DECEMBER 2002 CupCup TimeTime AgainAgain

Mark Winters

hile the US Open defeated Germany 3-0. W is the showcase “The USTA decided to use for the pro game, a couple of playing captains the International and I was one of them,” Federation Cup events are said Nelson who injured a the focus of fall competi- tendon in his heel and tion for seniors. Nine “hobbled around” during Southern Californians were the latter part of the com- involved in events that petition. “This is my third were played throughout year in the age division and Austria on red clay. If Germany had players who the names of Northern had just come into the 65s. Californians are added to These are the same guys the list, the number of state who beat us when they participants jumps to 14. first came into the 55s Charlie Hoeveler, of and 60s. So the win was Ross, California, was on the The Men’s and Women’s 65 teams were Cup winners. very special.” Men’s 55 Austria Cup team Nelson added, “Velden that finished third, in the largest of the Cup contest, played at the Tennis Club Rot Weiss and Portschach were great. The weather in Bad Hofgastein, in which the US was a was beautiful. We were fortunate and didn’t

◗ 2-1 finalist to . “I’ve played with Sinc have any rain.” and Cathie several times,” said Steel, a vet- Dorothy Matthiessen and Doris DeVries eran of 14 teams. “It wouldn’t be a Cup team (continued on next page) Nine Southern Californians without Charleen. I think she has played on at least 20 were involved in events that teams. This year it was great. I wish we had won. were played throughout We split the singles. Rosie Darmon and Françoise Austria on red clay. Durr defeated Charleen and me. Truthfully, Francoise beat us. She was just too good.” ◗ Jim Nelson captained and played at TC Raiffeisen events. Twenty-two countries (that’s correct Velden and Tennisclub Velden 22) participated in the trophy chase that in Velden am Worthersee, took place at The Colony Club in . along with Bob Duesler, on Cathie Anderson, Sinclair Bill, Charleen the Men’s 65 Britannia Cup Hillebrand and Suella Steel carried the colors team. In the final of the 20 The Gibson Girls – Louise Owen, Louise Russ, Mary Boswell in the 13 team Women’s 60 Marble Cup country contest, the US and captain Dee Williams-Horne – were spectacular. (continued from previous page) the Tennis Golf Wellness Hotel Mori (cer- of Reno, were the tainly the best named facility) and Tennis reason the US defeated Club TCK in St. Kanzian. Canada 2-1in the final of the of San Francisco and Alex Women’s 65 Godfree Cup Swetka of Mountain View, California played in that featured 14 countries. the Men’s 80 Mulloy Cup competition, which Dee Williams-Horne involved 15 countries at St. Kanzian. The US captained the Women’s 70 came up 2-1 short against in the Gibson Cup team that upset final. “This is the first time in the six years of Great Britain 2-1 in the final Mulloy Cup play that the US has lost,” said of the 12 country contest Mulloy for whom the Cup is named. played at Tennisclub (PTC) in “Unfortunately, we didn't have the horses Portschacham Worthersee. since Bob Sherman and Nehemiah Atkinson, “The US retrieved the Cup the top players in the 80s, didn’t play.” from Great Britain in an Mulloy Cup team members were Tom Brown, The ITF World Championships, played electrifying final that would Irving Levine, captain and Alex Swetka. the week following the Cup events and fea- tured a record 600 players. In the Women’s 60 singles, Steel was a 6-3, 7-6 finalist to extremely proud to cap- Heide Orth of Germany. Hillebrand/Steel tain an elite team of downed Anderson/Bill 6-1, 6-4 for the dou- champions who showed bles. “I didn’t play singles in the Cup and was fitness, determination and seeded No. 8,” Steel said. “I have so much the desire to bring the respect for Heide that I didn’t have much Cup back to the US.” confidence in the final. My expectations were Vince Fotre and not high enough. I had some chances, but I Graydon Nichols of hold her in awe. In the tie-breaker she got Hanford, California were tight, but I couldn't take advantage of the sit- members of the Men’s 75 uation. After the final, a number of people Grant Cup team that fin- said that I made a statement. I guess you ished third in the 15 could say I made a huge statement.” country event at Tennis The doubles victory was even more Club Waltersdorf in Bad noteworthy. “Charleen and I are very Marble Cup stalwarts Charleen Hillebrand, captain Janet Adkisson, Suella Waltersdorf. “We were comfortable together,” Steel said. “I'm the Steel, Cathie Anderson and Sinclair Bill defeated by Australia 2-1 set-up player. She plays with power. There in the semifinals,” Fotre is a rivalry between the two of us and make Althea so proud,” said Williams- said. “Then they beat Austria in the final. Sinc and Cathie. This was the third time Horne, who was in her second year as cap- That was a big upset because it is so hard to we have defeated them in 2002. This was tain. “We were tied 1-1 after splitting the sin- defeat Austria on their home ground.” also the second world championship we gles and needed to defeat a well established Having played on five Cup teams, his 2002 have won in the last three years. Last year team in the doubles to win. We did and the experience was Cup was ours. memorable. “It was “The matches were played in a place the most pleas- which has to be one of the most scenic ant,” Fotre admit- spots on the planet. The Werzer Astoria ted. “We had very Seehotel, where we stayed, is surrounded by competitive matches mountains mirrored in the huge blue and we played in a Worthersee. We were seeded No. 2 behind beautiful spot. The Great Britain, the defending champion. In red clay was excel- the semifinal against France, we had to come lent; very well from behind in both singles matches to win cared for.” in three sets. Our No. 1 player made a Elaine Mason of remarkable . She was down 0-4, Fresno, California 0-30 and won the set 7-6 (9). was the reason the “It was so exciting to watch the level of US did not lose a competition between these women, some match in Women’s of whom are grandmothers, as they ran 75 Queen’s Cup Tournament director Manfred Neumayer, 65 doubles finalists Dorothy Matthiessen around the court making shots at a level play, which involved and Carol Wood, champions Doris DeVries and Belmar Gunderson with that most would find surprising. I was three countries at ITF representative Peter Nader.

