DEFENDING CHAMPIONS

DANIEL MAGAY Sabre

RICHARD BERRY 2 AMERICAN FENCING June 1959

ANNUAL MEETING Volume 10 Number 4 Due to our failure to publish the full text of the motions to change the dues structure of the A.F.L.A. and to lower the basic age for Active membership a vote on these pro­ }lJ}]EJlJJ;}lll FEIlDJJ]B posals cannot legally be token at the Annual Official Organ of the Amateur Fencers League of America Meeting of the League in Los Angeles, Publishing Office Editorial Office July 4. 2709 Grand Central Terminal 601 Douglas Roael I t is perhaps just as well to allow more New York 17, N. Y. Chappaqua, New York time for full discussion. Every previous pro­ Managing Boord Policy Board posal to increase dues has produced opposi­ W. L. Osborn, Publisher D, S. Thompson J. R. de Capriles tion based on the assumption that on in­ ), R. de Capri/es, Editor-in-Chief R. Goldstein L. Sobel crease would destroy the membership poten­ M. A. de Capriles, Features Editor J, y, Grombach W. L. Osborn tial of many Divisions and drive away current members in great numbers. The experience of the post does not bear this out but the From membership dues in the A.F.L.A" $1,00 is allocated as the cast of subscription. Sub­ Chairman of the Western New York Division scription to non-rnen1bcrs in U.S. is $2.00. Foreign subscriptions (mailed first class) $4.00. Stephen Zielinski has voiced strong objectio~ Published October, December, February, April, June Gnd August. and the postponed vote will permit a pre­

sentation of the pros and cons. The opinions expressed in signed articles reflect the personal views of the writers ond not The proposals are two separate motions necessarily of American Fenc'lnq or the AF.L.A. No anonymous articles accepted. and may be considered jointly or in the alternative. The suggested changes in annual dues are: Entered os Second Class Matter at the Post Office in New York, N. Y. Active from $6.00 to $10.00; Collegiate from $4.00 to $5.00; Student no change; Associate from $3.00 to $7.50. The actual DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE IS JULY 15 omount of the increases are, of course, sub­ ject to change after discussion and it must be remembered that each Division is em­ PERSONALS powered to waive ollar part of the increase Foil Directors - Note which is ear-marked for the Divisional Janice-Lee and Jerry Romary added The Boord has ruled that Presidents of Treasury. Charles (Chip) to the family an March 23rd. Jury be instructed regarding standardized The suggested change in the basic age Louise and Dick Dyer have Stacy Gwen procedure when electric foil is fenced with­ as of May 13. for Active members is from 25 to 22. out a neutralized strip. When both lights go While the A.F.L.A. is a non-profit or­ -0- on against one fencer and either the time ganization, the proponents of the above mo­ or right of way is against such fencer the Eugene Hamori and Annemarie Ruby were tions believe that increased costs of printing, touch must be nullified even though the married on June 14. Our best wishes. moiling and other services plus the need for President believes the 'off target' light is adequate reserves to insure such promotions due to a touch an the floor. The reason is as American Fencing, up to dote Rules that there can be no positive assurance that, Books, rotation of Notional Championships, Pan American Games in addition to the floor, the paint did not hit etc. require 0 per capita increase in revenue the arm or leg before scoring on valid target. for the Notional Treasury. President Pierre Ferri of the F.I.E. hes While it is recognized that this ruling may designated Miguel A. de Copriles, President -J. R. de C. be a 'bad break' in a few instances, it is of the Pan American Fencing Confedera­ believed necessary and justified in the in­ tion, as the official F.I.E. representative at terest of orderly conduct of the bouts. the Pan American Gomes to be held in New International Chicago in August 1959. This will be the Professional Organization first time that a nan-European fencer has Castner Memorial Medals represented the F.I.E. at the Pan American Gomes. Both in 1951 and in 1955, the Following the decision token at Brussels The Col. William V. Costner medals for F.I.E. delegate was Mr. Paul Anspach of lost summer on the occasion of the world's a Metropolitan Open Epee event commemo­ Belgium, farmer F.I.E. president. professional championships, a new profes­ rate on outstanding American and member sional federation has been organized. This of the 1924 Olympic Team. The recent affiliation of Puerto Rico to is the Academie I nternatianale d'Escrime. Bill Costner, West Point '23, was a great the F.I.E. raises the possible number of The acting secretory is Maitre Bloivel, 13 tennis player and fencer who was consid­ competing countries in the Pan American rue de Londres, Paris, ge, France. ered one of the A.F.L.A.'s greatest young Gomes from 16 to 17. However, only prospects. After the 1924 Olympics he con­ those notional fencing organizations which The Pan American Fencing Confederation tracted tuberculosis. Cured after many try­ are in good standing with the F.I.E. are was founded in Buenos Aires in 1951. Its ing years, he served as G-2 in the Alaskan eligible to compete. At the present time by-lows were formally approved in Mexico Command during World War II and become ,five Western Hemisphere countries are not City in 1955. Its membership is limited to famous for his "Costner's Cutthroats" a in goad standing. countries affiliated with the F.I.E. It has no guerilla outfit of Eskimos which mode fre­ independent treasury but its Permanent Com­ quent raids on Japanese occupied islands. mission is charged with special responsibili­ After a lang illness due to privation and 1958 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ties for supervising the conduct of the Pan exposure he died in 1949 at the age of 47. Latest report shows a deficit of about American Gomes in accordance with inter­ He received the D.S.M. and Navy Legion of $5,000. for the event. However, over $3,- national rules. Miguel de Capriles is Presi­ Merit. 000. is due for equipment which the Pan dent and Donald G. Thompson is Secretory The medals are presented anonymously American Gomes Committee agreed to pur­ of the Permanent Commission. by a West Point classmate. chase jointly with the AFLA.

Have You Started a Group at Your Local High School Yet? June 1959 AMERICAN FENCING 3

