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THE WINGED FOOT
April, 2006. $3.00
Vol. 125 No. 4
Judo Action Aplenty at the NY Open
PETER DUFFY FURS
231 West 29th Street (Ground Level), New York, NY 10001
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OFFICERS & GOVERNORS
PRESIDENT
Valentine J. Taubner, Jr.
VICE PRESIDENT Robert F. Geary
SECRETARY
Raymond Dudzinski
TREASURER
S. Colin Neill
CAPTAIN
Kevin G. Earls
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS &
VOL. 125, NO. 4
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April 2006
S TA N D I N G C O M M I T T E E S
HOUSE
Robert F. Geary
ACCOUNTING & AUDITING
John J. Lynch
ATHLETICS/ATHLETIC INTRA CLUBS
& AQUATICS
Louis V. Gioia
INSURANCE & PERSONNEL
Eileen O’Rourke
ENGINEERING
Christian L. Pompa
INTRA CLUBS
Frank Maguire
LAW
Clark Walter
MARKETING & PLANNING
Christopher O. Cassell
COMMUNICATIONS & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Gerry Padian
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
David Gellman
MEMBERSHIP
Bob Folks
RESTAURANT
Dean Poll
ROOMS AND RENTING
Alan Kanders
SECURITY & SAFETY
Sal Bianco
TRAVERS ISLAND
Warren Reilly
THE WINGED FOOT
PUBLISHER & EDITOR
James J. O’Brien
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Christina Valdemira
Editorial and advertising offices:
Winged Foot Office
New York Athletic Club
180 Central Park South
New York, NY 10019.
Telephone (212) 247-5100.
FEATURES
20 The Life of William Travers by Mark Gaffney
25 Top Class Action at the NY Open Judo Tournament by Jason Morris.
Photos by Lou DiGesare/Real Judo magazine
DEPARTMENTS
7 Editorial by James J. O’Brien
9 From the Boardroom by Christian Pompa and Clark Walter
10 Saturday Morning Program by Ron DiPrinzio
12 Heard Around the Club
28 Sports Review
28 track and Field by Paul Mascali
29 Fencing by Michael Aufrichtig
39 Platform Tennis by Chris Tully
30 Water Polo
30 NYACKERS by Richard Cini
31 Judo by Jason Morris
31 Knights of the Green Table by Warren Boorom
32 Rowing by Warren Boorom
33 Rugby by Ted Vaccaro
33 Soccer by Brian Healy
34 Runner’s Club by Dan Costigan
35 Fitness
35 Skiing by Bill Rice
35 Squash by Pat Canavan
36 Pistol Club by Rick Haims
36 Tennis by Bernie Gawley
38 Social Circle
38 Wine and Food by Kiyoshi Shinozaki
39 Mercury Society by Dan O’Connor
39 Dance Club by Richard Pitz
39 Card Room by Jack Hearts
ON THE COVER: The NYAC Judo Tournament is among the most competitive in the world.
Photos by Lou DiGesare/Real Judo magazine.
The aim and policy of THE WINGED FOOT is to present information about the varied activities of N.Y.A.C. sports and amateur athletics and
other topics of general interest to members and their families. The WINGED FOOT (ISSN 0043-5856) is published monthly by the New York
Athletic Club, Valentine J. Taubner, Jr., President; Robert F. Geary, Vice-President; Raymond Dudzinski, Secretary. Forms close 10th of preceding
month. Periodical rate postage paid at New York, NY. Subscription price, $36 per year. Publication Identification #686-500. Postmaster send
notification of change of address to The Winged Foot Office, New York Athletic Club, 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019.
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We d n e sday, June 7th, 2006
City House - 9th Floor
Special Guest Speaker
HELEN THOMAS
Dean of the Washington Press Corps
11:45am
Reception
12:30pm
Luncheon
1pm
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For information and reservations please contact Carol Sofia: (212) 767-7008
Editorial
by James J. O’Brien
THE CHAIN UNBROKEN
A
t the time of writing, the New
York Athletic Club had enjoyed a
period of particular success. At
the World Indoor Track and Field
Championships in Moscow, Reese Hoffa
claimed the shot put gold medal in a
thrilling competition. Just days later, the
Club played host to the annual NY Open
Judo Tournament, an enormously successful event that, once again, saw many
of the finest judokas in the world go
head to head in the sixth floor gymnasium. Both of these events can be viewed
as exciting and gratifying accomplishments in their own right. Placed in context, however, their significance grows
still further.
The gestalt of these sporting successes
within the Club should not be overlooked. They constitute additional building blocks in the NYAC’s peerless reputation for athletic excellence and, as such,
their whole is greater than the sum of
their parts. Hoffa, our judo competitors
and all of those elite athletes who pull on
a winged foot jersey represent links in a
chain that reaches back well over 100
years. They are, in fact, the personification of the Club’s incomparable history.
An excerpt from the January, 1936 edition of The Winged Foot offers a salient
and fascinating look at the spring from
which this history emanates, illustrating
just how tangible is the link of our modern day competitors with those of the
past.
From its humble beginnings in 1868
when a small group of athletically-minded young men met in a room in
Knickerbocker Cottage, on Sixth Avenue
and 28th Street - their objects being “to
promote physical culture and more especially to encourage outdoor athletic
games” - the club grew to nearly 8000
members during its peak in 1928.
The three most active athletes among
its charter members in the ’60s were Bill
Curtis, John Babcock and Henry
Buermeyer, well known among the
sportsmen of that period, who really laid
the foundation of the Club’s dominance
in amateur athletics. These original
record holders have been succeeded by
hundreds of outstanding NYAC athletes
who have been title and record holders,
national and Olympic champions, in
practically every recognized sport.
Our pioneer members did much in the
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organization and
upbuilding of amateur sports in
America, for our
Club was the first to
establish the definition of an amateur
athlete; the first to
frame and apply a
James J. O’Brien.
code of rules for the
government of athletic meets; the first to
award prizes for amateur games and to
hold amateur championship meets. Our
members also organized the first governing body for amateur sports which
remained in charge until the Amateur
Athletic Union was formed, in 1887.
One of the epoch-making events in the
history of American athletics occurred
two months after the organization of the
NYAC, when it sponsored the first set of
games open to amateurs ever held in the
United States, at the new Empire City
Skating Rink, afterwards the American
Institute Rink, at Third Avenue and 63rd
Street, on November 11, 1868.
It was a great triumph for the club and
a night of wonders for the populace. The
first spiked shoes ever seen in the US
were worn by Bill Curtis and loaned by
him to his friends in various events. They
evidently did the trick, too, since our athletes made a clean sweep of the sprints.”
Reading such vivid details in an article
published in an edition of the self-same
publication that you are holding in your
hands lends a palpable sense of connectivity between the NYAC’s present and its
past. Our world class athletes in action
compound that sense and provide cause
for gratification, both that the chain is
unbroken and that the standards of the
Club’s forebears are being emulated and
exceeded.
Members who wish to read the entirety
of the article excerpted here will find it
posted on our web site at www.nyac.org.
It is truly fascinating reading. Also in
hand at this time is the posting of backissues of The Winged Foot on the site.
Each month, henceforth, the previous
month’s issue will be posted. We are also
investigating posting some, if not all, of
the issues dating from the magazine’s
inception in 1892.
There is a weight of historical information in the Club’s archives, a history that
continues to be written on a daily basis. ▲
NYAC DRESS CODE
When visiting the New York Athletic
Club, please ensure that you comply
with the Dress Code.
Thank you for your cooperation
CITY HOUSE
Public Areas (Monday to Friday)
Business casual, with jacket, at all times.
Comparable attire for ladies.
Public Areas (Weekends: 5pm Friday
to Sunday)
Business casual attire at all times. A
jacket is not required, though always
appropriate. Comparable attire for
ladies.
Main Dining Room Dinner - Gentlemen must always wear a
jacket and tie. Comparable attire is
required for ladies.
Breakfast & Brunch - Jackets and business casual attire are required for gentlemen. Comparable attire is required
for ladies.
The following are never appropriate:
jeans and other denim wear; sneakers;
shorts; T-shirts and athletic wear. Ladies
may not wear halter tops; leggings;
clothing that reveals bare midriffs.
Athletic attire may only be worn in
athletic areas of the building.
TRAVERS ISLAND
Club House, Main Floor
Appropriate casual attire for both ladies
and gentlemen
Formal Dining Room
Jackets at all times.
Comparable attire for ladies.
Ballroom
For events in the Ballroom, please make
sure to check the dress code associated
with the event.
Please note: while a tie is not compulsory in the Club House for gentlemen,
it is always appropriate.
The following are never appropriate:
jeans and other denim wear; sneakers;
shorts; T-shirts and athletic wear. Ladies
may not wear halter tops; leggings;
clothing that reveals bare midriffs.
Athletic attire may only be worn in
athletic areas of the building.
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Clark Walter, Law Committee Chairman
A Letter of the Law
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he Chairman of the NYAC Law
Committee is responsible for all
of the legal issues that the Club
faces on a day-to-day basis.
Sometimes that means
retaining outside counsel to
represent the Club in particularly complex or protracted matters of litigation. Fortunately, that does
not happen often. At the
moment, the Club has no
such litigation pending
Clark Walter
against it. Thus, nearly all
of the legal issues presented to the Law
Committee are handled internally at no
cost to the Club.
For example, either the Chairman or
the Committee reviews every major contract before it is signed. By way of illustration, the construction contracts for the
Tap Room and Hall of Fame Room renovations, as well as the contracts for the
renovation of the guest room floors, were
all reviewed and revised by the Law
Committee in advance of being signed.
Occasionally, the Club finds itself in contractual disputes with its vendors, contractors or tenants, and the Law
Committee represents the Club in negotiating such disputes.
The Committee is also responsible for
maintaining and revising the Club’s
Constitution, Bylaws and House Rules.
These were last updated and revised in
2003, and will be revised again before the
end of 2006. In addition, the Committee
monitors the use of the Club’s trademarks
to ensure that these valuable intellectual
property rights are not lost through misuse or lack of registration. Finally, it is
the responsibility of the Law Committee
to keep the Board of Governors advised
of new or pending legislation that could
potentially impact the Club’s operations.
The smoking laws of New York City,
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Christian L. Pompa, Engineering Committee Chairman
New York State and Westchester County
certainly fell into this category, as well as
does legislation now pending in Albany
affecting the governance of not-for-profit
corporations in New York State.
As I complete my final year as
Law Chairman, I would like to
thank all of the fine lawyers who
have served on the Law Committee
over the past five years. With their
help, the legal interests of our Club
have been well protected.
- Clark Walter
oversee the project. Bid package requests
are then distributed to multiple vendors,
which are usually companies the Club has
worked with successfully in the past or
firms the design professional recommends. The vendors return their bids in
sealed envelopes; these are then reviewed
in collaboration with the design professionals and, in certain cases, our representative for overseeing the project. This
process allows the Club to make certain
that the bids are the same in terms of
scope and specifications. The final step in
the process is the approval of the contracIssues of Engineering
tor by the Board of Governors. Then, the
he Engineering Committee of the
work begins.
New York Athletic Club is
While work is progressing on the major
responsible for the oversight of
projects, our contractors, NYAC managethe major capital projects that the Board
ment personnel and representatives, and
of Governors elects to pursue in its effort
members of the Board of Governors all
to maintain and improve the Club’s physconvene for weekly or bi-weekly meetings
ical infrastructure.
to ensure that the best interests of the
I assumed the role of chairperson for
Club and its members are protected.
the Committee in January 2006, the
At the present time, the major projects
Committee itself now being comprised of
that the Engineering Committee is reviewDominic Bruzzese, George Kruse and
ing at the City House include renovation
Vincent Striano. All four of us have conof the Solarium, renovation of the
siderable experience in the
20 guest rooms on the 20th floor
construction industry, and
and refurbishment of the three servour individual areas of
ice elevators. We anticipate that
expertise afford the Club
work on each of these projects will
an effective and comprebe completed on a timely basis over
hensive breadth of knowlthe course of the year. At Travers
edge of construction. In
Island, work on the new kiddie pool
addition, the Committee
is presently underway and a fire line
and the Club are fortunate
extension at the Yacht Club is on
Christian Pompa
to be able to rely on the
the cards for this year.
guidance and steady hands
Undoubtedly, there will be additional
of our General Manager, Len Terradista,
undertakings at both the City House and
and our Chief Engineer, Camil Mujovic.
Travers Island as the year goes on.
When the Club tackles a major capital
I am excited to have been appointed to
project, the first step is to engage design
steer the Club’s Engineering Committee.
professionals, most often architects
We will all make every effort to ensure
and/or engineers, to formulate a set of
that the construction work the NYAC
drawings and specifications for the scope
undertakes produces results of which all
of work and, if warranted, engage an
members may be proud.
owner’s representative to monitor and
- Christian Pompa
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Saturday Morning Program
by Ron DiPrinzio
SMP 2ND ANNUAL
C OLOR G AMES S PORTS F ESTIVAL
SMP boys and girls enjoyed being
part of a team; everyone was a winner. Once again, the SMP children
benefited from Mr. Morley’s special
ability to combine understanding
and caring with leadership.
