the retreat, while keeping perfect attacks as against parrying them_ There is gives the fencer high versatility and makes Federation; Rolph Goldstein, Captain of th donee and switching the weight of the no question that the basis of successful de his action unpredictable to his opponent. The 1960 U.S. team; Andre Delodrier, Olympi ,ody to the bock foot added immeasurably fense lies to a high degree in the parrying Hungarians found room for another innova coach and head coach of the U .S_ Novo a the defense potential. This maneuver per technique. A third major danger area is tion in transplanting the use of timing to the Academy; and Albert Axelrod, the first Am nitted the fencer to counter-attock almost the overemphasis of fleche attacks. Un legs so as to toke advantage of on opponent erican medalist since the 1932 Olympics. mmediately wih a slight switch of his bal doubtedly the fleche is on excellent form of while he is off-balance. lnce. However, aside from significant im attock but it cannot replace completely the In looking ahead to the 1964 Olympi· )rovements in technique· the emphasis of One major break-through in this cantin~ classical footwork. Exclusive use of fleche Games, the coaches Association is plannin! he Hungarian school was on the time ele uous evolution was the return to the use of deteriorates footwork to skips and a series of regional clinics and workshops t nent of actions. The Hungarians considered the wrist in controling the movements of hops which in no way can secure the bal raise the standards of American fencing. Re iming the most important foetor in their the blade. The question arises here, why cnce so indispensible in high closs sober suits of the post Olympics clearly indicate ' lome, in contrast to the [ta[ian conception did they return to the use of the wrist when fenCing. I"'eed to increase interest, support and par ,f speed which was placed above any other it was once abandoned in favor of the greater After this narrative I don't bel ieve there 1icipation in sports in which other nation actor by them. The proof that the Hun cdvantages of arm fencing? The answer is is anybody who would doubt the existance have developed intensive competitive pro larians fo[lowed the right path lies in the that the present blade control does not rely of a modern Hungarian sober system. The grams. uccess they were able to achieve for the entirely on the wrist, as it used to, but ac Poles and Russians who appropriated this lost forty years or more. During this period tually relies on every Single port of the arm. system completely bear witness to its suc heir teams and individual fencers have won Furthermore, the victory of the Italian sys cess. Those notions who rigidly insist upon ,[1 Olympic championships and almost all tem over the old wrist fencing was not based the use of the Italian system have lost their Central Florida Special Xlarld Championships. previous high standing in sober fencing. How solely on the fight between arm and wrist On March 25 and 26 the Division wi For the Hungarians, the continued im ever, the Italians themselves are now con but rather was a result of several other sponsor the first annual Open Foil for mel )rovement of their style was a permanent item verting to this system and their young fen factors such as a lighter sober, increased dis and women os part of the St. Petersburg Sun >n the agenda. Their next important step cers are taught accordingly the principles of tance and speed, etc. The role played by shine Festival. Events will be held in the spa Yas in the 1930's when they introduced the the third-fourth-fifth basic defense. the wrist today is entirely different. In the cious Municipal Pier and entry is $2.00. leche and opened up a new era in modern old fencing, actions were executed from a For further information write to Dr. Joh aber fencing. Naturally, many of these high first position where the sober as well Shinner, Mound Park Hospital, St. Petersbur, nnovations met resistance from the clossica I as the wrist hod to draw a complete circle. laid) system. However, the advantages of In the present system all movements orig Florida. -he fleche attock were