US Army Infantry School - Doughboy Yearbook (Fort Benning, GA)

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N . O 0 uk J 'N W M. J A L 2' X ag . X T if Vi E- Xi J I 5 - 4 , fs Q -1 Y , lit? If x u Q5 X , es., I l Xi A TENNIS ENNIS during the current year has occupied a more important place I on the sports schedule than ever before, due to an active committee and an unusual number of high class players. The committee worked diligently to have all courts in good condition when school started and successfully carried through four tournaments dur- ing the Fall season. Of these the men's singles was won by Captain R. C. Van Vliet, Jr., who defeated Captain Thomas D. Finley in the finals. Van Vliet had played several seasons in the Class A tournaments of New York and New Jersey and his game was a revelation to most of us. The menls doubles was won by Van Vliet paired with Captain S. Switzer, Jr., but only after an exciting four set match with the runners up, Finley and Whittemo1'e. The women's tournaments also developed a high standard of play and one would go far before witnessing a keener match than the one in which Miss lVIarion Hannah defeated lVIrs. W. Rumbough for the singles trophy. In mixed doubles lVlrs. Rumbough turned the tables and,

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GOLF OLP at The Infantry School has an unusually large number of en- thusiastic followers who, true to the immutable laws of that ancient and honorable game, allow nothing-not even the hectic scramble for more tenths -to keep them off the links. Woi'k is being pushed as rapidly as possible on the Benning nine hole course which, when completed, will be a most excellent one and will cover a distance of about three thousand yards. Our friends of Columbus have, with characteristic Southern hospitality made it possible for us to take advantage of their splendid Country Club and we hope soon to see many of them playing on our new and difficult course at Benning.

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paired with Captain Switz- er, won a close match from lVliss Hannah and Captain Whittemo1'e. Handsome prizes were awarded the winners and runners up in all these tournaments. Perhaps the outstand- ing event of the Fall sea- son was the sweeping vic- tory of the Benning players in the National Tourna- ments held by the American Legion during the Convention at New Qrleans, in October. Van Vliet, Finley, Switzer and VVhittemore attended this meet as representatives of the Columbus Legion Post. Van Vliet won the singles, going through the entire tournament without the loss of a set and defeating his teammate, Fin- ley, in the semi-finals. Van Vliet and Finley in the doubles had equal success and easily disposed of all opponents. Their Well earned victories were rewarded with three magnificent cups. Plans for the Spring are now in the mak- ing and an active season is anticipated. All players will have an opportunity to compete for a place on The Infantry School Team. The results of the Fall tournaments will be used to determine the initial relative standings. A player may advance on this relative list by de- feating in a challenge match the one next above him. The team normally consists of the top four players. Commencing early in April, matches will be played every week with the strongest college and club teams of the South. An effort will also be made to lift the Florida iT State crown about the first of lVlarch, when the