Ventura College - La Revista Yearbook (Ventura, CA)

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WINTERBURN. ZANDER, HOMER, BEAN, ' ANEGAS. CUNNINGHAM, CASNER, BECKETT GOLF Golf was inaugurated in 1932 as the newest member of the athletic curriculum at the Ven- tura Junior College. However, though the mash- wielding activity is new in local circles, the sport is well established in other schools cf Southern California and rates a prominent posi- tion on their athletic rosters. Years ago the he-man athletes considered this form of diversion too effeminate to be even con- sidered; these same men are now hopeless ad- dicts to the game as they realize the practical benefits that can be derived from it, not to mention the pleasant hours to be spent tramping over the greens. The schools of the county formed a regular league with a systematic schedule, with the teams meeting each other once in a regular match play tournament. The league officials agreed to play match games rather than medal. The divot-diggers were fortunate in having as their instructors two good men, P. Bousman and Eric Kolberg. These coaches know the gam? thoroughly and were able to imbed in their pupils a type of game that worked very effectively in competition. Ten men answered the first call for candidates issued by Coach Kolberg. During the first three weeks the aspirants practiced faithfully tn-week- ly at the Saticoy course. The school had pre- viously made arrangements with the Saticoy Club owners to the effect that high school golfers could use the course free of charge. The players that made up the squad were Winterburn, Zander, Lewis, Homer, Vaneges, Bean, Casner, Wigton, and De Rosa. From such an array of potential talent coaches Bousman and Kolberg picked five men to repre- sent the Pirates in their first match against Santa Barbara The reader will at once remember that Santa Barbara is typically a golf town, but the locals created a sensation by taking all five of the matches from the northerners. The Dons were completely outclassed, with all five of the Pi- rates, Winterburn, Zander, Lew ' s, Homer and Bean winning their matches. This is the only match that has been played by the Bucs as we go to press With such a stellar start, a cham- pionship aggregation does not seem improbable. A champ outfit in their first year — such is the goal set for themselves. The sport is sure to be a success judging from its popularity during the first year. Situated as we are in the midst of several golf courses, the potential Bobby Joneses can find ample oppor- tunity to practice and improve. ■ ■■ 112

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D ZANDER. B. KELLOGG, EGAN. R KELLOGG. E ZANDER. TENNIS The Pirate tennis team, under the direction of Vernon Hebel, recently finished an unusually active season. Although tennis is supposedly a sport of minor importance, the six members of the team dis- played as high a degree of prowess as any other athletic group. Erwin Zander led the team for the second con- secutive year and, climaxing his fourth year of varsity competition, chalked up a remarkable string of victories. Ray Lewis, playing second man, also came through with a successful season. The third member of four years ' standing, Robert Egan, devoted most of his time to track The three remaining players on the Pirate squad, Richard Kellogg, Robert Kellogg, and Da- vid Zander, were sophomores. Richard Kellogg had a previous season as a letterman, while the other two were playing their first year of varsity tennis. The season started with a match against Ox- nard, in which the Pirates trounced the Yellow- jacket team, winning four matches out of five. Ventura ' s only loss was second singles. The Santa Barbara tilt a week later marked the first individual team loss Ventura has suffered in four years. The Channel City boys proved too efficient, taking five matches out of seven. Taft netsters traveled 150 miles to encounter the Pirate team, but went home sadly defeated. Ventura emerged victorious, taking five matches out of eight. The day ' s activities were featured by the presence of Jack Lynch, national inter- scholastic champion. As expected, he won over E. Zander in singles, but, teamed with another Taft player, met defeat at the hands of Zander and Lewis in a doubles tilt. Minus the services of its first man, Ventura was nosrd out by the strong Thacher squad. Darkness coming too quickly, only five singles matches were played, of which Thacher took three. Santa Barbara again won the County Tennis Tournament, which annually seems to be the disastrous event of the year for Ventura. Neither Richard Kellogg nor Robert Egan managed to reach the final round in singles, while E. Zander and Lewis lost the doubles final. In the Ojai Tournament, E. Zander did un- usually well and succeeded in reaching the quart- er finals. Robert Kellogg was the only other Pirate entrant to win his first round match. Most of the team entered the Ventura 20-30 Tourna- ment, in which three members won cups. j:W j;r ji:r ,s Z .■ 111

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Oi WOMEN ' S S P O R T S TOP ROW: MISS SMITH. MISS THOMAS. MISS KOLLM ANSPERGER. MISS HARRIS. MRS. WENTWORTH. MRS. LAMB; CARROTHERS, ADAMS. WOMEN ' S GOLF A girls ' golf club was formed in the Physical Education department last fall. Sixteen girls with instructors decided to brave the perils of the golf course, their Pro. being Les Wilcox of the Municipal Golf Links at Montalvo. The group started out with overwhelming confidence, especially the teachers, but instructors and stu- dents soon became pupils, when the clubs were grasped. Practice followed, club in the hands, club in the air, a swing — and look at the hole in the ground. Where the grass went they never knew. Another try. Head down, left arm straight, right arm relaxed, change of weight, club in the air, follow through — a complete mess resulting. Confidence now! ' About as much as a thimble full. The hour was soon up and the first lesson was over. Such was the procedure of the pioneers. But all things come to him who waits. With practice and patience, much toil and labor, balls were . finally gotten into the air. The mid-iron and the niblick saw much use. No birdies but many slices, and nary a hole in one . The Golf Club is looking forward to a larger number of members next year. If enthusiasm carries on, the aspirants are sure of better suc- cess. Maybe they can rival the golf team of the hardier sex some time, which was first organ- ized, too, this year. Who knows? In order to succeed one has to start sooner or later. All honor to him who tries! : iX3 2 z7.iS?!; 2 ' s.TJB 113