INTERNATIONAL RULE CHANGES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

By Miguel A. de Capriles 5. Stateless fencers. The statutory auth­ ority for the participation of stateless fen­ June 27 - July 4, 1959 Chairman, A.F.L.A. Rules Committee cers in the world Championships has been Mr. Charles de Beaumont, head of the repealed. British Amateur Fencing Association, who Statler-Hilton Hotel represented the U.S. at the 40th Congress 6. Fencers' equipment. In all weapons, 930 Wiltshire Blvd. of the F.I.E. in Paris, has rendered as usual fencers are required to appear on the strip a mast informative report of the proceed­ for each bout with at least two weapons, Los Angeles, California ings. A number of important changes in in order to reduce delays in case of break­ the F.I.E. rules have been mode. These down. ore summarized below. 7. Time warnings. The two-minute warn­ Schedule I. Definition of an amateur. The F.I.E. ing has been eliminated. A single warning statutes have been clarified by including will be given one minute before the expira­ June 27-Foil Individual among the prohibited acts the receipt of tion of the time limit. If, after the warn­ remuneration for training other persons for ing has been given, there should be a con­ June 2B--Foil Team sports competitions. !The immediote effect siderable interruption of the bout, e.g., for in the United States is that the proposed on injury or to repair the apparatus or June 29-Women's Individual amendment to the Constitution should like­ change weapons, the President may dvise wise make it clear that a professional train­ the fencers of the time remining when re­ June 30-Epee Individual er will not be classified as an amateur placing them on guard. This will be pro­ fencer. The A.F.L.A. Rules Committee will posed for immediate adoption by the A.F. July 1-Women's Team and Sabre move such a clarification at the annual L.A., so that it may be applied in the 1959 Team meeting in Los Angeles on July 4, since National Championships. the intent is to keep the A.F.L.A. defin­ July 2-Epee Team ition of on amateur in step with both the 8. Sabre guard. The specifications have Olympic and the F.I.E. definitions. I been revised to require that the guard be July 3-Sabre Individual full in shope, mode in one piece and ex­ 2. World Championship schedule. A ternally smooth. It must have a continuous July 4-3-Weapon Team radical change in the order of events has convex form without rim or holes. been approved for the 1959 World Champ­ ionships, as follows: 9. Mask. The spec',fications for the mask have been revised to require that the metal GALA NIGHT - July 4, 8 P.M. 1st and 2nd days: Men's Foil Individual wire used in construction of the wire mesh 3rd and 4th days: Women's Foil Individual shall be at least 1 mm. in diameter. This is an increase of approximately 10 %, which 4th and 5th days: Men's Foil. Team is expected to increase the strength of the --~ 5th and 6th days: Women's Foil Team mask by 35%. 7th and 8th days: Epee Individual 10. New edition of the rules. A new 9th and 10th days: Sabre Individual edition of the rules will be published be­ OLYMPIC SPECIAL! 10th and 11th days: Epee Team fore the end of 1959 for use at the 1960 11th and 12th days: Sabre Team Olympic Gomes. The text will be submit­ Through the good offices of Laslo Pongo ted for approval at the extraordinary con­ The general plan is to fence the individual we learned just before going to press that gress of the F.I.E. to be held during the events before the team events, and to we will be able to charter a DC-7 for the 1959 World Championships in Budapest. A allow at least a day of rest between events Olympic Gomes in Rome. Charters and regu­ number of additional changes in the rules in the same weapon. It is expected that lar trovel accommodations ore ot on extreme will be made at that time. a day of rest will be provided in the 1959 premium for the period of the Olympiad schedule between the 4th and 5th days of Order of Bouts and this is an excellent opportunity. competition. (The immediate question for In order to eliminate wide disparitles in the If enough fencers and their families wish the United States is the effect of this waiting time between bouts in pools or team this service, the round trip to Rome will matches, the order of bouts has been rev sed for change upon the 1960 Olympic schedule, a cost only $330. to $350. per person. The matter which apparently is still undecided.) teams of 4 and individual poo!s of 6 and 8 as follows: charter is limited to 75 passengers. 3.Women's team event in Olympics. The Rule 301 (Fencers I, 2, 3, and on To toke advantage of this offer we must Olympic schedule has definitely been amen­ team A' 5. 6, 7, and 8 on team B). come to a decision by the middle of Septem­ ded to include the women's team event. 3-8 6-3 1·6 5- I 4-6 8- I 3-5 6-2 ber, 1959 (the Games run from August 25 However, the total representation of each to September I I, 1960). country will continue to be limited to 21 1·7 5-4 2-8 7-3 2-5 7-2 4-7 8-4 competitors. (The immediate effect is On the basis of previous OlympiC Com­ that, in the selection of the U.S. Olympic Rule 327 Pool of 6 mittee rulings, members of the U.S. Team 1-4 5- I 6-2 1-2 2-3 team for 1960, if a women's team of four, 2·4 4-2 5-3 3-4 1-6 will be required to travel with the official five, or six girls is included, it will be 3-6 3-1 6-4 5-6 4-5 party. necessary to contemplate the possibility that Pool of We must pay 10% of the charter cost one, two, or three men will have to 1-2 4- I 4-2 4-8 2·3 2·8 4-6 upon signing of contract (October, 1959) double up.) 1-5 3-4 5-2 8-1 5-4 2-6 8-5 7-4 5-6 8-3 7-5 6-1 3-5 7-2 but if we cancel not later than 3 months 4. Direct elimination in team events. The 6-8 8-7 6-7 3-6 3-7 1-7 1-3 from departure date we will get a full re­ Bout Committee has been authorized, if the fund. number of entries so requ'"es, to apply the For further details write to Laslo Pongo, system of direct elimination to the lost 8 FallOWing the 1958 World Championships, or 4 teams after at least one round of 11 Terrace Circle, Great Neck, Long Island, a special Congress of the Pan American elimination pools. A tie match (equality N. Y. WRITE SOON. Fencing Confederation convened in Phila­ of bouts and touches) in direct elimination delphia and voted to request the restoration would have to be refenced. of the women's team event in the Pan Ameri· can program. Unfortunately the P-A Gomes rules also require an affirmative vote by the Pan American Sports Organization and that body does not meet until August, 1959. 4 AMERICAN FENCING June 1959

