and Oregon's pair of 1976 U.S. Junior Olympic Champions (left) Michael Marx, Foil Champ, and )rother Robert Marx, Epee Champ. The brothers, coached by Maitre d'Armes Yves Auriol, made a ') sweep at the Junior Olympics in Michigan, and will be going to Poznan, Poland, to represent J.S. in the World Junior Fencing Championships. EDITORIAL 1)JJ]EJ1J~1]J] For us, and we suspect for a great many members of the AFLA, fencing is more than just a sport, it's a way of life. Fencing Volume 27 fEJltJJ1J) coaches do more than merely teach the Number 4 @1976 Amateur Fencers techniques and tactics of fencing. They set League of America, Inc. examples and role models which, consciously Official Organ of the Amateur Fencers League of America or not, are often followed by their students. Dedicated to the Memory of In our opinion this should include respect JOSE R. deCAPRILES, 1912-1969 for the rules and the officials of the sport, Second Class Postage as well as good sportsmanship. That is, to Paid at Westfield, N.J. 07090 win graciously and lose gracefully. and at additional mailing offices In intercollegiate fencing there are no Publisher: W. L. Osborn tie matches. Every encounter has a winner Editor: Ralph M. Goldstein and a loser. In a recent dual meet, the Assoc. Editor: Richard Gradkowski coach of one of the teams had the bad Feature Writers: Irwin Bernstein, manners to withdraw his team because he Dan Lyons disagreed with the judgement decision of Historian: Alex Solomon an official directing an epee bout. The fact Editorial Staff: Marilyn Masiero that his team had already lost the match Poiicy Board: Stephen B. Sobel, Chairman, might have influenced his action. R. M. Goldstein, I. F. Bernstein, W. L. As uninvolved bystanders, we were ap Osborn, H Goodman palled that an experienced coach would Advertising Correspondence: set such a bad example for the youngsters 33 Leland Ave., Pleasantville, N.Y. 10570 on his team. We could appreciate the frus tration caused by losing a point or a bout Printing and Advertising Plates: as the result of an allegedly bad call, but R. Gradkowski can th is be an excuse for such bad man Box 274, New York, N. Y. 10010 photo by ners? Shouldn't we learn to accept bad Published six times a year. Subscriptions for Risto Hurme of Finland (left) plants a stop thrust that almost doubles up against Jim Fox breaks as we are willing to accept the good non members of the AFLA is $4.00 in the U.S. and Modern Pentathlon Open in San Antonio, Texas. $5.00 elscNhere. Opinions expressed in signed breaks? Isn't that what life is all about? articles do not necessarily reflect th views of American Fencing or the AFLA. ing the first two rounds of the epee, Copies of American Fencing in 16 and 35 MM PENTATHLON OPEN Microfilm are available from University Micro by George Nelson persons participated in a direct elimir films, Inc. 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106. Prices on request. The Thirteenth Annual U.S. Modern Pen "constellation round" which was we CONTRIBUTORS PLEASE NOTE: Articles, results tathlon Open Fencing Tournament was held Greg Losey, USMPTC. The large numl of compelitions, letters to the Editor, photos and cartoons are cordially solicited. All manuscripts January 31-February 1 at the Road Runner high calibre fencers plus the interna must be typewritten, doub!e spaced, on One side AFLA NOMINATIONS character certainly make the Pent< of the paper only, with wide borders. Photos Recreation Center, Ft. Sam Houston, San should be glossy finish and with a cornplete cap~ The Nominating Committee, chaired by Antonio, Texas. This year, reflecting the Open one of the best events of its ki tion. Unsolicited manuscripts cannot be returned unless submitted with a stamped self addressed Dan Lyons, has reported the nomination of U.S. Modern Pentathlon Training Center the country. envelope. No anonymous articles accepted. the fcllowing for national office for the emphasis on epee, the events were limited RESULTS Send all contributions to: August 1, 1976-July 31,1978 term: to epee and women's foil, the result was a Ralph M. Goldstein Epee: 1. Risto Hurme, Finland; 2. 'v 397 Concord Road President: Irwin Bernstein larger and stronger epee field and a first Johnson, LAMC; 3. Robert Beck, Yonkers, N.Y. 10710 Executive Vice-President: William Goering class women's foil competition. There were President: Stephen B. Sobel, 18 Beverly Road Antonio; 4. Jim Fox, Great Britai Cedar Grove. N~w Jersey 07009. Vice-President: Mary Huddleson 89 entries in epee, the largest number in John Fitzgerald, USMPTC; 6. I Secretary: Irwin .F. Bernstein, 249 Eton Place, Vice-President: Manny Forrest the tournment's history, and 24 entries in WestfIeld, New Jersey 07090. Cramer, Brazil. Secretary: Eleanor Turney women's foil. Contestants appeared from DEADLINE FOR 1976 ISSUES Treasurer: Howard Goodman Australia, Brazil, Finland, Great Britain, Women's Foil: 1. Lourdes Schlettwein, Closing Date Mailing Additional nominations may be made by ico; 2. Stacy Johnson, San Jose; 2 Issue Date for Copy Date Iran, Mexico, and the USA, including fen p2tition received by the Secretary of the ginia Bleamaster, Los Angeles; 4. B May/June April 10 May 31 cers from northern and southern California, July / August June 10 July 31 AFLA no later than May 1, 1976, under the Oklahoma, North Carolina, Louisiana, New Estrada, Mexico; 5. Mahvash Shafa Sept./Oct. Aug. 10 Sept. 30 provisions of the AFLA By-Laws, Article XI. York, Oregon, Michigan, and Texas. Follow- Angeles; 6. Lois Goldthwaite, Ft. 'v
P::lae Tw() pated. The AFLA Board of Directors meets disappointment and discouragement regularly at the National's and AFLA Junior feat, elimination, or near misses will Olympic Championships, with announced For some, the purchase price will be agendas in detail one month prior to the than for others, but for all, there is by Steve Sobel meeting, providing opportunities for divi son to be learned, and an education sions which cannot send representatives to With extreme reluctance I was required The primary duty of sports administrators derived. The primary advantage of f express their opinions prior to the meeting to notify the AFLA Nomillating Committee is to serve the best interests of the ath over other sports is that it is a Ii for consideration by the Board. Controversial that I would not be a candidate for reelec letes and no self-interest should ever con sport. It can be enjoyed as a membE flict with that primary objective. The ap issues are routinely referred to a mail vote. tion to the office of AFLA President. Antic college team, a member of an 0 Now that these "routine" matters are no ipating that I would not have the necessary pointment of international team officials team, or even just as a member of ; must be based solely on merit and ability, longer of any real significance, other issues time available to properly perform the duties fencing club. Participation can be have become important, and even critical. and assume the responsibi I ities, but real and not as a reward for services rendered. day, or once a week, depending on There is the basic problem of money. For izing that there are still many important The time demands are such that a team dividual's desires, goals, and value tunately, the AFLA is not bankrupt or even problems to be solved and I would desire captain, manager, coach, or armorer must important thing is that regardless of I to continue working for the development of not have other important obligations which on the brink of bankruptcy; however, in gree of material success (how many 1 broad terms it might be said that the AFLA fencing in the United States, and the pro could interfere with the performance of the are won) participation has its own int, has the resources to exist, but not prosper. molion of amateur sports in a free society, I required duties of the position. rewards. At the international level, there is inade indicated that although I could not be a "Importance" is a relative term subject quate funding for training, development, candidate for President, I would be avail to no precise definition. For example, in and competition. At the grass roots level There are also intangible rewards able to help in any way that would be ac the middle of the winter 50° is hot; in the there are no funds for paid full time person derived by volunteering to officiate, ceptable to the next Presidential nominee. middle of the summer 50° is cold. It is nel to work at development, increase of the local AFLA Division, and work! This approach which may be unprecedented common knowledge that hot and cold are membership, and pUblicity. As a result of promotion of fencing. Similar to cc raises three very interesting issues worthy antonyms and yet the same factual condi the economy many schools and clubs do tion, these rewards are not gifts; th of consideration: The value of precedent; tion can be accurately described by op not have professional coaching, and as a purchases and the purchase price i, the relativity of important; and the intang posite words under different circumstances. result fencing as a sport has been dropped very high. First, the person who VOll ible rewards of amateurism and volunteer The same is true of important. One prob in many schools, deemphasized in orthers. is subject to criticism by those who ing. lem may be minor at one time, but import A serious survival problem faces all amateur agree with the decisions. Many time Precedent is defined in Webster's dic ant at another. Again, similar to precedent, sports now, and the next AFLA Administra th is is extremely unfortunate, some! tionary as "something said or done that a value judgment is required for effective tion will be required to devote its best ef are incapable of distinguishing b, may serve to authorize or justify further action classifying which problems are im forts immediately to this issue. disagreements in decision, which are words or acts of the same or similar kind". portant and therefore require urgent at subject to review through our dem The key word, of course, is may since it is tention. Four years ago, the problems which The reason why we fence, and the justi system, and basic personality co' clear that to derive the full meaning and were important at that time are no longer fication for all the time, effort and money which result in loss of friendships significance of any historical fact it is not significant now either because they were devoted to fencing and amateur sports are ever, volunteers do not often win po, en8ugh to know what has occurred and then solved or because others have superceded apparent when the intangible rewards of contests, and what is most important blindly adhere to it, but a value judgment