Senior

SCTANewsletter NOVEMBER 2001 Determined

William J. Kellogg

player. The encounter lasted 2 hours things off against Olivier Cayla. The French and 45 minutes and came down to a clay court expert had too much experience tie-breaker in the final set. The wily and won the first set handily. Cayla was up Italian won the first set, but a break in the second before Schmidt began Dickinson turned things around win- to make headway. He managed to even the ning the second. At the start of the score at 5-5, but Cayla’s performance car- third, he began experiencing leg ried the day 6-2, 7-5. cramps, but survived and held four Jeff Greenwald started his match, as he match points. Unfortunately, he was had done the day before, firing on all cylin- unable to convert on any of the ders. Franck Fevrier, the top French player, opportunities and eventually lost to was the opponent. The points were long his relentlessly retrieving opponent and exciting. Greenwald won the first set, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6. but unforunately, he ran out of gas and Greenwald raced through the Fevrier easily won the second set. The third opening set against Enrico Casadei set became a battle of will and nerve. the top Italian player. Casadei then Fevrier rushed to a 5-2 lead before Italia Cup team: Dexter MacBride, Richard Schmidt, Brett turned the tables, with his brilliant Greenwald began applying the pressure he is Dickinson, Jeff Greenwald and William J. Kellogg. left-handed shot-making, to even the well known for. He brought the score back match at one set apiece. After to 5-4, but Fevrier served out a 1-6, 6-1,6-4 ollowing the U.S. Open, the Men’s 35 Greenwald broke serve in the opening game victory. Italia Cup team represented the of the final set, it began to rain, forcing the The team trophy is a beautifully crafted United States at the international match to be moved from slow clay to a fast work of art that was presented to the F tennis competition held in Portschach, carpeted indoor court. Greenwald was res- International Tennis Federation by the Italian Austria. Members of the team included: Jeff olute holding the break, in the new sur- Tennis Federation at the inaugural event in Greenwald of San Francisco, Brett Dickinson roundings, to earn a 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 victory. He 1982 – hence its name - Italia Cup. The U.S. of La Jolla, Dexter MacBride of Gaithersburg, then teamed with Schmidt to score a 6-2, has won four times and placed second ten Maryland and Richard Schmidt of Orlando, 6-2 decision over Paolo Frasson and times over the 19-year history of the event. Florida. I served as the non-playing captain. Giovanni Lelli Marni which put the U.S. in This year’s final standings were: France, U.S., At the end of the weeklong event, involving the final. Italy and Germany. 20 nations, the U.S. was a finalist to a very The all night rain put the European red The following week, a period dominated strong team from France. clay courts under water in the morning. But by news of the stunning and tragic attack on The team lived up to its No. 2 seeding by once the sun peeked through the clouds, the America, September 11th, sixty of the defeating South Africa, Australia and Slovenia court keepers adeptly prepared the facility world's best Men’s 35 players, from 21 dif- in round – robin play. Not having lost a set so the final, in which the U.S. faced France, ferent nations, traveled to Velden (which is a in any of the singles or doubles matches, could take place in the Werzer TennisClub short distance from Portschach) to com- the U.S. faced a strong challenge from Italy stadium. In the semifinals, the French, who pete in the International Tennis Federation’s in the semifinals. Dickinson lost a heart- were seeded No. 4, dispatched Germany, the Senior World Tennis Championships. The breaker, in the opening singles match, to top-seeded and defending champion. challenge facing the U.S. contingency was to Giovanni Lelli Marni the number two Italian Hard-hitting Richard Schmidt started (continued on back page) Courting The Cup

Tina Karwasky

was a member of the Women’s 45 3-0. The mood was somber and the team Margaret Court Cup team that was wore black arm bands. Our Spanish oppo- I captained by Pam Austin. In mid- nents were solicitous and very understand- The Pacific Palm Players: (Back) Donna Niederhelm, Miki Watanabe, Lu Lu, Toni Laudermilk and Chris September, we played in Bad Hofgastein, a ing. The next day, under cloudy skies, we Lee. (Front) Terrie Shimada, Nancy Arakawa and Jan beautiful city in the Austrian Alps. My team- played Germany. I defeated Margreth Beyer Hurtado. (Not pictured: Jan Sardina) mates were Carolyn Nichols of Lodi, 6-1, 6-3 while Nichols lost to Sabine Christy Wing of Hinsdale, Illinois and Knuvener 7-5, 0-6, 6-4. Just before the Winning Ways Frances O'Sullivan of Durham, North start of the doubles, a steady rain began. Carolina. We moved indoors, and I teamed with nyone who has played League ten- Participating countries included: Austria, Wing to defeat Claudia Adam and Beyer nis knows that it usually takes years Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, 6-0, 6-2. On Saturday, the U.S. played Great A to form a winning team. In the The Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Britian for third place and scored a convinc- case of Donna Niederhelm, who is captain Switzerland and the U.S. The teams were ing 3-0 victory. I downed Denise Gwatkin of the “Pacific Palm Players”, success was divided into two round-robin groups of five. 6-3, 6-1, and Nichols defeated Sally Freeman quickly realized. The team she organized, The group winners met in the final. The 6-4, 6-3. Wing and I completed the sweep with help from her husband David, captured second place teams played for third and with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Ann Brown/Pauline the Women’s 3.0 Senior Sectional fourth place. Fisher 6-3, 6-2. Championships in its first year of existence. In its first match, the U.S. faced Austria Austria and The Netherlands were “After years of League play, I was disap- on a cold and rainy day. Playing the No. 2 opponents in the final. In front of a partisan pointed that the teams were rarely in con- singles, I faltered after being up 6-0, 4-0 and crowd, in the rain, the Austrians won the tention for a Sectional victory, much less a lost the second set 7-5 to Roswita deciding doubles match 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. As is chance to compete in the Nationals,” Donna Woltsche. I regained my composure and always the case at the end of the World Niederhelm explained. “One of the major was able to grind out a 6-3 win the third Team Championships, heartfelt good-byes obstacles was finding and enlisting, enough set. The wind drove a cold drizzle over the were said as we left to catch trains and outstanding 3.0 lady players to form a new mountains as Nichols began her match with planes. The Americans realized going home team. Usually, these players have already made Maria Geyer. Our team’s top player fought wasn't going to be easy. It took me two a commitment to a team or they have been for 3 hours before losing 6-4 in the third hours to get through security at Frankfurt. moved to a higher category.” set. I teamed with O'Sullivan against Geyer O'Sullivan’s flight was delayed 5 hours when With her experience in League play, and Woltcher in the deciding doubles match. a knife was found under a passenger seat. Niederhelm had forged friendships with We were competitive, but with Woltsche Everyone on board was interrogated and all many players. These connections enabled poaching tirelessly and effectively, the the luggage was searched. her to form a team from this group. “After Austrians upset the top seeds and defending Things had changed. Tennis friendships a few short weeks, we had an outstanding champions 6-4, 7-6. may have been made, but the world was a team of Senior players, some of whom were The second day was a day to be different place. our best friends,” she said. remembered in many ways. It was Tuesday, Playing in the San Gabriel Valley, the September 11.The U.S. defeated South Africa new team was very successful. At the soundly 3-0. As we came off the court Sectional Championships, they continued some of the players told us that two com- their winning ways earning a chance to com- mercial planes had flown into the World pete at the National Championships in Trade Center. One of my teammates said Tucson, Arizona. To prepare for the tourna- “What? This must be a terrorist act. It’s ment, they practice daily. They have also crazy.” decided to play in the Fall Doubles League. We raced back to our hotel room to The team’s home courts (and sponsor) is see the horror and drama unfold on the tel- the Pacific Palms Resort and Conference evision. Even though we were in such a Center (formerly known as the Sheraton beautiful setting, we felt isolated and Industry Hills). “Their continued support remote. A sense of hopelessness came over and assistance, has really helped make all of us. We realized we could do nothing but this possible,” said Niederhelm. “We owe a hope and pray for the victims. As a group, we never felt more American than at that time. debt of gratitude to the entire staff and Court Cuppers: Carolyn Nichols, Tina Karwasky, management of this wonderful venue.” In its next match, the U.S. beat Spain Christy Wing, Pam Austin and Frances O’Sullivan......