UNDER 21 OLYMPIC TRAINING IN DIVISIONAL MEETS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS By Ralph M. Goldstein With respect to handicap competitions, by C. l. de Beaumont have heard them defended on the ground Captain, 1959 U.S. Pan-American that they make one concentrate on every Some 180 competitors from 21 countries Fencing Team touch. Isn't concentration basic to all fenc­ participated in the championships staged in cing? Just ask your coach. The real ob­ Paris at Eastertime. The tremendous geographical expanse of jection is this: Top-notch international­ The over-all standard was lower than in the United States makes it impossible to ists often give up one or two touches on recent years yet surprisingly high consider­ centralize all serious training for the 1960 purpose, to set up a pattern, or to feel aut ing the age of the contestants. Oylmpic Fencing Team in one place. An their opponents, before settling down to OlympiC training program has been func­ polish them off. Handicaps tend to dis­ The men's foil final was disappointing, tioning for several months in New York courage this type of strategy. probably because of the exhaustion of the because a large proportion of the leading Now, on the positive side: The individ­ competitors. Jean Link, Luxembourg, was candidates for the team come from that ual Bout Committee should plan on at undefeated and retained the title he won areo. However, every division can contri­ least one open event per month in each last year. This was the sixth of these cham­ bute to the Olympic training program in weapon, and if it is at all possible, some pionships in which he had competed (starting the following manner: at the age of 14) which is a remarkable of these even ts should meet the following record. Of the rest, Kamuti of Hungary has criteria that are typical of Olympic Train­ as yet for less ability than his famous elder First, every division that has among its ing Competitions: members any candidates for the Olympic brother and I prefer the style of his team­ I. Competition to take place on two suc­ mate Szabo. fencing team should provide suitable opportunities far t ra i n i n g and physical cessive days; conditioning. This cannot be overempha­ The ladies' final showed more quality. 2. Starting time, 8 or 8:30 a.m., with sized. The fencers participating in the Scratov Proudskova, USSR, lost only her first time out for lunch and for dinner on New York program have improved their bout (4-3) and was a worthy winner. She both days; has a delightfully neat style and fast, light stamina to the point where we have now footwork. Olga Orban appeared a certain added an hour of intensive fencing practice 3. To be conducted strictly in occar­ winner until she lost her concentration in to the two-hour physical conditioning ses­ dance with the rules (foil and epee, electri­ her penultimate bout with Schmid, the Ger­ sion, cal throughout with grounded strips if avail­ man Champion, and then lost 4-0 to the able, and if not with competent floor judges; winner. Nina Kleiweg of Holland, has a nice Second, in scheduling competitions, every sabre to have full five-man juries) ; style but is at present too stereotyped in interested division should keep in mind the her game. nature of Olympic events and try to utilize 4. All officiating to be done in French. its competitive opportunities to the greatest Any fencer who has been present at the The epee final was most exciting and pro­ advantage to the participants. This phase Olympic Games, or who was at the 1958 vided the best fencing of the four events. has both its negative and its positive as­ World Championship in Philadelphia, can Saccaro, Italy, second in 1957 and 1958, pects. appreciate the reasons for these criteria. seemed the certain winner. He swept through Not many of our fencers are used to start­ the field, beating Khabarov (USSR), thought ing fencing sO early in the morning, and On the negative side, certain types of to be his closest rival, 5-0. Then he met very few have had the experience of quo I i­ competitions are a waste of time from the Dwinger-a 15 year old Dutch bay. At that fying one day for subsequent rounds to be point of view af Olympic training: mixed point Saccaro's famous fleche went awry and, held the next day, and having "to sleep team competitions (men and women), two on it." International competition is dif­ not having the wit to change his game, he and three weapon competitions, out door ferent from what we are accustomed to in was stopped four times and lost 5- I. This events, and handicap competitions. I rec­ this respect, and it takes some conditioning put him in a fence-off with Khabarov. and ognize the social advantages of the first - mental as well as physical - to cope since he continued to make desperate fleches two, and if a division has the time, space, with this type of situation. European fen­ he was beaten 5-3, having literally thrown and officials to run them, without interfer­ his championship away. cers have been competing this way. for ing with the more serious events, I have years. To avoid being at a disadvantage, no objection. It should be remembered, The sabre was a long and dour battle. we should do likewise. Malenkov, USSR, was the favorite until he however, that international competition de­ faltered in his last three bouts. The final mands superior skill in a particular wea­ ended in a 3-way tie and in the first bar­ pon. Two and three weapon competition rage they each beat the other. In the second do not tend to develop Olympic competi­ barrage Richard Porulski, Poland, earned a tors. Take a top-notch foilsman fencing hard won victory over Peter Bakonyi, Hun­ in a three-weapon individual event against gary, and Bodevin Heidenryk, Holland. The on opponent of similar calibre in sabre. The final included Kovacs, second son of former issue would most probably be decided with Olympic Champion Pol Kovacs. the epee, in which weapon neither contes­ tant competes regularly. This may be all All-Ohio Championships SUMMARY right as light entertainment; as worth­ Foil: i. J. Link (Lux.) 5/0; 2. Gerresheim (W. while training, it has no justification. by Robert Kaplan Ger.) 3/2, 18 t.r.; 3. Kamuti (Hungary) 3/2, 19 t.r.; 4. Parulski (Po!.) 213, 21 t.r.; 5. Szobo (Hun.) The tournament held in Columbus on 2/3, 22 t.r.; 6. Rodocannichi (Fr.) 0/5. On outdoor events, I might mention on April I I sow 58 fencers participating. There Ladies: 1. Proudskova (USSR) 4/1; 2. Orban incident that occurred at the Open Epee were no successful defending champions and (Rou.) 3/2; 3. Kleiweg (Hoi!.) 2/3, 13 t.r.; 4. competition in New York on April 5 a once again Northern Ohio dominated the Schmid (Ger.) 2/3, 15 t.r.; 5. Potrenko (USSR) glorious spring day. One of the fencers events by taking all places. Encouraging, 213, 16 t.r.; 6. Passini (It.) 2/3, 17 t.r. felt it was a shame to fence indoors on such however, is the growth of the Cincinnati Epee: I. Khabarov (USSR) 6/1; 2. Saccaro (It.) a beautiful sunny day, and painted on allur­ group and the increasing strength of some 6/ I; 3. Muresano (Rou.) 4/3; 4. Haukler (Rou.) ing word picture of the joys of outdoor younger fencers in Dayton and Columbus. 3/4, 22 t.r.; 5. Owinger (Hoi!.) 3/4, 30 t.r.; 6. competition. A number of the others Kaster (E. Ger.) 2/5, 30 t.r.; 7. Boschetto (It.) promptly agreed; but when it was pointed Final Results; 2/5, 31 t.r.; 24 for; 8. Guillez (Fr.) 2/5, 31 Foil: I. H. Fried; 2. F. Aprily; 3. A. Styler. t.r., 17 for. out to them that outdoor fenCing is com­ Sabre: 1. Parulski (Po!.) 512; 2. Bakonyi (Hun.) pletely different from indoor - the light, Epee: 1, A. Styler; 2. G. Pinter; 3. A. Musichuk 512; 3. Heidenryk (HoIL) 512; 4. Malenkov (USSR) the reflections, the surface, the sense of Sabre: I. T. Legezo; 2. H. James 3. P. 4/3; 5. Sobczak (po!.) 3/4, 29 t.r.; 6. Kovacs distance - those who had experience real­ Hamorady (Hun.) 3/4, 30 t.r.; 7. Jacques (Fr.) 215; 8. Filz ized that their initial agreement had been Women: I. M. Papurt; 2. A. Stevenson; 3. (Aus.) 1/6. given without careful thought. J. Steigerwald June 1959 AMERICAN FENCING

1liOIlE (:ONDITIONIN(; EXEIICISES

by Richard Gradkowski

(Note: In a previous issue Mr. Arthur Tau­ ber wrote an article describing a condit:on­ ing program far fencers. This article con­ o tinues in the same vein.) Those of us who had the opportunity to observe the recent World Champ',onships in Philadelphia could see the superb condition­ ing of the international contestants. The application of scientific methods to athletics has resulted in a revolution in training. The modern progressive coach understands that in order to promote athletic efficiency in any sport, many varied exercises are needed. We find that nO longer is it possible to just fence. The modern fencer must be able to run track, swim, lift weights and do high- jumping. A certain amount of LEGAL TRAINING is also useful. ISome of our most consistent champions have been students of jurisprudence. I Now m~ny ob­ SCure muscles are singled out and developed to their peak of efficiency by scientific training methods. The resultant effect has been to produce a SUPER ATHLETE with limitless endurance and unflagging coor­ dination. , .- " However, as all fencers know, the con­ I testants form but a port of the overall com­ petetive scene. Any individual fencer can only contribute about one-third,of the effort THE VOTING-ARM PRESS (Fig, I I THE BACKWARD FLECHE (Fig. 31 to the eventual victory. The other two­ This exercise strengthens the signalling As the fencer fleche-attacks, the judge thirds must be supplied by the opponent and of touches. The press develops the biceps, pivots bock on his heels (AI, As soon as the officials, We can usually assume that triceps, deltoids, and trapezius muscles, It the CENTER OF GRAVITY posses over the the opponent is in good shope, but; what will also develop a backache if overdone. edge of the BASE AREA of the judge, the about the officials? All too often we find I f a dumbbel is not available, you can try left foot shoots bock, bending the left leg flabby directors with slow reflexes and blurr­ to get on intelligent friend to judge, (BI. With a powerful spring of the bent ed vision. The modern SUPER ATHLETIC leg, the judge fleches backward I C I. Dur­ FENCER needs modern SUPER OFFICIALS' THE EYEBALL ACCELERATOR (Fig, 2) ing this entire exercise, the judge should It is with this in mind that we present This exercise is similar to juggling and keep his head erect and his eye fixed on the following series of conditioning exer­ will develop the ability of the eyeball muS­ the oncoming contestant to see if any touch cises for officials, These can be done reg­ cles to move quickly, Each eye should pick has been scored, and to prevent a possible ularly Or as a worm up before a meet. With a boll and fallow its' trajectory. The judge sneaky reprisal on the part of the fencer. these basic exercises as a cornerstone, am­ should start with one boll and work up to bitious officials should begin training for three or four, When more than one or two the coming Pan American Gomes and the bolls are used each eye will have to fol­ Olympics, low more than one boll simultaneously. This seems difficult at first, but with prac­ tice the judge can follow any number of bolls with any number of eyes, Schoolboy Foil --_._----_._--_._------by Sidney Schwartz EASTERN 3-WEAPON OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP The annual U. of Buffalo Invitational The annual event sponsored by Jones NOTE: (1) Free Parkway passes will be Schoolboy Tournament attracted 18 entries Beach State Pork has become very popular mailed to all entries ond officials, Locker from local High Grode schools. Although the and since it is not an official AFLA event and Pool posses to contestants, schools do not have a fencing program, the the Board has authorized League members boys are learning the sport at various clubs to participate even though this year it is (2) Non-contestants who wish to be of­ under Gaza Pokay, Sidney Schwartz, Jules open to non-amateurs. ficials or ushers please notify Mrs. Sylvester. Goldstein and George Twardakens, Event: Individual 3-weapan (epee only 13) Contestants' fencing record request­ Finol Round electric) ed for advance press releases, Dote: Sunday, September 13, 1959 (rain II I Donald Rutecki, Riverside High or shine) TRAVEL: By car via North'ern or South­ 121 Ronald Schwartz, Kenmore High Location: Music Shell, near Jones Beach ern Parkways. By train via L,I,R,R, to (3 i Brion Allen, Kenmore High Tower Freeport then by connecting bus to Jones (4 I Bradley Tashenberg, Park School Time: 10 A.M, !check in by 9 :30 A.M.) Beach, (5 I James Zielen, Riverside High Awards: Trophies for first three places Entry Fee: $3.50 (no charges accepted) (6 I Forest Benson, School 82 All entries and fees should be mailed to: (71 Paul Szczepanski, H,C, Tech. Mrs. Ruth Sylvester (S) Vitold Wilkasz, Transfiguration 10 Parkside Drive 19) Mark Genrich, Amherst High Levittown, L, I" N. y, AMERICAN FENCING June 1959

