United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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SWIMMING An 11-3 record, including wins over Harvard and North Carolina does not tell the entire story of this talented team. Plagued by an incredible series of illnesses, injuries, and other losses, the swimmers, led by Captain Kerry O ' Hara, time after time rallied to the cause to snatch victory from the extended arms of their opponents. Jay Williams was sensational in the freestyle, setting three Academy records. Kline. Trainor, and Schaltenbrand completed outstanding collegiate careers, while steady performances from Guignon, Kerr and Heesch showed promise of continued success. Coach Ryan ' s mermen entered the meet as favorites, and the final score is a tribute to the wisdom of the handicap- pers. An inspired Navy team fought viciously, but a 1 and 2 finish in the 100 freestyle broke their back, as Heesch followed William ' s record equalling 47.8. Good perform- ances from O ' Hara and Kline, (who previously this season recorded the nation ' s fastest time for 200 breaststroke) coupled with all out efforts by the entire team, gave Army the victory, 52-43. SWIMMING WON 9 LOST 3 Army Op P Harvard 53 42 Columbia 65 30 N Carolina 50 45 Yale 28 67 Colgate 59 36 Cornell 59 36 Pennsylvania 70 25 Dartmouth 44 51 Bucknell 62 33 Villanova 67 28 Navy 52 43 Princeton 44 51