them. In 1972 the important issues were amateurism and volunteering are under the complaints of a few do not disc is required. Thus, I have broken other estab fencers were not receiving their American stood and appreciated. Just from participa the efforts of the many devoted v lished precedents when I thought necessity Fencing Magazine regularly, there was a tion in an individual amateur sport, an in our sport. The intangible rewards 0 and desirability dictated a better alterna lack of communication between AFLA mem athlete will be in better condition than a faction for a job well done, promo! tive policy. First, was my allnouncement bers and the national officers, and there non-athlete, and the experience and edu fencing for the many participants prior to election that I would not be a can was need for better representation of dis cation derived from competition cannot rive all the benefits, the educational didate for Captain of the Pan Am or Olym tant divisions at Board meetings. Today - be obtained in a classroom or a textbook. of working with people for the achie\ pic Team. Second, was my announcement these are all taken for granted and not All this has been discussed in more detail of a common goal, and the many new to the AFLA Board of Directors immediately even discussed. Computer records were im in prior issues of American Fencing. These ships which are acquired, are amplE after the election that no member of the mediately updated by AFLA Secretary Irwin intangible rewards are not gifts - they fications for the expenditure of tirr Olympic Sports Selection Committee would Bernstein; the magazine is mailed regularly must be purchased by the individual's in effort. be eligible for appointment to any position to the current I ist; and a II correspondence vestment of time and energy. Physical con selected by the Committee. Both of these is answered immediately. When a complete ditioning is time consuming, sometimes a new policies establish basic and funda reply to an inquiry is not possible, an ac drudgery, and even painful in terms of sore As a result of your participation al mental principles which now distinguishes knowledgement postcard is sent explaining muscles and minor injuries. Before the suc unteer efforts, fencing will be more fencing from many other amateur sports. this, and when an answer can be antici- cess of a gold medal can be enjoyed, the esting, and you will be too. RULES BOOK SUPPLEMENT SELECTING AN OLYMPIC TEAM SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AFLA BOOK REVIEW by Raymond W. Miller The AFLA is publishing a 1976 supple by Irwin Bernstein by Ralph M. Goldstein As the ninety-six members of the four ment to the 1974 Rules Book. The supple A special meeting of the AFLA, Inc. was WINNING FENCING: By Marvin Nelson. Olympic Squads hustle about the land, com ment will contain changes in international held in Troy, Michigan, on February 14, Regnery Co. Chicago, III. 189 pp, $8.95 hal pleting four years of competition for that 1976 at the site of the AFLA National Jun $4.95 paperback. rules as of the May 1975 FIE Congress precious final year's harvest of points plus amendments to the AFLA By-Laws and ior Olympic Championships. guaranteed not to ripen and falloff the Don't let the picture on the COVI Operations Manual as of February 1976. The Sob~1 total before the Montreal Games, I am re President called the meeting to you. Marvin Nelson's background a expected publication date is Spring 1976. minded of the simple days of long ago order at 1:16 pm. There were 15 members perience in our sport are apparent. I when A.F.L.A. President Graemme M. Ham present plus 25 others represented by prox written a thorough and well researche The following plan will be employed for ies held by the Secretary. on foil fencing with supplementary Sl free distribution: mond was questioned at the annual meeting a bout the se lection of the team going to The only item of business on the agenda on epee and sabre which should 1. All current AFLA members will automat Stockholm. was the emending of the By-Laws as pub helpful to the beginner. ically receive one supplement through a "Before opening the business of the lished in the November-December 1975 Professor Nelson states "I recol bulk mailing using the magazine mailing meeting, Dr. Hammond made a full state issue of AMERICAN FENCING. that beginners take fencing lessons list. ment concerning the Olympic Fencing Team: 1. Changing the precedure for contested "make certain that you are being 2. Individual and organizations who pre He said that the Olympic Committee is national elections by moving the deadline by a qual ified instructor. However, viously purchased rules books in bulk may vested with full power over all Athletics for return of ballots from June 1 to June I ive in an area where there is no 1 request an equal number of supplements. and the selection of Teams, and that he was 10 and providing for the opening and count instructor, you will have to rely on a appointed a committee of one by the Olym ing of ballots on the first day of the Na 3. All rules book orders filled after the From my own experience I must pic Committee to select a team of Fencers. tiona Is rather than at the Annua I Meeting. supplements are available will be accompan and I wish that I'd had this fine bool Upon being questioned by Mr. Roebbelen Article XI, section 5(b) changed to June ied by a supplement unless the order speci I started to fence many years ago. AI and others, Dr. Hammond said that neither 10-PASSED 40-0 fies that none is required. when he goes into specific detail the the League nor its officers nor any other Article XI, section 5(c) changed to first becomes highly technical, I must s; Organizations were parties in interest in day of Nationals-PASSED 40-0 This project should extend the useful quite accurate. The photos throughoL the selection of the Team: that he alone life of the 1974 rules book while bringing 2. Raising the fee for Life membership from onstrate the points to be made, bL was the responsible person representing all of our fencers up to date on the latest $150. to $200. with the Division and Sec traditionalist, I'd have preferred tl the Olympic Committee. If he had made rules and procedures. It should be clearly tion shares remaining $65. and $10. re the models wore a mask. Those mistakes they were his own mistakes and if understood that the supplement alone will spectively. without masks look too static and ou the Olympic Committee had exceeded its not provide all the information that each Article V, section 4 changed to $200. is anything but that. I am pleased powers it was a matter of their own con fencer needs; any fencer not owning a 1974 with $75. paid over to Division and Sec that the appendixes include amon§ cern and not his. He stated doubtless a rules book should purchase one. tion. - PASSED 37-3 interesting items a technical vocabL Team composed of different personnel might It was voted that the new fee is effective glossary of fencing terms, an excelle have been chosen and might have been a Aug. 1, 1976. Current members may still liography, a list of suppliers, and an better Team than the present one: that take advantage' of the $150. rate until then. This book should prove a valuabl, was a matter of opinion: but with the assis The meeting was adjourned at 1:22 pm. 'Miniature tance and advice of others in whom he had tion to the fencer's library. confidence, he had selected the team as it QUICKIE QUIZ stood, and he believed it was as good a Swords DIRECTOR EXAM FEE team as possible to get under the cir Under what circumstances may a fencer Handsome. hand-crafted, brass and cumstances. H withdraw from a competition? (See Article Candidates for Class 2 and Clas~ German silver 9" replicas of historical And that was that! 52, page 28 of the 1974 Rules Book,) rectors must now pay an examinati and military swords of many nations. (Quoted from the minutes of the Annual of $5,00. The fee shou Id accompa Send for free list , ~._. Meeting of the Amateur Fencers League FENCING CLINICS appl ication for the exam. of 29 models M of America, held at the Fencers Club, 2 W. Fencers and coaches may attend camps 45th St., Wednesday evening, May 22, 1912.) and clinics this summer at the Manhattan NEW COLUMNIST ville College's Westchester campus, at Fair ;~ltdlf&l American Fencing will soon be featuring leigh Dickinson in Madison, New Jersey, and ~Frederick 'Rol I4t>-jj FENCERS' OUTFITTI a new column of interest to our readers. at West Point. Interested parties should con P. O. Box 18-Z" Fort Washington, Pa.19034 <":,."... 169 EAST 86TH ST•• NEW YOR~ (215) Capital 4-4900 The author will be a well known fencing tact A. John Geraci, 279 East Northfield personality. Road, Livingston, New Jersey 07039. 10. UNCLASSIFIED OFFICIALS Interested CHERRY BLOSSOM OPEN fencers were encouraged to volunteer their by Esther P. Jorolan NEW JERSEY OFFICIALS season, there was a formal observation services by contacting the Bout Committee The Washington Division of the AFLA CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM report completed by a member of the Offi Chairman or by just coming to the meets nounces the Fourth Annual Cherry Bloss by Irwin Bernstein cials' Committee. Promotion required a and reporting to the meet manager. Meet Open to be held on Saturday and Sune plus average in the ratings of meets work managers tried to use such officials to The New Jersey Division originated an April 24 and 25, 1976 at the Univer! ed, a positive recommendation from the whatever extent practical especially in Armory of the University of Maryland Officials' Classification System in 1968. observer and a 2/3 YES vote by the com minor events and early rounds of major College Park, Md. Checks (made payable The purpose of this system was to recog mittee. Any member of the committee could events. Washington Division, AFLA) covering rei nize the working officials who qualify for request reconsideration of a candidate who increasing status and responsibility, leading The above system worked successfully in tration fee of $2.00 plus entry fee of $5 was rejected because of the observation; per weapon along with weapon classificat to promotion to sectional and national in which case an additional observation New Jersey for several years, although com should be sent to Mr. Wallace Oliver, ll; ratings. was called for. Where the committee failed pi iance was certain Iy not perfect. We be lieve it demonstrates severa I worthwh i Ie Chestnut Grove Sq., #239, Reston, Virgi Th is description of the system is in to observe an active official, the obser concepts that should be employed by other 22090. Telephone: 703/471-1346. Entl tended as a guide to other divisions