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n Saturday, February 11th,
SMP boys and girls once
again competed in a sports
festival, organized by SMP Athletic
Director, John Morley, and based
around a team competition dubbed
Color Games.
Mr. Morley, assisted by SMP
counselor, Marisha Vander Linden,
put together six teams of SMP boys
and girls on a random basis while
balancing the children’s ages on
each of the teams. Red, yellow,
orange, green, purple and blue
SMP Competes in
99th Millrose Games
streamers identified each
team, and the
goal was to
accumulate, as
a team, the
highest number
of points from
competition in
the various
activities.
The SMP
coaches and
counselors all helped manage
the games, which included two
basketball events, including
dribbling and shooting, a track
relay, a swimming relay with
one lap per swimmer, and, the
crowd pleaser, an obstacle
course involving hoops, bars
and cones.
Each team received a score
for each event: six for first
place, five for second place,
four for third place and three
for fourth place. Mr. Morley
also added one
team score for
cooperation,
sportsmanship
and conduct.
At the end of
the day, the
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On Friday, February 3rd, SMP
boys and girls Stephen
Lewandowski, Dylan Mercante,
Gregory Belgorod, Alden Corbett,
Jimmy Slattery, Sean Earls, Brittany
Mercante, Zoe Chazen, Casey
Chiaviello, Bess Judd,
Chelsea Simunovich
and Ines Timoney
competed in the 99th
Millrose Games at
Madison Square
Garden. Dressed in
SMP T-shirts and
shorts, and assisted
by SMP track coach
Gerald T. Counihan, they
represented the NYAC in
the NYRR Foundation
Mixed Youth Four-Lap
Relay. After weeks of
practice and time trials,
the SMP children were
excited to be a part of this
thrilling event.
When the races were
run, the coach and parents
were proud of the results;
in a very competitive field,
the boys relay team placed 4th and the girls relay team
placed 5th.
SMP Parents’
Club E-mail
Address List
SMP CALENDAR
Saturday, May 20th
SM Parents’ Club Dinner and Dance
Saturday, June 24th
SMP Whitewater Rafting trip
To better serve
our members and
children, we continue to compile an
e-mail address list. Please send your e-mail address to Sam
Guzzardo, SMP Parents’ Club President, at
[email protected]. ▲
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an evening of fine dining colored with a
Club president, Val Taubner, plus Board members
healthy portion of festivity. Thus it proved,
Bob Folks, David Gellman, Frank Maguire and
with a smooth jazz combo filling the ninth floor with
Gerry Padian. Masks and beads were in plentiful sup-
the sounds of New Orleans, while members and
ply, although in greatest abundance was the sense of
guests dined on jambalaya, crawfish and seafood
good times to be enjoyed. Laissez les bons temps
etouffé, among other delicacies, all complemented by
rouler, as they say in Nawlins. And they did.
delicious mint juleps, hurricanes and grenades.
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The Seventh Annual
NYAC Athlete’s Fund Golf Tournament
Winged Foot Golf Club Monday, August 21, 2006
We are honored to once again return to the beautiful and challenging Winged Foot Golf Club – the site of four U.S. Open, the PGA,
numerous amateur tournaments, and host of this year’s 2006 U.S. Open.
The day itself includes breakfast, lunch, cocktail reception & dinner, as well as on-course refreshments and caddie fees.
We will conclude the day again with our Silent Auction and Raffle Prize drawing.
Sponsorship Levels are available for morning or afternoon sessions and are as follows:
Morning Session
7:45 am
shotgun start
or
Afternoon Session
12:45 pm
shotgun start
$25,000 Platinum Sponsor
$11,000 Eagle Sponsor
($12,520 is tax-deductible)
- Three (3) foursomes on West Course
- $200 Pro-Shop credit per player
- Extra 9 holes in alternate session
- Color ad in souvenir journal
- One (1) foursome on West Course
- Extra 9 holes in alternate session
- Gold page ad in souvenir journal
$7,000 Birdie Sponsor
$1,750 Individual Player
($810 is tax-deductible)
- One (1) foursome on West Course
- Silver page ad in souvenir journal
- $100 Pro-Shop credit
- Individual golfing spot on West Course
Raffle & Silent Auction:
Tournament:
Raffle tickets are $100/each or 6 tickets
for $500. Please contact the Athlete’s Fund
office to receive a listing of all prizes and to
obtain raffle tickets. You may also contact
us to inquire about our silent auction items
and to submit bids by mail.
To receive additional information about the event,
please contact Daniela Kister in the Athlete’s Fund
office. You may also log on to www.nyac.org and
click on the “Athlete’s Fund” link in the lower left
corner to view the tournament’s details and continuously updated listings of all prizes. In addition,
please note that we offer a number of corporate
sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
NYAC
Athlete’s Fund
(212) 767-7042
NYAC, the Winged Foot and www.nyac.org are registered trademarks of the New York Athletic Club. Used with permission.
ALL NET-PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE NYAC ATHLETE’S FUND – SERVING UNDERPRIVILEGED INNER-CITY YOUTHS AND NYAC ATHLETES.
G o l f i n g a t Wi n g e d F o o t
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he Seventh Annual NYAC Athlete’s Fund Golf
the day and join the afternoon session players for dinner.
Tournament will be held on Monday, August
For a detailed schedule of the day and more specific
21st, at Winged Foot Golf Club. This year,
information about the tournament, please go to
Winged Foot also hosts the US Open (being held from
www.nyac.org and click on the Athlete’s Fund link.
June 12th to June 18th), so the Athlete’s Fund tourna-
Alternatively, check upcoming issues of The Winged
ment offers golfers the unique opportunity of playing the
famed course shortly after some of the finest players in the
Foot.
In addition to the opportunity of playing this tremendous
course, we once again have a number of wonderful auction,
world.
Golfers in the Athlete’s Fund Tournament will only play the
raffle and door prizes to offer. Among the many items are:
West Course this year (the US Open Course) and there will be
vacation packages, rounds of golf at some of the most presti-
both morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session
gious clubs in the Tri-State area, dinner at fabulous restau-
will begin with a shotgun start at 7:45am and the afternoon
rants, as well as tickets to some of the hottest shows and
session, also a shotgun start, will begin at 12:45pm. When
sporting events in town.
registering for the event, participants may choose the session
in which they would like to play, although priority will be
given to Eagle and Platinum Sponsors. All others will be
All net proceeds will benefit the NYAC Athlete’s Fund,
serving underprivileged inner-city youths and NYAC athletes.
For an information package and to register, please send an
accommodated on a first come, first served basis. Spaces are
e-mail to [email protected] or call the Athlete’s Fund office
limited and are filling up fast, so early registration is encour-
at (212) 767-7042. - Daniela Kister
aged.
Participants in the Tournament can also enjoy delicious
lunch and dinner buffets. Those taking part in the morning
session are welcome to remain at Winged Foot throughout
IN MEMORY
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MICHAEL BARILE
t is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Michael Barile, a highly
active member of the NYAC and a past Commodore of the Yacht Club, who
New at
www.nyac.org
Now you can view archived issues of
The Winged Foot magazine
on the NYAC’s web site.
Simply click the tab titled
“The Winged Foot” on the left side menu bar
to find the previous month’s issue.
passed away on February 12th. At the time of his
death, Mr Barile was the Yacht Club’s most senior
member, having joined on July 13th, 1951. He was
always an enthusiastic and active member and served as
commodore in 1980 and 1981. Mr. Barile also served as
local secretary of the International Order of the Blue
Gavel, a worldwide organization of yacht club past
commodores.
In addition to his involvement with the Yacht Club,
Mr Barile served as chairman of Travers Island and, in 1956, as chairman of the
Also at nyac.org:
▲ View your monthly statement
▲ Make reservations for upcoming events
▲ Find out about the latest
accomplishments of the NYAC’s athletes
▲ View the full monthly calendar of events
▲ Locate information about your Intra
Club, or one you may wish to join
▲ Obtain guest room and suite rates
And there’s much more....
skiing club. He was a member the Huckleberry Indians, the Quarter Century
Club and the Theatre Club. In 2002, Mr. Barile received a plaque recognizing
his 50 years of NYAC membership. He was an exceptional member and he will
be missed by all of his many friends at the Club. Sincere condolences are extended to his wife, Patricia Ann, and to his children. - John Doonan
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Go to www.nyac.org and log on today
If you have any problems logging on, please send
an e-mail, stating the nature of the problem, to
[email protected].
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2006 TENNIS PROGRAM BULLETIN BOARD
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he 2006 Tennis Program at Travers
Island will open on April 8th. It
offers 15 Har-Tru tennis courts and
three all-weather, outdoor Deco-Turf
courts to NYAC members and their
families. The Program is organized
under the direction of our Tennis
Director, Mike Many, and Club Head
Professional, Marty Smith. The NYAC’s
tennis facilities also include a tennis
house, lockers, shower rooms and a
snack bar. There will be a daily charge
for court use unless you are registered
in the Tennis Program as a tennis
member.
NIGHT TENNIS
“UNDER THE LIGHTS”
he NYAC Tennis Program features
night tennis on three all weather
Deco-Turf courts. They are lighted until
10pm. Reservations may only be
made on the day of play by calling
(914) 738-2700 x255 until 7pm.
Reservations will be held for 10 minutes after the designated time. Normal
guest fees will apply. No additional
charges for 2006 Tennis Members.
T
Men's Tennis Tournaments
May 6 Centennial Doubles
11am
May 20 C Doubles
11am
June 3 B Doubles
11am
June 10 Member Guest Doubles
11am
June 17 C Singles
11am
June 24 B Singles
11am
July 8
Mixed Doubles
11am
July 15 Father/Son
1pm
July 16 Parent/Child doubles
1pm
July 22 A Singles
11am
Aug 5 Championship Singles
9am
Aug 12 Championship Doubles
9am
Aug 19 Team Colors Tennis
11am
Aug 26 A Doubles
11am
Sept 9 Senior’s Doubles
11am
Women's Tennis Tournaments
May TBD Kickoff Scrambles
9am
June TBD Ladies’ Social
9:30am
July TBD Member/Guest
9am
July TBD Doubles
9am
July TBD Ladies Scrambles
9:30am
Aug TBD Singles
9am
Aug TBD Pot Luck Scrambles
9am
Socials
May 5 Racquets Party
6:30pm
July 8
Mixed Doubles Social
2pm
Aug 19 Team Colors Social
2pm
Inter-Club Tennis Leagues & Competition:
Inter-Club tennis team leagues, ladies & men starts in May.
Men's & Ladies’Wednesday Night "Scrambles"
Scrambles (Doubles), 6pm to 7:30pm
(Call in advance to confirm). Starting May 13th
Friday Evening Tennis Socials
Friday 7pm to 8:30pm - Scrambles Play
Followed by Grill Night at TI Club House
Starting June 9th
Ladies’Tennis Clinics
Group Clinic and Round Robin Play
9am – 10:30am. Starting Friday, April 28th
Weekend Morning Tennis Clinic
Every Saturday and Sunday, at 8am for men and 9am
for women. Starting May 6th.
Weekend Morning Scrambles
Ask for Mike or Marty. Starts May 6th, 10am-11:30am
Junior Tennis Tournaments
July 15 Father/Son
1pm
July 16 Parent/Child Doubles
1pm
TBD
MITL Jr. Championships
All Week
TBD
NYAC Jr. Championships All Week
Junior Tennis Academy
Starts June 19th and runs through September 1st
After School Junior Clinics
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
3:30pm to 5:45pm. Starting May 9th
Junior MITL Practice
Monday to Friday, 10am-11:30am. Starting June19
Game Finder Program - Pro finds game for you.
Tennis Lessons - Available from tennis pro
Tennis Awards Dinner - Saturday, Sept 30th
For further information call Mike Many, Tennis
Director, or Marty Smith, Tennis Pro at
(914) 738-2700 x255.
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THE WINGED FOOT
NYAC Forum
Lunch with Helen Thomas
H
elen Thomas has been called the dean of the
a trend set to continue with the appearance of Ms. Thomas.
White House press corps, and for good rea-
This will be an outstanding opportunity for Club members
son. As White House Bureau Chief for United
to hear from a true Washington insider. Ms. Thomas will be
Press International (for whom she
speaking about her life at the pinnacle of political journal-
worked for 57 years), Ms. Thomas cov-
ism and offering a fascinating look at the inner-workings of
ered every president from John F.
the press corps of Capital Hill.
The price for the Forum,
Kennedy to George W. Bush. It was while
covering JFK’s White House for UPI that
$55 plus tax and gratuity,
she became known for closing presiden-
also includes a copy of
tial press conferences with the tagline, “Thank you, Mr.
Ms. Thomas’ forthcoming
President.”
book, Watchdogs of
Ms. Thomas has traveled around the world several times
Democracy?.
There may be few cer-
with Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter,
Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton and
tainties in politics.