2 Great Way To Start The Year

f you are moving into a new age Desert tournament division or simply looking for a way participants to get the New Year off to a smash- Dee Williams- I ing start, give thought to playing the Horne and desert circuit. Competition starts with the Ellen Goodman. 9th Annual Hilton Plaza Racquet Club Senior Tournament, January 11–15; followed by the 20th Palm Springs Tennis Club Senior Tournament, January 16–20 and the 3rd Desert Princess Senior Women’s Tourna- ment, January 16–20 (possible matches start on 15th). The 15th Annual Snackwell’s Mission Hills Senior Tennis Championships, January 20–27 is the lead attraction since it is a Abby and Steve Solomon run the Snackwell’s show. Division II National Championship and is Photos: Arnold Mann also on the International Tennis Federation calendar. The month concludes with the 13th tennis by becoming involved in the tourna- 318–1716. Charlie Moore can provide infor- Annual Monterey Country Club Senior ment,” Snackwell’s tournament director mation about the 3rd Desert Princess Tournament, January 28 – February 1 (Men’s Steve Solomon said. “Maraskino, a casual, Senior Women’s Tournament, January 18– 50–80; Women’s 50–75) and the Marriott up-scale restaurant near Mission Hills, is also 22; call (760) 322-2293. Details concerning Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, January becoming involved. California Pizza Kitchen the 15th Annual Snackwell’s Mission Hills 28–February 1 (Men’s 35–45; Mixed 35, 40). is back. So are Spa Resort Casino, BMW and Senior Tennis Championships or the If the past is any indication, the compe- American Airlines. Snackwell’s National Men’s 60 & 90 Hard tition will be of national championship inten- Mission Hills, because of its “place-to- Court Championships, can be obtained sity. The amenities provided participants are play” reputation, has become the home of from Steve or Abby Solomon at (760) 325- just as impressive. The same can be said of many senior tournament standouts. New 8084. Carl Schroeder has information about the various Players Parties that take place. director of tennis Eric Burley and Tommy the 13th Annual Monterey Country Club “Campbell’s Soup, a global manufactur- Tucker, who is acknowledged for his mas- Senior Tournament at (760) 346–0679.David er of food products, is breaking into senior terful teaching skills, are also part of the Mindell is the contact for the Marriott story. Burley and Tucker, along with Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa event. His Solomon and his wife Abby, form an out- number is (760) 321-7467. Snackwell’s standing team which is the reason Tommy Tucker. Snackwell’s is an elite event. “Based on what has happened in the past, a large collection of nationally ranked players, from across the country, will partici- pate,” said Solomon. “The usual contingents from Japan and England, along with players from 7 or 8 other countries will also be tak- UCLA ing part. The new tournament season is 420 Charles E. Young Drive West Los Angeles, CA 90024 starting and we are looking to have another (310) 208-3838 great event.” Website: scta.usta.com The Solomons will also hold the Snackwell’s National Men’s 60 & 90 Hard STAFF Court Championships at Mission Hills, April Mark Winters - Executive Editor 8–14. For information about the 9th Annual CONTRIBUTORS Henry Talbert - Executive Director Hilton Plaza Racquet Club Senior Tourna- Annette Buck - Director Adult & Senior Tennis ment, Kurt Haggstrom is the contact at Phyllis Adler, Don Daniels, Tina Karwasky (760) 323–8997. Glenn Erickson is responsi- and William J. Kellogg ble for the 20th Palm Springs Tennis Club Senior Tournament. His number is (760)

3 Another Kind Of Play

Phyllis Adler

ennis is the game – good sports- Dorothy Mattheissen scored a 6-1, 6-2 the Women’s 85 title. The two teamed up manship is the name. This was the victory over Mary Boswell of Damascus, to defeat Lorena Albrecht of Robstown, theme of the USTA National Maryland in the Women’s 65. Mattheissen Texas/Caroline Tucker 6-1, 6-0 in the dou- TWomen’s 65, 75 & 85 Hard teamed with Doris DeVries of Aptos to bles final. “Mrs. T”,as Tucker is known at the Court Championships held at the defeat Carol Wood of Rockville, Maryland/ Toluca Lake Tennis Club, was a last minute Newport Beach Tennis Club. There were 64 Ada Cowen of Mountain View 6-0, 6-1 for entry. More importantly, the silver ball she entries in the events with the Women’s 65 the doubles championship. received was her first. having the largest draw. Twenty-six players Fresno’s Elaine Mason was a convincing In consolation play, Wood defeated from Southern California, 12 of whom 6-0, 6-1 winner over Pat Niehaus of New Olga Mahaney 7-5, 6-3 in the Women’s 65; have high national rankings, took part. City, New York in the Women’s 75 final. Rosemary Brown of Tempe, Arizona/Mary Given the remarkable depth, Southern Mason and I defeated Rita Price of Aurora, Ann Mitcham downed Margaret Anderson California collected most of the gold balls. Colorado/Virginia Reed of Naples, Florida of Lake Oswego, Oregon/Joan Nessler of In a unique situation, all the singles cham- 6-4, 6-0 for the doubles title. Boalsburg, Pennsylvania 6-1, 6-3 for the pions came back to win in doubles–and Dodo Cheney defeated Margaret Women’s 65 doubles; Catherine Hall they were all from California. McCollum of Des Moines, Iowa 6-2, 6-1 for defeated Piyachart Hussey 6-1, 7-6 in the Women’s 75; Veda Edman/ Dot Hogan defeated Muriel Bard/Judy Stark 6-4, 5-7, 7-5. The competition was majestic. Watching the play- ers run around chasing shots and enjoying every minute (well, almost every minute) was special. True, they may not possess the power or speed they once Tournament director Norma Veal, National 65 singles winner National 75 doubles winners Phyllis Adler/Mason and finalists had, but their ball control Dorothy Matthiessen, finalist Mary Boswell and referee Bob Howe. Virginia Reed/Rita Price. and strategy has given them experience well worth watching. Their love and passion for the game, along with their exemplary sports- manship, made it clear why they have so much fun play- ing, whether they win or lose. Their desire to “Just Do It” regardless of age was amazing and made me proud to be part of senior tennis. National 65 doubles winners Dorothy Matthiessen/ Doris DeVries National 85 singles winner Dodo Cheney, finalist Margaret Finally, kudos to Norma and finalists Ada Cowan/Carol Wood. McCollum and third place winner Lorena Albrecht. Veal for her work as tour- nament director. She ran an extraordinary event; one that ranks among the best of the nationals played this year. She received help from Bob Howe, Beverly Winans and a crew of club mem- bers, all of whom deserve praise for making the USTA National Women’s National 75 singles winner Elaine Mason and finalist Pat National 85 doubles winners Cheney/McCollum and finalists 65, 75 & 85 Hard Court Niehaus. Caroline Tucker/Albrecht. Championships sensational.

