South Kent High School - Yearbook (South Kent, CT)

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1935 SOUTH KENT YEAR Book 1935 counted on for better tennis toward the end of the season. He has line form and only needs practice on the execution of his strokes. Townsend, last year's No. one man, is unquestionably the best player on the squad and has retained his last year's position. Formerly, his serve was his strong point, but, under the direction of Messrs. Patterson and Wagner, he has so improved his form that it is equally as good. For the past two years Townsend, upholding the high standard set by his brother, has been the leading light in tennis in all its phases at South Kent and we hope he continues at college. Bartine, who is the No. two player, has improved his form from an erratic slashing at the ball to a good, steady quality of tennis. He has a powerful serve and a forehand that speeds low over the net. With a little improvement on his backhand, we can expect some fine tennis from him. Baldwin, at the time of publication, has the edge over the other possibilities for the No. four position. He has shown great improvement and is one of the few examples of first year men making the first team. We may expect even more from Baldwin in the future. The positions of Waller and Martin, as well as of Leonard and Whittemore, have shifted around considerably. Waller has missed much practice but is a well' rounded player. Martin, who played No. four for the first two matches, has also missed too much practice to be advanced, but he is a very steady player. Leonard and Whittemore were new possibilities for this year. The former has a strong service but the latter exhibits better form. Townsend and Bartine compose the first doubles team. Because of their fast serves they are a powerful combination but their net play is a little weak. However, any faults they may have might be overlooked as they have not been playing to' gether very long. The second doubles team is as yet undecided. The team lost to Pawling with a 4f3 score. Townsend beat the No. one man, Bartine, the No. two. Milne lost to three, and Martin won in the No. four posif tion. Waller at No. five lost. Whittemore and Leonard dropped the second doubles and Townsend and Bartine lost a well played third set, which decided the match by the score of 9f11. This same team lost to the Kent seconds, but with a slightly different combination and only playing three men, it won over Romford, 3f1. Canterbury was victorious in its match with us, but it was a close match: 4f2. A greatly altered South Kent team took over the Gunnery team, 5f2. Townsend won at No. one, Bartine at No. two, Milne at No. three, Baldwin at No. four, and Leonard and Whittemore at five and six positions respectively, lost. There is, at the time the year book goes to press, one more match to be played with Gunnery. page sixtyfseven

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1935 SOUTH KENT YEAR BOOK 1935 Wuirrsmoan, WALLE11, TOWNSEND, CAPTAIN Mu.Nia, BARTINE, MARTIN, MR. WAGNER TENNIS ENNIS at South Kent has always meant a good deal of hard work. As usual, this season was prefaced by brushing, rolling, and marking. Much of the unnecessary top soil has been blown off the courts during the past years, however, and there is now a good, hard surface of clay. Mr. Wagner has filled the vacancy left by Mr. Patterson as coach of tennis, this season. His enthusiasm, not only in helping the squad with their difficulties, but also in the care of the courts, has proved to be a valuable inspiration. The improvement shown by members of the team is sufficient witness of his efforts, and the squad wishes to thank him for the interest he has taken in the sport. Because there is more material out for tennis, as this publication goes to press, than ever before, Mr. Wagner has seen ht to add a number six man to the team. This position will be filled by either Whittemore or Leonard, each of whom played on the second team last year, and who, together with Edmunds and Baldwin, will compose the second team this year. Milne, honorary captain, who has taken over the duties of manager, has been improving steadily. He is holding No. three place at this writing, but can be page sixtyfsix

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