who vation report could be waived. A Class lA divisions even though their local situations must be postmarked not later than A will undoubtedly have to adjust it for local official may direct in all division events will require modifications of the procedural 10, 1976. Anyone needing housing arrar conditions. without limitation. detail. ments may contact Capt. Caroline Brodf 1. COMMITTEE COMPOSITION The com 5. CLASS 2 Each year, prior to April, the 312 Mississippi Ave., Silver Spring, I mittee consisted of about six "senior" offi Officials' Committee screened all 1A offi 20910. Telephone: 301/589-2950. Sched cials (holding at least a "2" in one weapon) cials to recommend candidates for examin of events is as follows: RULES BOOKS appoil1ted by the division Executive Com ation at the sectional championships for Saturday, Apri I 24 mittee at the first meeting of the season. Class 2 rating. The procedure to be followed Do you know the seven duties of a di Foil Check-In Time 8:30 3 2. REPORTING At each New Jersey event was the same as that for promotion to Class rector? All this and a lot more can be Sabre Check-In Time 10:30 all division members who direct a full pool 1A except that the committee's authority found in the AFLA Rules Book, available Sunday, April 25 or more were rated by the Meet Manager (if extended only to making a recommendation from Irwin Bernstein, AFLA National Secre Epee Check-In Time 8:30 a qualified) or else by a senior official pre for test eligibility. A Class 2 official may di tary, 249 Eton Place, Westfield, New Jersey Women's sent. The ratings will be E (excellent), G rect the finals of the sectional champion 07090. Foil Check-In Time 10:30 a ships. (good), N (not rated), F (fair), P (poor). A combination (such as E/G) was used in mar 6. CLASS 3 The committee had no role .>:inal cases. The results were kept confi in the awarding of Class 3. A Class 3 offi d9ntial and mailed directly to the Chairman cial may direct the finals of the nationals. of the Officials Committee for posting. To facilitate this reporting, a standard form 7. LOSS OF RATING A Class 1 or lA offi was sent to each meet manager a long with cial whose performance in 3 or more events the list of entries. was minus or who failed to work at meets when assigned was reveiwed by the com 3. CLASS I At least once each year, the mittee. A 2/3 vote removed or reduced the WRITE FOR OUR FREE Officials Committee screened a list of all rank. unclassified officials who had worked in ILLUSTRATED CATALOG four or more events in a weapon over the 8. PUBLICATION All changes in class previous 2 seasons and who had averaged ification were publ ished in the Jersey Fen a plus rating (E and G were plus, Nand cer and given to the NJ Bout Committee F /G were 0, and P and F were minus). All for use by meet managers (except that re candidates on this list earned Class I de ductions did not appear in the Jersey Fen signation unless 2/3 of the committee voted cer). All current classifications were printed NO. A Class 1 official may Qirect in all di in the annual division schedule and sub vision events except for tre s2'l1i-finals mitted to American Fencing magazine. and finals of major events. 9. NON-AFLA EVENTS The committee 4. CLASS 1 A At least once a year the welcomed the comments of High School GEORGE SANTELLI, Inc. Officials' Committee reviewed all Class 1 and College coaches about New Jersey offi 412 SIXTH AVENUE directors to determine whether to promote cials working at dual meets although these NEW YORK, N. Y., 10011 them to Class lAo In addition to a summary assignments did not count in compiling (212) AL4-4053 of ratings received during the most recent ratings. INFRACTIONS AND THEIR PENALTIES A. Loss of Ground (lm in foil, 2m in epee and sabre) 1. Occasional crossing of lateral boundary. (43) B. Bout Warning - Penalty Touches 1. Crossing lateral bound3ry to avoid a touch. (638) 2 UNUSUAL BOOK BUYS 2. Crossing rear limit of strip (not marked on score sheet). (40) 3. Protecting or covering valid surface with unarmed hand or arm in the course of fencing. (Foil only) (30 + Am Fencing Sept./Oct., 1975 p. 10) Both classics in their fields, both of 4. Corps a corps (Foil and sabre only). (641, 34) exceptiona I interest - they belong in 5. Removing mask before President decision. (641) every fencer's library. 6. Grasping any part of the electrical equipment with unarmed hand. (Foil and epee). MiYAM010 MUSASHI (640 + Am Fencing Sept.jOct., 1975 p. 1l) C. Bout Warning - Penalty Touch - Exclusion 1. Improperly causing or prolonging interruptions in the bout. (639) 2. Absence from strip after notification of on deck status. (654) 3. Abandonment of bout during fencing. (654) 4. Dragging points along the metallic strip. (Epee only) (316, 657) D. Pool Warning - Penalty Touch 1. Nonconforming equipment on appearance on strip. (648) 2. Nonconforming equipment not caused by fencing (plus annul last touch). (648) 3. Intentionally causing a touch signal by placing the weapon point on any surface other than his opponent. (Epee and foil) (230, 325) A GUIDE TO STRAtEGY 4. Improper use of the unarmed hand (plus annul any touch made during the action, see H5 all weapons). (640 + Am Fencing Sept.fOct., 1975 p. 11) E. Pool Warning - Penalty TOUCh - Exclusion 1. Violent action resulting from disorderly fencing. (645) 2. Nonconforrning equipment that may be due to fraud (plus annul last touch). (648) THE SCHOOL OF FENCING by Mr. Angelo. Originally published in 1787, contains 3. Placing un insulated part of weapon on metallic vest (plus annul touch if scored). many famous black and white etchings from Domenico Angelo's fencing school which (648) flourished in London for 150 years. Includes chapters on HUNGARIAN AND HIGHLAND 4. Every offense against the disciplinary code or refusal to obey President or meet BROADSWORDS and the ANGELO CUTLASS EXERCISE. Collectors have paid hundreds official. (657) for the original volume. This reprint, recently published and now out of print, was $10. An unusual purchase, allows us to offer a limited supply at a low, low $6, postpaid. F. Pool Warning - Exclusion 1. Dishonest or incorrect fencing. (642) A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS - by Miyamoto Musashi. The great Kendo classic. It is a 2. Seeking to favor an opponent. (643) guide for "men who want to learn strategy," but it goes far beyond Kendo. Musashi, 3. Profiting from collusion with an opponent. (644) born in 1584, became one of Japan's most renowned samurai. In more than sixty 4. Brutal corps a corps. (645) contests, he killed all of his opponents. At 30, satisfied he was invincible, he formulated 5. Vindictive act (or even without warning). (645) his philosophy in "The Way of the Sword." He wrote A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS a few 6. Jostling opponent (annul any touch after warning). (645) weeks before his death in 1645. Illustrated by the author. $8.95, postpaid. G. Exclusion 1. Vindictive act. (645) CASTELLO FENCING EQUIPMENT CO., INC., 836 Broadway. New York, N. Y. 10003 2. Nonconforming equipment arising from fraud. (648) 3. Offense against sportmanship. (653) •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• a •••••••••• 4. Absence after 2 calls for appearance at 1 minute intervals. (654) CASTELLO FENCING EQUIPMENT CO., INC., 836 Broadway, New York, N. Y. 10003 5. Fencer or spectator interfering with maintenance of order. (655, 656) Please send me the following books in the quantities indicated. H. Annul Touch Without Warn1ng 1. Fencer who leaves strip during fencing action. (38) ...... THE SCHOOL OF FENCING @ $6.00 2. Fencer who jostles opponent. (645) ...... A BOOK OF FIVE RINGS @ $8.95 3. Touches initiated before command "Fence" or after "Halt". (32) TOTAL 4. Touches scored after time expires. (47) 5. Touch made in action where unarmed hand rules is applied. (See D4) N. Y. Residents add 8% Sales Tax 6. When fencer places uninsulated part of weapon in contact with metallic vest. (See • 0 Please Send FREE Fencing Catalog AF6 0 Please Send FREE Martial Arts Catalog AME B6) ~.-- .. -.... -.-.---.---... -.---~-.- ..... -.. ---.--.-. not to mention informative. At a foil com were the same. Off-targets from more than INTERNATIONAL 7~7~ petition, in the first round, a few bouts one foil would make the body cord highly had already been fenced on the strip when suspicious indeed. FENCING CAMP by fencers X and Y hooked up for the next As it happened, this very positive direc Joseph Byrnes Announces its 1976 Summer Cam, bout (the first for each in the pool). During tor not to mention fencer X, was the victim the testing X cannot get a valid signal on of ~ kind of freak breakdown. This was only As faithful readers of these columns V's lame jacket. In the previous bouts all the fourth time I've seen it happen in all From: July 2 to July 11 know, I collect the materials that go into the fixed equipment had worked OK for all the years I've been watching electrical fenc At: Ithaca, New York them from my experiences attending com the other fencers. The director, who knows ing equipment. The fact that two of those Cornell Campus petitions. There is grist for my particular something about the electrical equipment, four happened within fifteen minutes of mill at almost every competition, as it first looked to be sure that X's point was not each other, to fencers from different di happens, but I find that the big high school covered by dirt, or tape, or any sort of stuff VISions at a sectional championship, can Cost: $300.00 meets somehow tend to produce the best that could prevent the flow of electrical be put down to the malign influence of a stuff. (Our New Jersey high school meets current. That done, he then had X depress wicked genie. What was this freak break are something else for size, at least. I his point against various parts of V's elec down? The foil point core had cracked, noted last year, by figures in l'Escrime trical jacket and then on the clip of the without coming apart, creating either no Includes room and board, tuition, equip Francaise, that we had had more teenagers body cord, and successively on the A soc continuity or a high resistance between th, me nt, etc. A 10% reduction will be al entered in a one-day meet one December in ket or connector at the end of the reel, at rear of the point where the spring encount lowed if deposit is paid by May 1. Jersey than there had been entries in any the end of the floor cable, and on the ers it and the tip of the point that encount weapon in the senior World Championships scoring machine itself. Off targets all the ers the opponent's jacket. Therefore no cur For reservaflons send to: that year. As to the level of fencing and way. rent flow; therefore