4 Susman Is Special Don Daniels

aren Hantze Susman and I and overhead were punishing. Over all, she have a long running joke. I garnered 17 national titles in a career from have a penchant for imitating 196 0 to 1963. K tennis players and miming In 1961, she married Rod Susman, a top- their idiosyncrasies. My imita- flight player in his own right, whom she had tions run the gamut from world class pros met at Trinity University in San Antonio. to hackers along with a collection of players Their daughter, Shelley, was born in 1963 and who will remain nameless lest they read this by that time she had retired. The family column. (Jonas Bjorkman eat your heart moved to St. Louis in 1965, and until their out, your Johnny Mac pales next to mine return to San Diego in 1972, Susman shelved because I can use my left hand.) The joke her rackets. with Susman, much to her chagrin, is that I In the inaugural year of World Team cannot imitate her or her game. “Don't I Tennis in 1974, she played for the Los have anything you can imitate Don,” she has Angeles Strings, an experience Susman asked? termed as “scary” because of her long layoff. Alas, I don't. The irony is, I would love The experience was very rewarding as well, to mimic her, but she is a player who truly to be in a league with Billie Jean King, Ken is a technician. She produces strokes poet- Rosewall, John Newcombe, Jimmy Connors, ically. Imitating her game would do wonders Evonne Goolagong and Virginia Wade. In for mine. Karen Susman with her two-year-old grandson 1977, she played the Futures circuit, which James. gave her a chance to play the U.S. Open and make it back to the "Big Time". Club. Susman admitted she “owed a lot to Now, in her late fifties, Susman is still ...she and Billie Jean the generosity of the Kellogg family who let tinkering with her beautiful game, trying to the top juniors use the courts at the La Jolla keep abreast of the changing nuances in the Moffit (King) won the Beach & Tennis Club in those days.” sport.The pace she puts on the ball would Wimbledon doubles. The high level of instruction was won- make most male players envious. She has derful, but she was blessed with outstand- added topspin to a deadly slice backhand. She counts that as her ing coordination and a natural athleticism. Even after several knee surgeries, she still favorite moment in These attributes enabled her to hit the big runs down almost every shot. Having over- time. The child of a basketball instructor, come brain surgery in 1990, she trains with tennis, rating it above she remembers throwing footballs and the likes of Kathy May Fritz which indicates her singles triumph at baseballs. One can see this in her serving that her potent game is still there. Looking motion even today. When she first met ahead, the thought of taking on senior com- The Championships Stoefen, the mechanics were in place. He petition does not gnaw at her. At least, not helped put the finishing touches on a serve for now. in 1962. that would prompt Press to say “she had the best serve of any female at that time.” After graduating from Mission Bay High More ITF A native of San Diego, Susman began School in 1960, Susman competed at playing tennis when she was eight, under Wimbledon and won the Junior title. The Vets Tennis the tutelage of the famed coach Eleanor following year, she and Billie Jean Moffit “Teach” Tennant. She recalls that her first (King) won the Wimbledon doubles. She Mike Fedderly was a member of the encounter with Tennant was at the La Jolla counts that as her favorite moment in ten- Men’s 40 Tony Trabert Cup that was nis, rating it above her singles triumph at Recreation Center in 1952, when Teach was a finalist at St. Kanzian. He also coaching at the Bishop's School, as well as The Championships in '62. She and Moffit teamed with Patrick Serret of the mentor of Wimbledon champion defended their title that year. They also won Maureen Connolly. Within a year, Susman two U.S. Doubles Championships (now the Australia to win the International was having success playing tournaments at U.S. Open Women's Doubles ) during their World Championships Men’s 40 partnership. Hotel Del Coronado and the Rec Center. doubles title. Peggy Michel’s, At 12, she took lessons from Les Stoefen at The combination was formidable. Women’s 40 Young Cup team tied the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. In time, she Moffitt played the forehand side and domi- worked with Ben Press at the Kona Kai nated with her backhand volley. From the for seventh at Velden. Club and Connolly at the Balboa Tennis backhand side, Susman’s all-around game

5 With Time On Your Hands ...... Mark Winters

she spent time working for the legendary with Seemann’s wife Lisa. She is a lot better so The area mixes wine and John Gardiner. Currently, she plays on the A I do not play regularly.” team at the Alisal Guest Ranch. She is also Besides her youngest, Firestone has tennis with a flair. An example involved with the 5.0 team playing out of San three other children all of whom play tennis. is Kate Firestone, wife of Luis Obispo competing against teams from Senior standout Dennis Trout provides Ventura, Ojai and Santa Barbara. instruction. “I used to work at the winery, third-generation vintner “I took 5 years off and had four kids," but now I can play three days a week,” she Adam Firestone (Firestone Firestone admitted. “After the last one, I said. “My oldest son Nick plays at Santa Ynez had to get back to playing. I played for our High School.” Vineyard), who began club league team (Alisal Guest Ranch) two The Alisal Guest Ranch is the tennis playing tennis at 6. days before my last child was born. I take les- stop in the area. From September to June, sons from Walt Seemann. I’m on a 5.0 team the resort offers Sunday to Thursday tennis

ow that fall has settled in, your tour- nament playing may not be what it N was during the summer. With time available, it may be worth planning a week- end getaway; an opportunity to escape and do something a bit out of the ordinary. An idea worth considering is heading to the Santa Ynez area near Santa Barbara. Take your racquets and tennis gear along. The plan is to spend some time hitting ten- nis balls, but use the major part of the trip to travel through the wine region that begins by taking State Street exit (off U.S. 101 in Santa Barbara) and going up 154 around Lake Cachuma, north toward Santa Maria, where many Santa Barbara County wineries are located. Some are major pro- ducers (meaning thousands of cases each year) others are small, “boutique” opera- tions (which produce several hundred cases at best). There are also tasting rooms for outlets that do not have their own facilities. During the autumn, the temperatures can vary from quite warm to wear-a-jacket cool. The openess of the countryside is cap- tivating. The peacefulness is thoroughly rejuvinating. Tasting rooms are usually open from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM most days. At some of the locations there is a charge (anywhere from $3.00-$5.00) to experience the wines, but you receive a logoed glass. The area mixes wine and tennis with a flair. An example is Kate Firestone, wife of third-generation vintner Adam Firestone (Firestone Vineyard), who began playing ten- nis at 6. Former UCLA All-American Dave Reed, who is the director of tennis at the Valley Hunt Club, taught her to play. She was on the team at Westridge High School and at Colorado College. During the summer,

6 ...... Evaluating Your Tennis Year packages. Seemann is a ranked performer in the Men’s 45 doubles with Mike Talmadge. By Vic Braden His wife Lisa is one of the best in Southern California and recently won the Women’s 35 singles and doubles at the 8th Senior Classic at the Burbank Tennis Center. ith the year coming to a of the next year’s goals. “Rod Laver was a member and so was close, it is time to evaluate In setting objectives for one’s future Jimmy Connors,” Seemann said. “From a the progress that has been tennis proficiency, modern technology can wine standpoint, it is interesting that Fess W made in 2001 and set goals be a useful tool. Videotape two matches Parker (Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard), for the new year.As a col- early in the season. Do the same late in the Geoff Rusack (Rusack Vineyards) and lege freshman, I learned that one can only year and have a set of criteria that will be Richard Sanford (Sanford Winery & judge progress in relationship to a goal. used to evaluate the tapes. VCR’s have a Vineyard) are club members. Bob Tennis players often have trouble evaluating wonderful feature that makes these evalua- Falkenburg, the 1948 Wimbledon winner, is a their growth because there are few clear- tions quite easy -- slow motion. Following golf member” cut objectives in the first place. are ten basic questions that may help in Tennis in the area reaches even further. To begin with, the goals that are set evaluating one’s game, using the VCR taping Jim Clendenen (Au Bon Climat/Cold should be achievable. Two years ago, Stan format. Heaven) is an avid recreational player who Smith and I produced a video relating to has regular doubles matches at the court junior tennis. In working with Smith, I found 1. Am I getting my racquet back quickly of Andrew Murray, (Andrew Murray that he settles on one primary goal a year. enough? (Research has shown that if Vineyards) nestled among the vines, two As an example, he said that one year, he one gets the racquet back quickly there miles up from the floor of Foxen Canyon decided he needed to develop a good top- is more time to “place: the shot, rather Road. Murray’s wife Kristen, who played at spin backhand. At the end of that year, he than just “hit” it back.) Santa Ynez High School, is just getting back reviewed films of his Wimbledon 2. Am I moving quickly to the ball shortly into the game after taking time off to start Championship, and he noticed he had won after it comes off my opponent’s rac- a family. a significant number of points on service quet,or do I wait for the ball to bounce If a tennis/wine weekend getaway is return with his new backhand. 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7 Senior Grand Prix Points