so significant that it inate from a basic third-fourth position where eceived almost immediate acceptance after the role of the wrist is limited to short and he glittering success of its first principal fast movements. In addition, the Hungarian Jsers, Attila Petschauer and George Piller_ system gives the fingers on important port in Manufacturer of A.F.l.A. The actual purpose of the f[eche is to blade control and thus makes movements Fencing Trophies .horten the time necessary to overtake a dis smoother, foster and less noticeable. The use NATIONAL once. In order to gain the most advantage of the fingers is specially emphasized when CHAMPIONSHIP MEDALS Medals Emblems rom f[eche attacks, changes hod to be mode making stop-cuts or remises. lot only in footwork but also in the tech Since 1891 "que of the hand. Until the introduction of The defense system of the modern Hun DESIGNS, -he fleche, co;'binatians of action after ac garian style culminates in steady retreat from ROBERT STOLL ion were characteristic of Hungarian sober the opponent's attock (no jumps) in basic Incorporated CATALOGUES AND 'encing. The fleching fencer, however, posses third guard which disregards the opponent's - 1is opponnent during the action and there feints and attempts to parry the opponent's 70 FULTON ST. ESTIMATES UPON 'are gives very little opportunity for a con final cut or thrust. For this reason Hungarian 8 NEW YORK 7, N. Y. f£ncing masters always combine defense ex REQUEST inuaus exchange or a sequence of parry Established 1885 ·eposts. Whi Ie the speed of the attacks ercises with retreats in order to perpetuate Nere increased through the fleche, appropri- these movements in their pupils.
Page Fourteen American Fencing American Fencing Page Fiftee The International Championship of Vienna, HEARD AROUND THE STRIPS as reported to us by Mr. A. Koeppen, ABOUT THE OLYMPICS by Chaba Pallaghy suited as follows: (OH NO! NOT ANOTHER ONE!) The New York AC is planning an inter Foil: (I) Geiter, West Germany; by Tibor Nyilas national tournament in all weapons for men, Bernhardt, Aust; (3) Kovacic, Aust; on February 17, 18 and 19. The club has Cavaracione, Italy. Hungarian Papp, seem- Now that everything is over, including the us not underrate the magnitude of his job invited and expects the participation of sev ingly on easy winner, was forced to wi ng, the blow by blow reporting, the post or him. eral international stars, with the three Olym in mid-final due to renewal of on old back mortems, the eulogies and the requiems-I 5. Teams were evaluated on the basis of pic Champions heading the list. injury. sti! I feel there are some omissions, inadvertent their fencing results. Correct of course, but insufficient. Before the results are achieved Epee: (I) Kausz, Hung; (2) Geiter, W, ones, $0 here we go. a team spirit is established, an emotional and Germany; (3) Cipriani, Italy; (4) Sakoyuits, The Molie Cup, S-man epee team compe I. A unique and unparalleled honor was Hung. This was the most papular and of spiritual leader is chosen and the team will tition between Italy and France, was fenced bestowed upon one of our all-time great fenc bEst quality. Monal Cup winner Morini more or less reflect the established mood. The in Genoa and won by Italy 17-8. Individual ers. NORMAN ARMITAGE received a personal dropped out in the semifinal. women's foil team did not have it, nor a scores: Italy (Delfino 4 v, Marini 4 v, Breda telegram from President Eisenhower asking leader. Epee, truthfully I do not know-the 4 v, Saccara 4 v, Albanese 1 v) France Sabre: (I) Horvath, Hung; (2) Norduzzl, hinl to relay best wishes to the American fighting spirit was terrific but too tense, caus (Mouyal 2 v, arde 2 v, Schraag 2 v, Da (3) Ulrich, Aust; (4) Calzia, Italy. Hor Athletes. In the President's absence this honor ing an erratic point. The foil team hod Wanat~ gallier 1 v, Feith I v). vath bowed only once, to Austria's didn't go to the American Olympic Committee, DANNY BUKANTZ, a great leader. Sturdy, chek. Italy's Norduzzi returned to the in nor the glory-boys of Track and Field, but to non-neurotic, witty, good competitor, knowl ternational scene after a year's