no valid signals. $50.00 amenities provided, deponent saith not; but The director thought he had the an Q.E.D. as for equipment troubles, aha! swer. "Has you body cord just been re The moral of this cautionary tale? Be 5 Westwood Knoll Oddly enough, some problems seem to paired?" he asked X. "Yes," said X. "Change not puffed up; and be prepared for any Ithaca, N.Y. 14850 have a cyclic occurrence, or peaks of popu body cord," ordered the director. After X thing. larity, if you want to think of it that way. So went through the contortions usual in these far this year, the loosened cylinder at the cases, to put on a brand-new factory-fresh end of the blade seems to be the "in" thing body cord, the director ordered new tests. PRIEUR with the younger set - with all the atten Same result as before: nothing but off dant off-targets in foil and erratic per targets. formance in epee. This problem happens ,to SPORTS Now the director could have been right; TWO CENTURIES OF EXPERIENCE old-timers too, and some of them haven't in fact, the probabilities were with him. A AT YOUR SERVICE caught on to the symptoms, any more than home-repa ired foi I body cord in wh ich the PARIS the beginners have. The clue, besides the B ancj C lines are interchanged will give off-targets, is usually a sort of hard-to-Io YOU noth ing but off-targets everywhere with DISTRIBUTORS cate feel ing that someth ing is loose; it every foil. This particular boo-boo doesn't conveys itself to your sword hand (if it's at show up too often, but when it does it can American Fencers Pelo Fencing Co. all sensitive) as a kind of vibration. Once sure shake people up and hold up the action Sudre Fencing Co. supply 3696 St. Andre you have learned to connect the two, you while the source of the trouble is being 5 westwood Knoll 2122 Fillmore st. Montreal, P. Q. should be able to catch that trouble as it sought. Ithaca, N. Y. 14850 San Francisco, Cal. Canada starts. The cylinder has to be re-tightened The director's self-assurance was taken 94115 -- very carefully and slowly, lest you strip down a peg, of course, and he had to sum the wire(s) inside. If you do so, forget that mon help. What could he have done to blade, except as a subject for a rewiring eliminate other possibilities, And what, for job. Even if you are careful, you may still Pete's sake, was wrong with X's equipment? abrade the insulation; that's the difficulty The easiest extra check, once the off-tar of the operation. However, the tightening gets had seemingly been traced all the way FOUNDED IN 1788 has to be done, since you cannot fence back into the machine (which had been with the thing loose and shaking around. working OK just a moment ago, remember), OLDEST MANUFACTURER OF FENCING EQUIPMENT Those with a liking for tales of detection would have been to substitute another foil, IN THE WORLD on the strip may find this case amusing, or mere than one, and see if the results WASHINGTON FENCERS CLUB CHRISTMAS OPEN by Esther P. Jorolan The fourteenth annual Christmas Open held by the Washington Fencers Club on December 13 and 14, 1975 at the Cole Fieldhouse of the University of Maryland at College Park, Md. attracted ninety fencers which included nationally ranked fencers such as Scott Bozek (1975 National Epee Champion), Bert Freeman (1972 National Foil Champion and member of the 1972 Olympic team), Bruce Lyons (1975 Martini Rossi International Epee Champion), Ed SAM RUBINSTEIN ward Donofrio and Jeffrey Kestler (ranked third and sixth in foil, respectively), and Sam Rubinstein has passed away at the Vicki Smith (member of the 1968 Olympic age of fifty three. team). The five events which included a An all around athlete, Sam played varsity Mixed three-weapon competition saw Bruce basketball at Evander Childs High School in Lyons and Kenneth Poyd successfully de the Bronx, was an Air Force light heavy fend their titles in epee and Mixed three weight champion in the Southeast area, and weapon, respectively. Both fencers retired fenced on the championship teams of N.Y.U. their respective trophies after winning two during the 1946 thru 1950 seasons. years in a row. Following are the results of An outstanding competitor, it seemed the tournament: that Sam was always being called upon to Foil: L Donofrio, USMC; 2. Varsanyi, USNA; fence the last bout of a match with the 3. Freeman, USMC; 4. Kestler, NYAC. team score tied at 13-13. No one remem Epee: 1. Lyons, DCFC; 2. Bozek, TCFC; 3. bers his ever losing such a bout. Typical Oliver, S.D.; 4. Booker, USNA. of his career was his last competitive bout Sabre: 1 Spector, WFC; 2. Von Ahn, USNA; for N.Y.U. It took place at the 1950 I.FA 3. Pinkus, WFC; 4. Jenkins, USNA. championship. After 105 bouts in all three Women's Foil: 1. Moriates, Unatt.; 2. Smith, weapons, N.Y.U. and the Naval Academy S.D.; 3. Goldthwaite, FCCS; 4. Burke, were tied for the championship coming in SHL. to the last three sabre bouts. Sam's brother Mixed Three-Weapon: 1. Poyd, U. Md.; 2. Dan won the first bout and Sam overpower Kan, S.D.; 3. Spector, WFC; 4. Goldth ed his opponent to give N.Y.U. its crown. waite, FCCS. He was carried off on the shoulders of his The tournament was highlighted with an teammates. enjoyable and entertaining dinner party and Even more than for his fencing prowess, floor show at the Embassy of Switzerland in Sam was known for his warmth, his engag Washington, D.C. Saturday night. ing personality, and for his genuine con CORRECTION cern for others. Those of us who were for Readers are advised that because of a tunate enough to know him, feel keenly the printing error, the figures of paragraph 3 loss of a true friend. ' of the Official Report by Anthony J. Keane He is survived by his wife Ricki, daught on page 6 of our last issue are incorrect. ers Erica and Debbie, and son Michael. The paragraph should read: "Anaerobic His fami Iy advises that contributions in training through interval sprints. The squad 14 NEW NORTH STREET his name to the U.S. Olympic Fencing was gradually brought up to a set of 20, LONDON we 1 Committee would be most gratefully ap 220 yard, 38 second dashes with 30 seconds TELEPHONE 01-405-3832 preciated. of rest". escape, exercise, and competitive excitE going on as far as fencing in the World is the "impracticality" that should be dealt ment, so why should we worry so about hal Fencing Community. Both expressed their with. Why couldn't a person with the ability our fencers fare in world tournaments? views (strong and weak points) excellently, in any given sport be allowed to teach in Only a small percentage of AFLA an, The Editor and there was surely a parallel between that field in exchange for housing or food other fencers have serious internationa American Fencing both opinions. This was that the U.S. Olym or some kind of restitution that wouldn't aspirations. Yet, a disproportionate amoun Dear Ralph, pic Fencing team could "profit" from a well be considered an actual profit, but one less of American Fencing space is devoted t, I have recently learned of the tragic planned Physiological & Psychological train mental block (for the person involved to articles and editorial concerns about ou death of my good friend Michel Alaux, and ing schedule prior to the Nationals, Trials, deal with. Why should a potential Olympic international efforts. Is this all there is t, champion spend his time worrying about I am deeply shocked. and Olympic competitions. The large differ fencing? Yes, we have had some occasiona rent and other problems and at the same Michel was a very fine fencing master ences that I see between the two is that successes around the world, but to wha time worry about losing due to lack of and I had a great respect for his ability, I one deals with what is best physicially and end and who cares outside of the establish needed training. How can the definition of am sure that American fencing will feel the mentally for the competing fencers and ment? The individuals involved are mos loss of his teaching. the other deals with what is "practical" as amateur (one who is involved in the sport certainly to be praised and encourage, During my visits to the States Michel al for time, money and other economic situa for the love of the sport, who has not de to continue to develop, but year after yea ways offered me the hand of friendship, tions, for not only the competing fencers rived direct or indirect financial benefits we produce similar talent only to find etc.) be appl ied to a person who wishes to hospitality, and the freedom of his salle. (and coaches) but for the numerous other again and again, that we never quite matci Michel possessed that rare quality of indirectly involved persons active or inac trade his abilities for the basic needs of the Europeans. charm and personality and was a credit to tive. Right here I believe, is the main life, in general? Who can say that this per The articles referred to earlier wer his profession. I have just finished reading cause for our poor results in previous Olym son does not do this for the love of the essentially pessimistic but realistic. W his book "Modern Fencing" which is a fine pics. sport. If the Government is not going to simply do not seem to be able to compel< help these people win why shouldn't these and fitting monument to a worthy, sincere, I think that the excess weight of eco against subsidized teams; we cannot spenl and dedicated fencing coach. I am also the nomic problems that the competitive fencer people be permitted to help themselvl's? adequate time in training, we cannot trave fortunate possessor of a full length film of in the United States has to deal with makes Who is to say that Government direct spon enough to get the experience aga ins Michel giving a foil lesson to one of his for poor conditioning and poor performance soring of a sport that will benefit the world-class 'fencers, and there is no rea Government sometimes more than the top pupils which I constantly show to fenc on the piste. It is well known that most hope for a change in our situation. participants is against the principles of ing schools throughout Great Britain. of the superior teams in World fencing are But we need not throw in the towel. I can pay no higher tribute to Michel composed of fencers that, from an early freedom in Democracy or free Enterprise? disagree with those who feel that the futurr Alaux that to say that it was a privilege to age, are fed a daily dose of the sport. The As long as the people involved are allowed of American fencing is dependent UpOI have known him and count him among my Russian teams, The Hungarians, the french, to make the choices and think for them international success. As I have said, thi friends, and I personally regard him as one