Frank Zebot 580 Mike Carrico 410 40 SINGLES MEN Haig Bedrossian 520 Dave Seifer 360 Moira Gandy 240 Bill Matthews 480 Dick Lister 340 Kim Schram 19 0 30 SINGLES Art Santilli 460 Neil Johnson 320 Tracey Thompson 19 0 Allen Yap 18 0 Chris Burr 450 Joseph Trahan 300 Jill Prolman 18 0 Jefferson Hammond 18 0 Hal Zajic 440 70 SINGLES Tina Karwasky 10 0 Akira Ono 14 0 Luis Glass 430 John Bennett 18 4 0 Lisa Thomas 80 35 SINGLES Mike Talmadge 410 Gerry Thomas 800 Alexandria Briare 60 Glenn Erickson 900 Robb Baker 380 Robert Foran 720 Jan Bardot 50 Manolo Ortiz 490 Michael Walters 380 Robin Willner 580 45 SINGLES Peter Davidson 460 Mark Blons 370 John Bowerbank 350 Kandy Chain 360 George Woods 410 To m Wr i g h t 370 Walter Kessler 340 Carol Dennis 290 Glen Stephan 380 55 SINGLES Jerry Paul 320 Sherri Bronson 260 Kurt Haggstrom 340 Terry Ehlers 910 Wayne Hippensteil 300 Hillary Anderson 220 Drew Denny 320 Bill Bethard 870 Bob Howard 280 Rhea Savin 14 0 John Dumke 220 Leland Housman 830 Fran Goodyear 280 Jackie Snell 110 Michael Grant 200 David Gordon 740 Emilio Martinez 280 Tina Karwasky 10 0 Rob Horsch 19 0 Paul Randahl 640 John Peterson 280 Jean Hirschman 90 Chuck Johnson 170 Dennis Bowers 530 Paul Drucker 230 Francesca Bianchi 80 Ben Brunkow 170 German Ruiz 520 75 SINGLES 50 SINGLES Kevin Armstrong 150 Clarence Davis 500 James Golson 860 Marcella Villasenor 220 Jeff Ray 14 0 Dave Dollins 480 Bob Howe 720 Dee Williams-Horne 16 0 Dan Jones 14 0 David Bohannon 410 Bob Seymour 710 Cathie Anderson 16 0 40 SINGLES Joe Zerboni 370 Beong Koun Paik 660 Sabine Bradshaw 16 0 Marc Anderson 12 8 0 Jeffrey Clements 370 Don Baron 570 Peggy Jung 90 Patrick Rea 880 Doug McCrea 360 Herb Benham 340 Ellen Furman 70 Brian Turner 770 Steve Kaplan 350 Lee Glouner 320 55 SINGLES Seth Bowen 660 Bill Verner 340 Clare Hoke 220 Jady Von der Leith 400 Frank Picarelli 520 60 SINGLES Bill Nyhan 220 Uta Hegberg 300 William Konya 480 Sid Delgado 800 80 SINGLES Judy Louie 280 Mike Fedderly 400 Tony Enyedy 770 Jerry Greer 770 Te r r i E g g e r s 200 Doug Matthews 390 Wesley Simmons 690 Alvin Asher 750 Heather Magee 120 Robert Delgado 370 John Hall 640 Alex Swetka 640 Sabine Bradshaw 120 Jay Gardner 370 Bill Cover 500 Jim Watters 480 Karen Alexander 10 0 Steve Starleaf 360 Joel Fleiss 480 Pete Hustad 430 Cathy Lombardo 10 0 Ed Charles 330 Al Drazen 460 Richard Perry 370 Judith Weigand 10 0 Andy Michell 240 Les Vessels 460 Bill Leveille 360 60 SINGLES Bill Denton 230 Ricardo Remolif 430 Darl Cusick 200 Sinclair Bill 350 Dave Nowick 220 Mike Rabbitt 420 Dean Blatchford 18 0 Norma Veal 16 0 Mark Gerlach 220 Hamilton Sah 410 Ed Sanders 18 0 Audrey Folden 10 0 45 SINGLES Jerry Edgar 400 Bob Goldbeck 16 0 Gerri Spira 120 Randy Berg 1050 Hight Redmond 400 85 SINGLES 65 SINGLES Larry Belinsky 930 Robert Erickson 320 Alvin Davis 240 Doris DeVries 18 0 Emmanuel Acholonu 700 Bob Ouwendijk 300 John Behr 200 Hattie Sommerville 60 Pete Kelly 640 Johnny Sanchez 290 Walter Ralphs 200 Nelly Aguillera 40 Steve Starleaf 550 65 SINGLES Bill Hussey 170 Bob Augur 520 Jerry Freidman 12 50 Bill Lurie 14 0 70 SINGLES Tom Derenze 490 Gene Powell 940 Beverly Winans 380 Louis Cadiz 435 Roger Hing 660 Olga Mahaney 220 Randy Houston 420 Saul Snyder 590 WOMEN Janet Hubbard 110 Jack Leverette 380 Bob Perry 570 Sandy Bradfield 80 Nancy Kibbey 80 Kevin Kearney 350 Jim Nelson 510 30 SINGLES Ben Gaither 340 Don Bly 500 Heidi Schuler 18 0 75 SINGLES 50 SINGLES John Sahratian 500 Katie Weyerman 70 Dorothy Knode 14 0 Mark Peterson 1010 George Watts 500 35 SINGLES Cathie Hall 70 Steve Futchko 890 Walter Jensen 500 Melinda Ainsle-Murray 240 80 SINGLES Mario Cernousek 600 Pat Tuason 460 Kelly Dodge 80 Dodo Cheney 240 Jay Schiller 590 Neil Hurlburt 420 Cassondra Caesar 60 Muriel Bard 120

8 USA League Tennis Senior Sectional Championships

MEN'S 3.0 San Gabriel Valley – Claremont Club (captain Tatsuo Mori) d. San Fernando Valley, L ATPA Matadors (captain Jim Gorman) 3-0

MEN'S 3.5 Orange County – Los Caballeros (captain Doug Klick) d. San Gabriel Valley, Men’s 3.0 champion San Gabriel Valley, Claremont Club. V VTC 2 (captain Robert Sneed) 2-1 Women’s 3.5 champion San Diego, Coronado Tennis Club.