George W. Bush. She was the only female print journalist to
Guaranteed, though, is
travel with President Nixon to China during his ground-
that this Forum is one not
breaking trip in January, 1972, and she has covered every
to be missed. Call Carol Sofia in the Manager’s Office at
Economic Summit. Ms. Thomas was named one of the “25
(212) 767-7008 for further information and reservations;
Most Influential Women in America” by the World
and look for the advertisement on page six of this issue.
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Almanac. To say that Helen Thomas is an iconic woman
would be to do her scant justice.
On Wednesday, June 7th, Ms. Thomas will be the guest
In Memoriam
The NYAC offers condolences to the families and friends of the
speaker at the NYAC’s Forum. As members will know,
following members, recently deceased.
the Forum has a rich tradition of welcoming highly
Mac Roy Gasque, senior member, elected 1961, deceased
February 17th, 2006.
accomplished individuals from the worlds of business,
Les R. Hamaguchi, life member, elected 1978, deceased March
2nd, 2006.
arts, science and beyond. The roster of guests includes
Gordon Bethune, CEO of Continental Airlines,
E. F. Martin, Jr., senior member, elected 1947, deceased
February 24th, 2006.
Hollwood star Maureen O’Hara and publishing icon
Salvatore M. Molite, life member, elected 1960, deceased
January 14th, 2006.
Katharine Graham, to name just three from an illustrious
George K. Parry, resident member, elected 2002, deceased
March 4th, 2006.
list. The NYAC Forum is an invariably fascinating event,
Paul Schneider, life member, elected 1966, deceased April 1st,
2005.
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TIME
TO
TAKE
THE
PLUNGE
T h e 2 0 0 6 N YA C M a r a t h o n S w i m
T
he NYAC Marathon Swim is an annual tradition at the
throughout the City House, and may also be downloaded
Club. The 2006 edition of this must-do event will take
from the web site (www.nyac.org).
place in the Aquatic Center from May 8th through June
The Marathon Swim is a marvelous means by which
7th. The objective is for com-
members may enhance their
petitors to swim as far as
fitness and improve their
possible within the allotted
swimming skills, while also
timeframe, with a suggested
enjoying a healthy degree
goal of 12 miles - a
of competition and cama-
marathon swim, by any defi-
raderie. Notably, once the
nition. Those opting to go the full distance will have to hit
event is concluded, cocktails and a buffet await at the
the pool for 30 lengths every day for a month in order to
Awards Ceremony, which will be held on Thursday, June
meet their goal. (NB: The Aquatic Center pool is 25 yards
8th. Awards will be presented in five year age categories.
in length). Distance is recorded daily on a chart adjacent
For further details, please contact the Aquatic Center at
to the pool and the honor system is in effect.
Registration forms may be found in athletic areas
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(212) 767-7000 x7353. Now is the time to sign up and
take the plunge.
THE WINGED FOOT
NEXT
B U T,
MONTH,
OPENS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON.
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MAN FOR WHOM OUR
THE LIFE
P
W
T R AV E R S I S L A N D
HOME IS NAMED?
W I L L I A M R . T R AV E R S
OF
R E S I D E N T
WESTCHESTER
,
NEW YORK AT
1882 - 1887
H L E T I C
C
L U B
hen William R.
York Stock Exchange. There, he found great success as a
Travers assumed
broker, ultimately serving as president of the New York
the Presidency
Stock Exchange. Travers, indeed, was one of the most
of the New York Athletic
popular men of his day, recognized for his wit, charm
Club in March 1882, the
and leadership abilities.
debt-plagued 14 year-old
After his retirement from business in 1875, Travers
Club had 150 members and
devoted his energy to his nine children, to athletics and
no club house, despite having
to leadership of private clubs. He belonged to every
enjoyed considerable athletic
prominent New York club, 27 in all. The exception was
achievement. By the time of
the Union League Club, he being a Democrat. Travers
Travers’ death in March 1887, the Club had become a
was also a devotee of all kinds of sports, including thor-
solvent and socially prominent organization of 2000
oughbred horse racing, yachting and racquetball.
members, boasting the finest athletic and social facilities
Such was his interest in sport that Travers became a
of any athletic club in the world. Travers not only
partner in the Jerome Park race track that operated from
directed the Club’s construction of its first club house at
1865 to 1895 in what is now the Bronx. In partnership
55th Street and Sixth Avenue (completed in 1885), he
with John Hunter and August Belmont, Travers was also
was also concerned to create a permanent home for the
involved in thoroughbred race horse breeding, their most
NYAC’s outdoor athletic activities and, so, spurred the
famous horse and sire being Kentucky. The annual
acquisition of the island now bearing his name.
Travers Stakes at Saratoga was named for him.
Hitherto, the Club leased the Mott Haven athletic facili-
In 1876, Travers commissioned D.O. Richmond of
ty on the east side of the Harlem River at 145th Street.
Mystic, CT, to build Fanny, a famous 72-foot “skim-
Regrettably, Travers never saw the purchase completed,
ming dish” racing sloop. Under Travers’ ownership,
it taking place in January 1888, 10 months after his
Fanny regularly participated in races at the New York,
Atlantic,
death.
What is known about Travers’ life and the talents he
brought to the New York Athletic Club? William Riggin
Travers was born in 1819 of a prosperous merchant
family in Baltimore. He attended private boarding school
The election of Travers as president Larchmont
prompted nearly half of the members and
of the New York Stock Exchange to
apply for Club membership
in New York City and enrolled in the United States
Seawanaka
Yacht
Clubs.
Military Academy at West Point. He did not finish West
Fanny won a famous 40-mile light air duel with Gracie
Point, graduating instead from Columbia College. In
off Sandy Hook in October 1883. Fanny also participat-
1840, Travers returned to Baltimore and went into the
ed in many cruises in local waters, bearing the private
merchant shipping business. He married Louisa Johnson,
signal “K.C.H.D.” Travers was long-time president of
fourth daughter of Reverdy Johnson, who served as US
the Racquet Court Club and directed the construction of
Senator, Attorney General and Ambassador to the United
its elegant club house at 26th Street and Sixth Avenue,
Kingdom.
which opened in 1876.
After his shipping business failed in 1853, Travers
returned to New York, and bought a seat on the New
20
In March 1882, an officer of the NYAC asked Travers
to join and to, immediately, assume the office of
THE WINGED FOOT
President. It was an astute move. The election of
The Club House at
Travers Island circa 1916.
Travers as president prompted nearly half of the
members of the New York Stock Exchange to
apply for Club membership, as well as many of
New York’s social elite. Both the Stock Exchange
Rowing Club and the Citizen’s Bicycle Club joined
en bloc. Under Travers’ leadership, the reputation
of the NYAC expanded beyond the world of athletics, becoming also a large and prestigious social
organization.
I
n 1884, initiation fees were raised from $30 to
$50, and annual dues from $25 to $30.
Conflict arose between the athletes, who were
the original members of the Club, and the well-todo and socially prominent new members. Two of the
three athletes who founded the NYAC in 1868, William
Curtis and Harry Buermeyer, resigned in protest over the
election of Travers, although they were later persuaded
to rejoin
When it opened in 1885, the club house of the New
York Athletic Club, located at 55th Street and Sixth
Avenue, was recognized as the finest in the world. The
New York Times stated, on March 6th, 1886, that the
club house had the most completely equipped gymnasium facilities in the world, and a full complement of dining and other beautiful facilities: “With such a grand
model club house, there is no reason why the [New York
Athletic Club] should not be the foremost as well as the
most prosperous club in the country, especially with its
record of splendid accomplishments in the field.” After
the opening of the this club house, it was said that
Travers spent an hour each evening at the Racquet Court
Club, followed by an hour at the New York Athletic
Club, ending each evening holding court with his admirers in the lobby of the Windsor Hotel.
Travers did not live to witness the Club’s purchase he
had recommended of “Sheffield Island”, on the
Pelham/New Rochelle boundary. He had suffered from
diabetes for some time and, in October 1886, his doctor
recommended to him the temperate climate of Bermuda
rather than another arduous winter in New York. With
his family at his side, Travers passed away in Bermuda
on March 19th, 1887. Just 11 days earlier, at the annual
meeting of the NYAC, on March 8th, 1887, he had been
unanimously re-elected as president, although the “kickers” (athletes) and the “mealers” (social elite) contested
other elected positions. As his last act of generosity to
the Club, Travers had sent a large vase of cut flowers
from Bermuda to that meeting, a gesture to encourage
his fellow members to settle their differences amicably.
Vice President A.V. de Goicouria and 15 others represented the New York Athletic Club at Travers’
funeral, which took place on March 30th, 1887 in
Newport, RI. Two floral pieces were laid upon the
casket, one from the New York Stock Exchange
with its pillar emblem, the other from the New
York Athletic Club with its winged foot emblem.
Out of respect, the office of president of the New
York Athletic Club was left vacant until the annual meeting of 1888. At that meeting, a motion was
unanimously carried to name the newly-purchased
outdoor athletic facility of the Club as “Travers
The TI Club House lobby,
Easter Sunday, 1916.
APRIL 2006
Island”. The rest is history.
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CLUB EVENTS
THE NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB
APRIL, 2006
GO TO WWW.NYAC.ORG FOR FURTHER DETAILS
OF ALL THAT IS HAPPENING AT THE NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB
Scotch Tasting
Easter Dinner at the City House
April 5th
6pm
Join fellow Whisky lovers for an evening of
Scotch 101 in the President’s Room. The Portfolio
of Classic Malts of Scotland will
provide the featured single malts for you to
sample. Gather a group of friends and
colleagues for an informative and enjoyable
night out. To make reservations and for more
information please call (212) 767-7000 x7402.
$39 per person.
April 16th
1pm and 5pm seatings
Celebrate Easter with your family and friends at
the City House. A traditional three-course Easter
Sunday meal will be offered, featuring roast leg of
lamb, prime rib, fresh fish and a delicious dessert
menu. Make your reservations early
for this popular holiday dinner by calling
(212) 767-7080. Starting at $36 per person.
TI Tennis Season Opens
April 8th
The Travers Island tennis season starts on
Saturday, April 8th. The Club offers 15 Har-Tru
tennis courts and three all-weather, outdoor
Deco-turf courts. Visit the Tennis House or Club
House to get your 2006 membership application
form. Call (914) 738-2700 x250 for more
information. For your enjoyment, the Tennis
Snack Bar will be open each Saturday and
Sunday from 8am to 3pm.
Travers Island Easter Brunch
April 16th
11am to 4pm
Travers Island will celebrate Easter with a lavish
brunch, including omelets, eggs benedict,
smoked salmon, waffles and other favorites.
The Easter bunny will pay a visit for the kids,
while parents enjoy live piano music. To reserve,
please call (914) 738-2700 x221. $37.95 per
adult and $19 per child under eight, plus
tax and gratuity.
Quarter Century Club Dinner
April 18th
James E. Sullivan Award
April 12th
6pm
The 76th annual AAU James E. Sullivan Award,
known as the “Oscar” of the sports awards,
will again be presented at the New York Athletic
Club. Come and meet America’s finest amateur
athletes at the autograph-signing session that
starts at 5pm. Then, join us for the presentation,
cocktails and food stations. To make
reservations, please call (212) 767-7160.
$70 per adult and $25 per child under 15.
NYAC Web Site
Log on for upcoming event details - www.nyac.org.
6pm - Reception
7pm - Dinner
Join the Quarter Century Club for dinner
and the presentation of two special awards.
The James M. Cooke Award, given annually to
the NYAC Athlete of the year, will be presented
to Olympic champion rower, Wyatt Allen. Our
Club Member of the Year Award will be
presented to Vincent Ventura, NYAC Rowing
Chairman. All NYAC members and guests are
welcome. Call (212) 767-7008 for reservations.
$57 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
Guest Rooms
After a Club function make plans to stay in one
of our many beautiful guest room or suites.
Call (212) 767-7130 for availability and rates.
American Legion Dinner Dance
TI Restaurants and Bars
April 28th
The TI Casual Dining Room and Cocktail Lounge
are now open on the weekends. Bring the family
for dinner on Friday, Saturday or Sunday evenings.
Or enjoy a relaxing lunch on Saturdays or our
popular brunch served every Sunday.
6pm - Cocktails
7pm - Dinner
American Legion Post #754 invites you and your
guests to the annual Spring Black Tie Dinner
Dance. Enjoy fine food, music and dancing. Please
reserve by April 21st by calling
(212) 582-4771. $80 per person, plus gratuity.
Savor Spain in the MDR
Join us in the Main Dining Room during the month
of April for a celebration of the food and wine of
Spain. Our three-course, prix fixe menu will feature
classic favorites such as Serrano ham, Manhego
cheese, Paella a la Valenciana and garlic shrimp.
You can also savor incredible wines from the Rioja,
Jumilla and Ribera del Duero regions.
Make your reservations by calling (212) 767-7080.
A jacket and tie are required.
$39 per person, including Spanish wine.
Tennis and Pool Season Passes
The 2006 tennis and pool applications are
available in the Travers Island Club House this
month. They are also available on line at
www.nyac.org. Sign up for your family’s cabanas or
lockers, and for your family tennis membership.