voluntary ab Q Fencer. I think all American fencers can be The Martini Cup, greatest annual fail event edgeable, stable and good for two or three sence due to political controversy within the justly proud of the above episode. victories in any match. The sabre team was except for the World Championships, was Italian Federation. fenced December 11 in Paris. The competition 2. Rome is a fascinating, exciting, stimu lucky too. They had Dick Dyer. He relaxed was won by a Russian for the first time when Women: (1) Colombetti, Italy; lating city. The magic blend of ancient and the team with his wonderful soaring spirit, Olympic runner-up Sissikine outscored his zer, Aust; (3) Katlein, Aust; (4) modern, the inspiring post, the pulsating pres good nature, lovable character and imm·ense countryman and Olympic Champion Zhdana Germany. This event lacked the ent was a perfect backdrop for an athlete's sense of humor. He acted as a perfect bal vits. Taking the first twa places in this the others. mind. The luxurious quarters with balconies, ance between the old and young. His deciding event, in addition to the clean-sweep in the television sets, complete coverage of the Games victory in the German match was a most im Olympics, maintains Russia's newly acquired Japan's OlympiC Committee has recom (no need for long, tiring, leg-chewing trips portant bout and a turning point. wcrld domination of electric foil. (The final mended that Modern Pentathlon be dropped to far away events) all contributed in an un- 6. Mrs. Goldstein, Mrs. Bukantz, Mrs. bout was televised on the Newsreel program from the olympic program. The event was Ilcled fashion to the participants' final Kolowrot, Mrs. Goldsmith, Mrs. Dasaro, Made of WPIX on December 20). introduced into the Gomes by none less than < mental and physical efforts. line Dolton, the Bavusos, Mr. de Koff, Julio Jones, the non-fencing fencers, the fencing Boron Coubertin himself. It would be re 3. Our captain RALPH GOLDSTEIN (1 grettable if the 1.0.c. gave credit to the masters, formed a tremendous cheering sec France's Courtillat won the under-20 foil served under him in three battles) was a tion. When GENE GLAZER fenced with World event held at Duisburg, West Germany Japanese suggestion. The Pentathlon is one different man from the Philadelphia baptism. of the most interesting and spectacular events Champion ALLAN JAY twice and defeated Team captains-violin virtuosos-great gen him twice, he could not have had a larger, end has gained increasing popularity through- erals-corporation presidents are not born, The Monal Challenge attracted 117 epee noisier and more enthusiastic cheering section out the world. The winner is certainly the they are made. Ralph was mellower, more ists on November 19. In the absence of in one of N.Y.U.'s home matches. And the most versatile athlete in the Gomes even if flexible without losing authority. He matured D'Oriola and Hoskyns, previous winners re not equal to the world's best in anyone sport. same applied to every individual and team spectively, the trophy was wan by Renzo while retaining his exuberant enthusiasm. match, to each bout, to each touch. Friends Never cried over spilled milk, but looked for Marini of Italy when he defeated in the final who with every nerve fiber of their bodies ward to the next bout with complete confi France's Jacky Guitet by scores of 5-4 wonted us to win, who applauded, shouted our and 6-5. Canada dence and optimism. names, whispered and screamed encourage ment, people whose presence was a great by Robert Foxcroft 4. Too many of us toke it for granted that The engagement of Sweden's Princess Bir team the size of our fencing contingent psychological boost, people who made us feel gitta to Prince George Johann of Hohenzol The sixth annual Canadian Heroes Tour (which is third in number of all participating at home-to them the thanks and gratitude lern received much publicity. Few know, nament resulted as follows: U.S. teams) will sleep, eat, train, be trans of our team. however, that the charming Princess wan a Women: (1) P. Dumenieux, Harmonie; (2) Terhune, ported and blend into the overall Olympic 7. The quiet and