MEN'S 4.0 Coachella Valley – Indian Ridge (captain George Balch) d. Orange County – Lindborg Racquet Club (captain Cameron Jones) 2- 1

MEN'S 4.5 San Diego North County – San Dieguito (captain Lou Men’s 3.5 champion Orange County, Los Caballeros. Kessing) d. San Gabriel Valley, Whittier Narrows (captain Jack Reynolds) 2-1 Men’s 4.0 champion WOMEN'S 3.0 Coachella San Gabriel Valley – Pacific Valley, Indian Women’s 4.0 champion San Fernando Valley, Contenders. Ridge. Palms Players, Pacific Palms Resort & Conference Center (captain Donna Niederhelm) d. San Diego, Point Loma/ Cabrillo Tennis Club (captain Dotty Baty) 2-1

WOMEN'S 3.5 San Diego, Coronado Tennis Club (captain Beverly Flather) d. San Fernando Valley, Smashing (captain Guity Saad) 3-0

WOMEN'S 4.0 San Fernando Valley, Contenders (captain Amy Women’s 4.5 champion San Diego North County, Surf & Turf Brotzman) d. San Diego Tennis Club. North County, Rancho Bernardo (captain Kristin Hollywood) 3-0

SENIOR WOMEN'S 4.5 San Diego North County, Surf & Turf (captain Annette Wurl) d. San Photos: Dona Gabriel Valley, Arcadia Garcia Egger (captain Kathy Mufich) 2-1 Men’s 4.5 champion San Diego North County, San Dieguito.

9 10 Results

75th Annual Pacific MEN’S 70 SINGLES WOMEN’S 65 DOUBLES MEN’S 65 SINGLES Southwest Senior John Bennett d. Gerry Thomas Angela Stevens/Bev Winans d. Jerry Friedman d. Pat Tuason 6-1, Tennis Championships 7-5, 0-6, 6-3 Julie Hayward/Roberti 6-0, 6-2 4-6, 6-3 MEN’S 70 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 70 SINGLES MEN’S 30 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES Carsten Hoffman d. Jefferson Wilson Fitzgerald/Robert Foran d. Olga Mahaney d. Janet Hubbard Robert Foran d. Raymond Gill Hammond 6-1, 6-2 Robin Willner/Joe Zoller 6-4, 6-4 6-1, 6-0 6-1, 6-1 MEN’S 75 SINGLES 30 MIXED DOUBLES MEN’S 30 DOUBLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES Hoffman/Art Hernandez d. John Bob Seymour d. Robert Howe Brian Barry/Michelle Manley d. James Golson d. Clare Hoke Cross/Carl Swanson 6-2, 6-3 6-3, 7-5 Robert Delgado/Jarilyn Joseph Default 7-5, 6-4 MEN’S 75 DOUBLES MEN’S 35 SINGLES MEN’S 80 SINGLES Glenn Erickson d. Dung Nguyen Hal Long/Jack Saunders d. Verne 40 MIXED DOUBLES Ed Saunders d. Pete Hustad 6-0, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 Hughes/Tony Prodan 6-1, 6-0 Tracy Thompson/Jerry Van Linge 6-7, 7-6 d. Ted Ramsey/Dee Williams- MEN’S 80 SINGLES MEN’S 35 DOUBLES Horne 7- 6, 7- 5 MEN’S 85 SINGLES Chris Dunk/Hernandez d. Brian Alvin Asher d. Jerry Greer 6-3, Jack Behr d. Walter Ralphs 2-6, Barry/Drew Denny 6-2, 6-3 4-6, 6-2 50 MIXED DOUBLES 6-0, 6-0 Gail Glasgow/Ken Stuart d. MEN’S 85 SINGLES MEN’S 40 SINGLES Kathy Doss/Richard Doss 6-3, WOMEN’S 45 SINGLES Bill Hussey d. Bill Lurie 6-4, 6-3 Marc Anderson d. Brian Turner 6-2 Rhea Savin d. Jean Hirschmann 6-1, 2-6, 6-0 WOMEN’S 30 SINGLES 6-2, 6-4 60 MIXED DOUBLES MEN’S 45 SINGLES Jandrea Ouwendijk d. Heidi Irv Goldberg/Marilyn Straw 6th Ojai Summer Randy Houston d. Pete Kelly Schuler 6-2, 6-4 d. Terry Fleming/Karla Repoz 6-3, 6-1 Clay Court WOMEN’S 40 SINGLES 6-7, 6-4, 7-5 Tournament MEN’S 45 DOUBLES Moira Gandy d. Tracey Thompson Tom Leonard/Jerry VanLinge d. 6-4, 6-0 Manhattan Beach MEN’S 40 SINGLES Jim Wilson/Jim Kanda 3-6, 7-6, Open Mark Gerlach d. Mark Weil WOMEN’S 40 DOUBLES 6-1 6-1, 7-6 Jackie Baar/Janet Bezmalinovich MEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 50 SINGLES d. Sherri Bronson/Thompson Michael Costigan d. Kerry MEN’S 40 DOUBLES Chris Burr d. Rob Wheatley 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 Welsh 6-1, 6-3 Mike Daily/Wesley Jackson d. Retired Scott Penner/Tom Penner WOMEN’S 45 SINGLES 40th Glendora Tennis 6-3, 6-3 MEN’S 50 DOUBLES Sherri Bronson d. Kandy Chain Championships Mike Walters/Frank Zebot d. 7-6, 6-3 MEN’S 50 SINGLES Steve Futchko/Hank Lloyd MEN’S 30 SINGLES Harvey Mardyks d. Tom Wright 6-4, 7-6 WOMEN’S 50 SINGLES Julian Barham d. Allen Yap 6-0, 6-0 Dee Williams-Horne d. Anne 6-2, 6-0 MEN’S 55 SINGLES Folks 6-0, 6-1 MEN’S 55 SINGLES Terry Ehlers d. Mike Woiemberghe MEN’S 35 SINGLES Tom Wire d. John Distad 6-4, 6-3 WOMEN’S 50 DOUBLES Glenn Erickson d. Rob Horsch 6-4, 6-2 Kathy Doss/Sue Morgan d. Pam 6-1, 6-4 MEN’S 55 DOUBLES Damion/Gail Glasgow 6-2, 6-2 MEN’S 60 SINGLES Larry Collins/Ken Stuart d. Peter MEN’S 40 SINGLES Jakob Vos d. Robert Ouwendijk Finch/Leo Fracalosy 6-4, 7-5 WOMEN’S 55 SINGLES Jay Gardner d. Scott Phillips 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 Jady Von der Lieth d. Uta Hegberg 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 MEN’S 60 SINGLES 6-4, 6-1 MEN’S 60 DOUBLES Sid Delgado d. Wesley Simmons MEN’S 45 SINGLES Ouwendijk/Vos d. Chuck 6-1, 6-1 WOMEN’S 55 DOUBLES Emmanuel Acholonu d. Lito Nelson/ Karl Pope 6-3, 7-5 Hegberg/Diane Willauer d. Lasin 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 MEN’S 60 DOUBLES Diane Link/Von der Lieth 4-6, MEN’S 65 SINGLES Dick Leach/Jim Nelson d. Jerry 6-1, 6-4 MEN’S 50 SINGLES David Seifer d. Paul Rogers Edgar/Fred Scott 6-7, 7-3, 6-2 Steve Futchko d. Rob Baker 6-3, 6-0 6-3, 6-2 WOMEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 65 SINGLES Norma Veal d. Betsy Roberti MEN’S 55 SINGLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES Roger Hing d. Gene Powell 6-2, 6-3 Bill Verner d. John Wallen 5-7, Don Baron d. James Golson 5-7, 6-3 Retired 4-3 Retired 6-3, 7-6 WOMEN’S 60 DOUBLES MEN’S 65 DOUBLES Cathy Headley/Karla Repoz d. MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 80 SINGLES Richard Doss/Bill Hyde d. Irv Marilyn Straw/Penny Winkler John Hall d. Art Jenkins Gebe Reish d. Jack Behr Goldberg/Nelson 6-4, 7-6 6-3, 6-4 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 6-3, 6-4