Call (212) 767-7047 for more information
Winged Foot Day Camp
It’s not too early to register your children for this
summer’s Winged Foot Day Camp. Applications
can be downloaded at www.nyac.org or picked up
at the TI Club House. In addition to the traditional
program offerings, sporting events and field trips,
the Club will offer a series of two week afternoon
electives for all campers entering the 5th grade or
higher by fall 2006. Among the activities your child
may enjoy are recreational boating, horseback
riding, golf, fencing, the junior tennis academy,
soccer, lacrosse and karate. Call the Athletic
Office at (212) 767-7094 for further details.
Membership News
Associate members who have joined the Club
since January 1, 2006, qualify to participate in
our Associate Acquaintance Program. They are
eligible to receive five complimentary, one-time,
annual memberships in a variety of Club athletic
and other facilities. For full details, as well as how
to propose someone for membership, please call
Membership Services at (212) 767-7019.
Fitness Month
Join the Fitness Center on the 4th floor and
take part in Fitness Month. Our experienced
staff will evaluate your current fitness and
design a program to help you get fit and healthy
for the summer beach season and beyond.
Call (212) 767-7110 for more details or sign
up in the Fitness Center today.
Spring Wine Tasting
May 5th
6pm
Make your reservations early for this wonderful
evening of fine wines. Taste dozens of selections
from an array of regions - California, Oregon,
Australia and Europe - plus the delicious hors
d’oeuvres will also complement the wines you
choose. Those who have dinner in the Main Dining
Room after attending the wine tasting will receive
a complimentary bottle of wine. Call (212) 7677075 to make your reservations. $37 per person.
Marathon Swim
May 8th through June 7th
Compete in this NYAC tradition the
Marathon Swim. Call the Aquatic Center at
(212) 767-7000 x7353 for more information.
NYAC Directory
CITY HOUSE
Aquatic Center - 3rd Flr (212) 247-5100 x7353/5
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
TUESDAY
*Project Restoration
Workshop - 12:15pm
Vinyasa Yoga - 6:15pm
Cardio Sculpt - 6:30pm
Pilates Mat- 7:15pm
WEDNESDAY
Sunrise Yoga - 7am
THURSDAY
*Project Restoration
Workshop - 12:15pm
Vinyasa Yoga - 6:15pm
Pilates Mat - 7:15pm
6am - 8:45pm
7am - 6:45pm
9am - 5:45pm
Billiards Room
Monday to Friday
Saturday
3:30 - 11pm
12pm - 8pm
Boxing Room - 7th Floor
Monday to Friday
Free Lessons: Mon, Wed, Sat
All Day
6pm - 8pm
Card Room
Monday to Friday
3pm - 10pm
Fitness Center
(212) 767-7110/1
Monday
Tuesday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday
6am - 9pm
6am - 8pm
9am - 6pm
Gift Shop (Lobby) (212) 767-7138
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
F
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Gymnasium - 6th Floor (212) 247-5100 x7342
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Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
E
6:30am - 10pm
6:30am - 9pm
8am - 8pm
9am - 6:30pm
MONDAY
Cardio Sculpt - 9:30am
WEDNESDAY
Yoga - 9am
FRIDAY
Pilates - 9am
*Registration is Required
R
E
Breakfast
Mon- Fri: 7am - 10:30am
Dinner
Wed - Sat: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Brunch
Sunday: 11am - 2:30pm
Dancing
Saturday Evenings
TAP ROOM
(212) 767-7166
Breakfast
Sat & Sun: 7:30am - 11am
Dinner
Mon - Fri: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday: 5:30 - 9:30pm
Lunch
Sun - Sat: 12pm - 2:30pm
Bar
Mon - Fri: 12pm - 12am
Saturday: 11am - 7pm
Sunday: 12pm - 8pm
COCKTAIL LOUNGE - LOBBY
Sunday to Saturday
8am - 8pm
Attendant on duty: Monday to Friday 12pm - 8pm
(212) 247-5100 x7380
Tuesday - Saturday: 4pm to 12am *Live piano music Fri./Sat. Nights
Monday to Sunday
ROOM SERVICE
8am - 11pm
Ladies’ Locker Suite - 4th Floor
(212) 247-5100, Cage x7343, Lounge x7341
Men’s Locker Floor - 5th Floor
(212) 247-5100, Cage x7345, Lounge x7346
Monday to Thursday
6am - 10:30pm
Friday
6am - 9:30pm
Saturday
8am - 8:30pm
Sunday
9am - 7pm
Squash Courts - 7th Floor (212) 767-7105/6
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Saturday and Sunday
6:30am - 8:30pm
6:30am - 8pm
9am - 6pm
TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH
CITY HOUSE - 9TH FLOOR
6PM - RECEPTION, 7PM - DINNER
Monday - Friday
Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am
Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm
Dinner: 2:30pm - 9pm
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Handball/Racquetball - 21st Floor
Library - 9th Floor
POCKET GUIDE
TRAVERS ISLAND
CITY HOUSE RESTAURANT SERVICES
MAIN DINING ROOM - 11TH FLOOR
O
8am - 8pm
9:30am - 5:30pm
CLOSED
N E W Y O R K AT H L E T I C C L U B
SATURDAY
Vinyasa Yoga - 8:15am
Saturday and Sunday
Breakfast: 7:30am - 11am
Lunch: 12pm - 2:30pm
Dinner: 2:30pm - 9pm
T RAVERS ISLAND RESTAURANT SERVICES
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Honoring
WYATT ALLEN
VINCENT VENTURA
James M. Cooke
Athlete of the Year
Quarter Century Club
NYAC Man of the Year
A not to be missed evening of fine food,
elegant ambiance and enjoyment while
honoring two of the NYAC’s finest
sportsmen.
CASUAL DINING ROOM
Brunch
Lunch
Sunday: 11am - 2:30pm
Saturday: 12pm - 3pm
Dinner
Friday and Saturday: 5:30pm - 9pm
Sunday: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
$57 per person, plus tax and gratuities
Please call Carol Sofia in the Manager’s Office at
(212) 767-7008 to make reservations.
COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Friday: 5pm - 12am
Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
Saturday: 12pm - 12am
APRIL 2006
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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QCC = Quarter Century Club
TI = Travers Island
KGT = Knights of the Green Table
SMP = Saturday Morning Program
MDR = City House Main Dining Room
Sunday Brunch MDR, 11am - 2:30pm
2
Soccer - TI, 10am
Lacrosse - TI, 12pm
FENCING TOURNAMENT
Mercury Cup, 10am
9
Soccer - TI, 10am & 4:30pm
Lacrosse - TI, 12pm
EASTER DINNER
MDR, 1pm- 5pm
16
EASTER BRUNCH TI, 11am - 4pm
23
30
Soccer - TI, 10am & 4pm
Lacrosse - TI, 12pm
Saturday
Boxing Class - 6th Flr, 12pm
1
Badminton - 6th Flr, 6:30pm
Backgammon - 9th Flr, 7pm
Wrestling Workout - 7pm
Chess - 7pm
Judo - 7pm
3
4
Dance Club Jitterbug (Oldies), 6:30pm
Judo Workout - 7pm
Chess - 7pm
Scuba Club - Meeting, 7pm
American Legion - Meeting
10
11
Judo Workout - 7pm
QUARTER CENTURY CLUB
AWARDS DINNER
9th Flr, 6pm
17
18
Badminton - Gym, 6:30pm
Chess - 7pm
Dance Club - Open & Review,
6:30pm
Judo Workout - 7pm
24
1
Chess -7pm
NYACKERS - Rockrimmon
25
2
Chess - 7pm
MAY
Judo Workout - 7pm
Wrestling Workout- 7pm
NYACKERS’ Meeting and
Spring Party - 2nd Flr, 5:30pm
Anglers’ Spring Cocktail
Party - 12th Flr,
KGT - Snooker Doubles
Handicap Final
SCOTCH TASTING
10th Flr, 6pm
Hand Tennis - Gym, 6pm
Bridge - 6pm
Judo Workout - 6:30pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
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9th Floor, 6pm
Bridge - 6pm
Judo Workout - Open, 6:30pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
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KGT - Meeting
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Yacht Club Meeting TI Yacht House, 7:30pm
Judo Workout - Open, 6:30pm
Bridge - 6pm
Mercury Society Billards Night 10th Flr, 7pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
Theatre Club - Caine Mutiny
Knights of the Bath Collation, 6pm
KGT - Snooker Singles
Handicap Tournament
Bridge - 6pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
Hand Tennis Moscow on the
Park Party - 9th Flr, 7pm
KGT - Snooker Singles
Handicap Final
Squash - Derek Sword
Championship Finals
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Lacrosse - TI, 12pm
Bridge - 6pm
Table Tennis - 7pm
KGT - NY Club Billiards
Straight Pool Tournament
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MERCURY SOCIETY
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The 23rd NY Open Judo Tournament, held in the 6th floor gymnasium, once again
hosted many of the finest competitors in the world.
World Class Judo at
the
New York Athletic Club
Text by Jason Morris
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Photography by Lou DiGesare/Real Judo magazine
Delpopolo (USA) stunned everyone
he 23rd edition of the
in the building by slamming 2003
NY Open was held on
World Championships seventh place
March 18th in the
finisher, Yoel Razvozov (Israel), for
Club’s 6th floor gymnaippon. Delpopolo (17) was competsium. Since its inception,
ing in his first NY Open and has
this event has blossomed into one of
only been back in judo since
world renown. That was amply
September, having been forced out
illustrated by the fact that, this year,
due to a knee injury.
a total of 144 competitors arrived
81KG (29 COMPETITORS)
to do battle from all over the world.
Klemen Ferjan (Slovenia) beat Illya
Among them were some of the
Chymchyuri (Ukraine) in a comemost fearsome fighters on the
from-behind, action packed victory
planet.
in the final to capture the title. The
NYAC’s Aaron Cohen looked strong,
Youngster, Ronnie Talledo (Peru)
claiming a bronze and going 4-1 for
went 5-0 to capture the 60kg title in
the tournament. Cohen’s wins
his first trip to the NY Open. He
included avenging a loss to Alex
defeated Hector Galloza (USA), Tito
Emond (Canada) in the bronze
Ramos (USA), Gonzo Ibanez
medal bout. Emond defeated Cohen
(Canada), Vitaly Vanyan (Ukraine)
at last year’s NY Open. Cohen’s perand Juan Roman in the final.
formance this year was all the more
Vanyan got past American, JP
sweet as he is coming back from
Durand to win a bronze medal. The
reconstructive knee surgery, which he
other bronze went to Sergio Pessoa
underwent following the 2005 World
(Brazil) who defeated the NYAC’s
Championships last September.
Jeremy Liggett (16) in a minor upset
The other bronze went to Takehiro
on the other side of the draw. Pessoa
Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Valentin Gregov (blue-UKR),
Mizouchi
(Japan) who dusted last
had lost to Liggett in their two preslams Sylvain Potard (FRA) in the final of the 90kg division.
year’s silver medalist, Avisar Sheiman
vious matches.
(Israel).
refs convened and agreed to disqualify
Samir and awarded the match to the
90
KG (22 COMPETITORS)
The $1000 first prize check went to the
American, which caused the French coaches
Former European champion, Valentin
crafty veteran, Taylor Takata (USA) who
to make a huge scene in protest of the call - Grekov (Ukraine), proved to be the class of
posted a 4-0 record on the day. Takata had
but the result stood. The bronze medal
the event as he coasted to a 4-0 mark to
victories over Denis Trofimov (USA), Sasha
bouts were also filled with surprises and
capture his first NY Open title. Grekov had
Mehmedovic (Canada), JP Choy (Peru) and
great judo theatre.
victories over Nenad Njegovan (USA),
Marek Krecielewshi (Poland) in the final.
Tomas Krecielewshi (Poland) upset Toni
John Deeks (Germany), Radoslaw
Choy blasted Phillip Novoa (Chili) with a
Karwowski (Poland) and Sylvain
beautiful pick up throw to claim a
Potard (France) in the final. Grekov
bronze and Mehmedovic defeated
144 competitors arrived to do
smashed Potard with a spectacular
countryman, Mike Popiel to capthrow that brought the crowd to it’s
battle
from
all
over
the
world.
ture the bronze on the other side
feet.
of the draw.
Among them were some of
The NYAC’s Sylvester Gawel
the
most
fearsome
fighters
picked up his third straight NY Open
This division provided the fans
medal by beating Karwowski in the
on the planet.
with some great action and drama.
bronze medal bout. Gawel added this
Frenchman, Samir Boucheraoua
bronze to the silver he won last year
appeared to have the title in hand, holding
Lettner (Germany) in the first bronze medal and the bronze he captured in 2004. The
a big lead in the final against Radu
bout, but there were a couple of throws
bronze on the other side of the draw went
Brestyan (USA). Boucheraoua attempted a
that Lettner performed that looked to be
to Molt Helge (Germany) as he defeated
major throw and rolled over the top of his
scores but that weren’t awarded.