tireless efficiency, unob Swedish national fencing crown just four days Santelli; (3) Goodrich, Mich. State. Tearn in one easy motion. That is not so trusive presence and tremendous competence before her betrothal. Other finarists, in order, were Miyamoto, Roman, not by a long shot. The fact that everything of ED PURDY, our electrician, makes me feel I. Dumenieux, Campeau, Snider. A went so smoothly and effortlessly from the almost sorry that sabre is not electric. Foil: {l) Widmaier, Harmonie; (2) Kitson, Turner; V distribution of the equipment to the last de In summary: Let me wish to all the future (3) Spinella, NYAC. Other finalists, in order, U.S. Olympic Fencing Teams people like we were Gjani, Tate, Hennyey, Calderesi, Hocking. parture of a wife's uncle is a great tribute IN WASHINGTON, D.C. had in Rome with us. Epee: (1) Andru, Harmonie; (2) Pinter, Unatt.; (3) to GEORGE WORTH'S experience, exceptional fence at Ed. Note: Tibor has modestly omitted his great 5pihello, NYAC. Other finalists, in order, were organizational abilities, his very good liason DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FENCERS CLUB e performance in the Russian match and his tremen Foxcroft, Schmitter, Shaw, Schmadtke, Wiedel, with the Olympic Bross and the great pride dous value to the past four Olympic Teams as Over 53 years at Nast. and drive which he devotes to his job. He competitor, personal physician, and psychologist. In Sabre: (1) Andru, Harmonie; (2) Bitonti, deTusean; WASHINGTON Y.M.C.A. was the most sought after and busiest foi I submitting this article he writes: "Old fencers do (3) Miller, Wayne U. Other finalists, in order, 1736 G St. N.W. NA 8-8150 director, taking the place in this respect of not die, they just start writing articles. That's when were Foxcroft, Spinella, Bershas, Ejups, Hocking. Miguel and Jose de Capriles of the past. Let the pen is more powerful than the sword."
Page Sixteen American Fencing ---~ Page Seventeen periencd men do not need to be given touches WHAT'S WRONG? or bouts. This irresponsibility in directing by Chaba Elthes may break the career of an otherwise promis An excellent 4-man sabre team event was ing fencer. held on November 19th at the New York 2. Three-man team events should be dis AC There were 8 teams from clubs and continued immediately. The clubs and col colleges and the host club beat out the Fen leges have enough fencers to adopt. this sys Cers Club for the prize. I dare soy there tem so popular and accepted all aver the are many competitors, fencing leaders and world. Team spirit is more arousea:f in the Metropolitan Gulf Coast masters who learn of this competition for 4-man team and the indisposition of one by Edward Gause the first time while reading these lines. The fencer is less significant. The clubs will The annual intercollegiate foil competition fencing masters present (three of us) agree heve greater incentive to build more quoli was held at the NYAC on December 28 and Women's Open: (1) Jean Thompson, Sucs; (2) Bar that anyone who likes good fenci ng wou Id fied fencers. The change should be first resulted as follows: bora Seery, HFC; (3) Nancy Tipps, St. Johns. Open Foil; (l) Desi Trevino, Texas; (2) James. Mon have enjoyed this event tremendously. A made in the Divisional and National Cham 1. Gene Glazer, NYLi (undefeated); 2. Herbert Cohen, roe, Ind.; (3) Edward Gause, Sues. master who left Hungary only six months pionships. NYU; 3. Richard Rothenberg, Col. Other finalists Open Epee: (1) Fred Sklar, Rice; (2) Desi Trevinc ego, and who felt it obligatory to come to a in order were C. Ware, N.Y. Community College; 3. The governors of fencing must form ef Texas; (3) James Monroe, Ind. P. Kende, Col.; F. Choy, Stevens Tech.; J. Lustig, competition where the best fencers were par fective committees to promote fencing pub Novice Epee: (l) Burton Silverman, Rice; (2) Gi Col.; J. Adams, Princeton. ticipating, stated that one could see fencing licity. Clubs, colleges and the public should Estes, Ind.; (3) Robert Shelby, Ind. of such over-all high quality only in major be constantly reminded of the date and place Ed. Note: With the heavy schedule of N.Y. Open