2 Tournament Time: Dates To Circle Mark Winters

including women,” said Leong, who manages the tennis facility. “They were so pleased with hav- ing the opportunity to play last year that we decided to include mixed doubles for the first time.” The high point of the desert circuit is the 16th Snackwell’s Mission Hills Senior Champion- ships, January 20-26, which is a Graydon Nichols, Bill Tully, Vince Fotre and captain USTA Category II event. Steve Ben Ball were Grant Cup performers. and Abby Solomon are the contacts at (760) 325-8084 or The directors: Kurt Haggstrom, Steve Solomon and Glenn Erickson. I won with Rosie Darmon so I have three email:[email protected]. in a row. The victories have been on “All the courts have been resurfaced grass, clay and hard courts. I guess I’m anuary is Tournament Time in the and the property, along with the locker becoming comfortable on all surfaces.” desert. This year’s schedule has expand- rooms, has been refurbished,” Steve Matthiessen was 6-3, 6-0 better than J ed. The 14th Monterey Country Club Solomon reported. “Campbell’s, BMW, DeVries in the Women’s 65 final. DeVries Super Senior Tournament is moving from the American Airlines and Morris Desert Media teamed with Belmar Gunderson of Orlando, end of the month to January 5-9. Carl are back as event sponsors along with Florida to defeat Matthiessen and Carol Schroeder is the contact at (760) 346-0679. Balance Bar and Extra Holidays, our new “We are looking to have all guys who have time share resort rental affiliate. On played the tournament before to use the Thursday evening, the tournament will spon- event as a start for their season in the sor another fabulous dinner dance. desert,” Schroeder said. "The new date Participants will also receive an exceptional should give us even more competitive draws gift bag that will have, among other things, a and make the tournament bigger.” custom designed hat and T-shirt.” The 10th Plaza Racquet Club Senior The final, but by no means least impor- Invitational, January 10-14, will have a new look tant tournament, is the Palm Springs because the tournament will be held at the Tennis Courts Senior Championships, new site operated by Kurt and Ana January 27 – February 2. Harry Fritz is the Haggstrom. The contact number is (760) contact; call (760) 321-8282 and ask for 323-8997. “Last year we decided to try a the Tennis Center. Prize money in the barbecue and it was so successful that we are amount of $5,000 will be offered. This going to do it again,” said Ana Haggstrom. year’s event will benefit Special Olympics As has been the case for a decade, the of Coachella Valley. 21st Palm Springs Tennis Club World 65 finalist DeVries and winner Matthiessen Senior Tournament is the next event on the calendar, January Wood of Rockville, Maryland 6-4, 2-6, 6-1. In 15-19. The people to contact 75s play, Nichols was defeated by Bill Tully of are Glenn Erickson or Pam Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 6-4, 6-4 in the men’s Leong at (760) 318-1716. Prize trophy round. Nichols/Tully were finalist in money will make the winners the doubles. Mason downed Betty Eisenstein and finalists more financially of Washington, DC 7-5, 6-0 for women’s comfortable. The Players’ honors. In Men’s 85 competition, Swetka Party will take place Thursday defeated Claude De Montgolfier of France night. Participants are limited 6-2, 6-2 and teamed with Donal Barness of to entering three events. “This South Africa for the doubles championships. is the second year we are The Plaza Racquet facility is spectacular.

3 LaLa JollaJolla BeachBeach && TennisTennis Club:Club: HomeHome OfOf ChampionsChampions Don Daniels

t is early October and the fall sun is shin- ◗ his best result. He won the Irish Open and ing brightly. Waves gently lap nearby. The the Pennsylvania Grass Courts at the Ishore quiet is only interrupted by a noisy “...William S. Kellogg sought Merion Cricket Club in 1961 and ‘62 seagull looking for a handout. How much respectively. He played with and against better can it get? The answer is it can’t. to promote his club, using the likes of Ashe, , Torben I am gazing out at the La Jolla Cove, in Ulrich, Bob Howe and Tom Edelfsen. front of the venerable La Jolla Beach & Tennis tennis as its greatest asset.” Fresh off his doubles win with Bill Tym at Club. There was a time when the cove’s point the USPTA National 60’s, Bond recalled that was longer than it is now. Then it was ◗ the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club played host known as “Alligator ”, but the head to the National 45 Champion- dropped off a number of years ago. La Jolla, ships as far back as the 1950’s, when players like anywhere else, has undergone changes. players from all over the world to showcase such as Ed Yeomans and John Sisson pre- Despite the changes, it is hard not to their talents on the courts. Over the years, vailed. Perhaps the greatest tournament in remember that I am in one of the centers of players such as , , that age group involved a draw of close to the tennis universe. , , , 128, with Pancho Gonzalez losing a tight The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, as cur- , , Billie Jean three-setter to King Lambert in front of a rent president William J. Kellogg informed King and Karen Hantze Susman played at the packed house. Bond also remembered the me, was not always the La Jolla Beach & facility. The black and white photos hanging battles had with Tom Brown Tennis Club. In 1926, it was the La Jolla Beach near Bill Kellogg's office, and in the dining and Bob Sherman. The irrepressible Whitney & Yacht Club. Unfortun- area provide a wonderful trip Reed who played the tournament on numer- ately though, two prob- down memory lane. They ous occasions, was one of the most enter- lems occurred; the con- provide a glimpse of the taining players to watch. “You could never, stant deposit of sand on world-class tennis institution ever count Whitney Reed out of anything,” the beach, negating the William S. Kellogg presided Bond said. “He could make you think he possibility of a channel, over from 1940 to 1973. couldn’t hit two balls over the net, and the and the Great Depres- Around 1942, H. William first thing you know he can’t miss a ball. He sion of 1929. Two of the Bond became the first teach- was certainly one of the most fun players original buildings from ing pro at the club, a position to watch.” that period remain; the he held for a number of Since arriving at the club in 1979 to assist club dining room and the years until he became the his father as manager, Bill Kellogg has seen Mayan Lounge, now manager. Les Stoefen, whose enough great tennis to fill a lifetime. The known as the Walnut and charismatic per- President of the club since his father’s passing Lounge, in which player’s sonality became as legendary in 1989, he plays a sharp game as well. His four parties take place during appearances in the Pacific Coast Doubles Bill Bond as his teaching skills, replaced tournament weeks. Bond. In all, with Dick Leach bear this Bill Kellogg’s great-grandfather, F. W. there have been four head out. Like Bond, Kellogg Kellogg, one of the original members of the pros at the club: Bond, has numerous fond mem- yacht club, purchased it in 1935. His son, Stoefen, Don Leary and Bill ories of the National 45’s, William Scripps Kellogg developed an inter- Bond, Jr. the dominance of Russell est in tennis during his college days at For Bill Bond, becoming Seymour, the emergence Stanford, and persuaded his father to install the head professional in June of unseeded Marty Devlin, four courts. Hence, the birth of LJB&TC as of 1971 was the culmination and the doubles Grand we know it today. of several years of teaching Slam seasons of Bob When F.W. Kellogg died in 1940, his at various facilities. He came Duesler and Jim Nelson. son took over. With marketing acumen from an excellent tennis He also relishes telling of derived from his newspaper background, background, having won two the time Gil Howard, who coupled with his love of tennis, William S. Pac-10 singles titles and six won the National Father Kellogg sought to promote his club, using doubles at USC. He played and Son Hardcourt tennis as its greatest asset. Working with Wimbledon three times and Championships with all Perry T. Jones, he was able to bring great a fourth round showing was Bill Kellogg three of his sons, chose

