NORMAN LEWIS President, AfLA, Inc:. (See page 2) 1965 NATIONALS Number 5 Volume 16 We delayed our press and mail deadlines to give you the name of our new National J1JJ1E;lJtI1Jl FEJltJJ1Jj Champions. A full report will appear in the Official Organ of the Amateur Fencers League of America September issue. Management Foil: 1. Robert Russell, Salle Santelli; 2. W. L. Osborn, Publisher J. R. de Capriles, Editor Albert Axelrod, Fencers C I u b; 3. Uriah P.O. Box 144 60 I Douglas Rood Jones, Salle Santelli Terre Haute, Ind. Chappaqua, N. Y. Feature Editors: Miguel de Capriles, Claribel Saunders and Ralph Goldstein. Women: 1. Janice Ramary, Salle Vince; 2. Pilar Roldan, Mexico; 3. Carol Abby, NYU N.Y. Advertising Office: 404 Park Ave. South, New York, N.Y. 10016 Tel: MU 3-5433 Epee: 1. Jaseph Elliot, Salle de Nord; 2. Gil Eisner, NYAC; 3. David Micahnik, Salle Policy Board Csiszar Dr. P. T. Makler, chairman; J. R. de Capriles, N. Lewis, W. L. Osborn, A. Orsi, L. Sobel. Sabre: 1. Alex Orban, NYAC; 2. Eugene Subscriptions for non-members of the AFLA is $3.00 in the U.S. and $4.00 elsewhere. Hamori, Salle Csiszar; 3. William Goering, Published November, January, March, May, July and September. Michigan. Opinions expressed in signed articles reflect the persona! views of the writers and not necessarily Women's Team wan by Santelli (Santelli, of American Fencing or the AFLA. No anonymous articles oc<.:epted. Entered os Second Class Motter at the Post Office in Terre Haute, Ind. O'Connor, Reed) -~--~} Foil Team won by NYAC Epee Team won by Csiszar DEADLINE FOR 1965 ISSUES Sabre Team won by NYAC September - Aug. 12 November - Oct. 12 Martini & Rossi Trophy won by NYAC JAMES MONTAGUE NORMAN LEWIS Personals ELECTED PRESIDENT Our best wishes to Alan Miles and Betty A quiet, unassuming gentleman who con­ tributed much to fencing has died at the age Norman Lewis will take office as the new Jane Ruben, married on May 23rd in Marion, of 78 and left a sad void in our ronks. President of the AFLA in September. The Po. s:ontest among four candidates for the office Mr. Montague was born and learned to was resolved on the third ballot. The prefer­ CONNECTICUT TROPHY fence in England. After service in the infantry ential voting system adopted by the Board of 17 divisions reported their annual activities. INTRODUCING and later the Royal Flying Corps in World Directors produced no candidate with a ma­ Based on the data presented, the computation War I, he came to the U.S. and taught fenc­ jority in the first ballot. On the second ballot of the scores for the Connecticut Trophy gave ing for over 35 years. He became varsity Ed Zeisig's votes went to the named second the follOWing five places in order. coach of C.C.N.Y. in 1937 and for years choice. Again there was no majority and 1. North Texas 461 points conducted the Salle Montague. After his re­ Tony Orsi's second choices were recorded on 2. Arizona 440 points the ALL NEW LEON PAUL REELS! tirement in 1953 he continued to help teach the third ballot which gave Norman Lewis a 3. Oklahoma 385 points college fencers. A number of his pupils won clear-cut majority over Fred Linkmeyer. 4. Central Florida 367 pOints .. with SELF CONIAINED springs intercollegiate and national championships, Over 1,100 votes were cast in the first 5. Kansas 353 points and in 1952 five of his fencers made the contested election involving more than two W. Latzko .. can be completely dis-assembled Olympic Tea m (Bukantz, Lubell, Axelrod, candidates. The campaigns were all conducted by removing only ONE nut! Strouch and Goldsmith), Not only did he de­ on a high level and the atmosphere is excel­ MURAY SABRE velop top-notch fencers; he instilled in his lent for a united effort to solve the League's The competition for the Nick Muroy medals pupils a lasting devotion to the sport. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: basic and pressing problems. was also the national qualifying round for Metropolitan sabremen. Nineteen en t r i e s Impressive as his record is, the true caliber TODD LUND were reduced to a final of nine with the fol­ CALIFORNIA of the man is reflected in the profound respect On May 9th, with the death of Todd Lund lowing results: he earned from his pupils and the many TRADING CO. fencers from rival clubs. the fencers of Wisconsin lost a most dedicated 1. Andrew Kemeny; 2. V/alter Farber; 3. P.o. Sox 2164 fellow-fencer. It is planned to establish a Robert Blum; 4. Jack Keane; 5. Alex Orban; TORRANCE, CALIF. 90503 He is survived by his wife, Mabel Bernice, tournament with a memorial trophy in his 6. Csaba Gall; 7. Frank Lowy; 8. Umberto a sister and four brothers. name. Milletari; ;9. Marshall Pastorino. J.R.deC.