Italian and so on, are made up of people selves in such decisions; there should be is a great sport and one that is being en of the top Fencing Masters of those I have who eat, sleep, and think fencing. Is it a no doubt in anyone's mind. I understand joyed by many thousands. Let's put ou known and met throughout the world. great wonder that these teams win? that what I say goes against rules that have efforts and money toward broadening ou been standing longer than years I have Sincerely This now leads up to the heart of the base of both casual and competitive fenc lived, but I am only thinking about the Prof. Steve Boston situation. Why should a person who is seri ers, and let's start a real youth movement future of the United States in field of in London, England ously fencing for either competition on the It would be great to see expanded higl ternational sports. It is another case of ac National level, in the Olympics or just go school fencing, but, in the present eco tion-reaction: In this case a little loosen The Editor ing for a Maestro, have to deal with the nomic climate, this is not realistic. I thinl ing up might create a tighter team. American Fencing hassles of holding a job that in no way that the clubs and divisions will have t< Stuart Phillip Kaufman Mr. Goldstein, could improve that person's fencing per provide free instruction and even equip I have just received my November-De formance in competition? A job that could San Rafael, California ment to every youngster who shows interest cember issue of American Fencing, and I cause adverse results not only while fenc The Editor Those who do well should expect to see sup am about to finish the two articles concern ing but also in that person's basic mental American Fencing port in American fencing, and I don't meal ing the correct approach to proper training make-up. It all boils down to one thing, th~ Dear Ralph, just a last name in a brief summary of re for Olympic Fencing competition. The first definition and application of the word A couple of articles in the Nov/Dec suits printed six months after the competi is an article by an experience'd doctor in Amateur in competitive international sports. American Fencing about our dim inter tion. Most good athletes take up the sport: volved in the study of the Human body's Why should a person with a natural ability national future and the PSAL action in wh ich offer them the peer and publ ic recog ability to perform under certain at times, (to be used in competition representitive New York have prompted me to write and nition, the glamour, and even the profes straining conditions. The second was writ of the country he hails from) be forced to express an opinion that I have held for sional opportunities, and who can blamE ten by the President of the AFLA and del iver pizzas 25 or 30 hours a week so over twenty years. That is, fencing is a great them? In the present state of our sport j Chairman of the Olympic Fencing Sports he can fence for less actual time than he sport which offers thousands of non-inter we cannot hope to attract the top athletes committee, who definitely knows what is might work each week? I believe that this national class fencers some recreation, fun, We can only hope that, by growing in num one's liking. One can only be apprehensive The Editor Jers, a superstar will emerge that can do individual masters rather than by a national of the modest or lack of knowledge of am American Fencing or fencing what Olga Korbut has done for group. In turn these masters would belong ateur instructors that are quick to assume Dear Ralph, ;ymnastics. to the national group and within this group and dispense an aura of authority to the I just wrote to Irwin Bernstein to order Any qualified fencer can go to European exchange ideas, innovations; they would unaware. Not having to -make it- financially some rules books and made a suggestion to :ompetitions by paying his own way, and we participate in high level seminars, publish they regard Fencing as an ego satisfying him concerning a list of changes which hould give financial support to only the their findings ... vehicle to relive their past "grandiosity" on should be sent with each book. That in turn ery few who have the present or potential There is still a ridiculou "need" for the strip. Their paychecks come from other brought to mind the following suggestion bility to fence against the good Europeans. secrecy in the teaching of swordmanship, sources. for you: lowever, we must continue to send full a remnant of the cloak and dagger eras. You have probably seen the annual list We are going through a transition period. eams to the Olympics and Pan American There is th is fear that some other master ings of effective regulations which govern There is an awakening. It is with the com iames. The money we might save should will in turn use "your system" to his ad ment agencies send out. They list the cur munication of philosophies, techniques, Ie spent on sending small clinic teams to vantage and against yours ... ren revision numbers, effective dates, and tactics, scientific research, that a very community that has some fencing in There is this unrealistic need to have sources of all the rules and regulations GUIDELINE TEACHING SYSTEM can be erest. The local division can pledge a small champions by all means as if every human which the department or agency has to fol devised. The master must be assured that mount of money to help with the financing being wants to be a champion, as if this low. With the rules of fencing changing as it is only a valuable guideline, that he will nd the local fencers who attend should pay is the ultimate in being ... this goal is frequently as they seem to be doing, it is be able to be himself that no one, no or clinic fee (free to youngsters). The AFLA often ach ieved by other means than pure not easy to be certain that any given rule ganization will attempt to possess him and hould underwrite the balance of the costs. competition. book is completely up to date, so why not Jltimately, the clinic team could include stunt his growth within the sport. Self How could it be wrong to use Fencing for do the same thing as the government does? NO top Europeans who would be given full determination will foster the development recreation, therapy, mental and physical of his ideas and his potential as a teacher. Once a year (I would suggest the January xpenses to travel, give lessons, discuss development? Afterall our forefathers need edition or the August edition, after the end fficiating, and compete against the local for swordsmanship is not ours. If they had Unequivocally, I am for neophytes, com of the season) devote a page of American "ncers. Severa I rented motor homes cou Id used the average teach ing of today, we petitors, champions, judges, directors, offi Fencing to a listing of the current changes arrya number of teams to every part of the would not be around to even discuss it in cials, organizations instructors, masters ... to the fencing rules. The text of the changes ountry. It's worth a try. any way. for anyone that is competent in the area he need not be listed, but the complete refer Sincerely, Is it not marvelous to see a 19 year old' has chosen or is willing to learn, anyone ence (chapter, rule, page) should be given, Charles Simonian finally walk straight with equilibrium for that exercises ethics and concern for and a reference to the location in past Columbus, Ohio the first time in her life and after 8 months others ... issues of American Fencing. Then if every he Editor of instruction? It it not gratifying to give Emil Stanley St. Pellicer one would cut out the latest list of effective merican Fencing an outlet to the aggressive tendencies of St. Louis, Missouri changes and keep it with their rules, it ear Mr. Goldstein, teenagers? It it not rewarding to be told by would be easy to know that the book is up Thank you for Mr. Bosco's parallel be a psychologist that his patient, your student to date. veen a scientific researcher and a fencing of 6 months now, is showing psychological The Editor You should also be prepared to furnish, laster. I have often wondered why so little improvement and a new outlook on life? ... American Fencing for an appropriate fee, copies of the changes Igic and science is used in the teaching The fear of making public one's teaching Dear Ralph, as published in the magazine. I would ex , Fencing. is compounded by the idea that one must pect that you would begin to get requests I agree with him that "any coach worth convince others that one has the "system" In remarking to Jim Flynn the other day for changes about a week after your first is salt will never accept the dictates of a not even the best one, but the "only one". that what was perhaps the recent Ray listing was published. ,tional school no matter how prestigious Since there is a relatively scant supply of Dutcher's outstanding achievement seems The discussion of certain rules which I may be." Whi Ie he suggests that such prospective students, this may seem a to have been completely overlooked in the asked for some time ago was finally pub ;chool would tend to be politically moti need for survival. obituary and comments up his accomplish lished in American Fencing recently, but Ited", it is a fact that all present groups The best antidote for the above is to ments Jim replied, "very true, no one has unfortunately for us, it came from the F.I.E. 'e so. They fear that any open discussion have enough aficionados wanting the sport mentioned that he was the only fencing rather than our own people. I wonder if ill diminish their authority, in turn this so that a II masters will have sufficient ad champion also to win a National Champion they'd have given us the correct answer? Juld mean their loss of cont;ol of the herents. At this time there is an over ship in another sport, club swinging." And thank you for your efforts in editing oups. Their meetings are top secret and abundance of "amateur teachers" that have He was right. But actua lIy what I had in the magazine. May I take this opportunity 'e membership knows nothing of the real a greater influence than the relatively ad mind was the fact that he did not start fenc to wish you and your staff a happy and ruggles behind closed doors. equate supply of masters. The fallacy of ing till he was nearly thirty years old. prosperous new year. Sincerely, My opinion is that we need "universities" most neophytes is that to start with the Milton Bank fencing, schools of higher learning in the "no cost" or "little cost" fencing program Alex Solomon Pebble Beach, California JOrt of fencing that would be directed by is fine so as to find out the potential in New York, N.Y.