4 to enter four events and won three. Kellogg’s fondest memory is of presenting Dodo Cheney with a gold ball for winning her 300th national championship and then having Dodo give all 300 to the club to display. Return To Wood? The National Men’s 45’s were moved from La Jolla in 1985. The club is still the Mark Winters venue for the National Father and Son, the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed 40, and the Women’s 50, 60, 70 and 80 Hardcourt but quickly added she loves her cur- Championships. Senior tennis is booming rent oversize model. Kandy Chain now, as the 93 draw for the 2001 National was more broadminded saying she Men’s 40 Hardcourt Championships brings would give a change some thought if out. It hasn’t always been that good, as everyone else did the same. Kellogg noted, “I can remember when I Tina Karwasky was much more came down in 1979 and I took over from Bill expansive. “I couldn't fathom going Bond’s father,H.W.Bond,as tournament back to a wood racquet and have to director for all the national tournaments at string it with VS gut,” she said. “In the club. At that time we were struggling to the old days, a player couldn't play keep the Women’s 50 and 60 divisions going. with a wood racquet and get any In fact, we were unable to hold the ‘feel’ unless she played with gut. Women’s 60’s for two years due to lack The expense of gut today is exorbi- of entrants.” tant. There are also other things to The numbers now show an increase for consider. Wood racquets didn't last all events. From 10 or 12 competitors in the Is wood the way? Photo: Mark Winters long because they ‘warped’ or Women’s 50’s and 4 in the Women’s 60’s in broke. They were heavy and cum- the old days to 48 and 32 entrants now, in hen talk turns to watching bersome. They had a much smaller each division, respectively. The Women’s 70 tennis, racquets are often sweet spot. I love my mid-plus, singles drew 30 participants, the Women’s Wmentioned in the same strung with economical synthetic 80’s about 16. On the men’s side, the 60 breath. Many feel today’s techno- gut. Let’s leave wood racquets in through 85 divisions in the senior spring graphite wands have turned the game the Hall of Fame Museum.” tournament had robust draws. Kellogg is into a power-plus showcase. Mike During the US Open, Freeman now being asked to add a Men’s 90’s. Freeman, a New Yorker, (also known asked people who were interested Credit Ken Beer of Sacramento for pushing as “The Woodman”), who played ten- in seeing the game return to “the for that addition. “If anyone has shown ten- nis at Harvard, wants to step back in days of Panatta and Nastase” to sign nis is a sport for a lifetime, it is certainly Ken time and have the men on the pro a petition at the National Tennis Beer,” Kellogg said. “Beer is turning 100 this tour use wood. Center. “I would be curious to see year and is still playing. There is talk of his “On the men’s pro level, tennis is what seniors feel about the pro being at Wimbledon in 2003 for a special boring because it favors one style of game,” he said. “I feel passionately ceremony honoring senior tennis.” play,” Freeman said. “Amateur’s don’t about the subject. I got a huge The Bills concur. There is no telling how really hit the ball that hard so I don’t response at the US Open. The New far senior tennis will go, as League tennis think a change is necessary and it’s York Times published my letter continues to explode. Bond is very positive the same for seniors.” about making the change. The fan saying, “Boy, I certainly don’t see any drop- A number of players were queried support is there. I am not a mem- off. Frankly, unless the economy has some at the 76th Pacific Southwest Senior ber of a tennis governing body. I cre- kind of a negative effect, which it may, I don’t Championships about returning to ated this for my alter ego. I can’t see it slowing down. I think the interest in wood and most said, “thanks, but no accept the idea things will not tennis by senior players is as avid as I’ve ever thanks.” The reasoning behind the change. If people want it, adminis- seen.” decision was clearcut. For Ben Gaither, trators will start listening, particu- Both men note that seniors are more fit it is all about power. He is quite larly when advertisers stop paying now than they were twenty years ago. They pleased with the stick he gets from the high ad rates because men's eat better and they cross-train more exten- his current frame. Roger Hing said he tennis ratings have flat lined.” sively. F.W.Kellogg had a vision to provide an would quit tennis if everyone had to If you are interested in express- idyllic setting where families could gather use a wood racquet again. ing “for wood” or “against wood” year after year to enjoy a sport for a life- Sherri Bronson admitted she feelings, Freeman can be contacted time. He built the ideal facility and players, would give the idea consideration, at [email protected]. particularly seniors, continue to come. And, there is no end in sight.

5 Book Reviews

Mark Winters

ith the holiday season close at hand, you may be looking for last minute gifts that are unusual as well as captivat- ing. Any of these newly-released books would be a joyful addition to the libraries of tennis aficionados on your W shopping list. The Tennis Tournament Handbook Maximum Tennis Tennis Past 50 How To Get The Most From Your 10 Keys To Unleashing Your & Ron Witchey Tournament Experience On-Court Potential ased on Jerome Kilmer Nick Saviano B their cre- he premise ennis instruc- dentials, T – providing T tion books Trabert and a work that are as plentiful Witchey are “understands as tennis balls. a formidable the dynamics of Still, Maximum writing team. tournaments” Tennis by Nick One is a for- and speaks to Saviano has an mer Grand “players, par- impressive Slam winner ents, coaches, bounce. The and Davis tournament USTA director Cup captain. directors and of coaching The other is spectators” – is education has a a kinesiolo- solid in easy, spectacular gist and a former men’s college tennis quick-read fash- resume, given his years of working with an coach. The combination results in an ion. The 160 page volume contains illustrious group of juniors who have moved appealing and informative publication. reminders for those who have been to the pro tour. Having personally spent time The first chapter, “Playing Smarter, involved in the game for awhile, and tips for with the former Stanford All-American and Not Harder” covers oft overlooked individuals new to the tournament experi- former ATP performer in my own days with aspects of the game that will transform ence. The three sections – Types Of the Boy’s Junior team, I have wit- effort into results. The tips on strings in Tournaments, The Scene and Managing Your nessed his wide ranging skill transforming “Upgrading Your Equipment” will broaden Experience – offer a logical step-by-step players, who posted erratic results, into for- the reader’s understanding. progression. midable competitors. While some of the information may “Truisms” and “strategies” provide com- Players will enjoy Saviano’s textbook- seem to be rudimentary, it becomes clear fortable, common sense direction. At times, like examination of tennis. They will also by the final chapters that what is neces- the typing that is used (meaning references to appreciate his examples and advice which sary for players over fifty is a new out- examples in terms of male or female stereo- provide a solid basis for improving per- look on how to approach the game. types) is tiresome. So too are some of the formance. Saviano looks at developing Grips, stance and strategies need to be simplified classifications of individuals found one’s game thoughtfully. Each chapter out- examined and evaluated. “Tennis Past 50” in tennis (e.g. “Nervous Nelly”, “Captain lines a necessary aspect for the serious is a wonderful way to make certain that Hook”,“Bumbling Buddy” and “Dr. Cliche”). performer. From “Embracing Your Playing all facets of one’s game are carefully dis- Others such as the “Playing Parent” and Personality” to “Optimize Technique” to sected to ensure the utmost gain and “Driver” are wonderfully descriptive. “Play From The Heart” and more, the book pleasure from participating. Boomers will Kilmer states that he has played and examines just what it takes to become a enjoy looking at tennis from a different directed hundreds of tournaments. For this proficient participant. angle. Trabert and Witchery do a great job reason, having other tournament directors Saviano uses standards that have proven of reminding us where to check for buga- offer examples of “Outrageous Spectacles” successful. He discusses techniques that boos that may be hiding behind our all too they have witnessed is an unnecessary use have worked for an impressive collection of familiar games. The sport of a lifetime can of space (pages 77-80). The Photo Gallery, players. Old hands like Dick Gould, Brad be improved with the tips provided. A final which closes the book, also detracts from Gilbert and support strategies note, mistakes such as the Eastern and the overall production. that have led to triumphs for many players Western identifications on Page 46 and All in all, though, The Tennis Tournament past and present. “Maximum Tennis” is a the Fred Stable instead of , found Handbook would make a good addition to serious book for players looking to take on on Page 138, have been recognized by the anyone’s library. tennis in serious way. publisher and corrected.