Page Two AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Three l.t UNDER 19 CHAMPIONSHIPS by James Castello There were 22 entries from high schools ld colleges in Long Island, New York and ew Jersey. The finalists, in order, were: Jeff estler, Columbia; Walter Krause, Essex atholic; Wayne Krause, Essex Cahtolic; Bill ;att, NYU; Shamash, Jamaica; Mark Jaffee, ·uyvesont. JOSEPH This was the second annual event, spon­ >red by the Optimist Club of Levittown. The VINCE former U.S. and Canadian• Sabre Cham.. ltry was less than expected because of final pion and Olympic Squad Coach announces

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Page Five Page Four AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING NORTH ATLANTIC MIDWEST LW.f.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS by Nelson Fishman by Ralph Goldstein Paterson and Melnick Repeat The 11 th annual Sectional Championships The record field of 120 entries provided by Barni Brill ere held at Paterson State College in Wayne, some exciting final rounds and produced twa new champions. The field represented 15 . J. The events were by round-robin to a Paterson State retained its crown in the divisions. nal of eight by direct elimination. The or­ 37th ann u a I championships of the Inter­ The successful defenders were Bill Goering mization, under the direction of Irwin Bern­ collegiate Wamen's Fencing Association. The in sabre and Tony Zombolas in fail; the new ein, was excellent. The entry of 162 fencers champions were undefeated in eleven matches champions were Carol Bond and Mike Bruce. ode this one of the lorgest Championships and no school scored more than six wins The tournament was held in Lexington, Ky. ) dote. New champions wero crowned in against them. and was very well organized. The lion's shore lOry category except the women's. A.rlene Melnick made it an all-Paterson of the credit goes ta Pally and Paul Ross, Anne Drungis and Denise O'Connor of New event with the successful defense of her indi­ ,rsey repeated their performance of lost yar, Bobbie Robinson and her helpers, and armorer vidual title. She was undefeated, with 47 acing 1-2 respectively. Third went to Carol Mike Gilchrist and his assistants. A,I Kwartler victories in the twa days of competition. bby of Long Islond over lost year's bronze and Ralph Goldstein helped as Directors and N. Y.U. and Carol Abby each placed second report that the sportsmanship throughout the ledalist, Madeline Miyamoto. - the University with a 10/1 record and Miss event was exemplary. The foil crown went to Marty Davis of Abby with 46! 1. Fairleigh Dickinson - T eo­ Carol Bond of Wisconsin was outstanding oiladelphia in a hard fought bout with Uriah neck and its Pat Ford were third with 9/2 in the final round. Second went to Dione ones of Connecticut. Third and fourth were and 43/4 records respectively. DobesQ, also of Wisconsin, on touches over ,ken by teammates Larry Anastasi and Steve The other tea m standings were: R.I.T. defending champion Julio Moore of North ermut of Philadelphia. (8/3); Rutgers-Newark (7/4); Montclair State Dakota. David Micahnik, Philadelphia, defeated his (6/5); Hunter (5/6); Jersey City State (3/8 Tony Zombolas was so clearly superior in 'am mote Lorry Anastasi for the epee title. 68v); Brooklyn (3/8, 58v); Elmira (2/9 78v): foil that the only bottle was for second place. ARLENE MELNICK hird went to Connecticut's Rolph Spinella F.D.-Rutherford (2/9, 53y) and Cornell. ' A three-way tie for second was resolved on fer Dan Prom ish of Philadelphia. ARE FENCERS CONSISTENT? touches with Ed Zeisig of Milwaukee taking In the individuals, the other places went as Eugene Hamori of Philadelphia was sO su­ 1964 IWFA Team standings: Paterson, NYU, the silver medal over his team mote Jerry follows: Cindy Jones, Paterson, 39/8, 48 t.r.; erior that he nat only was undefeated, but FDU-Teaneck. Bodner, with Larry Silverman fourth. Carol Chesney, Montclair, 39/8, 75 t.r.; Pat 11y one opponent. scored more than two Opp, Elmira, 38/9; Princess Monterio NYU 1965 IWFA Team standings: Paterson, NYU, The most intense competition was in epee. luches against him. Defending Champion 37/10; Carol Mitteldorf, Paterson, 35/12: FDU-Teaneck. There was a four-way tie for the title, and om Balla, also of Philadelphia, was second. Barbara Moody, Rutgers, 33/14, 92 t.r.; 1964 IWFA Individuals: Melnick, PSC; Abby, the first fence-off resulted in a tie between wa New Jerseyites followed - Col Schlick and Brigit Peters, RIT, 33/14, 98 t.r. NYU; Jurgen, FDU; Jones, PSC Mike Bruce of Michigan and Dieter Von )hn Cilio. 1964 Xmas Invitation:: Melnicks, PSC; Abby, Oppen of Chicago. Brue won the title 5-2. Ed Richards, recovering from surgery, could NYU; Ford, FDU; Jones, PSC A tie for third was won on touches by Albert OffiCIALS NEEDED Jt compete this year. 1965 IWFA Individuals: Melnick, PSC; Abby, Wolff over Tony Zombolas. Other finalists, in order: The Intercollegiate Fencing Association reg­ NYU; Ford, FDU; Jones, PSC lomen - Santelli, Melnik, Smith, Kuzen The sabre was all Bill Goering of Michigan, gistry of officials for the 1965-66 season Jil Spinello, Bankuti, Steere, De Vito who was undefeated and took the title for must be increased and brought up to date the third consecutive time. Second place went So. California Jee - Margolis, Carfagno, McMahon, Greene In order to provide juries for the IFA member by Fred Linkmeyer Jbre - Garbatini, lilien, O'Sullivan, Kolb to Fronk Bartone of Kansas and third to Larry colleges (varsity