Robert Edward (Canada)
head which is a disqualifying offense. The
In the other bronze medal bout, Nick
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Primoz Ferjan (Slovenia) matched his brother Klemen by walking away with the
$1000 first place prize. Ferjan won an exciting thriller in the final, overcoming an
early deficit and beating Carlos Santiago (Puerto Rico) to claim the title. Ferjan also
defeated Dave Poghosyan (USA), Nobunari Arakaki (Japan) and Carl Trottier
(Canada). The bronzes went to veteran, Keith Morgan (Canada), who beat Arakaki,
and to Sebastien Godin (Cananda) who defeated his countryman, Trottier.
+100KG (11 COMPETITORS)
Ukraine’s Vitaly Polyanskyy
destroyed all comers to capture
the heavyweight crown. He
crushed Pablo Figueroa (Puerto
Rico), Tony Turner (USA) and
Valeriu Perdivara (Romania) on
the way to the final, where he
slammed Naoki Hashimoto
(Japan) with a impressive pick
up move for ippon. The NYAC’s
Joel Brutus dropped his bronze
medal bout in a close battle with
Matias Ceraj (Slovenia), and
The NYAC's Aaron Cohen (white) looks for an armlock.
had to settle for a second
straight fifth place finish. The other bronze went to American, Kirk Hoffmann, who
had a thrilling come from behind victory over Perdivara.
All of those who packed the gymnasium to enjoy these displays of top class action
were privileged to witness an event that goes from strength to strength every year.
This happens thanks to the efforts of a committed band of Club members, too many
to mention, who devote untold hours and limitless expertise for the simple love of the
sport. They receive little in return; but they may feel gratified in the fact of having
done a superb job and in having earned the thanks of the entire sport. ▲
2006 NY Open: Results
60KG 1. Ronnie Talledo (PER) 2. Juan Roman
(PUR) 3. Sergio Pessoa (CAN) 3. Vitaly
Vanyan (UKR) 5. JEREMY LIGGETT
(NYAC/USA) 5. JP DURAND (USA)
66KG 1. TAYLOR TAKATA (USA) 2. Marek
Krecielewshi (POL) 3. JP Choy (PER) 3. Sasha
Mehmedovic (CAN) 5. Phillip Navoa (CHI) 5.
Mike Popiel (CAN)
73KG 1. RADU BRESTYAN (USA) 2. Samir
Boucheraoua (FRA) 3. NICK DELPOPOLO
(USA) 3. Tamar Krecielewshi (POL) 5. Yoel
Razvozov (ISR) 5. Toni Lettner (GER)
81KG 1. Klemen Ferjan (SLO) 2. Illya
Chymchyuri (UKR) 3. AARON COHEN
(NYAC/USA) 3. Takehiro Mziuochi (JPN) 5.
Alex Emond (CAN) 5. Avisar Sheinman (ISR)
90KG 1. Valentin Grekov (UKR) 2. Sylvain
Potard (FRA) 3. Sylvester Gawel (NYAC/POL)
3. Molt Helge (GER) 5. Scott Edward (CAN)
5. Radoslaw Karwowski (POL)
100KG 1. Primoz Ferjan (SLO) 2. Carlos
Santiago (PUR) 3. Keith Morgan (CAN) 3.
Sebastian Godin (CAN) 5. Carl Trottier (CAN)
5. Nobunari Arakaki (JPN)
+100KG 1. Vitaly Polyanskyy (UKR) 2. Naoki
Hashimoto (JPN) 3. Matias Ceraj (SLO) 3.
KIRK HOFFMANN (USA) 5. JOEL BRUTUS
(NYAC/USA) 5. Valeriu Perdivara (ROM)
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THE WINGED FOOT
SPORTS REVIEW
Track & Field
NYAC Competitors
on a Fast Track
F
The NYAC’s Patrick Gildea placed eighth at the US
Cross Country Championships and secured a place
on the US team for the World Championships.
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resh from respectable performances at the Millrose Games,
good fortune continued to follow
NYAC athletes, this time to the Reggie
Lewis Center in Boston and the USATF
Indoor Championships held on the
weekend of February 25th. Fine performances were produced by our athletes in many events. Records were
broken, streaks were extended and
world championships teams were
made.
In the forefront of these accomplishments was the continued domination
of Reese Hoffa over the world's top
shot putters. His command of the
event and his well-timed throws at the
nationals, reminiscent of his victory at
Millrose, were a highlight. Looking
forward to the World Indoor
Championships in Moscow on March
11th, Reese will try to better his previous achievement from the 2003 World
Indoors where he won the silver
medal.
Tim Seaman achieved a special victory in the 5000m walk at the indoor
nationals by winning for the ninth year
in a row (currently, the longest streak
in US track and field), and breaking a
20 year-old US indoor record in the
process. His time of 19:15, a creditable
mark for many runners, was three seconds below the previous record.
Extending a streak of her own, Erin
Gilreath topped the competition in the
weight throw with a throw of over 75
feet, despite having recently been hampered by back problems.
In the background, but putting forth
some excellent performances, were our
other athletes at the event. National
women’s one mile race walk champion,
Jolene Moore, finished second in the
3000m walk, with last year’s champion, Amber Antonia, right behind in
third. Tim Dunne, an 800m finalist last
year, once again excelled, placing
fourth in the final this year.
At the national cross country championships the previous week in Van
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Cortlandt Park in the Bronx - an event also
doubling as the selection meet for the US
team for the World Cross Country
Championships - Patrick Gildea produced a
top class run. In the 12,000m event, Patrick
fought his way to an eighth place finish
after having held fifth position much of the
way. In the final straight, Patrick succumbed to three of the four elite competitors behind; however, his tenacity and
courage paid off when it was announced
that Patrick was selected to the US team
that contested the World Cross Country
Championships in Japan last month. Two
of the runners ahead of him had also qualified in the 4000m short race the day before
and decided that they would contest just
that event. A third runner had some difficulties at the trial and decided not to accept
the position on the 12,000m, bumping
Patrick into a qualifying place.
Patrick joins a long list of NYAC standouts that have performed well in national
and international cross country events, perhaps the most notable being 1995 US
champion Brad Schlapak and many time
world championships qualifier, Clint Wells.
On the women's side, the NYAC team
placed first, defeating the Greater Boston
Track Club.
In support of this event and our athletes,
special arrangements were made at the
Manhattan College facility. Our thanks go
to coach Dan Mecca for his help with the
facility. - Paul Mascali
As this issue went to press, NYAC shot
putter, Reese Hoffa, won the gold medal at
the World Indoor Championships in
Moscow. Watch for a full report in the May
edition of The Winged Foot.
Fencing
Junior Fencers Excel
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YAC fencing is very excited to
report extraordinary results from
two of our junior fencers. Both
Benjamin Ungar and Michael Elfassy have
achieved great results recently.
Benji Ungar defeated some of the
strongest fencers in the world in
Tauberbishofsheim, Germany this past
February during his path to winning the
strongest Junior World Cup of the year.
Benji defeated both the current junior
world champion and the number one
ranked junior in the world. This victory
adds to a remarkable year of results,
including first place at the under-19 national championships, a bronze medal at the
senior national championships, a gold
medal at the US junior circuit #1, and a silver medal at junior circuit #2. Benji is now
the number one ranked junior in the United
States in men’s epée, and will be going to
the junior world championships this
month.
Michael Elfassy came to the NYAC three
years ago. He competed in our high school
invitational, finishing 11th out of 12. In his
second year at the NYAC High School
Invitational, he finished third. Since then,
our newest recruit won the under-17 Junior
Olympics event. Michael finished first of
over 280 competitors. Remarkably, he finished third in the under-20 competition two
days later. Michael is only 16 and has a lot
of potential to make the junior world
championships team next year.
The NYAC will hold its fourth High
School Invitational in June. Stay tuned for
exact date and time information. All members are welcome to come and see the
action.
If you are interested in fencing, please
contact fencing chairman, Michael
Aufrichtig at [email protected].
- Michael Aufrichtig
Platform Tennis
Another Successful Season
A
s the 2005-2006 Platform Tennis
Intra Club season comes to a
close, we look back at a very successful season for our teams. Platform
Chairman Bill Taubner led our club with
four men’s teams and two ladies’
squads. To run a successful sports program demands quality leadership, and
that is what Bill has developed in his
platform committee, made up of Paul
Mansour, Robert Finkelstein, Carmine
Caccavele and our new head paddle professional, Guga Gustavo. The ladies’
program is led by the very capable Lynn
Corritori, Joan Caulway and Joan
Murphy.
The men’s division one team finished
the season near the top of the platform
hill and they are ready for the playoffs,
which they have won for an incredible
four straight years. The playoffs are
comprised of the top four teams in division one. Playing alongside Bill Taubner
on the team this year were Eric Cruz,
Jim Connolly, Mike Stulac, Mike
Rafferty, Dan Rothschild, Mike Stern,
Scott Crabtree, Ed Van Tassel, Sean
Above: Members of the NYAC junior and
senior teams at January’s North American
Circuit event in Houston, TX.
Benji Ungar in action in Houston. Photos by Victor Sailer/PhotoRun.
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Corridon, Chris Corridon and Bob
Considine
The division three team was captained
by Jim Taubner in the first half and Bill
Tully Jr. in the second half, and performed admirably despite some very
tough competition. The squad includes
Andy Ward, Kelly Durcan, Bruce
Sheehan, Paul Mansour, Terry Crowe
and Carmine Caccavele.
The division four team, captained by
Fortune Macri, played into some stiff
headwinds this season after winning and
moving up from division five last year.
The squad’s players include Larry
Sturgis, Bill Barbera, Robert Finkelstein,
Jack Caulway, Joe Ruggerio, Steve
Alexiou, Gabe Uzunian, Chris Perkins,
Elia Clemente, Waite Buckley, Todd
Parrott, Jim Morris and Tom Davidson.
The division six team is the new squad
on the NYAC roster for 2006 and is
captained by Carmine Caccavele. It is
made up of some of our up and coming
paddlers, with talent such as Jerry
Delgrosso and Joe Argento. They had a
very respectable first season in the
Westchester Platform Tennis League and
look forward to many more.
The ladies’ teams in the MIPTL did
very well in their respective flights. Lynn
Corritori and Joan Caulway led the
capable players of Ronnie Caminiti,
Sylvia Iskander, Debbie Morgan, Alice
Ryan, Judy Sobocinski, Mary Sturgis,
Helga Sulger and Michelle Urbinati.
Joan Murphy had a great time with
her flight six comrades of Bettina
Annuziata, Lucille Cappucci, Ann
Chambers, Anna Marie Ciminella, Carol
Ewen, Patt Haskell, Geri McElroy, Carol
McGowan, Anne Ruocco, Vicky Sturner
and Beatrice Uzunian.
Our head platform professional is
Gustavo “Guga” Goncalves. He can be
reached by e-mail at [email protected]. Guga helped run the Platform
Centennial Tournament in February,
which saw veteran paddler Larry Sturgis
team with David Fite to take the title in
2006 over finalists Paul Mansour and
Chip Neidt by a score of 7-6, 6-1. Terry
Crowe and Carmine Caccavele came in
third place over Bill Tully, Sr and Gabe
Uzunian. - Chris Tully
Water Polo
A Sudden Death Win
T
he New York AC men’s water polo
team won round one of the premier
league in a sudden death shoot-out,
15-14 over the Olympic Club. The threeday event took place over the weekend of
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Main photo: NYAC and US team goalie, Merrill Moses, showing his superb skills. Inset photos: Sergi
Buschev (5, top photo), Steve Gill (11, bottom photo) and Endre Kiss (white cap, facing) are key members
of the NYAC team. Photos by Sarah Lorge.
February 17th to 19th at the El Toro High
School pool in Southern California.
The championship game was tight
throughout regulation play, with the final
score tied at 10 each. Due to the new FINA
rules, shoot-outs are now taken at fivemeters instead of four; this weekend was
the first time the new rules had been used
by men's water polo in the United States.
The NYAC won when newcomer to the
team, Endre Rex-Kiss, netted the second
five-meter sudden death shot. The scoring
in the championship game was as follows:
Wolf Wigo 3, Sean Kern 2, Matt Flesher 1,
Sergy Bushuev 1, Endre Rex-Kiss 5, Steve
Gill 3. National team goalie, Merrill
Moses, had 19 saves and was named the
outstanding goalie of the tournament.
NYACKERS
Spring Fever
I
was at the golf shop recently, looking at
the myriad of new clubs that have been
released for this season and even trying
some of them out on the simulator. The
golf bug has bitten me. Could spring golf
be far away?
The NYACKERS are already prepared for
the 2006 season. The course schedule has
been finalized and a copy of it is inserted in
this issue of The Winged Foot, for your
convenience. This year, we have added two
new courses to our always-impressive venues - Crestmont Country Club in West
Orange, NJ and North Hempstead Country
Club in Port Washington, on Long Island.
In addition, we will, again, hold two inexpensive outings at Darlington (Mahwah,
NJ) on May 22nd and West Point on
October 2nd. The former is jointly held
with the NYAC Intra Club Committee.
Last year, both were big hits - put them on
your calendar.