6 Tennis Confidential Aging With Care Paul Fein Robin Willner nyone who has a need A here are many differences and warm-ups are included. In addition, so for more tennis between in the junior, are toiletries, underwear, tooth paste and trivia will enjoy adult, senior and super senior reading glasses. Paul Fein’s “Tennis T divisions. The most obvious is that super If vitamins are part of one’s routine, Confidential” seniors are a lot older. Those who are 75 remember to take enough for each day. subtitled, “Today’s or more know that often, older is wiser. Gatorade, oranges, bagels and energy Greatest Players, Many super seniors have stopped bars should be part of the trip package. Matches, and playing two events. After competiting in So should all salves, straps, tape and any Controversies”. a long doubles matches far into the other apparitus that help one perform This tight book evening, some people do not feel like their best. The idea is one shouldn’t guides the read- playing singles again early the next morn- worry about anything. Clarity of purpose er through a ing. Being sharp, not tired or hurt, is a and relaxation should be optimized. variety of facets of the game, with inside cause to be thankful for. After a match Where one stays should flow with information which may not really be news ends an inventory is taken and thanks one’s interest in playing a good tourna- to those who faithfully follow it. It is again is given if ment. If it’s at a unfortunate though, that most of the bios there are no new motel, ask for a were concluded several years ago, and ◗ injuries – never room in the back those still playing on the circuit have com- mind who won or where the traffic piled additional newsworthy experiences Once every five years, lost. noise is less. If it’s since the work’s completion. Once every five with friends, remem- The big names of today’s game are comparative youth is years, comparative ber playing well is profiled, categorized and quantified in youth is given back. given back. From the first priority orderly fashion by Fein. The book offers From January 1 on, a and visiting comes portraits of tennis stars including Venus player is among the January 1 on, a player is after. Williams, André Agassi, and, youngest in a partic- When playing, make yes, Anna Kournikova. Although “Tennis among the youngest in a ular age division for a point of warming Confidential” is not designed to be at least a year. This up your “seeing” tabloid-like, the profiles retell outlandish particular age division seems like the per- during every match. antics previously chronicled in the media. fect time “to clean Be conscious of not Fein has compiled that information and for at least a year. up,” but it doesn't becoming distracted much more in a rich, revealing style. always work out ◗ or losing concen- For example, the book lists ten great that way. tration. As we get historical matches. Most of those dis- Over the years, I have gleaned infor- older, the stakes seem to be less than cussed are of the modern era, and it is mation from my experiences as a junior, when we were playing in high school or clear that these matches are rated by the a collegiate team member, a circuit player college. For many, being alive and still author’s personal criterion outlined in the and a long time competitor in the 35s all competing is all that matters. Who cares introduction to the segment. Although the way to the 75s. if our muscle mass, reflexes, eyesight and one cannot doubt the greatness of Helen For me to play a tournament well, I ability to run are not what they once Wills, , , Bill have to keep distractions to a minimum were? Tilden, , or , for the duration of the tournament. This Some players actually get better as no signifiers are listed to justify the per- is particularly true off the court. That they age. Others are going the other way. sonal analysis of these players’ games. means a lot of “nos” including fights, big The point to be made is, it’s never too , in his book “The Greatest talks and solving others’ problems. The late to learn, to adapt or to make a Tennis Matches of the Twentieth Century” “no” list also expands to cover bad meals, change. Many simply become better fight- is clear about the yardstick he uses to bad night’s sleep and going places I don’t ers as they get older. They lose the fear serve up his choices. Fein’s analysis of want to go. On the positive side, it of the well known players; those who had matches is masterful, but one is left won- means time alone; reading, resting, sleep- better strokes and accomplishments in dering what kind of rating system was ing, or eating when and what I want. their youth. used in certain cases because the events Actually, it all starts before the tour- There are many more issues than took place before his “time”. All-in-all, nament begins. Packing all the things (and could be written about and for this rea- “Tennis Confidential” is a fun read, with “all” should be stressed) needed is essen- son, I welcome e-mail: [email protected] or interesting compilations, factoids and tial. Besides tennis clothes, socks, shoes calls at (760) 328-6124. clever observations......

7 Increasing Involvement: An Opinon

Mark Winters

ons ago, or so it seems, Peter, Paul and ◗ changing the way tournaments are played, Mary chorused “The Times They Are A Bellamy offered, “once the players get there, EChangin’.” Today, in the competitive the whole thing needs to be streamlined. At senior tennis world, a number of players “The whole thing takes about Palisades Park, where I have the tennis con- are singing almost the same song but it’s cession, we completely revamped the way we –“The Times Should Be A Changin’.” Having four hours (less time than a put on tournaments and it works incredibly founded and now serving as president of well. All matches are played to 21. There is no The , Steve Bellamy has a round of golf). Everyone gets serving. All points are started off by feeding feel for bringing about change. He shared the ball cross court; you get 5 feeds and then some creative thoughts about the senior a lot of tennis. your opponent gets 5.” game locally. A different format alternative should not

“Candidly, I don’t know a whole lot, but ◗ be ignored simply because it is innovative. I will give my opinion on tournaments in This is particularly true when the outcome general,” he said. “They take way too long. including the seniors.” achieves many of the objectives tourna- We, as individuals, don't have the discre- Fix-it answers are never simplistic. ments offer. “We start with a number of tionary time we used to have. I don't know There are always a number of points to round-robins, once they are finished, the how anyone can spend two weekends at a consider. “I think geography is a big issue,” winners of each move to the quarters or tournament waiting for opponents who Bellamy offered. “Much like the fact that the semis and then into the finals,” Bellamy don’t show, or dealing with tournament pro tennis in America, with the exception said. “The whole thing takes about four directors that often haven’t a clue. They of Houston, Memphis, Indianapolis and hours (less time than a round of golf). don’t respect people’s time and they have , is only found in three clusters: Everyone gets a lot of tennis. There is a sites that are clearly not really ready for Florida, Southern California and New York. winner. You have no idea how cool it is for tournament play.” You can’t buy a ticket to a pro tournament that person to get his/her trophy while While complaining is as easy as double in your area if you live in the other 43 everyone that played the tournament is still faulting; coming up with ideas to alter the states in America. at the facility.” situation requires more thought. “Events “Senior tennis is the same. They should While he is quick to recognize there is should be more concise,” Bellamy said. “A break up the whole country and divide it more than one way to bring something 10K race works great for busy people evenly into segments that really provide new to senior tennis, Bellamy adds, “that’s because you show up with everyone, run, everyone with a local opportunity to play. change, baby! Best thing is – it works. slap hands and it’s over. Races, over the Right now, some facilities have tons of events Whenever we have a tournament, the last decade, have not experienced partic- and many other regions have none.” place goes nuts. People really want to get ipation erosion like all tennis events Returning to his main point regarding involved.”