and sub-varsity meets) and a Open Sabre Team won by Vince (Etter, Lampl, Silverman of Chicago. dozen Or more non-member schools. Romary) Oklahoma Illinois won the Men's Teams and aver-all 3-Weapon: 1. Carl Borak, SdN; 2. Joe Elliott, SdN; by Mary Alton College coaches ore requested to submit 3. Don Benge, SCFC Divisional Championships: trophies, and Wisconsin won the Women's suggested names without delay. Surely among Bowman Handicap: 1. Phil Marsh, FSF; 2. Fred )iI: 1. Oscar Parsons; 2. Bob Saxon; 3. Roger trophy. the varsity fencers groduating this year there Schmidt, LAFA; 3. Gerald Adomian, LAFA Kirkland ore interested and qualified officials who Epee Team won by SCFC (Arp, Linkmeyer, Goldberg, romen: 1. Frances Duke; 2. Joan Hcgers; 3. Ruth Central Florida Benge) by Karen Meadows Lindsey could increase their skills and help collegiate 3-Weapon .Team-Mixed-won by SdN (Dmytryk, Filer­ ;>ee: 1. Elmer Hoyle; 2. Art Wade; 3. Oscar Divisional Championships: fenCing. Officials assigned by the IFA are man, Elliott) Women: 1. Joan Co ilL Bankuti; 2. Ingeborg Prietzel, Parsons paid $10 expenses. Where travel cost ex­ Epee Open: 1. Halton Arp, SCFC; 2. Joe Elliott, Jbre: 1. Bon Saxon; 2. Oscar Parsons; 3. Elmer St. Pete Y; 3. Karen Meadows, Tampa Fe SdN; 3. Fred Schmidt, LA FA Foil: 1. Rick Coli, Bankuti; 2. Bil! Warinner, Sara­ ceeds the minimum fee, an additional allow­ Hoyle Women's Open: 1. Alice Ferakin, FSF; 2. Bernice (omen"s Team won by TYFC (H age r 5, Wade, sota; 3. Steve Bronstein, Presbyterian College ance of 20c per mile one way is added. Filerman, SdN; 3. Bettie Drago, SCFC Epee: 1. Rick Corl Bonkuti; 2. John Shinner, St. Lindsey) L Contact George L. Shiebler, Eastern College Womer./s Open Team won by FSF (Gerakin Gardner oil Team won by TYFC (Hoyle, Wade, Kirkland) Pete Y; 3. Bill Fox, St. Pete Y Mencher, Kriens) " Sabre: 1. John Shinner, St. Pete Y; 2. Rick Call, Athletic Conference, Hotel Manhattan, New pee Team won by OCFC (Parsons, Saxon, Williams) Women's Handicap: 1. Terry La Monte; 2. Marcia abre Team won by TYFC (Hoyle, Wade, Kirkland) Bankuti; 3. Steve Bronstein, Presbyterian College Yark 36, N. Y. Bennett: 3. Edna Mencher

AMERICAN FENCING 'age Six AMERICAN FENCING Page S.. ven 1965 SUffOLK COUNTY EDUCATING FENCING CAN'T AFFORD DIVIDED HOUSE fENCING TEAM P.E. INSTRUCTORS by Thomas Cakouros Pursuant to the recommendation made given unstintingly of their time, effort and "Fencing in the Physical Education Pro­ In accordonce with recommendotions mode by the "independent" sports within the U.S. money to the promotion of our sport in the gram" wos the topic for a 75-minute demon­ ( the New York State PSAL the following Olympic Committee, the internationally rec­ colleges, notwithstanding a widespread lack stration of Technique of Fencing for Beginners ounty Team was chosen by a closed ballot ognized governing bodies for each sport hove and Advanced Performers at the 80th anni­ of interest or cooperation on the part of many , the fencing coaches: regained the mojority voice in their corres­ versary convention of the American Associa­ athletic directors. We are troubled because 'rst Team: William L a vis, Newfield HS; ponding Olympic Games Committees. The rec­ tion for He a I t h, Physical Education and the structure of the A.F.L.A gives colleges ,mes Dixon, Whiteman HS; Dennis Harrsch, ommendation was fought by the N.C.A.A. as Recreotian held in Dallos, Texas. which are active in the sport the same rights untington HS port of its conflict with the AA.U. The An audience of same 275 physical educa­ as are accorded amateur dubs with respect ~cond Team: N i c k Contantino, Newfield; motter has been reported fully in the press, tion instructors and administrators watched to the management of local and notional ,hn Davidson and Sam Lewis, Huntingtan but fencers should be apprised of a disturbing the program conducted by Bill Towry of the r fencing affairs. We are troubled because col­ The selection system differs from that situation that hos arisen within our ranks and Dallas Y with the assistance of the club's lege fencers have exactly the same individual "merly used. The six boys who placed high­ must be resolved in the interests of fencing. fencing moster, Daniel Nevot. The program rights as members of amateur clubs. We are ;t in the final tournament used to be auto­ covered basic fundomentals, single student The AF.L.A joined 0 the r independent troubled because for the last 15 years fencing latically on the team. The current system and closs instruction, advanced foil lesson, a sports governing bodies in support of the rec­ coaches hove been welcome as Associate more equitable in that it represents the judged bout between prep school students, on ommendation. The Notional Fencing Coaches Members of the AF.L.A and enjoy full voting chievement of a boy throughout the seoson, electrical epee bout, a sabre lesson and bout, Association elected to wage a strong campaign rights. We are troubled because many ama­ nd not in just one event. Winners of the and a. finol electrical foil bout. in support of the N.C.A.A's efforts to under­ teur fencers are members of the N.F.C.AA. nal tournament are recognized by medals In stressing the necessity for P. E. instruc­ mine the AF.L.A's authority wit hi n the and have wholeheartedly supported its efforts nd awards. tors to learn fencing and to teach it where Olympic movement as the governing body to improve the quality and standardize the The fact that the team is now benig chasen no professional