INTEBCOLLEGIATES • • • • PATERSON STATE COLLEGE REMAINS IWFA CHAMPION JERSEY CITY SOPHOMORE, FRAN SIDOTI, WINS INDIVIDUAL TITLE by Barbi Brill

Top seeded Paterson State College re­ tained its hold on the Intercollegiate Wom­ en's Fencing Association silver cup when they went undefeated with 10 wins in the 31 st annual championships, held at Brook­ lyn College. All three Paterson starters qualified for the individual final. Fran Sidoti mode it two years in a row for Jersey City State's hold on the individ­ ual crown. Twelve teams were entered in the 10- hour round robin competition. New York University was runner up, losing only to Paterson 15-41 in the final round. In the final round, Paterson was pressed by R.I.T. but emerged with 0 5-4 victory. They hod defeated the some team in the preliminary round 9-0. With 13 victories, Fran Sidoti brought Jersey City into the third spot. Brooklyn's one victory was over R.I.T. who lost all in the final round. The up-state college hod beaten Brooklyn in the preliminary round. The placings of the remaining teams were: Hunter College, Fairleigh Dickenson University, Elmira College, Brandeis Un',ver­ sity, Drew University, Temple University (farfeitl. F.D.U. entered a team from Teaneck campus, which fenced extremely well in spi te of the fact that a II the gi rls were freshmen fencers. This was also the fresh­ man I.W.F.A. year for the Brandeis girls who proved they wi II be a strong con tender •• 'In 1960 when the event will be held in Elmira. The individual champion was not decid­ ed until the lost bout of the final of six. Fran Sidoti lJersey City 1 defeated Pat Dolan (Paterson I, 4-3, to take the title; time ron out with no score, putting the bout in a sudden death situation. The loss put Dolan in a tie with teammate Dotty Pohl­ BEAUTY AND SKILL man. Each had 3 wins, but Pohlman, who Inter-collegiate Women's Fencing Association Champions gave Sidoti her only defeat, placed second Patersan State Callege on the touch count. Dorothy Pohlman, Patricio Dolan, Marylyn Gerber Diana Har IHunter) and Mary Churchill IN.Y.U.) tied for fourth and placed as FINAL listed on touches. Marilyn Gerber placed sixth. (I) Paterson defeated: Brooklyn, 7-2; Mont­ cloir, 5-2; N.Y.U., 5-4; Jersey City, 6-3; R.I.T., in Washington, D.C. TEAM SUMMARY 5-4. (2) N.Y.U. deteated: Brooklyn, 6-3; Mont­ Preliminary - Poo' A clair, 7-2; Jersey City, 5-4; R.I.T., 8-1. (3) fence at Paterson defeated: Brandeis, 8-1; Drew, 9~O; Jersey City defeated: Brooklyn, 5-4; Montclair, Brooklyn, 9-0; Elmira, 7-2; R.I.T., 9-0. R.I.T. 5-4; R.I.T., 5-2. (4) Montclair defeated: Brook­ DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA defeated: Drew'. 7-2; Brooklyn, 5-4; Elmira, 5-4; lyn, 5-2; R.I.T., 5-4. (5) Brooklyn defeated: Brandeis, 5-4. Brooklyn defeated: Elmira, 5-4; R.I.T., 5-2. (6) R.I.T. losts all matches. FENCERS CLUB Drew, 7-2; Brandeis, 5-4. Elmira defeated: Bran­ deis, 6-3; Drew, 8-1. Brandeis defeated: Drew, 6-3, Drew lost all matches, INDIVIDUAL SUMMARY Over 50 years at Prelim inary - Pool B FINAL N.Y.U. defeated: Hunter, 5-4; Montclair, 7-2; Sidoti defeated: Dolan, 4-3; Churchill, 4-2; F.D.U., 6-3; Temple, 9-0; Jersey City, 6 .. 3. Jer­ Washington Y.M.C.A. sey City defeated: F.D.U., 5-4; Temple, 9-0; Gerber, 4-1; Hor, 4-2. Pohlman defeated: Sidoti, Hunter, 6-3. Montclair defeated: Jersey City, 4-3; Gerber, 4-1; Hor, 4-0. Dolan defeated: --0--- 5-4; Hunter, 5-4; Temple, 9-0. F.D.U. defeated: Churchill, 4-3; Gerber, 4-3; Pohlman, 4-1. Hor Temple, 9-0; Montclair, 5-4. Hunter defeated: defeated: Dolan, 4-1; Gerber, 4-2, Churchill 1736 G St. N.W. NA 8-8250 Temple, 9-0; F.D.U., 6-3. Temple last all matches defeated: Pohlman, 4-1; Hor, 4-3. Gerber de- by forfeit. teated: Churchill, 4-2. June 1959 AMERICAN FENCING 7