Foil Invitation: (1) Desi Trevino, Texas; (L competitions in Hungary. He also was sur of important competitions. Coaches should Metrapolitan events this is the only report of Edward Gause, Sues; (3) Gili Estes, Ind. Women's Open: (1) Helen Keller, Dallas; (2) Mozell prised at the absence of fencing leaders and encourage their pupils to attend as manYA competitions we hove received. Hampton, Ind.; (3) Lisa Russell, Ind. masters at this first major sabre event since events~ 0$ pqssiblel as it is one of the best. the Olympics. How can we expect to de Divisianal Naminatians Open Foil: (1) Paul Pesthy, USMPT; (2) Alan Jack ways to learn. son, U5MPT; (3) Arnold Sowell, USMPT. velop top-notch fencers and maintain the Nominees for the 1961-62 season are.: 4. Serious attention should be given to the Open Epee: (1) Paul Pesthy, USMPT; (2) Alan Jack interest of young fencers if a jury, in the formalities of a competition. Finals should Lorry Olvin, Chairman; Nikalas Muray, son, USMPT; (3) Arnold Sowell, USMPT. absence of competent officials, spoils the be separated from the earlier rounds and con Vice Chairman; Barbi Brill, Treasurer; Bea Open Sabre: (1) Arnold Sowell, USMPT; (2) Lesli otherwise high level of performance? ducted under more ceremonial circumstances. trice Maviglia, Secretary; Governors: Jock Sleamaster, U5MPT; (3) John Cox, U5MPT. This is written for those who were absent I t is often noted that a large and interested . Keane, Harriet King, Vincent Pauly, Aubrey and did not witness the birth of a well pre audience can raise the performance of a fen- ,. Seeman, Joseph Sonnenreich, Albert VGlgt. pared and spirited sabre team'. The Fencers cer to unexpected levels. Club composed of Cohen, Farber, Kemeny There is on old proverb: "Everything is and Moyer could have offered, with appro possible if it is wonted badly enaug~." We Oklahoma priate judging, a stronger challenge to the are at the beginning of a new season - NYAC composed of Dasaro, Pollaghy, Pongo there is time for corrections. We must oct by Arthur L. Wade and Twordokens. Even the winners recog with the enthusiasm this noble sport deserves. The twin meets of Denton and Oklo hom nized the judging was poor and were not We were awarded a great honor 'by being City resulted as follows: happy about the conditions under which they given the leadership of international fencing. gained the victory. In trying to attend to this great task we must Denton Is it too much to ask that sabre judges be not forget to clean up our own premises. Philadelphia Foilwon by Bill Towry on fence-off wit assigned to sabre competitions? Can't we Tom Bickley. by Elixabeth Wheeler join in a fight against disinterest and nan Pre!> Foil won by Pat Lacey of N . Texas Stat, participation? It's a tough fight because Open Epee Team won by Salle Csiszar I A' (Stein Women wah by Alice Wade (Sr.) with Alie fencing is not one of the popular gomes, but man, Jones, Anastasi). MAKE PLANS NOW Wade (J r. ) second. let's face it - fencing is not among the One~ Touch Epee: (L) A. Ruben, Csiszar; (2) J. most popular sports even in those countries TO ATTEND Heilbrunn, U of P; (3) P. Levy, Csiszar. Oklahoma City where it represents the highest international Prep Epee: (1) J. Arlen, U of P; (2) G. Houston, foil won by Tom Bickley. quality. Haverford; .(3) R. Paul, Girard. THE NATIONALS! Wamen won by Alice Wade Sr. with Alie If we are to maintain the present upsurge Prep Sabre: (1) P. Dillinger, U of P; (2) L. Csihas, Wade, Jr. seco'nd. Csiszar; (3) C. Dooley, Girard. in sabre fencing urgent action is needed. I The new division is showing vitality an beg you to toke action before it is too late. Women/s Open: (J) D. Schramm, Bryn Mawr; (2) ------e V. Wade,- Csiszar; (3) C. Hespenheide, Csiszar. we have great hopes for the future. Ol m~st I. We solve the problem of sabre Open Foil Team won by Salle Csiszar 'A' (Anastasi, fencers have gone to Mexico and nearby D judges. Only one of experience and thorough FENCING PROFESSOR SEEKS POSITION Balla; Davis). visions and we are about ready to buy sarr knowledge in sabre should direct. No con electrical equipment of our own. 3-Weapon Team won by Salle Csiszar {names not sideration should be given to a competitor's Long Experience and Excellent Background Ed. Note: Mr. Wade is largely responsible f, e given}. reputation. It is often noted that directors the organization and growth ol the new Divisic Resume' and Credentials Available Schoolboy Foil: (1) M. Bookbinder, Central; (2) T. and is editing a monthly newsletter, liThe Riposte are inclined to award a doubtful touch to the Makler, Friends Central; (3) R. Miller, Girard. to encourage greater local activity. Our be better-known fencer. This dangerous habit Bax 100 Open Sabre: (1) J. Krejcir, SC; (2) P.Makler, SC; wishes and we hope to receive our copies of T~ discourages the lesser fencers. The more ex- (3) T. Freilich, 5C. Riposte regularly.
Page Eighteen American Fencing American Fencing Page Ninetee Kansas florida Gold Coast Southern California New England by John Giele by Max Lombard by Fred Linkmeyer by Coria Mae Festa Foil: (1) Jerry Old, U of K; (2) Ted Hootman, The following events were held at the Prep Foil: (l) William McMains, Crus.; (2) Bob Craw Women's Open: (l) Helen Kennedy, BFC; (2) U!iion Wichita FC; (3) Capt. J. Stiles, McConnell AFB. Homestead AFB: ford Jr., FSF; (3) Fronk Collier, VJC. Aylward, BFC; (3) Barbara Townsend, Unott. Epee: (1) Jerry Old, U of K; (2) David Kirkwood, Prep Foil: (1) Eisenfeld, deTuscan; (2) Ay Uncloss. Foil: (1) Attiro Toth, Vince; (2) Don Benge, Womenis Handicap: (1) Lill ion Aylward, BFC; (2) Forbes AFB; (3) David Stiles, Wichita FC. otte, Florio; (3) Kramer, deTuscan. FSF; (3) Neal Runions, How. Hi. Margaret Su!livan; (3) Dorothy Brightman, BFC. Sabre: (1) Ted Hootman, Wichita FC; (2) Jerry Novice Foil: (1) Margan; (2) Eisenfeld; (3) Unclass. Epee: (1) Phil Marsh, Ch.L.; (2) William Foil Handicap: (1) Larry Johnson, Harv.; (2) Ed Old, U of K; (3) Capt. J. Stiles, McConnell AFB. Mcjunkin (all deTuscan). Harris, McK; (3) Ken Maring, McK. Richards, NYAC; (3) Uldie Kaktins, LFC Novice Epee: (1) Lombard, Florio; (2) Mc Uncloss. Sabre: (1) Lee Rombeou, LAFC; (2) Don Open Foil: (1) Uldis Kaktins, LFC; (2) Lorry Johnson, Junkin, de Tuscan; (3) Martin, Florio. Benge, FSF; (3) Al Couturier, Vince. Harv.; (3) Ed Richards, NYAC ~--- Ed. Note: The new division has a newsletter and, Epee "e": (1) Jim Adorns, McK; (2) Lee Rombeau, Sabre "e": (1) Uldis Kaktins, LFC; (2) Karl Stephens, as Oklahoma, has named it liThe Riposte," LAFC; (3) San Tannehill, McK. YMCA; (3) Ivars Graudjns, LFC. Epee Team itCH won by McKee (Tannehill, Adams, Epee "C": (I) Alan Gardner, Harv.; (2) !vars Grau New Jersey Pelton), dins, LFC; (3) Eglis Kaktins, LFC Kentucky Open Epee: (1) Steve Borden, LAAC; {2} Jim Adams, by Mary Ellen Flynn by Paul Ross McK; (3) Sol De Bellis, Vince. Open Sabre: (1) John Sands, Princeton; (2) John (1) (2) BiI! Sabre Hen; (1) Poul Etter, Vince; (2) Phi! Mclen Connecticut Grady, Princeton; (3) Constantine Rotunda, FC Open Foil: Robert Hensley, Lex.; SeiHer, non, FSF; (3) Corl Milletaire, Vince. by Ann M. Thomas of NJ. Louisville; (3) Paul Ross, Lex. Sabre Team IICO won by Salle Vince (Etter, Mille Epee .IS': (1) Edward Carfagno, Princeton; (2) Ir Open Epee: (1) AI Wolff, Louisville; (2) Paul Ross, tairer De Bellis). Open Epee: (1) E. Vebell; (2) A. Green; (3) A. win Bernstein, Fe of NJ; (3) Lorry Cinquegrana, Lex.; (3) John Gehant, Louisville. Schacket. Open Sabre: (1) Paul Etter, Vince; (2) Sal De Bellis, NYAC Open Foil: (1) D. Marmer; (2) E. Vebell; (3) Vince; (3) Fred Rayser, LAAC R' Women's Unclass.: (1) Paulette Singelakis, PSC; (2) Western New York Women's Outdoor: (1) Alice Gerokin, FSF; (2) Bonnie Marafiote. Paula Baron, PSC; (3) Dorothy Pohlman, PSC. Foil~ Linkrneyer, FSF; (3) Bernice Filerman, SdN. Int. (1) R. Marafiote; (2) U. Jones; (3) P. Prep Foil: (1) Douglas Rampona, Princeton; (2) by Silvia Zielinski Mayer. e Jr. Foil at RIT: (1) Charles Dunham; (2) Willian Women's Sabre: (1) Maxine Mitchell, LAFC; (2) Oliver P!antinger, Princeton; (3) Don Sieja, Hun Sabre Open: (1) R. Garbatini; (2) Profeta; (3) R. Alice Gerckin, FSF; (3) Bonnie Linkmeyer, F5F. SchooL Streeter; (3) Maxwelf Lockie. Women's Composite Team won by UTigers" (Mori, Rudolf. Women's 'e': (1) Paulette