n- __ ... t= __ ,l. __ _ r:_t-.1.~ __ The Editor quality training for young people. These share of allotted funds, however meager LA REFORMA American Fencing students are the future National Champions, the funds may be. Permit the fencers and Dear Ralph, All-Americans and Olympians. Eliminating coaches to continue their efforts with out The AFLA has received an invitation fOI Here is a copy of a letter which I have fencing is a disservice to many of the high side help if necessary - or at reduced in· its members to participate in the Inter· sent today. school fencers who are eligible for fencing tensity, but let them fence. If you produce national Fencing Competition conductec annually, and commonly known as La Re· Bureau of Health & Physical Education scholarships offered annually at major uni only a three man team at each high school forma. It will take place in Mexico City or 300 West 43rd Street versities. Most colleges with top notch fenc in the league, you will still be providing June 4th, 5th and 6th in the fencing Sale New York, NY 10036 ing teams offer two scholarships a major the sport with 66 fencers that can be de at Sports City, Magdalena, Mixhuca. Foi Dear Mr Tobin: ity of which have gone to New York high veloped into potential All Americans, Na and Epee will be on Friday, June 4th, thE I was shocked to read the article by AI school fencers. tional Champions, ani::! Olympians. It is im Women's Event on Saturday, June 5th, ane Peredo in the December issue of American If the PSAL program for fencing ceases, perative that the sports governing body in the Sabre Event on Sunday, June 6th. ThE Fencing that told about New York City these scholarships will be given to other New York City reconsider its decision to Mexican Fencing Federation will providE abandoning high school fencing. The loss fencers in other cities. You will have penal eliminate inter-scholastic fencing from its rooms at no charge for competitors ane of PSAL fencing will undermine the efforts ized your students twice - eliminating program. It is too important a decision to officials at the Sports Center. of this country to produce international fencing as a physical activity, and ending be made without the interest of the sport being taken into account. There is no other and collegiate fencers of the finest caliber. the possibility of winning a scholarship to The Entry closing date is May 15th, ane One of the weakest areas in our sport has college. Be advised - fencing scholarships area in the United States that is as im all entries must be sent along with $5.0C portant to the sport of fencing as New historically been the lack of a broad base of have sent many a student to high education registration fee and $2.00 weapon fee te high school coaches who could introduce who could not otherwise afford it. I know, York City. An urgent reconsideration ifl Confederacion Deportiva Mexicana, Plaza dE favor of fencing would be a breath of life young people into the sport. The north I was such a fencer. la Republica No. 43, 1 er piso, Mexico City for American fencing. Your serious recon eastern states have lead the way in produc I appreciate your dilemma but must urge Mexico. Additional information about thE sideration is encouraged. ing top notch fencers. This has been largely you to seek an alternative to abandoning competition can be obtained from our For the result of New York's excellent PSAL fencing completely. Perhaps you could go Sincerely, eign Secretary, Chaba Pallaghy, Box 336 program in fencing. Other cities were en to pooling instruction by regions where one J. Paletta Milford, Pennsylvania 18337. vious of the products of this system. Major coach could handle neighboring high schools U.S.N. colleges offered scholarships to most of the - or provide equipment pools for schools (Ed. Note: Joseph Paletta is a Lt. Commander in PSAL system's better fencers. Many of the to draw electric equipment for competition the U.S. Navy and is a former U.S. Foil Champion PSAL fencers went on to become Nationa I - or just revert to basic foil without electric and member of the 1960 Olympic fencing team.) champions, international fencers, coaches, equipment until the funds improve. Give olympians. Even the lesser known fencers each school the chance to generate a "fenc FENCING MASTER carried the art of fencing with them through ing boosters" organization to support their AVAILABLE out their lives - some coached high sport; much I ike most Band Booster organ Fencing Master Jacques Piguet seeks schools, others taught their children, many izations keep marching bands going in high employment. A graduate of the French just remained active in the sport. Fencing schools across the country. Don't just drop Academy of Fencing, Maitre Piguet is As remained a part of their lives long after the sport! In families across the country sistant Professor at S.U.N.Y. in Binghamton. they forgot geometry, Latin and American we hear Americans complaining about the Interested parties may reach him at: poetry. There is no doubt that the PSAL lack of discipline in our schools. Yet you Dept. of Physical Education, S.U.N.Y., Bing program has made its mark on the fencing are cutting out a sport which demands dis hamton, N.Y., 13901, or by telephone at world. It has a proud record. This Olympic cipline of its participants; one which (607) 754-5336 Fabulous year will see us once more cross blades with teaches students to have self-control and Stretch Nylon top fencers from other countries, many of a sense of fair play - a "gentleman's Fencing Un iforms whom were taught to fence in high schools. sport." I hope to impress upon you the Preferred by Olympic Champions Not one of the thin stretch fabrics, Fencing in some of those countries is a a budget cut here, you are eliminating a but the heavy duty Monsanto Orginai, national sport. For us to be competitive idea that you are doing more than affecting (and still the best.) and represent our country proudly we need learning experience much needed in today's You owe it to yourself. schools - you are abolishing a disciplined the best product available. We cannot ex DANGER For ALlSTAR in California, write to: way of life. pect to train an Olympic champion without Smoking pollutes the air for everybody. So. Calif. Fencers Equipment early introduction to the sport. There is Given the option I am sure many fencers Do not smoke in the fencing salle or locker 5335 Santa Monica Blvd. more at stake here than the PSAL budget would buy their own beginning equipment room. Fencing coaches especially should Hollywood, Calif. 90029 the basic fiber of America fencing is be if the sport were permitted to exist as a set a good example of healthful practices Fred & Dan Linkmeyer, Dan DeChaine ing weakened by eliminating a source of competitive effort. Give fencing its fair for the i r students.
P:lno Turonfl, 1976 NATIONAL FENCING CHAMPIONSHIP - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ADMINISTRATIVE CLINIC Thursday 1:00 to 7:00 P.M. Weapon Testing, Foil AT U.S. NATIONALS June 24 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. Reception A clinic on how to administer your di Friday 8,30 A.M. Foil Prelims vision will be held for the first time ever June 25 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. Directors Clinic, Instructional at the U.S. National Championships in Saturday 8:30 A.M. Sabre Prelims Cherry Hill. The session will be held at the June 26 3:00 P.M. Foil, Q, S, F hotel on Friday July 2, from 1:30 pm. to Sunday 8:30 AM. Women's Foil Prelims 3:30 pm. (just before the annual mem June 27 1,00 P.M. Foil U-19 bership meeting). All present and potential 3:00 P.M. Sabre, Q, S, F division and section officers and any other Monday 8:30 A.M. Foil Team interested persons are urged to attend. June 28 1:00 PM. Sabre U-19 Basic procedures needed to handle local 3:00 P.M. Women's Foil, Q, S, F administration, communication with the Tuesday 8:30 A.M. Epee Prelims national office, as well as other topics will June 29 1:00 P.M. Sabre Team be discussed. Come and bring any ques 3:00 PM. Women's Foil U-19 tions or problems you may want to explore. Wednesday 8:30 A.M. Women's Foil Team June 30 3:00 P.M. Epee, Q, S, F WESTBROOK STORY Thursday 8,30 A.M. Epee Team The March 8 issue of Sports Illustrated July 1 10:00 AM. Olympic Committee Meeting featured a good two page story about Peter 1:00 P.M. Director Testing Westbrook, U.S. National Sabre Champion. J.\\\-eRlcan 7:'00 P.M. Board of Directors Meeting The article discussed Peter's fencing career ~:nceRS SUPPLLI cc Friday 8:30 A.M. Epee U-19 and his prospects in the coming Olympic ..£1.\\, 2116 FILLMORE STREET. SAt. rR.<\~jl;ISCO. CA 94115 ·415/346-86E July 2 1:30 P.M. Administrative Clinic Games. 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Annual Meeting of AFLA 8:00 P.M. Gala Night