N.C.A.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS

Navy's trio won all the individual crowns INDIVIDUAL SABER and the NCAA team title in the J 5th an­ AI Morales, Navy 23 nual tournament, held at Anncpolis. It Mike Dasaro, N.Y.U. 21 Stewart Reuter, Columbia 20 marks the first time that any school has RonaJd Lemieux, Wisconsin 18 scored a clean sweep. The strength of the Phil Robinson, Penn 18 champions is emphasized by their aggre­ Andy Kemeny, C.C.N.Y. 18 6 gate score of 72 wins and only 4 loss2s. 7 Jerry Sutrowiec, Detroit 17 It was sweet revenge for the midship­ 8 Stephen Nagy, Princeton 15 9 men, who placed second to NYU in the Ron Shipko, Illinois 14 10 ICFA tournament, to score 3-0 against the 9 John Miller, Wayne State 14 10 New Yorkers. II Tom Lee, Notre Dome 13 II II Ralph Sauer, Iowa 13 II Roland Wommack retained the epee title 13 Bill Streeter, Rochester 121 12 and thus become the first epeeist in NCAA 14 Don Reese, Yale II 13 history to do so. He later was voted "Fen­ 15 Stephen Arncst, Michigan State 10 14 cer of the year." Columbia's Buchman 16 Barry Smith, Brooklyn 15 placed second on touches over Yale's Powell. 16 Bob Blackburn, Stevens Tech 15 Joseph Paletta won the foil when he de­ 18 Sheldon Miller, Oberlin 16 20 Sanford Scher, BuffalO 17 feated NYU's Gene Glazer 5-4, thus rever­ 20 Leo Appel, Johns Ho~)kins 17 sing the decision between them in the ICFA 20 Ronald Weaver, Ohio State 17 two weeks before. Wayne's Davis w8s CHAMPIONSHIP 23 Don Myrick, Texas Tech. 4 20 third. 24 Joe Cekuko, Case 3 21 AI Morales won with a two-bout margin 25 Mike Collins, North Carolina 23 EQUIPMENT over NYU's Mike Dasaro. The champion's FINAL TEAM STANDINGS sale defeat was by Scher of Buffalo. Third Navy 72- 4 by went to Reuter of Columbia. N.Y.U. 65--11 the The Summaries Columbia 63-13 Maker af Champions INDIVIDUAL EPEE 4 !flinois 56-20 W. L. 4 Penn. 56-20 Roland Wommack, Navy 24 6 Wayne State 54-22 2 Stephen Buchman, Columbia 21 5 Wisconsin 51-25 3 Joy Powell, Yale 21 5 Notre Dame 47-29 4 Dave Kennedy, Illinois 20 6 Princeton 46-30 GEORGE SANTELLI, Inc. 10 Yale 43-33 Greg Bradshaw, Penn, 20 6 412 Sixth Avenue Chris Pascal, N.Y.U. 20 6 II C.C.N. Y. 42-34 Ellsworth Miller, Wayne State 17 9 12 Mich. State 40-36 New York II, New York Charles Schrn'ltter, Michigan State 15 II 13 Detro'lt 39-37 Mike Bruce, Detroit 15 II 14 Rochester 34-42 8 Bob Peterson, Buffalo 15 II 15 Buffolo 32-44 8 Bob Chapman, Princeton 15 II 16 Chicago 29-47 12 Larry Southwick, Case 14 12 17 Brooklyn 27-49 12 Herb Robbins, Wisconsin 14 12 17 Stevens T. 27-49 HELENE MAYER MEMORIAL 12 Jerry Old, Kansas 14 12 19 Iowa 26-50 15 Jim Jock, Notre Dame 13 13 20 Case 25-51 by Mary Huddleson 21 Oberlin 24-52 16 Edgar Price, Penn 12 14 The sixth annual competition, held in San 16 Alex Levy, Brooklyn 12 14 22 Ohio State 20-56 FranciSCO, was won for the fourth time by 18 Tom Vincent, Iowa 10 16 23 Harvard 17-35 19 Derry Mounce, Rochester 9 17 23 Kansas 17--35 Maxine Mitchell of The Los Angeles A.C. 19 Bill Bennett, Harvard 9 17 25 Fenn 12-14 There were J 6 entries, with a final of 9 19 Bob Melworm, C.C.N.Y. 9 17 25 Texas Tech, 12-64 (electric) . 27 Geo. Washington 11-15 22 Hugh Tucker, Oberlin 7 19 Final Standings 28 N. Carolina 8-68 23 Carl Jones, Ohio State 6 20 (I) Maxine Mitchell, LAAC, 8/0; (2) Tommy An­ Tech. 20 29 )'s. Hopkins 7-17 23 Emmet Walloch, Stevens 6 geli, Halberstadt, 7/1; (3) Iris Hoblit, Unott., 4/4, 23 Milt McGinnis, Chicago 6 20 21 t.r.; (41 Potricia Barksdull, Halb., 4/4, 22 t.r.; 21 26 Royce Bruce, Texas Tech. 5 (5) Mary Huddleson, Halb., 4/4, 25 t.r., 23 for; 24 27 Bob Peebles, North Carolina (6) Shirley Canter, Unatt., 4/4, 25 t.r., 21 for; INDIVIDUAL FOIL (7) Bonnie De Rosier, Faulkner, 3/5; (8) Carol Joe Paletta, Navy 25 ~ Reid, Pannonio, 2/6; (9) Ilene Franchini, S.F, State 2 Gene Glazer, N.Y.U. 24 0/8. 3 Bruce Davis, Wayne State 23 Ben Janowski, Columbia 22 4 4 Abbey Silverstone, Illinois 22 4 Jim Russomono, Notre Dome 21 Richard Green, Wisconsin 19 Dave Micohnik, Penn. 18 John Cae, Princeton 16 10 METROPOLITAN MASTERS 10 Terry Glimn, Michigan State 15 II INSTRUCTION 10 AI Johnson, C.C.N.Y. 15 II The three events drew a disappointing 15 II 10 Robert Venegas, Chicago total entry: six in foil, six in epee and five 13 John Capurso, Rochester 13 13 EDWARD F. LUCIA in sabre. 14 Angelo Devito, Stevens Tech. 12 14 15 John Powell, Yale II 15 Albert Axelrad was undefeated in foil, with 15 Tom McDonald, George Wash. II 15 Un ited States Coach, Bukantz and Kwartler tied for second and 17 Martin Lefkow'ltz, Buffalo 10 16 placing as mentioned an touches. 18 Bill Voile, Oberlin 9 17 XI World Championships Navy's coach, Andre Deladrier, won the 19 Mike Gundzik, Case 8 18 19 Bill Trebi !cock, Harvard 8 18 epee (J -touch) after a double round robin. 21 ) erry Hirschberg, Ohio State 19 743 EIGHTH AVENUE, NYC Vebell was second and Skrobisch third. 21 Dick Comor, Detroit 7 19 Circle 5-9504 Deladrier was the only professional to enter 23 Robert Zussman, Brooklyn 6 20 any of the events. 24 Carrol Raver, North Carolina 5 21 Allan Kwartler won all his bouts to place 25 Jeff Anderson, Iowa 3 23 By Appointment 25 Wendell Morrow, Texas Tech 3 23 first in sabre, with Worth and Nyilas fal­ 25 John Dillard, Kansas 3 23 lowing in that order. 8 AMERICAN FENCING June 1959

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INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Open Epee 3/15/59 Foil Teams of Four Women Jim Margolis, USN, was undefeated in the Salle Santelli IAxelrod, Kwartler, Lazar, Prostick) and Fencers Club I Bukantz, Gold­ Julio Schoeck, Fencers Club, and Betty final of nine and in fact lost only one bout smith, Lubell, Strauch) fenced the deciding Santelli, Salle Santelli, tied with 6/1 records 5-4 Ito Salzberg in the semi-final) out of 17 fenced. Second went to Aubrey Seeman, match and tied at 8-8. Santelli won by a in the final. The fence-off gave Mrs. Schoeck F.e., and third to Roland Wommack, USNA. margain of 4 touches. N.Y.A.e. was third. the title 4-3. Third went to Anne Drungis. Other finalists, in order, were Sokol, Balint, Other finalists, in order, were Salzberg, Pau­ College freshmen King, Parker and Boyce. jordieu, Mooney, Halpern, Russell and Bavuso. Thirty-one competed. Herb Cohen IN.Y.U.I defeated his team mate Israel Colon 5-2 in the fence-off for first. Both men had been undefeated in the semi-final and finished the final at 9 with Women's Prep 3/15/59 7/1 records. Third and fourth also went to N. Y.U. when Jerry Halpern got the bronze on Foil Paulette Singelakis, Pot. S. T., won on a fence-off against her club mate Dorothy touches over Fajen. Other finalists, in order, Harold Goldsmith, Fencers Club, was un­ Pohlman. Third went on touches to Joan were Kende, Fife and Ruthenberg IColum­ defeated in the final and had a 15/1 record Koslow of Hunter over Moria Pereiva I Hun­ bia) and Longer 1e.e.N.Y.). for the day. The decisive bout was against terl and Joan Doran IP.S.T.). Marcia Mos­ Albert Axelrod, who placed second, and was ley was the other finalist. Twenty-two com­ Open Sabre 4/19/59 won 5-0 by the new champion. Third went peted. Csaba Pallaghi ISS), placed first and to Joel Wolfe, F.e. Other finalists were Abram Cohen I F.e.), took second. Third Brandeis/ Seeman, Keanel Davis and Lazor. went on touches to Mike Dasaro IN.Y.U.) over Robert Blum ISSI. Nyilas, Farber, Pon­ Women's Open 3/22/59 go, Milletari and Spector followed. Harriet King, Lucio, won from a strong Open Epee 4/5/59 field, losing only to Dolores Come ria ISan­ telli) in the final of nine. Denise O'Connor James Margolis, U.S.N., defeated Roland Epe" Wommack, U.S.N.A., 5-2 in a fence-off to Henry Kolowrat, Fencers Club, topped a I Santelli) placed second and Vivienne Sokol (F.e.) took third on touches over Miss Co­ take first place. Third went on touches to field of 35 to take the crown. Navy's Roland Frank Bavuso (F.e.) over his club mate Ed Wommack, who holds both the NCAA and merio. Other finalists, in order, were Ter­ hune, Santelli, Balint, Dalton, Schoeck. Vebell. Duncan, Mooney, Levy, Halpern and ICFA titles, placed second while NYU's Mike Goldstein followed. Dasaro, who is also on excellent sabre pros­ Thirty-one competed. pect, placed third. Other finalists, in order, Foil Team C were Halpern, Pascal, Margolis, Cavley, -E}-- The N.Y.A.C. (Keane, Farrell, Mooney) Russell and Moss. won by defeating the Fencers Club I Canvin, Open Epee 5/24/59 Lerner, Goldstein) 7 -2 in the deciding Aubrey Seeman, FC, won all his bouts in match. the final to toke his first major gold medal ~--- in epee. Ed Vebell, FC, was second and Lorry Women's Open 5/16/59 Anastasi, Pentathlon, third. Other finalists: Averil Genton, Salle Lucia, was undefeat­ Freyvogel, Morgolis and Ponga. Sabre ed in the final of six. Anne Drungis, SS, placed second on touches over Evelyn Ter­ Csaba Pallaghy, Salle Santelli, won im­ hune, SS. King, Schwabe and Pierce followed pressively from a strong field of 37. The final in that order. of nine was well fenced and showed the results of better physical condition among Open Foil 5/17/59 the top fencers. Santelli made a clean sweep Albert Axelrod, SS, won with 4/1. A triple of the medals when Allan Kwortler and tie for second, resolved on touches, placed George Worth tied for second and finished Aubrey Seeman, Joel Wolfe and Gen Glazer The reputation of a man is like his as listed on touches. The other finalists, in in that order. Glazer scared the only victory shadow gigantic when it precedes him, order, were Cohen, Farber, Nyi las, Dasaro, against Axelrod. Brandeis and Gradkawski and pygmy in its proportions when it fol­ White and Richards. completed the final. laws.-Talleyrond