We want to thank all of you who visited
us at the Intra Club Expo, held on March
30th. It was a great night, and we hope
that many of you who stopped by will
become NYACKERS and join us on the
links.
The spring season will begin with our
opening party, to be held on April 6th. As
usual, we will have a popular buffet including a carving board and beverages; our
famed putting green, mowed specially for
the occasion; and a putting contest. Since
this date also coincides with the first round
of the Masters, we are hoping to be able to
show the video replay of the day’s events.
As always, this party is complementary to
NYACKERS members. Look for future
announcements.
Our first outing will again be at
Rockrimmon Country Club on Tuesday,
April 25th. Rockrimmon, located in North
Stamford, CT, and designed by the famous
Robert Trent Jones, is a hidden jewel that is
not to be missed. In addition to excellent
golf, the Club management always provides
a superb post-golf buffet.
On Thursday, May 18th, the NYACKERS
will return to Old Westbury Golf and
Country Club in Nassau County, Long
Island. This 27-hole course, which is one of
my favorites, is built on the former estate
of John Vanderbilt Whitney and offers
some wonderful views of the Long Island
Sound. Each of the three nines presents
golfers with a completely different style of
course. It is a great venue. In addition to
great golf, you will also enjoy one of the
best buffet dinners on the NYACKERS’
tour.
On the following Monday, May 22nd,
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the NYACKERS will be returning to
Darlington in Mahwah, NJ. The format for
this outing is different from all others. The
day starts off with a two-hour clinic, held
by PGA professionals who will cover swing
fundamentals, long irons, chipping, putting
and sand play. This is followed by lunch,
and either 18 holes of golf or unlimited
range balls (or both) to practice what was
learned in the morning. As we did last year,
we have opened this outing to all NYAC
members through a partnership with the
NYAC Intra Club Committee. If you are a
new golfer, want to hone existing skills, or
just want to play with friends on a friendly
course, this is the outing for you - and, the
price is right. Look for the ad in this issue
of The Winged Foot.
In June, our schedule will take us to
Crestmont Country Club on the 13th and
Sunningdale Country Club on the 27th.
More about these next month.
One final note: both John and Nancy
O’Donnell (John is our secretary), working
closely with Christina Valdemira of the The
Winged Foot office, have completely
revamped the NYACKERS’ web pages on
the NYAC web site. The information on
the NYACKERS’ pages answers many of
the questions you may have about the
NYACKERS, such as who we are, what we
do, our schedule, handicapping info, our
reservation and cancellation policies, contacts, the announcement for our latest function and much more. You can access it in
the Members Only section of the web site
by selecting Intra Clubs, and then NYACKERS. Spend a few minutes and check it out.
A reminder - the golf season officially
opens in our area on April 1st. All rounds
played after that date should be posted on
the GHIN network for handicap purposes.
More next month. See you on the first tee.
- Richard Cini
Judo
Chandler and Morris
Honored
T
he NYAC's Carrie Chandler (24)
was named Real Judo magazine's
Female Judo Player of the Year for
2005, just edging out her NYAC teammate,
Ronda Rousey (19). Chandler turned in her
best season yet on the judo circuit, posting
an impressive 37-10 record. Carrie’s stats
for 2005 included winning her third US
title, claiming her first Pan Am
Championship title, taking a bronze at the
Czech Open (her first European medal),
winning silver at the Rendez Vous Canada,
and a bronze at the US Open. Chandler
also made her world championships debut,
contesting that tournament in Cairo, Egypt
as a member of the US team.
In 2006, Carrie is already making a case
for winning this award again, as she went
6-1 to win her second European medal,
taking a bronze at the Belgian Open in
Arlon. Then she went on, the following
week, to place ninth at the prestigious
French Open.
Rousey will be on Chandler's heels all
year as she started off the season taking a
gold at the Belgian Open with a 7-0 mark,
including a win over the woman who eliminated her at the 2005 World
Championships, Alice Schlesinger from
Israel.
NYAC judo legend, Jason Morris, was
the choice for Real Judo magazine's Coach
of the Year award for the 2005 season.
Morris, a four-time Olympian and 1992
Olympic silver medalist, is now a coach for
the NYAC and for a feeder program, the
Jason Morris Judo Center in Glenville, NY.
Along with his normal coaching duties,
Morris was selected as the coach for the
USA teams that competed in the Pan Am
Jason Morris, four-time Olympian, 1992 silver medalist and NYAC Hall of Fame member,
assumed coaching duties for the US teams at the Pan Am and World Championships.
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Championships in Puerto Rico - where they
won 10 medals, including the golds of
Chandler and Rousey's titles - and for the
World Championships where the US team
put up much improved numbers over the
past two US world championship teams.
Knights of the Green Table
The Game Saver
O
n November 22nd, 1950 the Fort
Wayne Pistons defeated the
Minneapolis Lakers by a whopping
score of 19 to 18. Professional basketball
had become a slow-paced, low scoring
game, where a single player could possess
the ball for minutes on end. It was all fouls
and free throws.
In the summer of 1954, Leo Ferris and
owner Danny Biasone of the Syracuse
Nationals ran an experiment that eventually saved basketball. It was held at the
Blodgett School on Syracuse’s west side and
had a time clock for the first time in basketball. It was later introduced to professional basketball as the 24 second clock
and many consider it the saving of professional basketball.
A game saving idea is apparently needed
for straight pool. The 50 point first round
of 14.1 continuous-play pocket billiards
between Jerry Cutler and Terry Dunne lasted two hours. Only part of the problem
was the fact it was the day after Terry’s
birthday. The problem is “safety play.” As
Willie Mosconi states in his book Winning
Pocket Billiards, “You should play a safety
any time the object ball arrangement is
such that no reasonable shot exists.
Attempting, and missing, an extremely difficult shot can open up the balls and permit
your opponent to shoot away with ease.”
Unfortunately, 14.1 has turned into a game
The NYAC’s Carrie Chandler (L) was named Real Judo magazine's
Female Judo Player of the Year for 2005.
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that is not much fun to play and is boring
to watch.
In the handicap straight pool final,
Michael Secondo outlasted Terry Dunne
100 to 85 in a three hour marathon. They
played at scratch and were never separated
by more than 15 balls. The nine-ball final
was played immediately afterward between
the same two players. Terry pushed to a 74 lead with his outstanding safety play. The
next five games could have gone either way,
but Michael won them all for a 9-7 win.
One of Secondo’s losses was as a result of
three straight fouls, which does not happen
very often.
The finals in the straight pool championship could see another return of Terry
and Michael. At the time of writing,
Michael made the finals with a win over
Mike Samet. Terry edged out Carter Tyler
and will meet Tom Greenan in the semifinals. Maureen O’Connor, Charlie
McDermott, Jamie Brunn and Warren
Boorom enjoyed the pleasures of the Tap
Room rather early.
In another tournament final, there was a
rumor that Jerry Cutler and James Murphy
would actually finish the 8-ball tournament
that started on November 10th, but it was
only a rumor, so we’ll see.
Herb Lehmann says that everything has
been tried to improve straight pool as a tel-
evision and a spectator sport but nothing
has worked. Eight-ball and 9-ball are more
fun to play, more fun to watch and make
fine television broadcasts. To play 14.1
well, you must be able to run several balls.
The best run I ever had was out the door of
the pool room when I only had fifty cents
in my pocket and had just lost a dollar
Speaking of Herbert Lehmann, he is
responsible for that “hole” in the pocket
billiards section of the Billiards Room. The
table is in Herbert’s laboratory and is being
brought back to the out-of-the-showroom
look it had in 1912. The table is in the
process of being completely re-veneered.
The rails will have three or four coats of
finish and will be water sanded. A “piano
finish” will be the result. The table will
outshine Detroit’s finest; or, should it be
Japan’s finest? - Warren Boorom
Rowing
A Massacre at TI
D
uring the winter months, rowers
move their training indoors with
weightlifting and "rowing" on the
Concept II Indoor Rower To ease the burden and monotony of indoor training on
machines, a group of Olympic rowers from
the Boston area,
calling themselves
Crash-B (Charles
River Almost
Sculling Has-Beens),
organized an indoor
rowing event - the
Crash-B Sprints - 25
years ago. The event
has been held annually since then and
now bills itself as
the World Indoor
27th Floor
Rowing
MOSCOW ON THE PARK
April 9th
7 PM
Championships. Not to be outdone by the
Boston area rowers, we at the NYAC
organized the St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Indoor Rowing Regatta. It has been a fixture on the indoor regatta circuit for 24
years.
In a joint venture between the NYAC
Rowing Club and the NYAC rowing team,
this year's regatta hosted more than 150
competitors from colleges and clubs at the
John J. Sulger Boat House in February. To
make the competition seem realistic, the
computers on the individual machines are
connected to a master computer, and then
to a projector which casts a computer generated image of boats racing on a rowing
course.
NYAC rowers took the first three places
in the open men's and open women's
events. Greg McClure took first with a time
of 6:16.7, John Boyd second with 6:17.9,
and P.J. Antonik was third at 6:22.9 for the
2000 meter distance. On the women's side,
Kendell Donoho triumphed with a 7:12.0,
Katie Seston was second with 7:18.9 and
Melissa Johnson was third with 7:25.4.
Katie Seston turned the tables on her club
mates and won the women's 500 meters
race, as did P.J. Antonick, who won the
men's 500. Former NYAC Rowing Club
president Tom Sanford won the men's 5059 race.
At the World Indoor Rowing
Championships in Boston, NYAC rowers
were among the top finishers in their
respective events. The Boston races were
sprinkled with European rowers who
recently had won world and Olympic
championships on the water. Our Libby
Peters topped the women's collegiate lightweight field in a time of 7:14.2, Sarah Bates
was ninth in 7:24.2, and Margaret Duggan
was 22nd in 7:36.1.
The women's open event had more than
330 rowers in the field. Kendell Donoho
was 23rd in a stellar international field
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with a time of 7:10.0. NYAC Athlete of the
Year, Wyatt Allen, led the NYAC contingent against a field of 234 in the men's
open event. Wyatt was fourth with a blistering time of 5:48.8. All of the first four
finishers went under 5:50.
The NYAC rowing team is in the final
stages of its indoor training, and is looking
forward to taking to the water when
weather and temperature permit.
- Vinnie Ventura
Rugby
NYAC Takes on Cal-Berkley
T
he NYAC rugby team will begin its
2006 pre-season with a trip to the
west coast to take on perennial
national collegiate champions, Cal-Berkley,
and reciprocal club rival, the Olympic
Club. The much publicized match against
Cal, featuring the NYAC, the national
champions of the men’s division, and Cal,
the national champions of the Collegiate
division, caused the NYAC to turn down
the invitation to defend its title in the annual Ft. Lauderdale Ruggerfest tournament in
Florida, which is to be held on the same
weekend.
But when the Golden Bears of Berkley
host the Super League champions, New
York Athletic Club, in Berkeley on March
4th, Cal will be an underdog for the first
time in quite a while. This is because the
NYAC visits Witter Rugby Field with a roster almost identical to the one that brought
us our Super League title last June. In contrast, Cal has lost seven starters, including
five All-Americans, from its 2005 title-winning team.
"The NYAC will have every right to be
supremely confident," said Cal head coach
Jack Clark. “We will have a very skilled,
experienced and confident opponent to deal
with. Coaching the USA national team,
from 1993-1999, provided me with some
experience in competing against a superior
opponent."
The Bears’ tests of skill and character
come against a Winged Foot team that
emerged as champion of the USA Rugby
Super League, a competition featuring 16
senior teams based in major cities across
the United States. Many of Cal's very best
rugby players matriculate into Super
League competition after graduation. The
Bears, 11-0 at the time of writing, take on
the NYAC as their fourth match in three
weeks, as opposed to NYAC which, as of
early March, had only has its first two preseason matches before beginning the
defense of its national title on March 18th
at Travers Island.
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The Winged Foot's back row will
have the addition of Super League MVP
John Cronin, who has moved his 220
pounds from center to the flanker position. He will team up with likely
starters Lou Ferrari and number eight
Matt Rader. Rader (28, 6-3, 235) is a
former quarterback at Penn, where he
led the Quakers to the Ivy League
Championship in 1998 and threw
for 3858 yards in his two years as
a starter.
Scrum half Chris Mayo will captain the New Yorkers. The 30year-old former Australian
Universities XV player is a live
wire who will pair with fly half
Aidan Mara, also 30, for a skilled
and experienced combination.
Clark can see it going either: "I
suppose there are two scenarios.
The first is that we play to form
as a competent university side and
the AC plays to form as a competent senior club. Unfortunately,
this means that the match could get
totally away from us, a mis-match
where they ship a ton of points against
us.
NYAC coach, Mike Tolkin, said,"We
expect to win both matches. There's a
lot of hoopla, opinions and second
guessing going on, but we feel its more
important to get two solid pre-season
matches under our belt before we begin
the defense of our title.
Tune in to The Winged Foot next
month for match results. All Rugby fans
are invited to cheer on the NYAC team
at its season opener taking place at
Travers Island at 1pm on March 18th.