11 Results

72nd Balboa MEN’S 75 DOUBLES San Diego Senior MEN’S 40 SINGLES Tennis Club Jack Saunders/Hal Long d. Tournament Dave Belliveau d. Glenn Inamura Championships Ramon Ortuno/Dom Sacco 6-2, 6-3 MEN’S 35 SINGLES 6-3, 6-2 MEN’S 35 SINGLES John Fitzpatrick d. Bill Schlesinger MEN’S 45 SINGLES Manolo Ortiz d. Kevin Armstrong MEN’S 80 SINGLES 6-3, 6-2 Gilbert Duran d. Dave Kenney Al Asher d. Jim Watters 6-4, 6-2, 6-1 6-3, 7-5 MEN’S 45 SINGLES 7- 6 MEN’S 50 SINGLES MEN’S 35 DOUBLES Robert Mason d. Tony Enyedy Armstrong/Scott Zidbeck d. WOMEN’S 35 SINGLES 3-6,6-1,6-1 Haig Bedrossian d. Rob Baker 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Ortiz/Glenn Stephan 6-4, 6-3 Melinda Ainslie-Murray d. Liz Van MEN’S 50 SINGLES Calcar 7-5, 6-2 MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 40 SINGLES Jay Schiller d. Luis Glass 3-6, 7-6, Seth Bowen d. Brian Turner WOMEN’S 40 SINGLES Retired Hamilton Sah d. Peter Pirzadeh 6-3, 5-2 Retired 6-3, 3-0 Retired Kimberly Schram d. Susan Davis MEN’S 50 DOUBLES 6-0, 6-1 Schiller/Glass d. Iraj Aalam/John MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 40 DOUBLES Daily 6-3, 6-3 Gene Powell d. Doug Markel 6-4, Bowen/George Tate d. Jerry WOMEN’S 50 SINGLES 6-3 Jaffee/Peter Herrmann 6-3, Marcela Villacena d. Peggy Jung MEN’S 55 SINGLES 6-3 6-0, 6-0 Bob Royden d. Peter Soria 4-6, 73rd San Diego 6-4, 6-4 MEN’S 45 SINGLES WOMEN’S 55 SINGLES District Rick Evans d. Terry Riebstein 6-3, Sabine Bradshaw d. Sharon MEN’S 55 DOUBLES Championship 6-3 Bethard 6-3, 6-1 Fred Patzelt/Jack Lewin d. Royden/Tom Somers, Default MEN’S 30 SINGLES MEN’S 45 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 60 SINGLES Steve White d. Clay Cole 6-3, Evans/Bill Kellogg d. Jim Lackritz/ Roz King d. Geri Spira 6-3, MEN’S 60 SINGLES 6-4 Mark Schmersal 7-5, 6-4 3-6, 6-2 Tony Enyedy d. Les Vesell, Default MEN’S 35 SINGLES MEN’S 50 SINGLES WOMEN’S 65 DOUBLES MEN’S 65 SINGLES Manolo Ortiz d. Glenn Stephan Andy Harrison d. Jay Schiller 3-6, Georgia Turner/Betty Woodall d. Neil Johnson d. Mike Carrico 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 Barbara Dunn/Shirley Saunders 6-7, 6-4, 6-0 7- 5, 7- 4 MEN’S 35 DOUBLES 7- 6, 7- 5 MEN’S 70 SINGLES MEN’S 50 DOUBLES Ortiz/Larry Belinsky d. Patrick Bill Canning/Rob Hill d. Logan MIXED 45 DOUBLES Joe Zoller d. Jerry Paul 6-3, 6-2 Rea/Stephan 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 Silvia Devine/Noble Benning Jenkins/Irai Aalam 6-3, 7-6 MEN’S 80 SINGLES MEN’S 40 SINGLES d. James Cramer/Karen Al Asher d. Harber Hall 6-0, 6-1 Rea d. Brian Turner 6-1, 6-1 MEN’S 55 SINGLES Cramer, Default Leland Housman d. Bill Bethard WOMEN’S 35 SINGLES MEN’S 40 DOUBLES 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 20th Annual Jennifer Anderson d. Kelly Dodge Peter Herrmann/Carlos Mora d. 6-1, 6-0 MEN’S 55 DOUBLES Whittier Narrows Geoff Griffin/Brian Turner 6-2, Tony Enyedy/Jack Bartroff d. Moonlight WOMEN’S 50 SINGLES 4-6, 6-4 Scotland Payne/Sid Williams Tournament Sabine Bradshaw d. Marcella MEN’S 45 SINGLES 6-1, 6-1 Villasenor 5-7, Retired MEN’S 45 SINGLES Belinsky d. Kip Hutchinson 6-3, MEN’S 60 SINGLES David Hamel d. Jay Davis SENIOR MIXED DOUBLES 6-2 Mike Rabbitt d. Robert Moog Walkover Susan Davis/Phil Hubbard d. MEN’S 45 DOUBLES Natyn Smith/Javier Gonzalez 6-4, 6-2 MEN’S 65 SINGLES Jerry Nauman/Fritz Ofner d. Jim 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 MEN’S 65 SINGLES Jerry Friedman d. Monson Wrage/Lou Grajeda 7-6, 6-3 Saul Snyder d. Neil Johnson 6-4, Douglas 6-4, 6-2 19th Annual Westlake MEN’S 50 SINGLES 3-6, 6-0 MEN’S 70 SINGLES Tennis & Swim Club Byron Smith d. Luis Glass 6-3, MEN’S 65 DOUBLES Jerry Paul d. Charles Cabasag Senior Tournament 3-6, 6-4 Johnson/Frank McCabe d. Snyder/ 6-3, 2-6, 6-0 MEN’S 35 SINGLES MEN’S 50 DOUBLES Don Neuman 7-5, 6-3 MEN’S 75 SINGLES George Woods d. Scott Phillips Mark Schmersal/James Lackritz MEN’S 70 SINGLES Beong Koun Paik d. James 6-3, 7-6 d. Andy Harrison/Fred Shuey 4-6, Walter Kessler d. Jerry Paul Golson 6-4, 6-4 7-6, 6-1 MEN’S 35 DOUBLES 6-0, 6-1 MEN’S 80 SINGLES Perry Saliano/Gene Malin d. MEN’S 55 SINGLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES Pete Hustad d. Robert Goldbeck Andrew Carellos/ George Leland Housman d. William Lee Glouner d. Bud Harris 6-4, 6-1 Walkover Woods 7-5, 6-1 Bethard 6-3, 6-4

12 Results

MEN’S 55 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 35 SINGLES Steve Kaplan/C.D. Brewer d. Melinda Ainslie-Murray d. Scotland Payne/Sid Williams, Carolyn Smyth 6-2, 6-1 Default WOMEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 60 SINGLES Jill Prolman d. Tracey Thompson Tony Enyedy d. Robert Moog 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 WOMEN’S 50 SINGLES Sabine Bradshaw d. Marcela Men’s 70 doubles winners Robert Villasenor, Default Rainbolt/Russell Lanthorne, Griffin and WOMEN’S 60 SINGLES Men’s 65 singles finalist John finalists Bob Ackerly/Chuck Sahratian, Griffin and winner Bob Splitgerber. Suella Steel d. Roz King 6-1, Perry. 6-0

WOMEN’S 65 DOUBLES Nelly Aguilera/Nancy Kibbey d. Barbara Dunn/Shirley Saunders 6-3, 6-7, 7-5

Men’s 60 singles winner Tony Enyedy, Men’s 65 doubles winners John tournament director Geoff Griffin and Sahratian/Bob Perry, tournament finalist Robert Moog. assistant Phyllis Webster, and finalists Frank McCabe/Neil Johnson. Men’s 75 singles finalist Cecil Norwood, Griffin and winner Lee Glouner. MEN’S 70 DOUBLES Russell Lanthorne/ Robert Rainbolt d. Chuck Splitgerber/ Bob Ackerly 7-5, 6-1 Women’s 60 singles finalist Roz King, Griffin and winner Suella Steel.