is available, the proximity of for fencing in the U.S. The Executive Com­ certification of fencing teachers. In short, we nder the guidance of the State is another local AFLA divisions in each area was men­ mittee of the N.F.C.AA is composed pri­ ore troubled because we think the AF.L.A ldication of the growing recognition and tioned as a source of experienced aid. The marliy of coaches from colleges belonging to as the national governing body deserves the 'atus which the sport is receiving in our question and answer period ran overtime and the N.C.AA but it is doubtful that the gen­ support of the N.F.C.AA. and N.C.AA as ubllc high schools. the interest in fencing was marked. The Big eral membership of the N.F.C.A.A. was con­ well as of the AAU., and we see nothing but Problem: teachers to teach teachers; how to sulted before this regrettable effort was made. harm to the sport from any attempted separa­ tion of amateurs and coaches, or clubs and find them and get them teoching NOW. Most of us who are old time fencers with deep roots in both the col leg iate and post colleges, into rival factions. graduate phase of our sport are greatly trou­ We believe that the best way to avoid the SOUTHWEST bled with the effort to carryover into fencing by Mary Allton creation of such rival factions is to hove some of the conflicts that exist between the amateurs and coaches, clubs and colleges, Women: 1. Sophie Trett, Gulf Coast; 2. AAU. and the N.C.AA We are troubled work within the open and democratic frame­ Naiomia Abbott, No. Texas; 3. Marietta because amateur fencers have often taken work of the AF.L.A Towry, No. Texas the lead in developing new centers of colle­ Foil: 1. Ed Sims, No. Texas; 2. Oscar Parsons, giate fencing throughout the country and have M. A de Capriles Oklahoma; 3. Bob Russell, No. Texas Epee: 1. Art Wade, Oklahoma; 2. Elm e r Hoyle, Oklahoma; 3. Steve Farrid, Gulf STUDY FENCING WITH MAESTRO ALDO NADI: Winner of 3 gold Olympic medals. Twelve times Coast Prof. Chomp. of Italy, al! weapons. When Italian and French fencers dominated the world of arms, he Sabre: 1. Oscar Parsons, Oklahamo; 2. Ed defeated, by wide margins, exactly 18 Chomp. of France, the professional and amateur title-holders of two Sims, No. Texas; 3. Axel Tan, No. Texas generations in all weapons, and exactly 9 Olympic and World Champions. "The greatest fencer of modern times" - American Encyclopedia of Sports. "The greatest fencer who ever lived" - N.Y. Herold Tribune. Women's Team won by Oklahoma (Lindsey, CHAMPIONSHIP liThe most powerful fencer in the world" - Georges Buchard, 3 times World Champion. "The phenomenon Hogers, Wade) of fencing, the 'living sword', Aida Nodi wiH remain invincible for many years in any weapon" - Roger ,.EQUIPMENT Foil Team won by Oklahoma (Hoyle, Wade, Ducret, Olympic Champion. fiNo one will defeat Aldo Nodi in the next 20 years" - Lucien Gaudin, Olympic by the Kirkland) Champion (a correct prediction). liThe greatest fencer of this century if not of all time" Jose de Capriles, 25 times U.S. Team and Individual Champion. Maker of Champions Epee Team won by Oklahoma (Hoyle, Wade, Kirkland) ALDO NADI FENCING ACADEMY SO. Calif. Foil Team Champion, 1965, without defeats. Jackson Studio, 125 Barrington Place, Brentwood, LOS ANGELES, phones 477-4615 or 472-2614. GEORGE SANTElli, Inc. Sabre Team won by No. Texas (Bickley, Sims, 412 Sixth Avenue Towry) New York 11, New York The championships were held in Dallas Poge Nine Page Eight AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING A FULL TEMPO, PLEASE that does, but should not, give directors most M@ryicmd HS Epee of their headaches. From my (unscientific) by Herb Cohen Lorry Anastasi who used his excellent de­ observations of international as opposed to by Dick Oles 'fense to set up many startling stop actions, American directing, it appears quite simply One of the noticeable differences between Maryland's first high school epee champ­ acknowledged their need for much greater that fewer stop hits are awarded. nerican and International directing is the confidence in the use of their attacks. During ionship, and probably the first such held any­ easure of a full fencing tempo. Outside the where in the U.S., drew fencers from New the NYAC International, Uriah Jones mode Since execution is the main factor in deter­ .5. ate m p a is measured according to a maximum use of stop hits. With this tactic, Jersey, Annapolis and Baltimor. l' ll mining the impression on action makes on voltz , whereas in our country a Iltwist the constant threat of it, Uriah managed to the director, his decision as to right of way, The title was won by Chip Fraser of Balti­ ems to set the beat. keep several of the world's best fencers off or rother his evaluation of your technique, The greatest problem in deciding right of more's Tri-Weapon Club and his club-mate balance. More variety in his parries and more also has a direct effect on your strategy. If Jy occurs when the defender attempts to re­ Jim Cohen placed second. Third went to smoothness in his attacks would certainly a stop hit is given the right of way over your lin right of way without parrying; which in­ Rolph Moglia of Essex Catholic, and other make him a still more formidable opponent. ballestra or compound attock, chances are you dentally, is one way to do it. Here the di­ finalists, in order, were Charles Pfeiffer, will hesitate to try again. During a bout you ctor must watch for several things: when I am simply saying that when a fencer Richard