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8 Senior Grand Prix Points

MEN’S 30 MEN’S 60 MEN’S 85 WOMEN’S 55 1. Julien Heine 240 1. Dick Landenberger 1000 1. A l D av i s 410 1. Judy Louie 220 2. Ramin Daryabeigi 120 2. Leland Housman 890 2. Bill Hussey 340 1. Jady Von der Lieth 220 MEN’S 35 3. Hamilton Sah 855 2. John Morrison 340 3. Myrtle Hines 110 1. Manuel Ortiz 590 4. Wes Simmons 790 3. Alex Swetka 320 4. Wende Walter 100 2. Drew Denny 420 5. John Hall 735 4. Walter Ralphs 270 5. Judy Weigand 80 3. Jaime Barajas 360 MEN’S 65 WOMEN’S 30 5. Heather Magee 80 4. Peter Davidson 320 1. L l oy d G o l d w a t e r 9 4 0 1 Amy Alcini 100 5. George Newton 310 WOMEN’S 60 2. Jerry Friedman 920 2. Heidi Schuler 70 MEN’S 40 1. Sinclair Bill 340 3. Robert Erickson 680 WOMEN’S 35 1. Glenn Erickson 960 4. Herm Ahlers 650 2. Cathie Anderson 260 2. Patrick Rea 710 1. Melinda Ainslie-Murray 260 4. Gordon Davis 650 3. Norma Veal 170 3. Brian Turner 460 2. Cassondra Caesar 190 4. Lurline Fujii 100 4. Leonard Johns 360 MEN’S 70 3. Kelley Dodge 170 4. Terri Eggers 100 4. Randy Gerson 360 1. John Bennett 1340 WOMEN’S 40 MEN’S 45 2. Roger Hing 740 1. Rebecca Vineyard 280 WOMEN’S 65 1. Randy Houston 1650 3. Gene Powell 730 2. Joan Barnes 160 1. Roz King 250 2. Emmanuel Acholonu 760 4. Saul Snyder 720 3. Jennifer Anderson 140 2. Audry Folden 220 3. Roger Hulburt 750 5. John Sahratian 440 4. Tracey Thompson 60 3. Penny Winkler 80 4. Ray Trafalski 540 5. Mike O’Hara 440 5. Theresa Gardner 50 4. Sonja Carrie-Sabotka 60 5. Randy Berg 500 MEN’S 75 WOMEN’S 45 WOMEN’S 70 MEN’S 50 1. Robin Willner 750 1. Jackie Snell 260 1. Mark Peterson 1290 1. Liz Harper 200 2. Gill Gutierrez 560 2. Robin Tatro 230 2. Les Wofford 800 2. Janet Hubbard 180 3. Graydon Nichols 400 3. Kandy Chain 160 3. Tony Ybarra 780 3. Nancy Kibbey 140 4. James Golson 360 4. Tina Karwasky 120 4. Jay Schiller 740 3. Olga Mahaney 140 5. Bob Seymour 340 5. Rebecca Chavira 60 5. Brian Cheney 600 4. Susan Templeton 80 MEN’S 55 MEN’S 80 WOMEN’S 50 WOMEN’S 75 1. Mario Cemousek 680 1. Jerry Greer 710 1. Kathy Barnes 200 2. Dick Johnsrud 660 2. Alvin Asher 470 2. Peg Corrigan 80 1. Piyachart Hussey 180 3. Frank Zebot 640 3. Don Baron 440 3. Tina Karwasky 60 2. Cathie Hall 170 4. Bill Wesnousky 590 4. Kenneth Hayes 400 4. Rhea Savin 50 3. Dorothy Knode 160 4. Brian Cheney 590 5. Jim Watters 390 5. Ellen Furman 40 4. Marion Tyrell 50

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9 Results

National Mother – MEN’S 50 SINGLES MEN'S 75 DOUBLES WOMEN'S 65 DOUBLES Daughter Super Steve Futchko d. Charlie Pina Bob Howe/Seymour d. Rosemary Brown/Penny Winkler Senior 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 Bill Aspinwall/Louis Yerbryke d. Cowan/Betsy Roberti 6-1, 6-3 Championships MEN’S 50 DOUBLES 6-1, 6-1 WOMEN'S 75 SINGLES Dodo Cheney/Christie Putnam Steve Field/Frank Zebot d. MEN'S 80 SINGLES Cathie Hall d. Marion Tyrell d. Mildred/Debbie Southern Futchko/Hank Lloyd Eddie Tyler d. Don Baron 7- 6, 7- 6 (Winston Salem, NC) 6-3, 7-5 3-0 Retired (Injury) 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 WOMEN'S 75 DOUBLES MEN’S 55 SINGLES MEN'S 85 DOUBLES Piyachart Hussey/Dorothy 76th Pacific Byron Smith d. Dick Johnsrud /Walter Ralphs Knode d. Hall/Tyrell 6-3, 6-4

Southwest Senior 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 d. Luke Guernsey/Robert Holbrook WOMEN'S 80 DOUBLES Championships MEN’S 55 DOUBLES 6-4, 6-0 Dodo Cheney/Jean Harris d. MEN'S 30 SINGLES Daud Ahmed/Bohannon d. WOMEN'S 30 SINGLES Judy Stark/Pat Yeomans John Cross d. Jeff Hammond Robyn Ray/Ken Stuart 7-6, 6-2 Amy Alcini d. Naomi Iseri 5-7, 6-1, 6-2

4-6, 7-5, 6-2 MEN’S 60 SINGLES 6-0, 6-3 WOMEN'S 85 SINGLES MEN'S 30 DOUBLES Lloyd Goldwater d. WOMEN'S 30 DOUBLES Cheney d. Harris 6-1, 6-2

Art Hernandez/Carsten Wes Simmons 6-2, 6-1 Jennifer /Julie Shapiro d. MIXED 30 DOUBLES Hoffman d. Mike Briggs/ MEN’S 60 DOUBLES Iseri/Yasuko Kawamura Brian Barry/Michelle Manley d. Greg Washer 7-6, 6-1 Dick Leach/Lenny Lindborg d. 6-0, 6-1 Orestes Baez/Libby Despot MEN'S 35 SINGLES Sid Delgado/Earl Goldman WOMEN'S 35 DOUBLES 5-7, 6-4, 6-1

Julian Barham d. Drew Denny 6-1, 6-3 Robin Monk/Deidre Wilson d. MIXED 40 DOUBLES 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 MEN’S 65 SINGLES Dorinda Jung/Krystal Meier Baez/Lisa Seemann d. Dorsey MEN'S 35 DOUBLES Fred Scott d. Bob Erickson 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 Adams/Jono Fears 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 WOMEN'S 40 SINGLES Hernandez/John Washer d. Jon 6-2, 6-4 MIXED 50 DOUBLES Flagg/ Scott Zidbeck 7-6, 3-6, 6-1 MEN'S 65 DOUBLES Sherri Bronson d. Katie Baker Doss/Kathy Doss d. MEN'S 40 SINGLES Dick Doss/Chuck Nelson d. 6-3, 6-0 Gail Glasgow/Stuart 6-2, 6-1 WOMEN'S 40 DOUBLES Glenn Erickson d. Dung Nguyen Dick Bieden/John Roberts MIXED 60 DOUBLES 6-3, 7-5 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 Moira Gandy/Tracy Worley d. Richard Haskell/Veal d. Steve Jackie Baar/Janet Bezmalinovich Brawner/Winkler 6-1, 7-6 1-6, 6-2, 6-2 WOMEN'S 45 SINGLES Mammoth Senior Kandy Chain d. Lynn Jennings Championships

6-0, 6-0 MEN’S 40 SINGLES WOMEN'S 45 DOUBLES Steve Cluse d. Rob Nelson Nancy Garrison/Mindy Oki d. 6-4, 6-4

Tina Karwasky/Melanie Wheatley MEN’S 50 SINGLES 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 Woody Brooks d. Jim Bilicki WOMEN'S 50 SINGLES 6-2, 7-6

