Blair High School - Saga Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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l in RIGHT: A newcomer to the team, sophomore George Lee makes his final decision as to where he wants to place the ball in the opponents' court. CENTER RIGHT: After making a low back- hand shot, Rick Esbenshade continues to watch the direction ol the ball. BOTTOM: Adam Taylor gets ready to hit the ball with all the strength he has. BELOW: Bobby Jasper: What are you doing here so soon? G - ' ' I ' :xi R' Zi. ,, t

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T.-,MWMmwMMWW.M,Mo,MW.-M V,,,, W.h. t Qtf-fMw.M.M,.z.m,.f.t,. ,-., ,imma 3. I O it Smashing Success Hopes ran high among members of the Tennis Team for a possible league championship. Many of the players had kept in shape before the start of the season by entering numerous tournaments. Behind the singles playing of seniors John Smeby, Adam Taylor, Bobby Jasper, sophomore George Lee, and the doubles teams of Rick Esbenshade-Steve Mills and Doug Price-Mike Shirley, the team posed a threat to other league contenders Burroughs and Hoover. Playing Glendale early in the season, the team was the victim of a loss as the result of illegal coach- ing interference from the sidelines. Blair filed a protest and a decision was made to replay the match later on in the season. Hampered by illnesses, the team narrowly lost to Burroughs but came right back to crush Burbank 181!4 to 92!4. ln one of the most important matches of the season, the Blair team lost to Hoover, their main competition for the league title. Figuring that they would win the rematch with Glen- dale, the team, with only two league losses, pulled together and became determined to be the victor in all of their remaining matches. Taking a break from League action, the team, along with members of the Girls Tennis Team, planned and played in the annual Tenn-A-Thon. The money made from this fund raiser went towards improving the condition of the tennis courts. UPPER LEFT: As the number one singles player, John Smeby makes contact with the ball in the center of the racket, promising a solid serve. LEFT: With his face reflecting the concentra- tion needed in tennis, Mike Shirley completes his shot. OPPOSITE LOWER LEFT: FRONT ROW: Donald Tucker, Chris Grau, James Hart, Tom Lewis, Rob Sundstrom, Dominic Whittles, John Marsh, Michael Pauls, Peter McCourt, John Kennedy, James Chee, Craig Yamaoka, Steve Posner. BACK ROW: Coach Pat Barnett, Peter lnthout, Mike Shirley, Adam Taylor, Doug Price, Rick Esbenshade, Bobby Jasper, George Lee, John Smeby.