- Ted Vaccaro
Soccer
Premier League Comes
to Travers Island
T
he women’s soccer team is joining
the Women’s Premier Soccer
League. The WPSL is the topranked women’s league in the United
States and number two in the world,
trailing only the Swedish Professional
League. Our team will have the opportunity to play against such players as
Brandi Chastain, Abby Wambach, Leslie
Osborne, Shannon Boxx and many
other top-notch players. The NYAC was
invited to join this league as a result of
its success in getting to the final four of
the National Amateur Cup last year.
We have recruited Lou Fratello, coach
of Dominican College Women’s pro-
Fitness Center
Run Bike Swim at the NYAC
P
resident's weekend was no holiday for
die-hard competitors. The NYAC’s
Indoor Triathlon took place on Saturday,
February 18th. The triathlon attracts club
members from various age groups competing
in swimming, biking and running for 20 minutes each.
Tim Foxen was the dominant presence in the men's
division, winning the crown
to repeat as champ. Tim
scored a whopping 3,037.5
points. He was followed by
Bill Boak 2,755.0 and
William K. Love with
2,593.0.
The women's division also
saw impressive performances
with Pattiann McAdams taking first place with a score of
2,281 points. The Fitness
Center's own Marina
Hoffmann had 2,022.5
Winning woman,
points, followed by Daphne
Pattiann McAdams.
Matalene's 2,005.
The team division was no competition for
the Fitness Team as that was the only team
entered this year. Nonetheless, Vincent
Cipollaro, Paul Caccia and Joe Townsend
gave it their all. The most senior category was
Leading men: Tim Foxen (L) and Bill Boak (R) with
the Fitness Center’s Jeff Gunthorpe.
topped by George Lee, aged 73, who scored
the most points in the over-70 group.
Notably, the oldest competitor was 78 (and
competed in all three events) and the
youngest competitor was 23. A special thanks
to all volunteers and all competitors.
A
pril is Fitness Month at the NYAC
Fitness Center and we want you to get in
gear for the upcoming beach season. We've
made it fun over the years and this year is no
different. Members will be divided into two
groups, and will try to beat the other group
at a combined total weight loss and reduction
in body fat. Take advantage of the fun and
camaraderie, while improving your fitness
level at the same time.
Fitness Center members enjoy year-round
benefits, such as personalized programs, evaluations, reduced rates for personal training,
and sport specific training. Call (212) 7677110 for information. - Jeffrey Gunthorpe
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NYAC Women’s Soccer
Team 2006 Schedule
A
ll NYAC members and their families
are encouraged to come and support
the team for home games at Travers
Island. The NYAC women’s WPSL
schedule is as follows:
May 20th: @ Maryland Pride
June 4th: @ Boston-North Aztecs
June 10th: @ Rhode Island Rays
June 17th: vs. Bay State Select @ TI
June 24th: @ Adirondack Lynx
July 8th: vs. Rhode Island Rays @ TI
July 9th: vs. Northampton Laurels FC
@ TI
July 15th: vs. Massachusetts Stingers
TBD
July 16th: vs. New England Mutiny @ TI
July 21st-23rd: Regional Playoffs
July 29th-30th: National Finals
gram, as our head coach. Coach Fratello
holds a NSCAA Advanced National
Diploma and is an instructor of foundation
and footwork at the United States Military
Academy at West Point. In addition, Coach
Fratello serves on the Region 1 staff, evaluating and coaching potential national team
players. Finally, Coach Fratello has been on
the Hudson Valley Empire State Scholastic
Girls Team Head Coach since 1996.
- Brian Healy
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Runner’s Club
Runners Have Strong Start
T
he Runner’s Club has been active in
the early months of 2006. We saw
great levels of participation both in
the area races where we have competed,
and with the return of our Wednesday
Night Runs, which start at 7pm at the 58th
Street entrance.
We kicked off the year with the Fred
Lebow Classic on January 8th. Bill Boak,
Regina Regazzi and John Della Ratta,
among others, made it to the finish line on
that day.
The Frostbite 10 mile race on January
22nd saw Aaron Russell turn in a strong
NYAC Runner’s Club members turned out in force
for the US Cross Country Championships at Van
Cortlandt Park.
1:04 (6:25 per mile pace), which he did
again (actually improving his pace by two
seconds) in the NYRR Manhattan HalfMarathon (13.1 miles) on January 28th.
Also on the line for the Half were Grace
Maguire and Greg Finck, among others.
On February 18th and 19th, at Van
Cotlandt Park, the Runner’s Club participated in two community races which
accompanied the USA Cross Country
Championships. Despite a fall on the
course on the second day, Brian Quinn
took third place in his age category for
the second day in a row. Dempsey Gable
and Pattiann McAdams (who took third
in her age category in Sunday’s race, after
winning the women’s NYAC Indoor
Triathlon the day before) also put in strong
performances.
We put a dozen runners past the finish
line at both the Gridiron Four Miler on
February 5th, Super Bowl Sunday, (which
we followed by a well attended Brunch),
and at the Al Gordon Snowflake Four
Miler on February 25th. Finishers included
Charlie Paulos and Bill Close.
A full list of all the finishers of these races
can be found on the NYRR web site,
www.nyrr.org, under our team designation
“NYAR.” Congratulations to all.
Our future events include two relay competitions, one on the Jersey Shore on April
22nd, which benefits Special Olympics, and
on June 11th, the Avon Foundation Run
Against Domestic Violence, which benefits
Joe Torre’s Safe at Home Foundation. The
latter is run over 60-miles, in nine-legs,
between Bear Mountain Bridge and New
Rochelle. We are always happy to include
new runners for these, and other, races.
Come and join us as we prepare for an
active spring running season. The rule for
our Wednesday Night Runs, as well as all
other events, is that all skill levels are welcome. Anyone wanting information on the
Runner’s Club can drop us a line at
[email protected].
- Dan Costigan
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Fitness
Project Restoration
E
stablish the basis for lifelong healthy
exercise habits through Project
Restoration Workshop. Registered
participants meet twice a week (one hour
sessions) for an eight week comprehensive
training program consisting of aerobic conditioning, strength training and stretching
exercises.
The small group setting of six to eight
participants allows for individualized attention. You get the camaraderie of a class setting without getting lost in the crowd. The
classes meet from 12:15pm to 1:15pm
every Tuesday and Thursday, from March
7th through April 27th. Registered participants will meet in 6th floor
Gym/Mezzanine.
To register, please call Justine Francis in
the Fitness Department at (212) 767-7112.
The registration fee is $225. Register early Class Size is limited.
Please note that the Wednesday afternoon
20/20 Abs and Stretch class at 12:15pm has
been cancelled. Our full class schedule is:
TUESDAY
Project Restoration: 12:15pm
Vinyasa Yoga: 6:15pm
Cardio Sculpt: 6:30pm
Pilates Mat: 7:15pm
WEDNESDAY
Sunrise Yoga: 7am
THURSDAY
Project Restoration: 12:15pm
Pilates Mat: 7:15pm
SATURDAY
Pilates Mat: 7:15pm
ily and effectively by paying attention
an hour of
to specific muscle-areas where tension is
intense squash
desired while letting the rest of their
with one of his
bodies relax. Pilates can also assist
younger staff
golfers and tennis players, assisting in
members. The
giving them a better swing and follow
Secretary exhibitthrough.
ed exemplary
For skiers and snowboarders, three of
squash skills and
Annie's exercises - reverse crunches,
flashes of his
reverse side-ups and reverse back extenfiery competitive
sions - prepare the body’s core to hannature during his
dle icy patches in flat light when habitmatch. Mr
uated muscles might otherwise not be
Rumsfeld
able to respond appropriately. The benenjoyed his expeefits in assisting in injury prevention are Secretary of Defense, Donald
rience so much
Rumsfeld, with Squash chairman,
evident.
on the Friday
Joseph Riggio.
With private or group instruction
evening that he
available, Annie DuBois has much to offer
came back early the following morning for
all Club members interested in optimizing
another match. The Secretary’s excellent
their fitness, or even those who feel themcardiovascular condition and his quick witselves slipping slowly into disuse or misuse,
ted shot selection explain his aptitude for
and who want to get back on track with
the sport.
exercises that stretch and balance.
In between games, Mr. Rumsfeld strolled
- Bill Rice
around the squash lounge and chatted with
the NYAC members who were present
playing squash. He happily posed for photos, in particular with the children who
Squash
were in the lounge for the Saturday
Morning Program.
Rumsfeld on the Courts
Upon graduation from Princeton, where
ecretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
he was a wrestler, in 1954, Secretary
made a stop on the 7th Floor of the
Rumsfeld competed at the NYAC in AAU
City House during a recent visit to
meets. When he finished wrestling, he took
New York. After a speech to the Council
up squash. - Pat Canavan
on Foreign Relations, Mr. Rumsfeld played
S
And, don’t forget the Travers Island
Fitness center is open, and offers the following classes:
MONDAY: Cardio Sculpt: 9:30am
WEDNESDAY: Yoga: 9am
FRIDAY: Pilates: 9am
For further information about classes,
seminars, rates, and schedules, please call
(212) 767-7112 for the City House, and
(914) 738-2700 x285 for Travers Island.
Skiing
Finding the Balance
A
nnie DuBois is the NYAC pilates
instructor. As a 30 year skier, I can
recommend pilates to all hackers,
racers and snowboarders. One member of
the US Alpine Masters’ Ski Team uses
pilates as an alternative to the weight
room.
Annie assists many Club members to
become more efficient with a new approach
to exercise performances. For instance,
pilates lets women learn how to adjust their
bodies by letting the rib cage lower itself
properly. Men too can learn to exercise eas-
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Tennis
Tennis Season Begins at TI
T
Attending the February Pistol Club Collation were (L to R): Setrak Agonian, Vern
Chaney, Dede Agonian, Carole Michelsen, Douglas and Brigitte Sinsel, Michael
Alexiades, Chop, Erica Harrison, Bob Derrick, Linda Platzer, Kathy and Kent Coughlin.
Pistol Club
Dinosaur Safari
F
ebruary 16th brought Pistol Club
members to the West Side Range to
tame Tyrannosaurus Rex. At this
event, unusual targets included posters of
six unique dinosaurs, each varying in color
and size. Each dinosaur had the same value
in the shoot. There were tiny targets that
required accuracy and there were targets
with different picture stickers for each
shooter. Although the pictures were the
same size and in the same position, no target looked the same.
There were also "luck" targets, where
hitting the center of a
boxed number was less
valuable than shooting
the intersecting lines
between the numbers
(which gave you all
four numbers as your
score). The event was
enjoyed by Kent
Coughlin and John
Bonamusa (first and
second placers), Kathy
Coughlin, Tom
Greenan, Erica
Harrison, Douglas
Sinsel and Rick Haims.
- Rick Haims
he tennis season will begin on April 8th and run
through October 15th. The Club offers 15 Har-Tru
tennis courts and three all-weather courts, complemented by an array of tournaments running from midMay to August and culminating in the Awards Dinner at
the end of September.
The tennis program is part of various Westchester
County tennis leagues which sponsor competition among
approximately 20 tennis clubs in the lower Westchester
area. The Club offers “A,” “B,” and “C” teams for men
and women which play on Sundays from late April through late
June. Starting in late June, the NYAC sponsors an “A” and “B”
men’s seniors circuit. The NYAC team captains attempt to field a
team from among the best players who indicate an interest in representing the Club.
Adult Clinics: Men’s clinics are held every Saturday and Sunday
from 8am to 9am, and ladies’ clinics are held every Saturday and
Sunday from 9am to 10am. From 10am to 11:30am there is an
organized scrambles, in which players are mixed from round to
round. For ladies, there is a round robin each Wednesday and
Friday from 9am to 10am. Our tennis pros teach correct technique
on ground strokes, volleys and serves among much else.
Juniors: Junior clinics are offered to children aged four to 15 of
NYAC members. The clinics are held every Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday afternoon and encompass serves, ground strokes,
volleys, spins and rules of the game.
From mid-June to the end of August, the Junior Tennis Academy
runs each Monday to Friday from 11:30am to 3pm. Children can
attend any combination of selected weeks or come on a flexible
daily basis. The program covers all aspects of tennis and includes
video analysis. This year, the Junior Tennis Academy may be an
elective within the Winged Foot Day Camp or it may be subscribed to by itself. Please contact the Tennis House for details.
For competitive tennis for juniors the Club offers training and
team development within the Metropolitan Inter-Club Tennis
League. Team members will be matched against other clubs in the
Westchester area. The Junior MITL runs from June to August, culminating with the MITL championship in August.
Social Programs: By becoming a member of the NYAC tennis facility not only do you have the opportunity to play on superb facilities and partake in clinics, tournaments and mixers but you are
part of the NYAC Tennis community. You can network, establish
new friendships, and enjoy the company of other NYAC members.
Saturday Scrambles: Every Saturday from 10am to 11:30am.
Scrambles begin with instructional drills, and are followed by a
series of target-specific programs, directed by our tennis pro.