Karwasky d. Anne Folks WOMEN’S 40/50 SINGLES 6-0, 6-0 Gayle Hensley d. Mona Van Linge WOMEN'S 50 DOUBLES 6-2,5-7,Retired Men’s 40 winner Glenn Erickson, Ken Stuart and finalist Dung Nguyen Karen Alexander/Pat Parsons d. Diane Link/Jady Von der Lieth Ojai Summer Clay 6-3, 6-3 Court Senior MEN’S 40 DOUBLES MEN'S 70 SINGLES Tournament Ross Hessler/Jon Tyrell d. Roger Hing d. David Seifer WOMEN'S 60 SINGLES Seth Bowen/Robert Nelson 5-7, 7-5, 6-0 Uta Hegberg d. Norma Veal MEN’S 45 SINGLES 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 Wesley Jackson d. 6-3, 7-6 MEN'S 70 DOUBLES Rocky LaBossiere 6-2, 6-1 MEN’S 45 SINGLES Bob Isenberg/Bob Teitsworth d. WOMEN'S 60 DOUBLES Steve Starleaf d. Jim Calderwood/David Conrad Hegberg/Diane Willauer d. MEN’S 55 SINGLES Emmanuel Acholonu 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 6-4, 6-3 Joan Allison/Veal Jakob Vos d. Mel Sarowitz 6-2, 6-1 6-3, 7-5 MEN’S 45 DOUBLES MEN'S 75 SINGLES Dave Bohannon/Kevin Kearney Robin Willner d. WOMEN'S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES d. Paul Biren/Bruce Totten Bob Seymour Ada Cowan d. Roz King Saul Snyder d. Mike O’Hara 6-4, 6-1 6-4, 6-2 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 5-7, 6-3, 6-4

10 Results

MEN’S 75 SINGLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES MEN’S 40 DOUBLES Arnie Pompan d. James Golson Bennett d. Victor Sanchez Kevin Porter/Tim Wallace d. Default 6-2, 6-2 Joey Carson/Kahn

MEN’S 80 SINGLES MEN’S 75 SINGLES Default Don Baron d. Dean Blatchford James Golson d. Eric Teltscher MEN’S 55 SINGLES 6-2, 6-4 5-7, 3-3 Retired (Ill) Clarence Davis d.

MEN’S 80 SINGLES Randy McDonald 7-6, 6-4 7th San Luis Jerry Greer d. Eddie Tyler MEN’S 65 SINGLES Obispo Senior 6-2, 6-2 Jerry Friedman d. Tournament MEN’S 85 SINGLES Ed Fitzgerald MEN’S 35 DOUBLES 7-6, 6-0 Hillary Anderson/William Alvin Davis d. Richard Feiga 6-0, 6-1 MEN’S 70 SINGLES English,Jr.d.Ute Bonstedt- Phil Flexo d. Robert Griffin Ritter/Benno Ritter WOMEN’S 40 SINGLES 6-1, 6-0 Men’s 35 winner Julian Barham 6-2, 6-2 Robin Tatro d. Lee Gummeson and finalist Ted Nusenow 7-6, 6-2 MEN’S 85 SINGLES MEN’S 40 SINGLES Kirk Kerkorian d. Al Davis English, Jr. d. Fred Bond 4-6, 7-6, Retired 6-0, 6-1 14th Whittier Narrows Summer MEN’S 55 SINGLES Moonlight 41st Huntington Merv Barham d. John Fox Tournament Beach Senior 6-1, 5-0 Retired (Injured) Tournament MEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 35 SINGLES 14th Flint Canyon Daimon Ghazy d. Philippe Le Coz 6-1, 6-1 Edmund Russell d. John Despot Summer Classic 6-4, 6-2 MEN'S 35 SINGLES MEN’S 50 SINGLES Thomas Wright d. William King MEN’S 45 SINGLES Marty Woods d. Steve Starleaf Roy Trafalski d. Brian Patno 6-0, 6-3 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 6-3, 6-2 Men’s 40 winner MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN'S 40 SINGLES Glenn Erickson Jerry Friedman d. Gerald Johnson MEN’S 50 SINGLES Ed Charles d. William Konya Steve Kasner d. Paul Edwardh 7-6, 4-1 Retired (Ill) 7-5, 6-2 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 MEN’S 40 DOUBLES MEN'S 40 DOUBLES MEN’S 70 SINGLES Eric Davidson/Ross Hessler d. Leonard Johns/Daniel Soto d. Joe Bowerbank d. Russell Kidd 3rd Balboa Bay Scott Alleborn/Doug Mathews Victor Champion/Martin Gordon 7-6, 6-3 Club Senior Classic 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 MEN’S 75 SINGLES 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 MEN’S 35 SINGLES MEN’S 45 SINGLES MEN'S 45 SINGLES Eric Teltscher d. James Golson Julian Barham d. Ted Nusenow Kim Viera d. Brian Patno Starleaf d. Emmanuel Acholonu 6-2, 7-5 7- 6, 6 -1 6-2, 6-7, 6-2 MEN’S 80 SINGLES 6-2, 6-2 MEN’S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 45 DOUBLES MEN'S 50 SINGLES Don Baron d. Pete Hustad Glenn Erickson d. Paul Biren/Bruce Totten d. John Levine d. Duane Hale 6-3, 7-5 Kurt Haggstrom, Tom Cohen/Phil Ruland 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 MEN’S 85 SINGLES Default 7-6, 6-0 MEN’S 50 DOUBLES Walter Ralphs d. Bill Hussey Paul Castillo/Bruce Cristol d. 6-2, 6-4 Tim Healy/Tom Petersmeyer 6-4, 6-2 9th Northridge Senior Tournament MEN’S 55 SINGLES Paul Edwardh d. David Gordon MEN’S 30 SINGLES 6-1, 6-3 Julian Heine d. Raul Foullon 6-3, 6-2 MEN’S 60 SINGLES MEN’S 35 SINGLES Don Hildreth d. Ricardo Remolif Pierre Mareschal d. Nic DeVore 7-6, 6-6 Retired (Ill) 6-0, 6-0 MEN’S 65 SINGLES MEN’S 40 SINGLES John Bennett d. Joe Thompson Dave Khan d. Morgan Williams 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 Men’s 40 doubles finalists Scott Alleborn/Doug Mathews 6-4, 6-0 and winners Eric Davidson/Ross Hessler

11 Results

MEN’S 50 SINGLES Norm Ashbrooke d. Mike Walters 6-1, 6-3

MEN’S 55 SINGLES Paul Randall d. Peter Margarita 6-3, 6-2

MEN’S 55 DOUBLES Dennis Bowers/Paul Mullis d. Jerry De Ainza/Gary Doi 6-4, 6-4 MEN’S 60 SINGLES Men’s 45 winner Kim Viera and finalist Men’s 45 doubles winners Paul Biren/Bruce Totten and Wes Simmons d. Brian Patno finalists Tom Cohen/Phil Ruland Bob Hensler 6-2, 6-2

MEN’S 60 DOUBLES Michael Lo/Gene Nalbandian d. Earl Goldman/ Simmons 7-6, 3-6, 6-2