McLaughlin and John Montano - all can't easily change your technique, but you e stop action was mode with respect to the relies too heavily on stop actions, they become of Essex Catha Iic. can ... we!1 , I don't have to tell fencers 101 port of the attock; whether or not the a limitation to his game. Reliance on a stop about strategy. Safety rules were rigidly enforced. In con­ tack was continuous and smooth enough to hit and on inability to capitalize on the op­ trast to several other divisions having high 'gate the stop; did the attacker, at any time, portunity to attock, soon become apparent to school fenCing, we allowed properly executed ,came responsible for removing that stop hit, an experienced fencer. Once this is recog­ Poor execution usually means that too fleches. We consider such actions on integral paint in line? Technique and execution nized, the bout can be mare or less controlled much time exists between the initiation and port of modern fencing and no more danger­ e the most important factors in influencing by the fencer better equipped to threaten with completion of on action. It follows then, that ous than a chest cut in sabre. It is better to director's decision on this point. Most the attock. Reliance on the attacks, on the more time 0150 exists for a correct counter­ penalize faulty execution than to bon the T1ericans can execute a fine stop hit. Un­ other hand, does not preclude the serious time action. However, determining the right action entirely. rtunately the reasons for our succes in threat of a stop hit, or other action. of way in this situation is still very much a matter of interpretation and judgment. And 'veloping the stop hit lie mainly in its sim­ Some fencers feel that with the coming of it is here that I think American directors can icity; and also in our experience with it in electric foil, stop thrusting in various forms Itional competition. I am referring only to become of great service to American fencing. has replaced the parry. Some look at this as "POSITIVE ACTIONII e stop action where both fencers are touched a necessary evil, while others pine for the The consequences of being overly anxious with the NeW Balance Id the question remaining is one of right old days when a different technique was em­ to interpret the compound attock as out of way. ployed. I think this is a very confused issue. tempo are severe. It tokes longer to develop fENCING SHOE How many Americans can prepare and exe­ I specify J/various formslf of stop thrusting a good complex attock than it does on effec­ Ite compound and ballestra attacks like because I think stop thrusting has become tive stop hit. I don't see why we persist in anke, Magnan, Kamuti or Woyda? How badly confused with opposition thrusts. The discouraging on action which is the mark of ony of us can match them in the quickness former attempts to re-establish or steal the on accomplished fencer, while encouraging th which their lunge follows the short hop; right of way; the lotter, for whatever else it what is for the most part, ironically enough, in the smoothness and coordination between tries to do, attempts to deflect the attock so only a desperate defense against superior Ind, arm and feet? Axelrod is the only one that no light registers against the defender. technique. We are quick to see a poor bal­ 10 compares favorably in this respect. Be­ It is the opposition thrust we see so often in NEW BALANCE has designed a fencing use of this generally uncoordinated execu­ estra, but slow to recognize and condemn a international fencing, not the stop thrust. In shoe with many exclusive features that give lazy, unathletic, and most of all an interna­ ''1 of complex attacks, there is naturally this sense the electric foil has wrought a you the fullest use of your abiliti~s. tionally futile stop hit. Jch opportunity for making a stop hit. When change in parrying; but definitely not on On the left shoe, the sol\, is brought up , 1001<. at Our top foil fencers, we find the abatement of it. Unfortunately it is with the all the ins1de to protect the arch from chafing. 'P action Vl"ry prevalent. It is even basic stop hit, and nat the opposition thrust, that If we are to approach international ranking, On the right shoe, the heel is curled back some of their games. Ed Richards won twa we must encourage a high level of technique. to permit easy lJ'f(ow{r of motion and to cushion most Americans excell. and protect the h.eel from bruises and shock. Itional titles with a beautifully timed stop One step in that direction could be token if Order dir~~t from factory. $14.95 plus 75¢ tion. Of c,oure, most of the time Ed was Many Americans try to out-do the rest of our directors would award right of way to the postage. Group prices on request. ,t even reached with the attock. However, the fencing world by combining the stop and attock whenever doubt between the attack the 1963 Pan American Games and the opposition thrust into one. When we rip off and stop hit exist. This would not only en­ )64 Olympic Gomes the opposition was a the mask and spin to see the lights, we hope courage initiative, but would also put the job tie more agile. Not only Ed, but Gene and pray to see only one. However, if both of convincing the director that a full tempo azer who won his second Olympic berth by are on ... well, we still have our stop hit, has been stolen, where it really belongs; with rtue of many strategic stop actions, and don't we? It is precisely this kind of action the stop thruster.