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c-' W 0)0 f- :::;;:1.1- Z Parent or Guardian's Signature Fencer's Signature ° for those fencers under 18 AFLA DIRECTORY CHANGES DIVISION CHAIRMEN AND ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS 04 Central Cal: Bill Nyden, 675 S. Sixth St., San Jose, CA 95112 Engarde! It's time to think about travel arrar ments for the 1976 U.S. National Fencing Champ Rev. Lawrence Calhoun, 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040 ships. 06 So. Cal: (address change) Natal ia Clovis, 3640 Sepulveda Bvd., Apt. 315, As a member of the AFLA, it is a special plea, Los Angeles, CA 90034 to have been appointed OFFICIAL TRAVEL COOR[ ATOR for the 1976 U.S. National Fencing Champ 14 Gold Coast Fla: Robert Santillana, 822 NE 146 St., N. Miami, FL 33161 ships by the Chairman of the Organizing Commit 16 Gulf Coast: Abe Cyrus, III, 1202 Berkeley Dr., College Sta., TX 77840 In this exciting Bicentennial year, arrangem. have been made to accommodate you, your family 20 Central III.: Ken Lavelle, URH 458 Weston, Champaign, IL 61820 friends at the reknowned CHERRY HILL INN, Ch, 32 New Jersey: Tom Dicerbo (replaces Bartha as Additional), PO Box 51, Hamburg Hill, New Jersey; within the shadow of the Lib NJ 07419 ' =A.' Bell, Betsey Ross's Home, Valley Forge, and many 0 76 historic sites. 39 Philadelphia: (address change) Todd Makler, 960 Meetinghouse Rd., Rydal, PA 19046 HOTEL: Rates at the Cherry Hill Inn have been negotiated as follows: Single w/bath - *$26.00 per nite 50 Wisconsin: John Bosanec, 3038 N. 47 St., Milwaukee, WI 53210 Double w Ibath - $36.00 per nite Pedro Barcelo, 2208 N. 52 St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 Triple w/bath *$42.00 per nite 54 Border: Nelson Iry, 2516 Arizona, EI Paso, TX 79930 *Note: Subject to 5% New Jersey State Sales Tax. Hotel reservations must be received prior to May 15, 1976. Any reservations SECRETARIES are not made prior to this date cannot be guaranteed space in the hotel. 16 Gulf Coast: Kevin Crowder, PO Box 2306, College Sta., TX 77840 AIR: SPECIAL REDUCED AIRFARE to Philadelphia can be offered from n points, with a minimum of six weeks advance reservation. 20 Central III.: Ken Lavelle, URH 458 Weston, Champaign, IL 61820 Considerable airfare reductions can be offered where individual travelers can 39 Philadelphia (address change): Sue Makler, 960 Meetinghouse Rd., Rydal, PA 19047 consolidated for Group Travel, either one-way or round trip, at various airport ci throughout the country. Again, at least six weeks advance reservation is required. 46 Westchester: Joan Intrator, 31 Western Dr., Ardsley, NY 10502 will be notified INDIVIDUALLY as to your particular airfare, which will be determined 50 Wisconsin (address change): Mary Gillham, 4234 Doncaster Dr., Madison, WI 53711 your choice of travel in the application below. Please complete the following and mail to - 62 Piedmont, SC: Jean McKee, Lot 10, Cherokee Trailer Park, Winterville, GA 30683 Ms. Joan Guagenti clo Rosenbluth Travel Time, 1162 Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, N.J. 07034 Phone - (N.J.) 609-428-7900 or (PhiL) 21S-WA3-5841 NAME SCHOOL/CLUB ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE (DAY) (EVENING) (Area Code & No.) I WISH RESERVATIONS AS FOLLOWS: AIR: DATE OF DEPARTURE FROM (CITY) DATE OF RETURN TO: (CITY) I WISH 0 DO NOT WISH 0 TO BE INCLUDED IN A GROUP FOR THE PURPOSE REDUCED AIRFAIRE. TRANSFERS: I WILL WILL NOT REQUIRE GROUND TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN' PHILADELPHIA AIRPORT AND THE CHERRY HILL INN. (SPECIAL RATES WILL OFFERED). HOTEL: FABULOUS STRETCH NYlON AND GABARDINE UNIFORMS HOTEL ARRIVAL DATE HOTEL DEPARTURE DATE PREFERRED BY OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS HOTEL RESERVATIONS: SINGLE ($26.00); DOUBLE ($36.00); TRIPLE ($42.00) All Fencing Equipment of Quality I WILL SHARE A ROOM WITH (NAME/S) ...... PLEASE SEND INFORMATION ON CHERRY HtLL INN'S "4th OF JULY WEEKE PACKAGE PLAN", RIGHT AFTER THE NATIONALS. DISTRIBUTION IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE: SEND SPECIFIC INFORMATION (as follows:) BOOK TRAVEL BOOK HOTEL Sudre Fencing Equipment Co. ENCLOSED IS MY HOTEL DEPOSIT OF $ (MINIMUM $20.00) 5 Westwood Knoll SIGNATURE Ithaca, New York Kindly make all checks payable 10 ROSENBLUTH TRAVEL TIME, INC. Mail all che 14850 and correspondence to JOAN GUAGENTI al above address. Good luck 10 all in the finals! CASSANDRA 4. Repeat, with weapon in hand, practicing HOLIDAY MAGIC by Edward F. Lucia all your combinations of attack and defense, by T. W. Stewart The Ocala Fencing Club and Tom Stewart The Pan American Team set a splendid watching your form and techniques. outdid themselves over the holidays with a record at the Games and great credit should 5. Mount a target on the wall. Sabremen new tournament that had some of the best be given to the progressive pol icies of the add a mask on the top of the target. Epee fencing seen in the Southest section since U.S. Olympic Fencing Committee, the ists add a padded arm to your target. the Nationals were held in Miami years Coaches, and the Cadre, as well as the "I would that I had bestowed that til ago. fenc8rs. Let us not forget the DEUS EX 6. Now, using all your combinations, and tongues that I have in fencing, dar Women's foil and sabre had a poor show MACHINA, President Steve Sobel. all your' footwork, LUNGE at the target with bear baiting" ing as far as numbers were concerned, but We must now turn our attention to the full speed and power, watching your dis Act I, Scene III the fencing still proved to be exciting. Twelfth-Night Olympic Games in 1976, and THAT is a tance and accuracy. In foil, AI Peters of the New York Ath culled by lou SI new ball game. With all due respect, the 7. The foilsman and the epeeist on the letic Club took first in a field of 17 entries Finalists of the Pan American Games will Olympic Squad should be capable of hit with 3 A's and 3 C's in the finals for a FENCING MASTER find great difficulty in the OPENING rounds ting a half inch dot on any portion of the Group II tournament. In Epee AI did it of the Olympic Fencing. Boris Nahikashvili, a Professor target. The sabre man should be capable again although the competition was a little For too many years I have heard the old from the U.S.S.R., is now in th of hitting a half inch line with an immedi tough with 16 entries and a final of nine lament that the Europeans practice six States permanently and seeks em ate remise on any portion of the target. with 3 A's, 1 B, 2 C's and 3 unclassified hours a day and we are fortunate to be as a fencing master at a college ( Four hours have now elapsed (?). fencers battling it out for a place. able to train at the Salle two nights a sity. He has been in the United Stc The next two hours can be spent on Fencers came from distant parts of the week. 8. months and hails from Tiblis, Ge, calisthenics, progressive weight lifting (this land for the tournament with Joe Biebel We are spoiled. Unless we can have the is qualified to teach all three includes women-remember TITLE IX), Aer driving in from Kenosha, Wisc., AI Peters Those with opportunities for him n "PROPER" environment, the lesson, and from the NYAC and Hans and Lars Wiesel obics, and just plain running. him at 395 Fort Washington Ave inter-salle competition, we are lost. This gren from the NYU fencing team all from 3-8) N"w York, NY 10033. is not true. You too can work "six hours a VOILA! six hours, SEVEN days a week. New York City. day". What? This program will kill you? Then Women's Foil 1. Put a full length mirror against the prepare to die in the opening rounds of the wall. Olympic Championships, and end up as a 1. Jessie Robert, Un.; 2. Jean Hasert, FSU; 3. Michelle, Dade CC. 2. Purchase a two foot wide rubber runnsr spectator, or take your camera and see the sights! 