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Georgia Kentucky West Virginia by Vincent Faraone by Mary Gehant This new Division has elected the follow- Novice Foil: 1. Or. S. Kolter; 2. Brill Arnold; Open Foil: (I) John Gehant, Louisville; (2) Robert ing officers: 3. Dr. A. Rauber. Hensley, Lexington; (3) Francis Wolff, Louisville. Chairman: James E. Knopp Open Foil: 1. U. R. Byrum; 2. Lt. H. Fisher; 3. Open Epee: (J) Charles Thomas, Louisville; (2) Vice Chairman: Miller Grove Dr. T. Levitas, Robert Hensley, Lexington; (3) Albert Wolff, Louis~ Secretary: H. E. Graham, Jr. Open Sabre: 1 Dr, T. Levitas; 2, Capt. M. Horo­ ville. witz; 3. Richard Morenus. Women's Unclassified: (1) Virginia Durrett, JCC; Treasurer: L. A. Lewis (2) Anne Furnish, Louisville; (3) Barbara Grant, Bout Committee Chairman: E. G. Marks JCC. Foil Unclassified: (l) Paul Ross, Lexington; (2) Alois Srameks, Ft. Knox; (3) Jerry Cartwright, Border Louisville, by Delmer Johnson Oklahoma Open Sabre: (J) Carl Burge, Louisville; (2) John Women's Uncloss.: J, Peggy Ruppert; 2. Olga Gehant, Louisville; (3) Francis Wolff, Louisville, by Dorothy Hardcastle Borrueta; 3. Jean Bambach, The follOWing are results of our qualifying Foil Uncloss.: 1. Lt. C. Willis; 2. Eddie Koons; events for Nationals. Both epee and men's 3. Cyril Tanner. foil were electrical. Women's Open: J, Betty Fleeger; 2. Cecilia Foil: I. Arthur Wade; 2. John Shanks; 3. Jack Wong; 3. Jean Bambach. Moses; 4. R. S. Lieurance, Foil Open: 1. Rolph Kerker; 2. Lt. e. Willis; 3. New Jersey Sabre: 1. R. S. Lieurance; 2. J 1m White; 3. Elmer Macedo Nunez, Hoyle; 4. Jock Moses. Epee Open: 1. Lt. C. Willis; 2. Jack McDaniel; by Mary Bemler Women: I. Alice Wade; 2. Tanya Lobaugh; 3. 3. Fred Aliago. Women's Prep: 1. D. Pohfman, PSC; 2, J, Doran, Frances Duke; 4. Phyll is Leathurman. Sabre Open: I. Lt. C. Willis; 2. Rolf Kerker; PSC; 3. E. Wawoisk, PSC. Epee: 1, Arthur Wade; 2. Robert Sego; 3. R. D. 3. Jack McDaniel. Foil: I. A. Freeman, FCNJ; 2. R. Flynn, FCNJ; Lieurance; 4. Elmer Hoyle. R. Nicholls, FCNJ. Women's Uncloss.: J, M. Gerber, PSC; 2, p, Dolan, PSC; 3. c. Stukowski, PSc. Foil 'C': I. S. D'Ambola, FCNJ; 2. R. Nicholls, Illinois FeNJ; 3. H. Levine, FCNJ. Long Island by Lois Tykodi Women's Uncloss. Team won by PSC (Kulyk, Gerber, Dolan, Stukowski). Sabre: (I) Spector; (2) Convin; (3) Pardee. Our Divisionals: Women's 'e': 1, E. Terhune, 5S; 2. C. Kopp, 5S; Epee: (I) Coli; (2) Bloomsberg; (3) Bachner. Foil: 1. Zombolus; 2, Shapiro; 3. Silverman. 3. ). Dardia, Fe. Foil: (I) So lee: (2) Terracuso; (3) Stein. Epee: I. Fain; 2. Radde; 3. Cleland. Mixed Doubles: 1. Comerio & Russel!; 2. O'Con­ nor & Wolf; 3, Kopp & Prostick, Sabre: J. Silverman; 2. Tykodi; 3. Cameron, Women's Open: 1. H, King, Sl; 2. A, Drungis, Women: 1. Neustadter; 2. Bond; 3. Matousek, 55; 3. J. Schoeck, Fe. A high school foi I team event had six Open Foil: 1. A. Sully, NYAC; 2. J. Brittain, Gulf Coast Pr.U.; 3. P. Forond, NYAC. teams and was won by Kelner, Taylor and by Mabel Morse Gable from Senn H.S. Nat Shapiro has given Women Open: 1. J. Dordia, Fe; 2. D, Comerio, 55; 3. D. O'Connor, 55. a great deal of time at one of our boys' Junior Epee: (I) Charles Robertson, SdA; (2) Open Foil: I. J. Strauch, FC; 2. P. Warfield, Tommy Oowlearn, Ind.; (3) George Taylor, HFC. clubs to help start youngsters in fencing. FCNJ; 3. P. Forond, NYAC. Junior Sabre: {l) Tommy Dow!eorn, Ind.; (2) The response has been excellent. Open Epee: 1. I. Bernstein, FCN); 2. l. Cinque­ C.harles Robertson, SdA; (3) Larry Weaver, HFC. grona, Pace; 3. R. Chapman, Pr.U, Prep Foil: (I) Larry Weover, HFC; (2) Lowell Miller, HFC; (3) James Monkres, UT. Prep Epee: (I) James Monkres, UT; (2) Harvey Western New York Deutsch, UT; (3) Lowell Miller, HFC. Prep Sabre: (1) Ed Gause, Suc.; (2) Lorry Weav­ by Nancy Zielinski er, HFC; (3) Jomes Monkres, UT. Novice Foil: (I) C. F. Lively, Long.; (2) James The Great Lakes Tournament held at Erie, Monkres, UT; (3) Jerry Correll, Long. Po. resulted as follows: Minnesota Novice Epee: (I) Joe Klein, Ind.; (f) Leslie Blea­ Women: (I) Natalie Dunn; (2) Rosita Scheska; master MPT; (3) Tommy Dowlearn, Ind. by Paul E. Dahl l (3) Katatin Nadasy; (4) Ann Kaiser. Novice Sabre: (I) Leslie Bleamaster, MPT; (2) Foil: (I) Gene Holey; (2) Cecil LaGrange; (3) Our qualifiers for the Nationals are: Joe Klein, Ind.; (3) Tommy Dowlearn, Ind. Women's Prep: (1) Mary Ferrer, SdA; (2) Hat­ L. J. Ognibene; (4) Joseph Gauthier. Women: Loretto Nelson, Kathy Cargill, Lauro tie Taylor, HFC; (3) Georgybel LeGendre, Buc. Smith, Sue Burnight. Our Divisional meets: Epee Team won by Modern Pentathlon 'A' (Stoll, Novice Foil: (I) Gene Haley; (2) Andre Sokey; Foil: Douglas Messmer, Joe DeFoe, James Bax­ Pesthy, Anastasi), (3) Norman Martin. ter, Robert Foster. Open Epee: (I) Larry Anastasi, MPT; (2) Paul Women's Novice: (I) Shiela Bob; (2) Sandra Epee: James Humphrey, Douglos Messmer, Ber­ Pesthy, MPT; (3) Leslie Bleamaster. ton Dahl, Joe DeFoe. Women's Novice: (1) Georgybe! LeGendre, Buc.; Meek; (3) Virginia Barons. (2) Hattie Taylor, HFC; (3) Mary Ferrer. J-Weopon: (I) Davis Bohacket; (2) De r r y Sabre: Douglas Messmer, Joe DeFoe, James Bax­ ter, Vernon Carlson. Sabre Team won by Composite (Trevino, Gause, Mounce; (3) Paul Scipioni. Baird). Women's Championship: (I) Fran Breton; (2) Our Championship Tournament results: Open Sabre: (I) Philip Petmecky, Medina; (2) lone Kruek; (3) Nancy Zielinski. Novice Foil: J. Vernon Carlson; 2. Berton Dahl; Desi Trevino, Ft, Hood; (3) Jack Baird, Suc. Epee Championship: (I) Davis Bohocket; (2) 3. Joe Kolosk. Open Foil: (1) Jack Baird, Buc.; (2) Jerry Cor­ Derry Mounce; (3) Paul Scipioni. Junior Foil: 1. Robert Foster; 2. Vernon Corlson; rell, Long.; (3) Philip Petmecky, Medina. Women's Open: (I) Betty Kolenda,. Ind.; (2) Mo­ Sabre Championship: (I) Davis Bohacket; (2) 3. Berton Dahl. zelle Hampton, Long.; (3) Neomia Abbott, Buc. Anthony Buzzeli; (3) Neil Connon. Women's Novice: 1. Renee Le Tendre; 2. Laura Women's Team won by Composite (Kolenda, Tay­ Smith; 3. Virginia Houston. Foil Championship: (I) Davis Bohacket; (2) An­ lor, Ferrer). thony Buzzeli; (3) Frederick Washburn. Women's Junior: 1. Sandra Staehle; 2. Laura Foil Team won by Composite (Robertson, Pet­ 4~Weapon Team was won by the Toronto Mus­ Smith; 3. Loretto Nelson. mecky, Shelby). keteers (Widmaier, foil; Andru, epee; Symonds, 3-Weapon: }. Douglas Messmer; 2, Joe DeFoe; Women's Prep: (1) Judith Cornelius, HFC; (2) sabre; Domenieux, women), 3, Vernon Carlson. Hattie Taylor, HFC; (3) Georgybel LeGendre, Buc. 10 AMERICAN FENCING June 1959

