Berkshire Community College - Falconer Yearbook (Pittsfield, MA)

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Lt. James coached the varsity .M . I X' Phacm Derr .slashes one back in practice ' A n 1 i 3. .Ai .f Q l l The Captain-Bill K metz T E N N I S racket wielders OUR Nautical Almanacs, after a little unorthodox inter- polation, tell us that tennis originated in the court of Queen Elizabeth. The cavaliers brought the game to Maryland, and passed it on to the athletes of today. Year after year the Boys of Bancroft, racket in hand, are seen walking through the halls and out to the tennis courts. It may be so cold that sweaters and sweat clothes are worn, or so hot that the G I skivvy shirts seems unbear- able, nevertheless, in every season of the year, the game is played. From these ardent admirers of tennis is molded a team that consistently ranks with the best in the land. This year the team will be lacking the guiding genius of coach Hendrix, who led the boys to an undefeated season in 1943. Also absent from the lineup will be Elston Wyatt, last yearis captain and quarter finalist in the National Tourney. But there are still 16 good reasons why the Navy netmen will chalk up another undefeated season-including a victory over Army. Coach James, former plebe mentor, will fill the shoes of Art Hendrix, and Bob Crawford, a hard hitting youngster, will move up to the number one spot. There are few players who desire to be on the receiving 'end of Crawford's smashing serve and driving forehand. Last year the only first classman receiving an NX was Bill Kmetz, captain, and one of the more dependable members of the squad. Bill is not a spectacular player, but it is seldom that his opponent outvolleys him. To round out the team, Coach james can call on Edwards, an outstanding player on last yearis squad, Davis, Norris, versatile Sam Gorsline, Don Brooks, Phaon Derr, and others who will be competing for a chance to represent the Naval Academy in the field of sports. If pre-season expectations are correct, Armyis defeat will close a second undefeated season for the tennis team. t Bob Davis was a smooth all-round performer K xX '5

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