3. Without a weapon, and watching your Sabre form carefully in the mirror as a ball c 1. James Campoli, U of T; 2. Newcombe, dancer does, practice your foot work going (Ed. Note: "Cassandra"; definition in Webster's Dade CC; 3. Ron Brown, FSU. from simple to complex until you have to Dictionary: A person whose warnings of mis fortune are disregarded.) Foil mop the perspiration from the floor. Founded in 1974 in Ithaca, New 1. AI Peters, NYAC; 2. Darrell Bennett, U PROFESSIONAL COMPETITORS of F; 3. Joe Biebel, Wisc.; 4. Mark Forrest When professiona Is enter AFLA competi EAL; 5. Jim Campoli, U of T; 6. Ron Brown' THE FIRST AND ONLY SCHOOL I tions, they may earn competitive classifi FSU. ' , AMERICAN CONTINENT TO OFFEI cations and shall be seeded and ranked as Epee ~I I x I x if they were amateurs. YEAR COURSE LEADING TO A D OJ, 1. AI Peters, NYAC; 2. Hans Wieselgren, IN FENCING. '"a. x x x I x NYU; 3. Lars Wieselgren, NYU; 4. Mark w Forrest, EAL; 5. Jim Flint, N.J.; 6. Joe Bie 0 x x COMBAT SPORTS FACTS bel, Wisc.; 7. Tom Stewart, Ocala; 8. Giles lL x x I I Sporting goods dealers can find out Laurin, Palmetto FC; 9. Steve Whiteside, Now accepting applications. Car useful facts about fencing equipment from USF. should write for information to: w I~w '00 .J the pamphlet "Combat Sports Facts" pub I"...... +-' I"..... I'(f) BONACORDA AT NYU lished by the National Sporting Goods As Inter-Athletics I~ ~ I~ I~ M. Raoul Sudre P.O. Box 8243 La: Ia: Ia: -' sociation, 717 North Michigan Ave., Chi Jim Bonacorda, Assistant Coach at NYU, is now giving free fencing instruction in the 5 Westwood Knoll St. louis, Mo. 63108 cago, III. 60611, or from the Castello Combative Sports Co., 836 Broadway, New recreation program for students at the uni $9.44 ea. Postpaid Send Check, M.O. Ithaca, New York 14850 York, N.Y., 10003. versity on Tuesday and Thursday at 3 pm. PAN AM SCORES DIRECT ELIMINATION; EPEE INDIVIDUAL WOMEN'S INDIVIDUAL Cuba d. Canada 9-0; U.S.A. d. Mexico 9-4. by Jack Keane Preliminary Round: Preliminary Round: THIRD PLACE MATCH: FOIL Pool A: 1. Varaljay, Canada, 3v; 2. Inostroza, Pool A; 1. Rodriguez, Cuba, 4v; 2. Gil Mexico d. Canada 9-6. Preliminary Round: Chile, 3v; 3. Suarez, Cuba, 3v; 4. Calindos, ada, 3v; 3. Da Silva, Brazil, 2v; 4. Flo Pool A: 1. Jans, Cuba 5vj 2. Robles, Mexico 3v; FINAL: Bol. Iv; Elim: Rey, Col. Iv. Iv; Elim: Rivas, SaL, Ov. 3. Obst, Canada 3v 4. Molina, Sal. 2v; Elim: Cuba d. U.S.A. 8-4 Pool B: 1. Piran, Arg. 3vj 2. Lessard, Canada, 3v; Pool B: 1. Fonst, Cuba, 4v; 2. R. Rolda Jackson, Jamaica Iv; Julio, Bol. Iv. 3. Bozek, U.S.A., 2v; 4. Hernandez, P. Rico, 2v; 3v; 3. Perrone, Arg., 2vj 4. Luna, Pool B: 1. Lupiz, Arg. 4v; 2. Ballinger, U.S.A. 3v; SABRE INDIVIDUAL Elirn. Suarez, Guat. Ov. Elim: Quiroz, Guat., Ov. 3. Samalot, P. Rico, 3v; 4. Wong, Can. 2v; Elim: Preliminary Round: Pool C. 1. Cramer, Brazil, 3v; 2. Simer, Cuba, 3v; Pool C: 1. Worthington, Pam, 2vj 2. Fran Munoz, Chile, 2v; Figueroa, Guat. Iv. 3. Salazar, Mexico, 3v; 4. Pena, P. Rico, Iv; Pool A: 1. Westbrook, U.S.A., 4v; 2. Calderon, 2v; 3. Bejanaro, Col.. Iv; 4. Hennyey Pool c: 1. Salvat, Cuba, 5v; 2. Tamayo, Col. 3v; Mexico, 3v; 3. Mendez, Arg., 2vi 4. Suarez, Elim: Julio, Bol. Ov. PaolO: 1. Estrada, Mexico, 3v; 2. O'Conr 3. Saucedo, Arg. 3v; 4. Gomez, Brazil, 3v; Gua., Iv. Elim. Mungia, Sal. Ov. Pool 0: 1. Jimene, Chile, 4v; 2. Bonafice, Brazil, 2v; 3. Barco, Col., lv; 4. Giovani, 8 Elim: Mungulia, Sal. Iv; Verdugez, Bo1. Ov. 3v; 3. Castillejos, Mexico, 2v; 4. Aquirre, SaL, Pool B: 1. Alva, Mexico, 4v; 2. Orban, U.S.A., 3v; Second Round: Pool D: 1. Calderon, Mexico, 4vj 2. Lang, U.S.A., Iv; Elim. Jackson, Jam. av. 3. LavoIe, Canada, 2v; 4. Verdugez, Bol. Iv; Pool A: 1. Franke, 3v; 2. Fonst, 2Vi 3. G 4vj 3. Pinto, Col. 3v; 4. Parilla, P. Rico, 2v; Pool E: 1. Pesthy, U.S.A., 4v; 2. Vergara, Arg., 3v; Elim. Guatemala, Sal. Gv. Elim: Perrone, av. Elim: Inostroza, Chile, 2vj Flores, Guat. Ov. 3. Mungia, SaL, 2v; 4. Puerto, Col., Iv; Elim: Pool C: 1. Ortiz, Cuba, 4v; 2. Benko, Chile, 3v; Second Round: Flores, Gua., Ov. Pool B: 1. O'Connor, 3v; 2. RodrigO! 3. Urban, Canada, 2v; 4. Rengifo, Co!. Iv; Da Silva, Iv; Elim. luna, Sal, av. Pool A: 1. Salvat, 3v; 2. Pinto, 2v; Obst, Iv; Elim: Figueroa, Guat., Qv. Second Round: Elim: Pari!!a, Ov. Pool c: 1. Estrada, 2v; 2. Hennyey, 2v; Pool A: 1. Jimenez, 4v; 2. Buonafina, 3v; 3. Varal Pool D: 1. Salazar, Cuba, 3vj 2. Poveda, Col. Iv; Iv; Elim: Worthington, Iv. Pool B: 1. Jans, 3v; 2. Robles, 2v; 3. Samalot, Iv; jay, 2v; Elim. Mungia, Iv. Elim: Molina, Ov. 3. Accorbi, Chile, Iv; 4. Casanova, Arg. Iv. PaolO: 1. Roldan, 3vj 2. Bejanaro, 2v; Pool B: 1. Pes thy, 4v; 2. lnostroza, 2v; 3. Sal Iv; Elim: Flores. Pool C; 1. Gaucedo, 2v; 2. Ballinger, 2v; 3. Wong, Second Round: azar, Iv; Elim. Puerto, Iv; Hernandez, Iv. Iv; Elim: Ca!deron, Iv. Pool A: 1. Ortiz, 3v; 2. Mendez, 2v; 3. Lavoie, Iv; Semi Final: Pool C: 1. Suarez, 4v; Vergara, 3v; 3. Cramer, Pool D: 1. Lang, 3v; 2. Tamayo, 2v; 3. Lupiz, Iv; Elim: Renglifo, av. 2v; E.lim. Lessard, Iv; Guirre, Ov. Pool A; 1. Gilbert, 4v; 2. Estrada, 3v; 3. Elim: Gomez, av. 3v; Elim: Fonst, 2v; Bejanaro, 2v; G Pool B: 1. Salazar, 3v; 2. Urban, 2v; 3. Benko, PaolO: 1. Bozek, 3Vi 2. Piran, 2vj 3. Pena, 2v; SEMI FINAL Iv; Elim: Suarez, av. Elim: Simet, 2v; Castil!egos, Iv. Pool B; 1. Hennyey, 4v; 2. Rodrigo< Pool 1. Lupiz, 4v; 2. Jons, 4v; Ballinger, 3v; Franke, 3v; Elim. Oa Silva, 2v; R A: 3. Pool c: 1. Westbrook, 3v; 2. Calderon, 2v; 3. Semi Final: Elim: Pinto, 2v; Obst, Iv; Robles, Iv. Poveda, Iv; Elim. Verdugez, Qv. Barco, Ov. Pool A: 1. Bozek, 4v; 2. Suarez, 3v; 3. Inostroza, Pool B; 1. Salvat, 4v; 2. Saucedo, 3v; 3. Lang, Final: Pool D: 1. Orban. 3v; 2. Casanova, 2v; 3. Alba, 3v; Elirn. Buonafina, 2v; Salavar, IVi Piran, Iv. 3v; Elim: Wong, Iv; Tamayo, 2vj Samalot, Iv. 1. M. Rodriguez, 4v; 2. N. Fran~ Iv; Elim: Accorsi, Ov. FINAL; 1. Lang, 5v; 2. Jons, 4v; 3. Salvat. 3v; 4. Pool B: 1. Vergara, 4v; 2. Pesthy, 3v; 3. Crammer, Estrada, 3v; 4. O'Conner, 3vj 5. Her Lupiz, 2v; 5. Saucedo, Iv; 6. Balfinger, av. SEMI FINALS; 3v; Elim: Varaljay, 3v; Pena, 2v; Jimenez, Ov. 6. Gilbert, Iv. Final: FOIL TEAM Pool A: 1. Orban, 4v; 2. Salazar, 4v; 3. Mendez, 4v; Elim: Urban, 2v; Alba, Iv; Poveda, Ov. 1. Bozek, 4v; 2. Vergara, 4v; 3. Pesthy, 2v; 4. WOMEN'S TEAM First Round: Suarez, 2v; 5. Inostroza, 2v; 6. Cramer, Iv. Pool B: 1. Westbrook, 4v; 2. Ortiz, 3v; 3. Calderon, Pool A; Mexico d. P. Rico 11-5; Cuba d. P.R. 15-1; Barrage for Third: Preliminary: 3v; Elim. Casanova, 2v; LavoIe, 2v; Benko, Ov. Cuba d. Mexico 9-l. Pesthy d. Suarez 5-3. U.S.A. d. Columbia 14-2; Mexico d. Pool B: Columbia d. Bolivia 13-3; Argentina d. FINAL; Barrage for First: Semi Finals: Bolivia 15-1; Argentina d. Columbia 9-3. 1. Westbrook, 4vj 2. Ortiz, 4Vi 3. Salazar, 4v; Vergara d. Bozek 5-3. Cuba d. U.S.A. 9-5. 4. Orban, 2v; Mandez, Iv; 6. Calderon, Ov. Pool C: Canada d. Salvador 13-3; U.S.A. d. Sal Thircl Place Match: vador 15-1; U.S.A. d. Canada 9-3. Barrage: EPEE TEAM U.S.A. d. Mexico 9-7 1. Ortiz, 2v; 2. Salazar, Iv; 3. Westbrook, OV. First Place: U.S.A. d. Cuba 8-4. Final: FENCING CAMP Third Place: Brazil d. Chile, 9-5. Cuba d. Canada 9-4. SABRE TEAM August 21 to August 28 First Round: PROXY FOR ANNUAL MEETING SOLICITED Sponsored and operated by the Pool A, Argentina d. Chile 12-4; U.S.A. d. Chile ON BEHALF OF NATIONAL OFFICERS American Fencing Academy. 15-1; Argentina d. Col. 13-3; U.S.A. d. Col. The undersigned hereby appoints William A. Goering, Irwin F. Bernstein, and ~ Tuition, room and board, all included 14-2; Chile d. Col. 9-7. Goodman, or any of them, in his stead attorneys and proxies to vote with a for $225.00. Camp will be held at the Pool B: Canada d. Mexico 10-6; Cuba d. Mexico which the undersigned would possess if personally present at the Annual Meeting I Lake Grove School in take Grove, New 15-1. all adjournments thereof) of members of the Amateur Fencers League of Ame York. Second Round: to be held July 2, 1976, in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, at the site of the Nationa U.S.A. d. Argentina 8-3; Cuba d. Canada 9-2. Appl ications and a $25.00 deposit Championsh ips. Direct Elimination: I hereby certify that I am a member in good standing of the AFLA, Inc., as of should be sent to; Cuba d. Argentina 9·1; U.S.A. d. Canada 9-1. and have attained my 18th birthday. Van Wolosin Third Place Match: Argentina d. Canada 9-6. Box 248 B Signed ...... Date .. .. Final: Middle Island, N.Y. 11953 SEND PROXY TO: IRWIN F. BERNSTEIN, 249 Eton Place, Westfield, New JersE Cuba d. U.S.A. 8-8 (65-55)
,..fl.JlCDIf"I'I!\! C"C"I\If"!f\!~ P::::IO"P - u.s. OLYMPIC SQUAD The unofficial U.S. Olympic squad standing after the January trials are tabulated below. Persons having points, but not enough to be in the top twenty four, are not included here. In cases where the points are tied, the rankings are also tied at the highest placing.
WOMEN EPEE FOIL SABER 1. Armstrong 129.5 Bozek 122.5 Nanna 129.5 Westbrook 144 2. O'Donnell 123 Pesthy ll8.5 Ba II inger 125.5 Apostol 138 3. Tomlinson 122 Makler, B. 117.5 Krause 97 Orban 134.5 4. O'Connor 110.5 Reith 105.25 Hambarzumian 96 Reilly 98.5 5. D'Asaro 100.5 Johnson 95 Lang 92 Kaplan 95.25 6. McCourt 96.5 Masin 94.5 Davis 90.5 Dow 95 7. Bleamaster 82 Lyons 90 Axelrod 87.5 House 87.25 8. Mitchell 80 Cantil Ion 84 Freeman 83 Blum, S. 87 9. Latham 69 Greenwald 79.5 Kestler 82 Losonczy 86 10. Posthumus 62.5 Glass 76.5 Wright 81.5 Lekach 85 11 King 60 Cotton 60.5 Biebel 80.5 Gall 74 12. Smith 58.5 Matheson 60.5 Cohen 72 Goering 74 13. Orly 57.5 Borack 60 Tarascio 68.5 Glucksman 71 14. Pechinsky 51 Melcher 60 Donofrio 65 Bartos 61.5 15. Waples 51 Marin 52 Gaylor 61 BlUm, R. 51 16. Steele 51 Netburn 52 Masin 45 Danosi 45 17. Walbridge 49.5 Marx 46 Bonacorda 44 Benedek 44.5 18. Grornpolle 46.5 Fitzgerald 38.5 Tank 43 Tishman 38 19. Johnson 46.5 Nieman 37 Ashley 35 Barcelo 30 20. Debiase 43 Siegel 37 Friedman 31.5 Majtenyi 25 21. Massiala 37.5 Christie 33.5 Marx 30 Jacobsen 23.5 22. Flynn 33 Elliott 30 Massialas 27.5 Maxwell 18.5 23. Moriates 30 Weber 30 Gelnaw 25.5 Smith 16 24. Clovis 30 Makler, T. 29.25 Grant 22 Sullivan 16
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