Singelakis, PSC; (2) Doro Women's Jr. at Buffa!o: (l) Gloria Schick; (2) Ly· lchiyasu, Teicher). thy Pohlman, PSC; (3) Carol Kuzen, FDU-T. dien Gibbs; (3) Janice Kra!isz. M!xed Doubles won by Dorothy Ichiyasu and Bonnie Maryland Linkmeyer. Outdoor Epee: (1) Halton Arp, FSF; (2) Fred Link by Richard F. Oles meyer, LAAC; (3) Phil McLennon, FSF. Foil Undass.: (1) John Logis, IYFC; (2) lou Causey, Women's Prep: (I) Patricio Gardner, VJC; (2) Sharon MFC; (3) C.harles Power, IYFC. Jokela, How.Hi; (3) Notalee Sonne, VJc. Epee Unclas$.: (1) Tom Lahern, JHU; (2) Chick Twy Women's Undass.: (1) Antoinette De Long, LAAC; man, JHU; (3) Park Adams, MFC (2) Pat Bernhard, SdN; (3) Midori Martin, RCPG. Foil: (1) Roberto Garcia, IYFC; (2) Skip Sterling, Women's Undass. Team won by LAFC (RamiJeau, USN; (3) Dick Oles, IYFC. • Maggio, SUlli). Women's: (1) Rose Causey, MFC; (2) Jane Burger, Women's "e": (1) Pat Bernhard, SdN; (2) Patricia IYFC; (3) Florence Power, IYFC Gardner, VJC; (3) Lindo Teicher, SdN. Sabre Unclass.: (I) Saul Johnson, WFC; (2) Tyler Women's Team lien won by Salle de Nord (Teicher, Hunt, MFC; (3) Byron Brawn, IYFC Fijennon, Bernhard). Women Unclass.: (1) Veronica Smith, DCFC; (2) Didi Women's Open: (No Foul) (l) Maxine Mitchell, Bottemanne, MFC; (3) Una Flynn, DCFC. LAFC; (2) Alice Gerakin, FSF; (3) Jean Mori, The Division has acquired three veterans of LAAC note: Roberto Garcia, former Cuban Olympic Women's "B": (1) Bonnie Linkmeyer, FSF; (2) Edythe Rambeau, LAFC; (3) Bernice Filerman, SdN. and Pan American fencer; Capt. Richard Steere, USN, U.S. Olympic Team of 1932; Bob Beck, USN, member U.S. Modern Pen Colorado tathlon Team and finalist in 1960 epee No by Richard C. Bowman tional. Open Foil: (1) Roger Clayton, DFC; (2) Mai. F. Gil lan, USAFA; (3) Harold Masursky, DFC Open Epee: (1) Martenson, DFC; (2) Cadet Forest, Indiana to the Taller Afuerican Figure USAFA; (3) Cadet Turner, USAFA. by Frederick Coons Open Sabre: (1) Harold Masursky, DFC; (2) Cadet WRITE FOR FREE CATALOG The Open Foil-Sabre meet held in India- Keppen, USAFA; (3) R. M. Johnson, DFC e TIGER nopolis drew contestants from Indiana Univer Open Sabre Team won by USAFA (Wolcott, Keppen, 'mmediate Delivery Irem Stock in New York City Rotz). sity, Indianapolis FC and Culver Military Open Epee Team won by Denver FC (Mortenson, Academy. a Clayton, Frondizzi). Results: .- Open Foil Team won by "Sabres" (Sotomayor, 50- Foil: (1) R. Saye, IFC; (2) T. Dorste, IFC; (3) R. ian, Cotterall). Sweney, IU. Women's Open: (l) Hutson; (2) Lucero; (3) Hein Sabre: (1) W. Henry, IFC; (2) R. Saye, lFC; (3) A. rich. Arif, IU.
Page Twenty-on Page Twenty American. Fencing American Fencing I l-North Atlantic Intercoilegiates at Syracuse SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Gulf Coast - Prep. Men's three weapons, women. Downtown Y, Houston. 2 PM February Met. - Foil 'C. Performing Arts 1 PM $2.75 Wayne at Notre Dame 10-Md. - Foil (Beginners) YMCA 7 PM 50c Philo - Foil Uncfoss. UofP 7~30 PM 7Sc 12-Ky. - Sabre & Women's Open. H. Clay HS., ·Lex. 2 PM $1.00 Iowa at Detroit Md. - Epee Championship (Closed) USNA 1 PM $1.50 Met. - Women's 'C'. Performing Arts 11 AM $2.75 II-Cent. Flo - Foil Jr. Men & Women MacDili AFB I PM $1.00 A, .. Foil. No Foul Inv. Performing Arts 1 PM Gulf Coast ~ Prep. Men all weapons, women. Texas City 2 PM _ '.- N. Cal. - Foil, Handicap LAH 10 AM $1.00 Met. Women's 'B', Performing Arts 1 PM $2.75 New Eng. - Foil Prep. Harvard 2 PM Iowa & Wisconsin at Mich. State; USAFA ot S. F. State; Oberlin ot Case; Pitt & Fenn at W. No. Ohio - Foil (Closed). Fairfax 10 AM Reserve; Illinois & Indiana at Ohio Stote; State; Syracuse & R1T at Buffolo;. Chicago & Notre So. Calif. - Women's Senior, Epee Masters. Leuzinger H.S .. PM $2.00 Dame at Detroit. 