Men’s 60 doubles finalist Johnny Sanchez/Patrick Whitmarsh, tourna- Men’s 75 doubles winners Bud ment assistant Fran Wakefield and Harris/Bill Nyhan, Griffin and finalists winners Robert Moog/Robert Biddle. Dick Odom/Carroll Robinson.

Women’s 65 doubles winners Nancy MEN’S 60 DOUBLES Kibbey/Nell Aguilera, tournament assistant Pat Mason and finalists Robert Biddle/Moog d. Johnny Men’s 70 singles finalist Emilio de Shirley Saunders/Barbara Dunn. Sanchez/ Patrick Whitmarsh 6-2, Pison Martinez, Griffin and winner 3-6, 7-5 Walter Kessler.

MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES 13th Annual Flint Bob Perry d. John Sahratian 6-3, Lee Glouner d. Cecil Norwood Canyon Summer 3-6, 6-3 6-1, 6-1 Tournament

MEN’S 65 DOUBLES MEN’S 75 DOUBLES MEN’S 30 SINGLES Perry/Sahratian d. Frank Bill Nyhan/Bud Harris d. Carroll Roger Hollomand d. Raul McCabe/ Neil Johnson 7-6, 6-4 Robinson/ Dick Odom 6-1, 6-2 Hernandez, Default

MEN’S 70 SINGLES MEN’S 80 SINGLES MEN’S 35 SINGLES Walter Kessler d. Emilio Alvin Asher d. Irv McCallum Men’s 80 singles winner Alvin Asher, Marty Woods d. Steve Starleaf Martinez de Pison 6-2, 6-3 6-2, 6-2 Griffin and finalist Irv McCallum. 6-2, 6-3

13 Results

MEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES MEN’S 70 DOUBLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES Starleaf d. Granville Swope 7-5, 6-2 Beong Koun Paik d. James Ed Anderson/Art Pollard d. John Bennett d. Gerry Thomas Golson 6-1, 0-6, 7-6 Stanley Quade/Joe Zoller 6-0, 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 MEN’S 40 DOUBLES 4-6, 6-1 Jim Settles/Swope d. Victor MEN’S 80 SINGLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES Champion/Victor Coleman 6-0, Pete Hustad d. Robert Goldbeck WOMEN’S 55 SINGLES Lee Glouner d. Bob Howe 6-0, 6-1 6-2 6-1, 6-3 Myrtle Hines d. Druscilla Wright MEN’S 80 SINGLES 6-1, 6-0 MEN’S 45 SINGLES Al Asher d. Jim Watters 6-4, 7-6 40th Annual Ernie Varnum d. Bob Augur 6-4, Huntington Beach 40/45 MIXED DOUBLES WOMEN’S 55 SINGLES 1-6, 6-3 Tournament Susan Groce-DaRocha/Mike Judy Louie d. Uta Hegberg 6-2, 7-6 MEN’S 50 SINGLES Lowe d. Rachel Brown/Phillip Rob Baker d. Duane Hale 6-3, MEN’S 35 SINGLES Brown 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 3rd Annual Jackie John Despot d. Brian Patno 2-6, 3-6, 6-4 Tatum Classic 6-2, 6-1 50/55 MIXED DOUBLES MEN’S 50 DOUBLES Phyllis Taylor/Toussaint McCall MEN’S 40 SINGLES Steve Bickel/Mani Morshed d. MEN’S 50 SINGLES d. Myrtle Hines/Sam Roy, Jr. 6-3, Cory Brown d. William Konya, Tom Wright d. Steve Kasner 6-4, Hale/Eugene Smith 6-3, 7-5 1-6, 6-3 Default 3-6, 6-2 MEN’S 55 SINGLES 6th San Luis Obispo MEN’S 45 SINGLES David Gordon d. Richard 80th Annual Pacific Senior Tournament Ernie Varnum d. Arnie Darini O’Toole 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 Coast Championships 6-2, 6-3 MEN’S 45 SINGLES MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 50 SINGLES Andrew Stanley d. Bill Wesnousky Wes Simmons d. Joseph Kallo Rickey Green d. Joel Palmer 6-2, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 Michael Halat d. Mario Ross 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 3-6, 6-3 6-3 MEN’S 55 SINGLES MEN’S 60 DOUBLES MEN’S 55 SINGLES MEN’S 40 DOUBLES John Hall d. John Fox 6-2, 6-0 Adam Bianchi/Ricardo Remolif d. Carlito Llavanes/Chester Oby d. David Gordon d. Roger Allen Dick Butolph/Mike Perrett 2-6, Joelle Miller/Sam Williams, Default WOMEN’S 35 SINGLES 6-1, 6-4 6-3, 6-4 Hillary Anderson d. Nova Marks MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 45 SINGLES 6-3, 6-3 MEN’S 65 SINGLES Ben Gaither d. Henry Baisden Bix Kroener d. Edward Jones Jerry Friedman d. Pat Tuason 7-5, 6-1, 6-4 6-4, 6-1 2nd Balboa Bay 6-2 MEN’S 45 DOUBLES Club Racquet Club MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES Larry Caroll/Dwight Davenport Senior Tennis Classic Jerry Friedman d. Jerry Paul 6-1, John Bennett d. Robert Foran d. Phillip Brown/Gerald McFadden 6-0 MEN’S 35 SINGLES 6-1, 6-1 7- 6, 5 -7, 7- 6 Glenn Erickson d. Kevin 15th Whittier Narrows MEN’S 75 SINGLES MEN’S 55 SINGLES Armstrong 6-1, 6-0 Fall Classic James Golson d. Clare Hoke 6-3, Bill Verner d. David Gordon 6-4, 6-4 6-2 MEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 50 SINGLES Mike Fedderly d. Jeff Tomei 6-2, Charlie Pina d. Mario Ross MEN’S 80 SINGLES MEN’S 55 DOUBLES 6-4 6-1, 6-3 Jerry Greer d. Pete Hustad 6-1, 6-4 Ronald Brooks/James Pyles d. MEN’S 55 SINGLES Roger Allen/Ted Brown 6-2, 4-6, MEN’S 45 SINGLES 13th Annual Whittier Philippe De Gaillande d. Jeffery 6-2 Tom Derenze d. Felipe Saavedra Narrows Summer 6-1, 5-7, 7-5 Clements 6-3, 6-4 Moonlight Tournament MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 50 SINGLES MEN’S 45 SINGLES Pyles d. Willie Davis 6-4, 6-3 Frank Zebot d. Paul Edwardh Robert Erickson d. Wesley Jay Davis d. Greg Garancovsky Simmons, Default MEN’S 60 DOUBLES 6-1, 6-0 6-3, 6-0 Hamilton Sah/Frank Webster d. MEN’S 55 SINGLES MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 60 SINGLES Floyd Bell/Frank Simmons 6-3, Dave Bohannon d. Tony Pausz Jerry Friedman d. Monson John Hall d. Hamilton Sah 6-2, 6-4 6-3 6-0, 6-2 Douglas 6-2, 6-0

MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES Humberto Briones d. Gerald Bell d. Gerald Johnson 7-5, Robert Ouwendijk d. John Hall Jerry Paul d. Joseph Hines Johnson, Walkover 6-0 6-2, 6-4 7- 6, 6 -1

MEN’S 70 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES Joe Bowerbank d. Ken Kleven David Conrad d. Joe Hines 6-2, Neil Roberts d. Jerry Friedman Harold Balaam d. Don Baron 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 6-2 7-6, 6-1 2-6, 6-3, 6-2

