New York Military Academy - Shrapnel Yearbook (Cornwall on Hudson, NY)

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TENNIS Coach ....... ...,.. L ieutenant Wood Captain ....... ............ H ollander Manager .. .,..,..... ..,............... ...... J o hnson, C. THE TEAM Cimaglia Hollander Schnapp Finch Kutschera Sherry Grynkraut Scales Whitten THE RECORD N.Y.M.A. Oppnnenix Peekskill High School ,..,... 2 5 Iona School .............,....... .... 1 4 East Side High School 5 1 Irving School ..........,... 5 l Storm King School ..., 3 2 Albany Academy ...... 3 6 Page One hundred eighty-two

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. 'W TRAC K F ALL THE PRAISE given to the various teams in spring sports, a generous share belongs to our track team. Despite certain handicaps, they strove to make a fine show- ing and really gave creditable performances. The cadets had but two days of actual practice before the first meet, with Mt. St. Michael, and under such cir- cumstances, one can readily understand our defeat by 75-40. However, we did star, through Nelson and Natell, by winning the javelin, discus, and shot put. Although both of these men were comparative newcomers to their events, they exhibited promise of able support. After this initial defeat, the team met Port Jervis with blood in its eyes. The cadets avenged their loss with praise- worthy winning performances. Hamilton and Minervini contributed a good deal of the effort that brought the final score to 70-43. R.P.I. Freshmen proved our second downfall, and, oddly enough, several events were won by a graduate of N.Y.M.A., now among the R.P.I. Freshmen. An unfortunate lack of practice again played havoc with our team but every man gave his best and fought enthusiastically for points. Adelphi Academy, one of our strongest rivals, must have been especially determined to obtain a victory. Their lead in the 63-41 score was gained only after the hardest possible effort on their Part against the cadets. Everyone will remember the fiery-haired individual who almost might have replaced the entire Adelphi team. N.Y.M.A. gained a well-earned victory School. We were in good physical condition and mentally eager for the meet-result, a score of 72-41. over Irving If ever a hard-working team was seen, it was in the meet with Stony Brook. After a very tiring overnight hike, no one felt particularly fit for any exercise. Our defeat of 70-54 cannot be considered a disgrace, viewing the handi- caps under which the meet was held, especially after the way we went through that day. Much credit is due Mr. Hade, track coach, and Mr. Guarnaccia and Mr. Davidson, assistant coaches, for their continuous efforts toward the betterment of the team in both physical and moral standards. One who has seen the cadets' performances will vouch that noticeable effects were wrought. Then too, we must give credit to many of the cadets, both old men and new. Minervini, captain of the team, Viola, Hamilton, Franck, Natell, Nelson, Fedon, Silver- bach, Clark, E., and Crilly all have records they may well be proud of. In summary, congratulations to a hard-working team: may your courage, ability and endurance be passed on to your successors. THE RELAY TEAM Minervini Hamilton Franck Viola Page One hundred eighty-one

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.itil TQSVE --1l----l- 'L+ TENNIS LTHOUGH N.Y.M.A. lost the services of many able tennis players with commencement of last year, the team of 1939 displayed true form and succeeded in win- ning the majority of its matches. Of the six matches played we emerged victorious in three, suffering defeat in the re- maining three. Our first match of the year found us against a superior Peekskill team. Inclement weather had limited our prac- tice preceding the match to a great extent and despite Whit- ten's victory in the singles and that of Cimaglia and Gryn- kraut in the doubles, Finch, Hollander and Schnapp were unable to keep pace and also gain victory. Iona found a slightly improved cadet team the following week, but once again our opponents proved themselves too strong and we suffered our second defeat. Our next three matches showed our team playing excel- lent tennis. Eastside High School was the first opponent to be vanquished by the spirited playing of our team. Finally, against both Irving and Storm King Schools, the superior quality which our racqueteers had attained showed itself and we easily defeated both of them. Unfortunately, we met defeat in our final match against Albany Academy. Their well-balanced team overcame us, but the result of the entire match rested upon the outcome of the last four games. The team this year which included Whitten, Finch, Cim- aglia, Grynkraut, Hollander, Schnapp, Sherry, Scales, Ben- nett and Kutschera may feel well-proud of its record. Those matches which were lost were as hard fought as those which we won, and in all true N.Y.M.A. spirit was displayed. This year also was held the annual Senior and junior Tennis Tournaments. Many cadets entered this both for their own enjoyment and the handsome cups given to the winners and runners-up. This year's tournament was well played by all with Whitten and Finch respective winners in the Senior Tournament and Schnapp and Englehardt in the Junior Tournament. May we here take the opportunity to thank Mr. Wood for the time that he gave the Varsity team in both teach- ing and helping our courtmen and for his fine supervision of both tournaments. Page One hundred eighty-three