ABOUT THE PAN-AMERICAN GAMES Michigan by Miguel A. de Capriles by Monico Bill President, Pan-American Fencing Confederation Women's "C": (J) Margaret Danosi; (2) Louise I t is my purpose in this article to solicit The big problem that the committee can­ Schneider; (3) Monica BilL the help of all members of the A.F.L,A. to not solve without the wholehearted support Foil "C"; (1) Bela Szentivonyi; (2) Conrad Gnie­ wek; (3) Norman Barnett, make the fencing events of the III Pan of the A.F,L,A. membership is personnel, Sabre "C": (J) Bela Szcntivonyi; (2) George American Games an outstanding success, We know from experience that it takes Thomas; (3) AI Kunzmann. comparable to the two other maior inter­ more than 200 people to staff a first-rote Epee "C": (I) Charles Schmitter; (2) Elsworth national tournaments held on United States international tournament. The committee Miller; (3) Arthur Bruce. territory within my personal memory - the and the local division cannot do it alone. 3~Weapon: (I) Bela Szcntivonyi; (2) George J 932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and Non-fencers can be only of limited help, A Thomas; (3) William Goering. the J 958 World Championships in Phila­ large number of fencers from other divis­ Sabre: (I) William Goering; (2) Fred Greiheit; (3) James Campoli. delphia. ions will have to make a maior effort, on Foil: (I) Greg Flynn; (2) Bela Szentivanyi; (3) That the J II Pan-American Champion­ a volunteer basis, to backstop the Chicago Conrad Gniewek. ships will be highly successful from the group. Epee: (1) Richard Berry; (2) Bela Szcntivonyi; point of view of the U,S, fencing team, I Let me breakdown in some detail the (3) James Campoli. have nat the slightest doubt, Our com­ personnel requirements, The management 4 R Weapon Team won by Composite (Gniewek, peting representatives will have stiff oppo­ of the tournament will of course be in the Miller, Szentivonyi, Sue Gniewek). sition from our perennial rival, Argentina, hands of on international bout committee Walta Handicap: (I) Bela Szentivonyi; (2) Els­ in all the events, and from several other of either three or five members. If there worth Miller; (3) John Hocking. countries in specific weapons, But the ex­ Platt Hondicap: (1) Margaret Danosi; (2) Mary ore three, only one will be a U.S. repre­ Saghy; (3) Shirley Stein. cellent preparation of our team under the sentative; if there are five, the U,S. is Prep Epee: (I) Joe Stegaert; (2) Edward Gow­ direction of Captain Rolph Goldstein and entitled to two members. They will be man: (3) F, Plonka, of a superb coaching and training staff, fully occupied with their duties and will Prep Sabre: (I) Warren Duane; (2) John Miller; plus the fact that we sholl have a full com­ not be available for officiating except in (3) Darrel! Mu!inix. plement of men and women for the first on emergency, The supervision of the Women's Prep: (I) Barbara Kaplan; (2) Karen time since the Pan-American Games were electrical equipment will be in the hands Patterson; (3) Sandy Perry. inaugurated, leads me to feel confident that of a representative of the international com­ Our State Championships: Foil: (I) Bela Szentivanyi; {2) Bruce Davis; (3) our fencers will again establish the supre­ mission, but he will need competent tech­ Byron Krieger. macy of U,S, fencing in the Western nicians to test weapons and equipment, and Epee: (I) Charles Schmitter; (2) Elsworth Miller; Hemisphere, expert repairmen to remedy breakdowns (3) Richard Berry. Nevertheless, competitive success is not promptly and efficiently. Closely related Sabre: (1) WHliam Goering; (2) AI Kunzmann; enough, Our country has a reputation for is the need of personnel to check weapons (3) George Thomas. a high degree of organizational and admin­ for all events, and to mark them appropri­ Women: (J) Judy Goodrich; (2) Margaret Danosi; istrative skill, and our fencers have earned ately prior to use in the competitions, Based (3) Paula Sweeney. world-wide renown as fencing officials as on our experience at Philadelphia, we should well. It is part of our iob to see to it have about six qualified inspectors for wea­ that our international prestige is in no way pon check; at least two and preferably four damaged by the technical management and technicians who are familiar with the oper­ Central Florida conduct of the fencing events at the Gomes ation of the foil and epee apparatus and Our two prep competitions resulted as in Chicago, August 27 to September 7, who are able to make on-the-spot checks follows: 1959, for defects in the machines or in the wea­ Foil: (I) Bob Colwell; (2) John Skinner; (3) Although the over-all preparations for pons. In addition, there should be at least Ed McKeon. the Gomes ore not as for advanced at two repairmen competent to fix damaged Women: (I) Wroy; (2) Newell; (3) Costello, this stage as I would like, largely due to electrical weapons and two repoirmen who the usual financial problems, the provision can patch up tears in the metal strips. of physical foci Ii ties seems to be well in These may not sound like glamorous iobs, PLEASE NOTE hand, and the Gomes will have the use of but they are of maior importance to the the electrical equipment that proved so re­ conduct of a modern fencing tournament. We are trying to compile a register of liable at the World Championships in Phila­ Unless these technical operations ore han­ all places where fencing is practiced, delphia this year, I think we can count dled efficiently, the whole conduct of the Please send us the full nome of your on the Fencing Organizing Committee, of tournament will collapse. I do not exag­ club, school, etc.; the full address; the which Alvor Hermanson is Chairman and gerate when I soy that I would rather try name of fencing master (if any) or the Donald G, Thompson is Secretory, to see to to run a tournament without iudges, than nome of the amateur coach, Also tell us it that the physical layout, dressing facili­ I would without competent technicians and the days and times when fencing sessions ties, maintenance, etc., are in keeping with repairmen for the electrical apparatus, are held, the needs of the tournament, (Continued on page 12) PLEASE LET US KNOW PREVIOUS PAN AMERICAN GAMES Inland Empire At the first Pan American Gomes, the We must plan our duty assign­ U.S, fencing team was limited to eight men, by Robert Reynolds ments for the Pon American Fencing six regularly selected competitors who fenc­ The annual Tournament wos held at Championships well in advance. This ed in both team and individuals, and the Columbia Basin College, Pasco, Washington is not possible unless we know who captain-managers of the fencing and mod­ and was sponsored by the Sword and Mask ern pentathlon teams who fenced only in will be in Chicago, what days, Please Club of Richland. There were 25 con­ the team events. The U.S. outscored Ar­ drop a note to Mr. M. R. Garret, 700 testants and results follow: gentino in the men's events, but the lotter's Open Foil: (I) Don Laslo, Alberto; (2) Don Nay- Dover Place, Champaign, Illinois. clean sweep in the women's individual gave 10f, Portland; (3) Danny Gaymon/ Portland. Give your nome and address, the it first place in the over-all results, Women's Open: (1) Mary Lou White, Clark Col­ days you will be available, what At the second Pan American Gomes, the lege; (2) Lee Linderoth, Richland; (3) Ella Socky, U ,So team consisted of J 5 regularly chosen Richland. languages you speak., and your ex­ competitors - twelve men ond three wom­ Open Sabre: (I) Don laslo, Alberto; (2) Harry perience in connection with the con­ en with the captain-manager available Jensen, Sunnyside; (3) Archie Wilson, Richland. Novice Foil: (I) Bill Walling, Sunnyside; (2) duct of competition. for the team events. The U,S. and Argen­ Durkee Richards, Clark; (3) Charles Talbot, Rich­ For your information, the Pan tino each won three events and Mexico land. one. The U.S. was a clear winner in total Women's Novice: (1) Linda Ochs/ Clark; (2) American Championships will be points for the seven events. Joyce Calverts, Clark; (3) Novelle Du Pen, Seattle. August 27 through September 7. June 1959 AMERICAN FENCING 11