13-N.J. - Foil Pat. St. 7:30 PM $2.50 12-Md. - Sabre Team Open Parkville HS I PM $4.50 Met. - Sabre 'B' NYAC 10 AM $1.75 I5--Philo. - Women's Team, Open. Bryn Mawr 7:30 PM $3.75 New Eng. - Sabre Team, Women's Prep. Brandeis 2 PM 17_18-lntercollegiate Fencing Ass'n. Championships. Concourse Plaza, N.Y. No. Ohio - Foil Team Championship. Akron Turners lOAM 17-N. Cal. - 3-weapon Team SFSF 8 PM $2.00 So. Calif. Epee. One Touch LAAC 1 PM $2.00 Philo. - 3-weapon Team (Closed) Temple 3 PM $1.50 13-N.J. - Foil Unclass. Pat. St. 7:30 PM $1.50 IS-Gulf Coast - Foil Novice. Men & Women. U of Texas 2 PM 16-N.J. - Epee Team 'B' Pat. St. 7:30 PM $4.50 N.J. - Women's Intercollegiate. J. C. State 10 AM $2.50 17-Phila. - Epee Unclass. UofP 7:30 PM 75c 19-Md. - Foil Championship [Closed) Parkville HS. 1 PM $ 1.50 So. Calif. Foil Open. Valley Jr. College 7:45 PM $2.50 N. Cal. Women (Helene Mayer) HSF 2 PM $2.00 Notre Dome & W. Reserve at Case; Detroit at Oberlin e.. New Eng. - Women's Championship, Epee Prep. Brandeis 2 PM 18-Gulf Coast - Foil Novice. Men & Women, Rice U. 2 PM No. Ohio - Sabre Team Open. YMCA Akron 8 PM Met. - Women's Prep. Saltus 12 noon $1.25 ~ So. Calif. - Foil" Open. Valley Jr. College 8:30 AM $2.50 Kansas at USAFA; Notre Dome & Mich. State at Ohio State; Buffalo at Toronto; Detroit ot Case 20--N.J. - Sabre. Pat. St. 7:30 PM $2.00 & W. Reserve; Wisconsin & Indiana at Chicago; Wayne & Iowa at Illinois. 24_25--NCAA Championships. Princeton 19-Ky. - Foil Open & Unci ass. Louisville' Y. 1 :30 PM $1.00 Calif. - Foil Team Open. E.R.P.G. 7:45 PM $7.50 Md. - Foil Open. USNA 1 PM $1.50 25--Gulf Coast - Epee & Sabre Novice. Rice U. 2 PM Met. - Foil 'B'. Performing Arts 11 AM $2.75 Met. - Sabre 'C NYAC 12 noon $1.75 Women. No Foul Inv. Performing Arts 1 PM N.J. - Women JC State lOAM $2.50 N. Cal. Foil. First year Men & Women. LAH 2 PM $1.00 • N. Cal.·- Epee Team '8' LAH 2 PM $1.50 New Eng. - Foil Team Harvard 2 PM No. Ohio - Team Invitatjon Meet. Fairfax 10 AM No. Ohio - Epee (Closed). Fairfax lOAM 26-Ky. - Foil Team. Men & Women Louisville Y 1 PM 22-Met. - Epee Team NY AC lOAM $8.25 Md. - Women's Open. Parkville HS PM $1.50 24-Phila. - Sabre Unclass. UofP 7:30 PM 75c Met. - Epee 'C FC 11 AM $2.75 So. Calif. - Epee Open. Faulkner S.F. 7:45 PM $2.50 New Eng. - Foil Championship. M.LT. 2 PM Wisconsin & Illinois at Notre Dame; Detroit at Indiana No. Ohio - 3-Weapon Team Championship. Fairfax lOAM 25-Western Intercollegiotes at Son Francis'~o So. Calif. - Epee Senior. LAAC 1 PM $2.00 Gulf Coast - Foil Jr. Men & Women. U. of Texas 2 PM Calif. - Women's Open. E.R.P.G. 7:45 PM $2.50 Met. Women's- Open. Performing Arts PM $2.75 W. Reserve at Oberlin; Ohio State & Chicago at Iowa; Case ot Buffalo; Wayne & Mich. State ot Indiana; Iowa State & Detroit ot l!iinois. April 26-Md. - Women's Championship (Open) Parkville HS 1 PM $1.50 2-Met. - Masters, Foil, Epee, Sabre. NY AC J 0 AM Met. - Epee Open FC 11 AM $2.75 New Eng. - Sabre Championship. Harvard 2 PM New Eng. - 3-Weapon Team. M.I.T. 2 PM 7-Cent. Fla. - 3-Weapon Ind. (Closed) Orlando I PM $2.00 No. Ohio Sabre (Closed). Fairfax ·10 AM 8--Gulf Coast - Epee Team & Ind. Ft. Sam Houston 2 PM So. Calif. - Foil Senior. lAAC 1 PM $2.00 N. Cal. - Sabre Open. LAH 2 PM 27-N,J, - Women's Novice Pat. St. 7 PM $1.50 Philo. - Foil Championship (Closed) U of P 8:45 AM $1.50 Mar~h AU Ohio Championships. Columbus, Ohio 3-Phila. - Epee '8' UofP 7:30 PM $1.50 9-Gulf Coast - Completion of 4/8 events. 9 AM So. Calif. - Women's Open, Sabre Open. ·E.R.P.G. 7:45 PM $2.50- Md. - Mixed Foil Team. Towson HS. 1 PM $3.00 New Eng. - Epee Champi~nship. M.I.T. 2 PM 4-Gulf Coast - Epee & Sabre Jr. Rice 2 PM So. Calif. - Epee Open. Valley Jr. College 8:30 AM $2.50 Met. - Foil Open. Performing Arts 1 PM $2.75 13-Phila. - Women's Championship (Closed). Central YMCA 7:30 PM $1.50 N. Cal_ - 3-Weapon Ind. LAH 2 PM $2.00 5-Md. - Sabre Championship (Closed) USNA 1 PM $1.50 14-50. Calif. - Epee Team Open. Faulkner S.F. 7:45 PM $7.50 Met. - Sabre Open. NYAC lOAM $2.75 15-lntercollegiate Women's Fencing Ass'n. Championships. Hunter Col!ege N.J. - Foil, Mixed Doubles. FD-T 10 AM $4.00. Gulf Coast - Sabre Open Team & Ind. Texas City 2 PM New Eng. - Sabre Prep., Women's Team. Latvian F,e. 2 PM N. Cal. Women's Open. PAC 10 AM $2.00 No. Ohio - Women's (Closed). Fenn lOAM Philo. - Epee Championship (Closed) U of P 8:45 AM $1.50 9-N.J. - Sabre Open Pat. St. 7:30 PM $2.00 10-Cent. Fla. - Eoil Open, Men & Women. St. Pete YWCA PM $2.00 Philo. - Foil Open (No Foul) UofP 7:30 PM $ 1.50
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