MEN’S 65 SINGLES Robert Erickson d. Dick Doss 4-6, 6-2, 6-4

MEN’S 65 DOUBLES Neil Johnson/Nalbandian d. Mike Carrico/Ray Reinhard 7-6, 5-7, 6-3

Men’s 50 winner Norm Ashbrooke Men’s 55 doubles winners Dennis Bowers/Paul Mullis and MEN’S 70 SINGLES and finalist Mike Walters finalists Jerry De Ainza/Gary Doi Roger Hing d. Gerry Thomas 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 MEN’S 70 DOUBLES Bob Isenberg/Bob Teitsworth d. Ken Lytle/Jim Settles 6-2, 6-2 MEN’S 75 SINGLES Robin Willner d. Bob Seymour 3-6, 6-4, 6-2

MEN’S 75 DOUBLES Hal Long/Jack Saunders d. James Golson/Eric Teltscher 6-3, 6-2

MEN’S 80 SINGLES Men’s 55 winner Paul Randall and Men’s 60 finalist Bob Hensler and Al Asher d. Jerry Greer winner Wes Simmons finalist Peter Margarita 7-6, 2-6, 6-2

Men’s 60 doubles finalists Earl Goldman/Simmons Men’s 65 doubles winners Neil Johnson/Nalbandian and finalists and winners Michael Lo/Gene Nalbandian Mike Carrico/Ray Reinhard

12 Results

MEN’S 35 DOUBLES Kevin Klabunde/Ken Zanio d. David Gill/Jeff Ray 3-6, 6-4, 7-6

MEN’S 40 SINGLES Patrick Rea d. Herman Bauer 6-4, 6-2

MEN’S 40 DOUBLES Jim Kellogg/Bob Simmons d. Peter Herrmann/Carlos Mora 6-2, 7-6 Men’s 65 winner Robert Erickson Men’s 70 finalist Gerry Thomas MEN’S 45 SINGLES and finalist Dick Doss and winner Roger Hing Randy Houston d. WOMEN’S 50 SINGLES Roger Hulburt Judy Louie d. Anne Folks 6-3, 6-4 6-1, 6-1 MEN’S 45 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 55 SINGLES Angel Lopez/Paul Press d. Wende Walter d. Houston/Rob Wheatley Karen Alexander 6-1, 6-4 7-5, 6-3 74th San Diego MEN’S 50 SINGLES District Jay Schiller d. Vince Matlock Championships 6-7, 6-1, 6-0 MEN’S 50 DOUBLES MEN’S 35 SINGLES Jack Rathburn/Fred Shuey d. Manolo Ortiz d. Glenn Stephan Pat Merdinger/Don Thompson Men’s 70 doubles finalists Ken Lytle/Jim Settles 6-2, 6-3 and winners Bob Isenberg/Bob Teitsworth 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 MEN’S 55 SINGLES Steve Peacock d. Logan Jenkins 6-1, 7-6

MEN’S 55 DOUBLES Dean Corley/Shuey d. Jenkins/Byron Smith 6-7, 6-2, 6-4

MEN’S 60 SINGLES Dave Dollins d. Mike Rabbitt 6-1, 6-2

MEN’S 60 DOUBLES Men’s 75 winner Robin Willner Men’s 75 doubles finalists James Golson/Eric Teltscher Robert Snider/Thomas Snider d. and finalist Bob Seymour and winners Hal Long/Jack Saunders Bob Dunham/Wilf Kurth Default

MEN’S 65 SINGLES d. John Sahratian 2-6, 6-4, 6-2

MEN’S 65 DOUBLES Perry/Sahratian d. Bob Bachman/Mike Carrico 6-4, 6-1

MEN’S 70 SINGLES Don Albares d. Charles White 6-1, 6-4

MEN’S 75 SINGLES Men’s 80 finalist Jerry Greer with trophy presenter Glenda Winterbotham Women’s 50 finalist Anne Folks Women’s 55 winner Wende Walter Bill Nyhan d. Cecil Norwood and winner Al Asher and winner Judy Louie and finalist Karen Alexander 6-2, 6-2

13 Results

WOMEN’S 50 SINGLES MIXED 60 DOUBLES MEN'S 70 DOUBLES Peg Corrigan d. Linda Snider/Thomas Snider d. Wilson Fitzgerald/Robert Foran Joan Gadbois Taeko Canada/James Peattie d. Edwin Anderson/ 6-1, 7-5 6-2, 6-2 Frank Simmons

WOMEN’S 55 DOUBLES 6-1, 6-3 Virginia Blanchard/ Diane 81st Pacific Coast WOMEN'S 45 SINGLES Faye d. Carol Championships Lee Gummeson d. Ramona Robinson Butler/Nancy Lemery MEN'S 35 SINGLES 6-0, 6-0 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 Edmund Russell d. WOMEN’S 60 SINGLES Gregory Douglas WOMEN'S 50 DOUBLES Roz King d. 6-0, 6-1 Jean Green/Jane Park d. Sylvia Ta e k o C a n a d a Devoe/Carol Smith-Bowman Men’s 45 winner Randy Houston, MEN'S 40 SINGLES 6-2, 6-0 6-3 Retired (Ill) tournament director Geoff Griffin Victor Coleman d. and finalist Roger Hulburt WOMEN’S 65 DOUBLES Leonard Johns MIXED 40/45 DOUBLES Barbara Dunn/Shirley Default Martin/Arlene Thompson d. Phil Hubbard/Jojo Washington Saunders d. Nelly MEN'S 45 SINGLES 7-6, 6-1 Aguilera/Pat Poisett Roy Trafalski d. 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 Felipe Saavedra MIXED 50/55 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 70 SINGLES 6-2, 6-4 Arthur Jones/Louise Jones d. Phyllis McCall/Toussaint McCall Olga Mahaney d. MEN'S 45 DOUBLES 6-4, 6-4 Janet Hubbard Carlito Llavanes/Chester Oby d. 6-0, 6-2 Leo Allen/William Martin MIXED 60/65 DOUBLES MIXED 40 DOUBLES 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 Green/Walt Thomas d. Claudette Crump/Floyd Crump Judy Gendreau/Mike MEN'S 50 SINGLES 6-3, 6-3 Gendreau d. Christina John Levine d. Scott Brown Men’s 60 winner Dave Dollins Berzaman/Robert Snider 6-2, 6-2 and finalist Mike Rabbitt 6-4, 6-2 57th San Diego MEN'S 50 DOUBLES Metropolitan Larry Carroll/Dwight Davenport d. Clint Burris/Fred McZeal Tournament 6-4, 6-0 MEN'S 30 SINGLES

MEN'S 55 SINGLES Sergio Rico d. Manuel Ortiz Carroll d. David Gordon 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 6-0, 6-2 MEN'S 35 SINGLES