'ge Ten AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Eleven HIGH SCHOOL FENCING IN THE local colleges and universities will soon take on responsibility for t r a in i n g additional SAN fRANCISCO SAY AREA coaches for this sport as port of their teocher­ IMPORTED FROM training program. By Gerard J. Biagini At the present time, fencing equipment GERMANY used by the member high schools is paid for The championships in both leagues have The San Francisco High School Fencing by either the various schools or the individual consisted of foil team events only. Feeling >ague was organized in 1957, and is the young fencers. Much of the original equip­ that some additional awards should be made 'st association of its type in Northern Cafi­ ment was donated by the coaches, and all to outstanding fencers whose teams might not rnia. The League governs all of the City trophies and awards given in the beginning have been strong enough to win champion­ gh school activity in the field of foil fencing years were likewise donations, particularly ships, tne coaches select fencers having the r both boys and girls. However, because of from Mr. Biagini. The League's most prized highest number of individual victories over e influence of the Academic Athletic As­ award, the Jack A. Baker rapier, a beautiful the entire schedule as the All-Metropolitan dation, the governing body for all recog­ antique weapon presented annually to the High School Fencing Team. zed high school sports activity in the city team which wins the San Francisco high school In 1965 the Individual Foil Championship San Francisco, boys only are official com­ championship, was acquired from Mr. Boker tournament was inaugurated. Fencers qualify ,titors in fencing, as in other interscholastic in 1957. for this tourney by winning a specified number of bouts during the dual-match season. The 'arts. The girls, although they take an active The Metropolitan Association, which had Fine quality, FIE approved All-Metropolitan team became the top four Jrt in our high school fencing, and indeed its first round of competition in the fall of Combination Foil-Epee or Separate boys among the entrants in the Individual lve a division of the League for their own 1961 had two seasons in 1962, chose the Foil Championship, and the next four were mpetition, must wait for some more liberal fall for its official season in 1963, and chosen as H alternates". :velopments in official circles before they selected the spring term as official beginning This additional event, plus the steady in­ HANS HALBERSTADT a become subjects for a report similar to in 1965. There were thus no championship crease in the number of schools in the League, is. rounds in the calendar year 1964, the season 3145 Fillmore Street is expected to lengthen the season. Those responsible for the League's origin moving from Fall 1963 to Spring 1965 and San Francisco 23, California ld for obtaining official recognition were bypassing the spring and fall of 1964. The 'illiam Coleman of Abraham lincoln, Gene schools in both leagues met during 1964 for Champion Teams ,nefiel of Balboa, Medfard Todd of Poly­ practice matches only, in order to give the 1957 - Abraham 1962 - (Fall) - Charles Hughes, S. Gompers; ehnic and Gerard l.3iagini of Samuel Gomp­ less experienced coaches opportunity to prac­ lincoln 1958 - Samuel Gompers Lee Butler, S. Gompers; Carlos Ciudad­ s. In 1961 the League was reorganized to tice as officials, thus building up a strong 1959 Abraham Lincoln Real, Balboa; Robert Dean, Balboa elude high schools outside San Francisco corps of directors for leogue competition. J960 - Abraham Lincoln 1963 - John Nonamura, G. Washington; Lee It within the nine Boy Area counties and The coaches have been able to work toward 1961 - Balboa Butler, S. Gompers; An gel a Lucido, S. lS renamed the Metropolitan High School a plan believed to be necessary to make fenc­ J962 - Samuel Gompers Gompers; Gerard Esponda, Mission ncing Association. ing as secure as the more established sports 1963 Balboa The coaches comprise the Metropolitan in the high school program. The idea is to 1964 - none 1964 no championship gh School Fencing Coaches Association, have the more experienced coaches teach 1965 - Richard Montero, Balboa; J aim e 1965 - Mission 1ich enacts all rules and regulations and fenCing to the already employed teachers of Ciudad-Real, Balboa; Michael Benefiel, C. verns al! off i cia I high school fencing the San Francisco Unified School District, F. Awalt; Dave Taylor, Clayton Valley Individuals on AII-HS Teems ampionships in the Bay Area. Academic since more teachers capable of teaching and 1958 - John Begovich, Balboa; Ron Gras, Bal­ hletic Association rules require that each coaching fencing were desperately needed. boa; Harry Tuerpe, S. Gompers _h school coach, regardless of sport, must The coaches knew only too well that if one 1959 - Hana Altschular, A. Lincoln; Bruce ESSEX CATHOLIC WINS properly credentialed teacher and a mem­ of them were to stop teaching fencing at his Mebine, A. lincoln; Cae s a r Nut i, S. r of the faculty of the school at which he school, the sport would go to its grave for lack The 30th annual N.Y.U. Interscholastic Gompers aches. While this rule has presented some of a substitute caach. A survey was con­ Fencing Tournament was won by Essex Cath­ 1960 - Arthur Domenichelli, S. Gompers; Irdship, in that valuable help from non­ ducted throughout the high schools to deter­ olic High School of Newark when it defeated Robert Lawrence, A. Lin c a In; William culty but qualified fencing personnel could mine how many teachers had some interest PSAL champion Jamaica High by 5-1 in the Lindo, Balboa >t be used to its best advantage, it did in fencing. The results of the survey caused final. 