ANDRE DELADRIER Andre Deladrier, Navy's head fencing coach, was named 'coach of the year' at the NCAA meeting held in Annapolis. The honor was a fitting tribute to the man who coached Navy to the first 'clean sweep' in NCAA championship history, but Andre has been worthy of recognition for many seasons. He has upheld a fine Navy fencing tra­ dition .. _. following in the footsteps of his own illustrious father and those of Joseph Fiems. J. R. de C.

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I hereby appoint Donald S. Thompson, Ralph M. Goldstein and Fred Linkmeyer, individually or collectively, my proxy to vote in my name and stead on all matters properly coming before the 1959 Annual Meeting of the League, to be held on or about July 4, 1959 at Los Angeles, California

I vate ( ) an the proposed amendment to the Constitution, Article III, Section 2.

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ABOUT THE PAN-AMERICAN GAMES (Continued from poge 10)

With respect to the judges, I need not whose competence is certi fied by the leader emphisize the importonce of hoving an ade­ of his delegation, even if he has not yet quate number of competent officials in eoch been approved by the F.I.E. A fencer who event so that the bout committee will not is chosen in this manner will work under have to call upon competitors for service, the eye of a member of the international except as may be necessary in the case commission on presidents of jury and if his of the visiting teams in order to provide work is satisfactory may earn the coveted the neutral juries required by the rules. As official F.I.E. card as an approved director. the host country, the United States will be Naw for the less glamorous, but never­ expected to furnish the majority of the theless essential, assignments. Between 36 presidents of jury and judges. We are and 54 persons are needed to take on the fortunate in having on adequate number duties of scorers, time-keepers, and appar­ of F.I.E.-appraved presidents of juries and atus managers. Every strip must have one well-qualified judges; but these officials of each of these officials on duty. Two will do us no good unless they are on hand at shifts are a minimum, and there should the Games, ready and willing to serve. I always be some alternates to take care of estimate that we shall need a minimum of emergencies. These officials should be fen­ a dozen F.I.E.-approved presidents of jury cers who are familiar with the rules. The and farty ather judges fram the United Pan-American Championships are not the States to run the competitions efficiently. proper place to train inexperienced persons All of these persons will have to offer their for these duties. services as a lobar of love, as is done in all Similarly, the bout committee will need other sports for the Olympic and Pan­ a clerical staff of not less than four and American Gomes. preferably six competent typists and clerks In order to supplement the presidents of who can tabulate scores, make copies of juries from other countries the Organizing score-sheets for every competing country, Committee has authorized me to invite the press, and the official records. This three Europeans, as was done in the first is in addition to the typing of notices, pool Pan-American Gomes in Buenos Aires and sheets drown by the bout committee, and in the second Pan-American Games in similar assignments. Mexico Ci ty. But the European presidents There are other assignments which can of juries cannot and should not do the en­ be filled by fencers, although experience is tire job. It is our responsibility to provide not as important as in the ather jobs men­ the officials when the United States is not tioned above. For example, at every strip fencing or when the result of a match or there must be two score-board attendants: baut does not directly affect the position One to handle the bout in progress, the of the United States. other to handle the large board. In ad­ di tion, there should be electrical attendants One may ask why so many judges are de­ to hook and unhook the competitors, and sired, now that the foil has been electri­ runners to carry bout-cards and pool-cards fied. The answer of course is that direct­ back and forth to di rectors, scorekeepers, ing electrical foil is a very fatiguing assign­ and bout committee. ment, and presidents of jury hove to be All of the above adds up to a maiar rested every four or five bouts if they are personnel problem. Let' me urge all mem­ to function properly. In addition, the Or­ bers of the A. F. L.A. who are in a posi tion ganizing Committee for the fencing events to help, to make themselves available to will also undertake to furnish the officials Alvor Hermanson's organizing committee for the epee competi tion in the modern for such assignments as may be required. pentathlon, to be held August 31, the same Please contact Mr. Maxwell R. Garret, 700 day as the women's individual. That com­ Dover Place, Champaign, Illinois. it was petition will be a roundrobin of 25 or more the cooperation of a fine staff of volunteers competitors. Also to be kept in mind is that mode a success of the 1958 World that the international bout committee may Championships. We can do no less for in its discretion assign as director a fencer the 1959 Pan-American Games.

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