MEN'S 55 DOUBLES Ken Zanio d. Andrew Foster Roger Allen/ 7-6 Retired (Injury) Thomas Childress d. MEN'S 35 DOUBLES Ray Boulden/Maurice Clayton Chris Henderson/Brian Turner d. Men’s 65 doubles finalists Bob Bachman/Mike Carrico 6-2, 6-1 David Gill/Jeff Ray and winners John Sahratian/Bob Perry MEN'S 60 SINGLES 7- 6, 7- 6 Wes Simmons d. MEN'S 40 SINGLES MEN’S 80 SINGLES Willie Davis 7-5, 6-4 Randy Gerson d. Dale Brainard Al Asher d. Jim Watters MEN'S 60 DOUBLES 6-2, 6-1 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 Earl Goldman/ Simmons MEN'S 40 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 35 SINGLES d. Davis/George Herring Chaz Griffin/Kip Hutchinson d. Melinda Ainslie-Murray d. 6-3, 6-0 Peter Herrmann/Carlos Mora Kelley Dodge 6-2, 6-1 MEN'S 65 SINGLES 6-4, 6-3 WOMEN’S 35 DOUBLES Robert Erickson d. Jerry MEN'S 45 SINGLES Christina Kaus/Ruth Marshall d. Friedman Hutchinson d. Jerry Naumann Shannon Collins/Liz Van Calcar 6-1, 6-2 6-0, 6-2

6-4, 2-6, 6-3 MEN'S 70 SINGLES MEN'S 45 DOUBLES WOMEN’S 40 SINGLES Phil Flexo d. Louis Grajeda/Roger Hulburt d. Joan Barnes d. Denise Hendricks Women’s 40 Singles winner Joan Barnes and John Bennett Ken Callaway/Mo Jackson 6-0, 6-2 Griffin with finalist Denise Hendricks 0-6, 7-5, 6-3 6-4, 6-0

14 Results

MEN'S 50 SINGLES WOMEN'S 55 DOUBLES MEN'S 70 SINGLES 15th San Diguito Andy Harrison d. Tony Ybarra Virginia Blanchard/Dian Faye d. Jerry Paul d. Russell Kidd Senior 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 Gadbois/Urbana Schneider 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 Tournament MEN'S 55 SINGLES 6-0, 6-2 MEN'S 80 SINGLES MEN'S 35 SINGLES Logan Jenkins d. WOMEN'S 65 DOUBLES Don Baron d. Pete Hustad Bill Schlesinger d. Guy Boyd Robert Royden Nelly Aguilera/Pat Poisett d. 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 6-1, 6-0 6-2, 6-1 Barbara Dunn/ MEN'S 85 SINGLES Mary Anne Maas MEN'S 40 SINGLES MEN'S 55 DOUBLES Walter Ralphs d. Bill Lurie 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 Andrew Foster d. Jenkins/Byron Smith d. 6-2, 6-3 John Fitzpatrick James Bacon/Lynn Ray 6-1, 5-7, 7-5 6-7, 6-0, 6-0 20th Westlake 8th Avila Bay Tennis & Swim MEN'S 40 DOUBLES MEN'S 60 SINGLES Championships Club Senior Don Gimmy/Dennis Nelson d. Joe Zerboni d. Lester Vesell MEN'S 35 DOUBLES Tournament Greg Clark/Re Lowe 6-2, 6-1 Dave Nowick/Guy Schmidt d. 6-3, 7-6 MEN'S 35 SINGLES MEN'S 65 SINGLES Mike Swift/Jim Testrail MEN'S 45 SINGLES Bob Perry d. Mike Carrico Jamie Barajas d. Jon McKee 6-4, 7-6 6-2, 6-3 Mike Majdick d. 6-3, 6-3 MEN'S 40 SINGLES David Thomas MEN'S 35 DOUBLES MEN'S 65 DOUBLES William Konya d. Hal Sweasey 6-3, 6-3 Andrew Carellos/ 7- 6, 7- 6 Don Neuman/Johnny Sanchez d. MEN'S 50 SINGLES George Woods d. Bob Bachman/Carrico MEN'S 45 DOUBLES Tony Ybarra d. 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Kevin Feinbloom/Joe Prado Bill English/Ron Fugle d. Jeff 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 Tom Monahan MEN'S 70 SINGLES Rowan/Lenny De Los Santos 5-7, 6-2, 7-6 MEN'S 40 SINGLES 6-4, 6-4 Charles White d. MEN'S 55 SINGLES Arnold Belinsky Jody Helfend d. Kevin Madden MEN'S 50 SINGLES 6-4, 6-1 Joe Zerboni d. 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 Frank Zebot d. Carl Stromquist Bill Verner MEN'S 45 SINGLES MEN'S 75 SINGLES 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 6-2, 7-6 Bill Nyhan d. James Golson Cy Nowrasteh d. MEN'S 50 DOUBLES 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 Mark Hutchinson Larry Lidia/Bob Martz d. 4th Costa Mesa 6-4, 6-2 MEN'S 80 SINGLES De Los Santos/Pete Thom Senior MEN'S 45 DOUBLES Tournament Al Asher d. Alex Gerber 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 6-1, 6-2 Bob Benton/Dave Dreben d. MEN'S 60 SINGLES MEN'S 40 SINGLES Chuck Nelson/Larry Rundle WOMEN'S 35 SINGLES Bob Ouwendijk d. Bill McQuaid d. Michael Vale 6-4, 7-5 6-1, 6-1 Melinda Ainslie-Murray d. Dan Gassmann 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 MEN'S 55 SINGLES Joan Barnes MEN'S 65 DOUBLES MEN'S 55 SINGLES 4-6,6-1,6-1 Steve Young d. Sal Zimmitti Gassman/Phil McMullin d. Dick Sal Zimmitti d. 6-7, 6-3, 6-1 Dennis Bowers WOMEN'S 35 DOUBLES Beiden/Hal Sweasey 6-4, 6-2 MEN'S 60 SINGLES 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 Ainslie-Murray/Tracey Thompson MEN'S 70 SINGLES d. Cassondra Caesar/ John Hall d. Sandi Lieu Peter Bratt d. Phil Flexo MEN'S 60 SINGLES Ruth Marshall 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 4-6, 6-2 Retired John Hall d. Peter Smith MEN'S 65 SINGLES 6-3, 6-0 6-3, 6-0 WOMEN'S 30 DOUBLES MEN'S 60 DOUBLES WOMEN'S 40 SINGLES Alfred Ruess d. William Huch Hilary Anderson/Rosie Barnes d. Karina Benish 6-1, 6-0 Robertson d. Judy King/ Steve Brawner/Smith d. 6-3, 7-5 Maria Sweasey 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 Hamilton Sah/Frank Webster 4-6, 7-6, 6-1 WOMEN'S 45 DOUBLES 16th Whittier WOMEN'S 40 SINGLES Liane Bryson/Maricaye Daniels Narrows Fall Kay Cohen d. Kimberly Schram MEN'S 65 SINGLES d. Ellen Furman/Linda Slome Classic 6-4, 6-1 Dick Lister d. Bob Dittoe 6-4, 6-4 6-4, 6-3 MEN'S 55 SINGLES WOMEN'S 50 SINGLES MEN'S 70 SINGLES WOMEN'S 50 SINGLES Jeff Clements d. Hamilton Sah Candy Martin d. Sunny Simons Furman d. Peggy Corrigan 6-3, 6-1 6-2, 6-3 Roger Hing d. Robert Foran 6-2, 6-0 7-5, 6-1 MEN'S 65 SINGLES MIXED 35 DOUBLES MEN'S 80 SINGLES WOMEN'S 55 SINGLES Jerry Friedman d. Cohen/Rowan d. Nanda Fischer d. Joan Gadbois Doug Monson Schram/Zebot Jerry Greer d. Eddie Tyler 6-0, 6-0 6-2, 6-1 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 6-2, 7-5

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