1961 - David Bier, Balboa; Carlos Ciudad­ ,able the coaches to work out many of their the School District to look favorably upon the Twenty teams participated in this popular Real, Balboa; Charles Hughes, S. Gompers; 'oblems with a minimum of outside inter­ plan and put it into effect during the 965 event. The champions reached the final by John Wiley, Balboa 'renee. High school fencers are eligible for spring term as a part of a general Physical defeating Stuyvesant 5-2 while Jamaica was 1962 - (Spring) - Carlos Ciudod-Real, Balboa; ock letter awards at their various schools, Education In-Service course aimed at P.E. turning back De Witt CI inton 5-I. In the Charles Hughes, S. Gompers; Ron Brown, , athletes in other sports. people, but open to all. It is hoped that the consolation round for third place Stuyvesant Balboa; Lee Butler, S. Gompers defeated Clinton 5-2. age Twelve AMERICAN FENCING AMERICAN FENCING Page Thirteen THAT lEFTHANDER golf, handball, etc., is best highlighted by The 1965 Olympic Development Camp the righthonders' inability to make such a by Edward F. Lucia, Director Foil and Epee Coach, gave unstintingly of MYSTIQUE sweep for even 2 years running. by Alex Solomon himself and gave the trainees a big boast. Those who maintain the lefthander has no The camp at East Stroudsburg State College A big fYCajority of our Olympic fencers and advantage in tap level fencing nearly allways trained 84 men and women during the period 'aches will assure you with vigor that the Several of the campers with Olympic and mention that he does have a big advantage in June 1 to 13th. The men were once again fthander has no advantage in national extensive fen c i n g background contributed high school and college and that consequently priviledged to "dorm" at the Pocono Music lampianship foil. On this both righthanded their service because of the large number of he is more likely to become enamored of the Center through the courtesy of Dr. Paul ld lefthanded Olympic fa i Ism en equally trainees. Frank Anger, Leader in epee, and sport. Result? A much higher percentage of Makler. The women were quartered at the lree. There is nothing to confront this un­ William Goering, Leader in sabre, were a them than righthanders fail to drop aut and College, which also proVided all the facilities limity of expert opinion but the champion­ steadying influence aver the entire camp. so carryon to higher levels of fencing. The necessary to implement the training pragram lip results themselves, and they tell a most Richard Gradkowski, an amateur who earned inherent weakness of this position is pointed through the courtesy of Dr. Frank Sills. nazing story over the years. his Fencing Master's Certificate ot the lost up by the fact that probably no one has ever The Director was fortunate to have on his Actually, only one out of every ten civilians examinations of the NFCAA, should properly seen a major foil competition where 50% of left handed and should, if they have no staff two former Directors, Hugo Castella of be considered a member of the staff "ex the entrants were lefthanded. Jecial advantage in this sport, win 10% of NYU and Pan American Coach, and Stanley officio". He served as Leader in foil. The A case in point are the recent metropolitan Sieja of Princeton and trainer-manager of the women's division was headed by Miss Julio 18 championships over any extended period championships where the turnout was typical. 1952 OlympiC Team. Former Olympian AI Jones who served as Chaperon and instructor. time. For illustrative purposes the author Nine aut of 28 entrants were lefthanded, less os arbitrarily selected the 30 years from Kwartler bore a heavy burden as Assistant Cliff Kirmss of Stevens Tech also helped and than one third. Clearly their winning per­ Director. reduced our work-load while he was in at­ 936 through 1965 because (a) 30 years centaQe aver the years is out of all proportion ,ems long enough and (b) the checking gets Maestro Bankuti of Columbia directed the to their numbers. In these same metropolitan tendance. extremely important mobility training. Lorand ind of tough the further bock you go and (c) championships, 5 of the 29 epee and 3 of the Marcell of Yeshiva averaged 12 to 15 lessons The camp concluded a strenuous and re­ follows and omits G lefthanded champion­ 