14 Results

MEN’S 80 SINGLES MEN’S 35 DOUBLES Pete Hustad d. Robert Goldbeck, Curtis Cochran/Glenn Default Teixeira d. Mark Bustos/Bruce To t t e n 7- 6 , 6 -1 7th Avila Bay Senior MEN’S 40 SINGLES Championships Martin Montigel d. Bustos MEN’S 30 SINGLES 6-2, 6-3 Hal Sweasey d. Mike Swift 6-4, 6-2 Men’s 60 singles winner Dick Butolph Women’s 35 doubles winners Kim MEN’S 45 SINGLES MEN’S 30 DOUBLES and finalist George Godde. Denig/Lisa Seemann with finalists Peter Maxfield d. Nick Caesar Jodie Belsher/Nova Marks. Fred Lageman/Mike Talmadge d. MEN’S 60 SINGLES 6-1, 6-3 Brian Giffin/Mark McCampbell Dick Butolph d. George Godde MEN’S 45 DOUBLES 6-4, 7-6 6-3, 6-3 Conrad Gorospe/Eden Loy d. MEN’S 60 DOUBLES Gary Ebat/Duane Hale 6-4, 4-6, Butolph/Robert Ouwendijk d. 6-4 Dan Gassmann/Phil McMullin 6-4, 6-4 MEN’S 50 SINGLES Lance Alloway d. Hale 4-6, MEN’S 65 SINGLES 6-3, 6-0 Mike Perrett d. Karl Pope 6-2, 6-2 Women’s 45 singles winner Kay Cohen MEN’S 55 SINGLES MEN’S 65 DOUBLES and finalist Vivian Perrett. Dick Johnsrud d. Clarence Davis Perrett/Pope d. Sam Match/ WOMEN’S 50 DOUBLES 6-3, 6-4 Men’s 30 singles finalist Mike Swift J. Gordon Weber 6-0, 6-1 Kip Dettmer/Lucy Dettmer d. and winner Hal Sweasey. Darlene Davis/Angie Furhmann MEN’S 60 SINGLES Photos: Paul Fiala 6-1, 6-1 Joseph Kallo d. James Pyles 6-4, 6-2 MIXED 30 Seeman/Swope d. Eileen Dill/Dan MEN’S 65 SINGLES Jenkins 6-1, 6-2 Gene Hughes d. Jerry Paul 6-2, 6-2

3rd Racquet Club Of Men’s 65 doubles finalists Sam Match/ Irvine Senior Men’s Clay J. Gordon Weber and winners Karl Pope/ Mike Perrett. Court Championships

Men’s 40 singles finalist Mark MEN’S 35 SINGLES McAlister and winner Granville Swope. Peter Davidson d. Wil Marino

MEN’S 40 SINGLES 6-1, 6-7, 6-4

Granville Swope d. Mark MEN’S 40 SINGLES McAlister 6-2, 6-2 Mixed 30 winners Lisa Seemann/ Dung Nguyen d. Tom Penner MEN’S 40 DOUBLES Granville Swope and finalists Eileen 6-0, 6-0 Dill/Dan Jenkins. Bill English/Ron Fugle d. John MEN’S 45 SINGLES Belsher/Craig Rodgers 6-2, 3-6, Men’s 70 singles winner Peter Bratt MIXED 40 Greg Hebits d. Roger Gottfried 7- 5 and finalist Steve Madjedi. Jody Belsher/John Belsher d. 6-3, 6-3 MEN’S 45 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES Rosie Robertson/Talmadge 6-4, MEN’S 50 SINGLES Andrew Stanley d. Bill English Peter Bratt d. Steve Madjedi 6-4 Terry Ehlers d. Woody Brookes 6-4, 6-4 6-2, 7-6 MIXED 50 6-2, 6-1 MEN’S 50 SINGLES WOMEN’S 35 DOUBLES Gail Metalsky/Metalsky d. MEN’S 55 SINGLES Bill Wesnousky d. Mike Talmadge Kim Denig/Lisa Seemann d. Jody Barbara Nicholson/Ed Grimshaw Vilnis Ezerins d. Bob Stillwagon 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 Belsher/Nova Marks 6-2, 6-1 6-0, 6-1 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 MEN’S 50 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 65 SINGLES Tom Beene/Larry Lidia d. Ron 47th Riverside Tennis Kay Cohen d. Hilary Anderson Douglas Monson d. Dick Lister James/Jerry Santens 6-4, 6-2 Championships 6-3, 6-4 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 MEN’S 55 SINGLES WOMEN’S 45 SINGLES MEN’S 35 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES Jack Metalsky d. Jerry Santens Julian Barham d. David Hamel Kay Cohen d. Vivian Perrett 6-1, Jim Calderwood d. Stan Quade 6-0, 6-1 6-1, 6-1 6-1 6-3, 6-1

15 Determined

(from first page) but were outplayed by Stefan overcome their sense of isolation Fasthoff /Stefan Heckmanns, the top and pain in the wake of the horror seeded German team, in the title that had taken place. The resulting round 6-2, 6-4. sense of spirit and camaraderie In the quarterfinals, Greenwald fueled their competitive desire. “It demonstrated he was the man to was pride,” said Brett Dickinson. beat slipping by Vince Van Gelderen “National pride. We are Americans. of the Netherlands, who played at We were determined to show what the top of the Clemson University we are made of.” line-up from 1984-1988. Van Gelderen As things turned out, the men’s 35 was up 4-2 in the final set, but singles championship was an all- Greenwald dug deep and after American show. Jeff Greenwald and nearly 3 hours, prevailed 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. Dickinson were the No. 2 and No. 3 Trophy presentation: Cup tournament director Manfred Neumayer, ITF rep- “It could not have been closer,” seeds. In the semifinals, Dickinson resentative Ted Sperry, U.S. Italia Cup captain William J. Kellogg, Dexter Greenwald said. “Playing on Euro- recorded the upset of the week oust- MacBride, tournament official, Italian team captain, Italian player Giovanni pean clay was different for all of us. ing Franck Fevrier of France, the top- Lelli Marni, Italian player Enrico Casadei and tournament official. (Note: The French team could not attend the final ceremony due to their flight You need two gears on this slow seed,6-1,6-2 while Greenwald defeat- schedule.) surface, because it is difficult to stay ed Stefan Heckmanns of Germany, consistently on the offensive. You the No. 4 seed. need patience, good net play, good The final was a tremendous contest as points early. Greenwald, using a stunning touch, kick serves and great fitness.” Greenwald and Dickinson went head-to-head array of passing shots, was able to counter- Because of their strong performances for the third time this year. Greenwald won act Dickinson’s aggression and he won the nationally and internationally, Greenwald the Men’s 35 National Hard Courts in first set 6-4. He jumped out to a 4-1 lead in and Dickinson have an opportunity to close Scottsdale, Arizona in April. He defeated the second set. Lunging for a passing shot, the year ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in both Dickinson in the semifinals. Dickinson turned Dickinson injured his leg. He was adminis- the U.S and World Men’s 35 rankings. the tables a month later stopping Greenwald tered to by the trainer, but was able to play “It was a thrill and a privilege to com- in the Men’s 35 National Indoor Champion- only two more points before retiring. pete against players from around the ships final, in Leawood, Kansas in May of 2001 Dickinson and Dexter MacBride were world,” said Greenwald. “It was especially in a dramatic match that went 7-6 in the third. finalists in the World Tennis Championships meaningful in view of the circumstances The first set was a wonderful point- doubles. In the semifinals, they defeated surrounding the competition. For all of us, counterpoint battle. Dickinson repeatedly Fernando DeMarinis/Diego Martinez, a it was a victory we wanted very much to charged...... the net in an effort to close out tough team from Argentina, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, bring home for America.”

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