25 sabre.men were portsiders. Which suggests ,ip of Alessandroni and storts with a right­ a day during the last week. The final week­ warding two weeks of very serious training the question: "And what have they done on onded victory by Levis. end Maestro Michel Alaux, our 1964 Olympic with a competition in all weapons. those weapons?" The answer: two epee and These 30 years, as a matter of fact, en­ one sabre national championship in all those ose the rise and decline of those foilsmen 30 years. ho were responsible for our greatest period There must be numerOus reasons for such f achievements in _Olympic foil. But to the disparity but if one is tempted to pin it oint. What was the record in National FENCER: largely an any single fact, he could point hampionships of the lefties during this Was your last replacement blade ... out that championship lefthanders like Every, eriod? Did they win their shore of three too "WH I PPY"? Bukantz and Giolito never seriously competed ties, or did they win 5, 6, 9 Or 10 times? with a second or third weapon in contrast to too STIFF? elieve it or not, they won 15 of those 30 champion righthanders like Joe de Cap riles, too SOFT? ties, and provided 9 of the 18 champions - Cetrulo, Lewis, Shurtz and Richards. Of the too BRITTLE? O%! It is doubtful if lefthanders have nine lefthanders who won the foil title during chieved such success in any other sport over Was your practjce blade too LIGHT? this period none took sabre seriously and only JCh a long period. In contrast, in boxing And your tournament blade too HEAVY? one, Anastasi, worked hard with epee. His nd golf the achievement of the lefthander epee championship suggests how different ; so low that while a devotee of these sports epee and sabre history might be today if Our nine suppliers in five different ,ight have a drink with One he certainly countries make it possible for us to supply Alessandroni, Every, Snyder, Lubell, Bukantz, 'auldn't lend him any money. But these 15 Giolito, Herb Cohn and Russell had dane like­ you with EXACTLY the blade YOU want. ut of 30 championships do not express all Try us .... wise. oe aspects of what amounts to a minority Truly, it is worth a moment's thought. Free illustrated catalog on request. ominance. Where righthanders never won he foil title more than 3 years in a row, Arizona here was aostretch of 6 years, 1948 to 1954, by Augi Gustillo Our State Championships: MERICAN FENCERS' SUPPLY GO. ,hen they could not win once. There was, Women: 1. Sharon Galway; 2. 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AMERICAN FENCING Page Fourteen AMERICAN FENCING Page Fifteen Foil Championship: 1. Dan Edwards; 2. AI Fink; 3. Central Illinois John Dougan Foil: Steve Stoll; 2. Craig Bell; 3. Roger Garret Foil Novice: 1, AI Ottley; 2. Don Horstman; 3. Bruce ~pee: 1. Larry Knauff; 2. Mark Gates; 3. Fred Lierman Busche Women's Noyice: 1. Pat B 0 ! lin 9 e r: 2, Mary Sabre: 1. Craig Be!!; 2. Robert Frase; 3. Rudy Bartha Domeron; 3. Bonnie Claypool Women: 1. Roberta Garret; 2. Susan Beicherj 3. Charlene Imbrior North Carolina by Vincent Faraone Illinois Our State Championships were hetd at State by George Sosnoysky CoHege in Raleigh and resulted as follows: Women: 1. Mrs. Chick Brantley; 2. Rebecca Patman; Boys Under 19: 1. E. Corter; 2. G. Johnson; 3. C. 3. Diane Ramsey Davis Foil: 1. Bob Dobrow; 2. Mike Hughey; 3. Bill Benton Women/s Open: 1, J. Lux; 2. S. Green; 3. E. Harbor Epee: I. Steve Worthington; 2. Dick Shore; 3. Bill Foil Unclass: 1. E. Longstreet; 2. W. Harwood; 3. Pfefferkorn D. Walker Sabre: 1. Greg Perrett; 2. Dave Whitman; 3. Bob Foil Open: 1. M. Abd-Ellatif; 2. J. Wiedel; 3. L. White Silverman We have a new club at Shelby, started by Jack Woments Open: 1, D, Dobesch; 2. j. Moore; 3. P. Minkler who began fenching while in the Navy Wiedel during World War II. Epee Open: 1. M. Bruce; 2. R. Pew; 3. W. Shaw Sabre Open: 1. W. Goering; 2. L. Silverman; 3. J. Oregon De Lannoy Divisional Championships Sabre Open: 1. G. Sosnovsky; 2. R. Tykadi; 3. J. Women: 1, Traudi Campbell; 2. Pat Hayes; 3. Collen De Lannoy Marx Epee Open: 1. D. Von Oppen; 2. R, Green; 3. W. Foil: 1. Carl Ware; 2, Ikuo Kiyokawo; 2, Simon Harwood Hernandez Sabre Open: 1. R. Tykadi; 2. G. Sosnovsky; 3. D. Sabre: 1. Harry Jensen; 2, Simon Hernandez; 3. Walker ! kuo Kiyokawa D:vision Championships- Epee: Cancelled Foil: ). A. Zombolas; 2. L. Silverman; 3. J. Bodner Women: 1. C. Bond; 2. D. Dobesch; 3. J. Lux Kansas Epee: 1. M. Fain; 2, D, Von Oppen; 3, R. Green by Ted L. Hootman Sabre: 1. L. Silverman; 2. J. De Lannoy; 3. R. Tykodi Divisional Championships Foil: 1, Mike Munson; 2. Dave Truzel; 3. John Dillard St. Louis Women: 1. Coral Crumrine; 2. Lee S.tark; 3, Susie by W. Robert Witte Caple Sabre~Foil Open: 1, Chades Willis; 2. Wayne Spence; Epee: 1. Esam EI Shafey; 2. Dr. Reto Engler; 3. 3. Bob Witte Steve Wells Sabre Championship: 1. Charles Willis; 2. Dan Sabre: 1. Dr, Frank Bartone; 2. Ted Hootman; 3. Edwards; 3. AI Fink Dick Manteau

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