Scrambles are offered at three different skill levels, so everyone is
welcome regardless of skill. After the scrambles, if you wish to
continue playing the Pro will help you find a game.
Game Finder: If you are new to the tennis community, the Club’s
pro will help you find a game. The Game Finder is a great way to
meet new members and test your game against a variety of players.
Mixed Wednesday Night Round Robin: Round robins are held on
Wednesday nights from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The mix and match
format allows players to rotate and play somebody different every
20 minutes.
Men’s and Ladies Single Ladder: Members who wish to play competitive singles matches can sign up for the singles ladder. Players
move up and down the ladder based on the results of their games.
The 2006 Tennis Program is packed with tournaments, social
programs and special sessions and times to meet your fellow
NYAC tennis playing Club members. If you have any further questions, please call Mike Many, Director of Tennis, at Travers Island
or Marty Smith, head tennis professional, at (914) 738-2700,
xw250. - Bernie Gawley
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H a p p e n i n g s
A r o u n d
t h e
N Y A C
Social Circle
Wine and Food
Tasting Italian Wines
I
n mid-February, I attended the Italian
Wine & Food Gala, a trade show featuring 32 stations and showcasing 47
wineries, with countless
bottles of Italian wines,
including sparkling
Prosecco, white, red and
dessert. Due to the nature
of this event, the wines are
not quite ready to drink,
especially the richer reds.
Since my wine consumption targets wines that are
ready to drink, this is contrary to my usual habit.
The challenge with highvolume tasting featuring
very young wine, is that it
is virtually impossible to
accurately sample every
bottle, as chewy tannins
from the young reds build
up quickly, making it very difficult to differentiate flavors. As one shifts from red
to white and back repeatedly, tasting accurately becomes even more daunting.
Thus, my strategy was to narrow the
focus to the very best of the offerings. I
sampled six Amarones, six Barolos, and
two Super Tuscan blends, among others.
Unfortunately, there were no Brunello di
Montalcino or Vino Nobile di
Montepulciano at the tasting, and
Barbarescos were very scarce.
Naturally, the characters of the wines
vary according to the grape varietal, producer and vintage. The Barolos I sampled
proved to be more or less consistent in
quality. The worst thing I could say about
any Barolo is that it was inoffensive. The
Amarones were a different story, with a
larger fluctuation in quality. There were
some pleasant glasses that showed good
flavors with potential for aging, as well as
one that I found very disappointing. I will
be up front in saying that I have a more
critical view of Amarones than most
wines, as it is one of my favorite styles.
The first wine I had was a 2000 Barolo
from a mass producer, Nando. With a
color of a Pinot Noir, it was lighter in style
with crisp and vibrant flavors of light red
fruits. It was a very pedestrian bottle, neither offensive nor earth-shattering.
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The most interesting tasting of the night
involved four bottles of Barolos from one
producer, G.B. Burlotto. Three bottles
were from the superb 2000 vintage, and
one bottle was from 1999. Having such
tastings side-by-side is the best way to
understand the different effects vineyards
and vintages have on the
same grape. The Barolo
DOCG, a blend of several vineyards, was the
fruitiest of the lot, with
expressive flavors of
strawberries and cherries.
The Barolo Acclivi had a
subtle nose, but showed
vibrant fruit on the
palate. The nose of
Barolo Cannubi was even
more sublime, but the
flavor had a sharp fruit
flavor complemented by
minerals that provide a
briny backdrop. All the
2000 offerings were
expressive and structured, illustrating why it is regarded as one
of the best recent vintages.
I found the last bottle of the four, Barolo
Monvigliero from 1999, to be the most
complex of the Burlotto wines. The nose
was an earthy combination of meatiness
and gaminess, followed by fruit flavors
that offered a nice contrast. The finish was
very balanced with light tannins. The complexity of flavor and structure of the wine
with layers, balance and tannins indicates
good potential for aging.
Of all the Barolos, I enjoyed the 1999
Livia Fontana Barolo most. The Fontana
Barolo grabbed my attention starting from
its elegant aroma, consisting of clean fruit,
spices and cigar. The flavor was expressive, vibrant and well-balanced. Although
it was young, the alluring bouquets made
me want to come back for more.
The first Amarone I tried was also courtesy of Nando. I found it to have a nose of
fruit and soil, but the flavor was thin and
did not really fit into either flavor profile
of fruit or raisin. Perhaps it will develop
over time, but there was nothing to justify
placing a high expectation on this bottle.
The next two Amarones were courtesy
of Trabucchi, a winery with which I am
quite familiar. The 2002 Amarone Cevola
had sweeter hints of raisin on the palate,
and finished with vibrance and bitterness
befitting the name Amarone, or “big bitter” in Italian. The bottle was definitely
young, and the contrasting flavors and
tannins indicate that it should develop
nicely over time. The 1999 Amarone DOC
had a clean nose with hints of floral notes.
The flavor reflected the terroir, but I found
it to lack complexity. Interestingly, I found
the single-vineyard from the off-vintage of
2002 preferable over multi-vineyard bottle
from a superior vintage in 1999 at this
time.
The next glass was disappointing. I
found the 2000 Fabiano Stroica Amarone
started with a nose of sulfur, followed by
hints of bitterness on the palate. I cannot
be more specific based on my tasting
notes, other than to say that that the bottle was not ready; one can only hope that,
one day, it will be.
Armed with a new glass, I approached
the unlisted 1998 Amarone with caution.
This wine was much more presentable,
containing elements of Amarone, including
chocolate and raisins. It is still young, as
evident by acid closing off the flavors, but
it certainly has a future.
The best Amarone turned out to be the
2000 Bertani DOC. It is a richer style with
hints of game, raisin, chocolate and fruits
on both the nose and palate. The wine had
a youthful vibrancy with promising complexity. What set this wine apart was the
fact that each sip seemed to highlight a
different flavor element. Although it was
clearly too young, the layers of flavor and
complexity were there to indicate the makings of a special bottle.
The last wine I will mention is the 2002
Villa S. Andrea Citille, a Super Tuscan
consisting of 80 percent Sangiovese, 10
percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 10 percent Syrah. It had a very earthy and
uncharming nose of a cow pasture, often
associated with wines of South France.
Although the unpleasant, yet somehow
alluring, aroma eventually gave away to
leather, it was far from being considered
elegant. Interestingly, the nose did contrast
well with the flavors of deep sweetness of
dark plums and cassis, augmented by
leather and spices. The texture was lush
and silky to rival rich Australian Shiraz,
key elements in aging. This would be a
wine that I would love to taste in a decade
to see how it had evolved.
In mid-March, I will be attending a prestigious trade show featuring award-win-
THE WINGED FOOT
ning wines from Italy, and I hope to report
about the next vintage of the legendary
Dal Forno Amarone. - Kiyoshi Shinozaki
Mercury Society
Mercury and Aphrodite
P
roving once again that love conquers
all, the Mercury Society’s annual
Night of Aphrodite took place on
Saturday, February 11th despite wicked
blizzard conditions. Neither howling
winds nor two feet of snow could deter
approximately 200 young ladies and gentlemen from donning their best and enjoying a great evening of fine dining and
companionship in the 9th Floor lounge;
and the evening did not disappoint.
Before dinner, Jim Rafferty explained the
rules for the evening in his usual good
humor. The ladies stayed seated while the
gentlemen alternated tables after each of
the five enjoyable courses. At the end of
the evening, dining turned to dancing as
the hot sounds of our DJ melted the winter chill outside. Special thanks to Jen
Connolly, Katy Grogan and Dawn
Divenere for putting together yet another
wonderful Aphrodite evening that will be
hard to forget.
But, the fun is just getting started. Join
us on Friday, April 7th at the NYAC
Mercury Society’s Big Easy Bash. Proceeds
will benefit Hurricane Katrina relief
efforts. This great event will take place on
the 9th floor from 8pm to midnight. There
will be a silent and live auction, and live
music featuring sounds from the Big Easy.
A light buffet dinner will be served and
there will be an open bar with beer, wine,
vodka and Hurricanes, all for just $65 per
person (including tax and gratuity).
To reserve tickets, please log on to
www.nyac.org. Please be sure to include
the names of your guests. Without this
information, we cannot confirm your
reservation. Please note: we are not
accepting reservations via the hotmail
account. If you have any questions, please
call our hotline at (212) 767-7044.
- Dan O’Connor
Dance Club
The Finest of Instruction
E
very successful person, in any
endeavor, has had, over the years, a
mentor or mentors who have
smoothed out the bumps and assisted
them on the road to accomplishing their
dreams. I am a believer that life is all
uphill. I don’t care who you are; if you
stop, you start sliding. Where am I going
with this? “Will you please get to the
point”, I hear you say. OK, OK.
This is to let you know that we, in the
APRIL 2006
Dance Club, have such a person; someone
who studied with the masters, took a
dream and turned it into a reality and is
ready, and (most importantly) willing to
share his mastery with others. I speak of
Tracy Everitt our dance instructor.
I, like everyone of my generation (and
new generations who see what I saw),
were just enthralled when Fred Astaire
and Ginger Rogers danced in those great
movies. They seem a little hokey today,
but when that legendary couple came out
to dance, people lined up to see what they
considered the masters. In those days,
everybody danced. It was the way you met
people, and it added a certain dimension
to your fun.
Tracy started dancing at age four and,
with some luck, managed to get some
money (no he didn’t go out and get a job);
nevertheless, this money allowed him to
continue dancing. As a child, Tracy played
all the sports with his friends, but when
that was over he was in the dance studio
working on his skills. He too was in awe
of the talent of Fred and Ginger and, in
due time, found all the other great
dancers. As he honed his skills, he saw
what these great dancers did and emulated
them.
We all know that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but every dancer is an
individual and Tracy became Tracy and
none other. You may not know Paul
Draper (considered by some to be superior
to Astaire in tap dancing), but you should
know Bob Fosse and Gower Champion.
These are some of the great dancers that
Tracy knew and worked with.
After many attempts at choreography,
Tracy landed a duet, at age 19 on The
Merv Griffin Show. He then choreographed the Judy Garland Christmas
Show, many concerts, and danced in several Broadway musicals.
Tracy came to the NYAC two years ago
and has been enthusiastically welcomed by
all the Dance Club members. He loves the
facility and the history of the Club, and is
enthused by the way our members have
taken to learning dance.
This little biography is to let all the Club
members (those who are not dancers, but
who might like to be) that our instructor
is on par with any in the city, and he
knows how to teach all levels, from beginners right to the top. I hope that this will
provide some insight into what the Dance
Club is about. It is not mediocre in its
instruction. We strive to be the best and
we hope that you come to see what we do
and, hopefully, to join us. Free food, a
cash bar (sorry) and great fun are always
in plentiful supply, so come and join us as
we work our way to the Astaire Level (or
the Tracy Level). Until we see you, put
some love in your life, try dancing.
- Richard Pitz
Card Room
Playing Board-A-Match
T
he sixth session of the Inter-Club
was held on February 21st at the
Harmonie Club. The full slate of 19
teams competed and many of the teams in
the upper half of the standings had subpar results. This allowed the NYAC Reds
to finally gain some ground and they
moved to within five points of the playoff
zone, but all four AC teams are poised to
strike for one of the top five slots.
To demonstrate the vicissitudes of
board-a-match play consider this example
from this session.
North
S - K 10 6 3
H - void
D-AKQJ764
C - 10 2
West
East
S-J52
S-AQ974
H-J543
H - 10 9 2
D-532
D - 10
C-764
C-KQ83
South
S-8
H-AKQ876
D-98
C-AJ95
The hands were actually played by EastWest but are turned for convenience.
S
W
N
E
1H
P
3D
3S
4H
P
?
Most Norths avoided ace-asking bids
and simply bid Five Diamonds. One
North, a veteran of board-a-match scoring, opted for a pass. This seems very
strange, but it is predicated on the scoring.
Those Norths who got the lead of the
spade ace very easily made six.
If the club king was led, they made five.
At Four Hearts, South got the jack of
spades and lead, covered, and ruffed the
spade queen continuation. Declarer ran
the three top hearts and breathed a sigh of
relief when the split was favorable. He got
to the board with a diamond, pitched a
club on the spade ten, and pitched another
on the third high diamond. He still had to
lose a club and a trump, but game was
home. Four Hearts scored 420, Five
Diamonds netted 400, and Five Diamonds
(making six) got 420, which tied the score
for Four Hearts. So North's pass was not
as odd as it at first seemed and, if partners
hold the diamond contract to eleven, the
board will be a victory and never worse
than a tie.
I should point out, however, that Four
Hearts needs lots of luck to make and Five
Diamonds almost plays itself.
- Jack Hearts
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NYAC MEMBERS
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Anthony J. Camardella, Director, Member NYAC
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Tel: (212) 752-3056
DR. RICHARD PITZ
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400 E. 54th St.
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200 Central Park South, Suite 201
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JEANNE MARIE FRANCK, M.D.
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Lenox Hill Hospital, Mt. Sinai Hospital
150 East 77 Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 439-6000
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MR. JOHN MORAN, CPA
443 Park Avenue South – Suite 1005
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CHIROPRACTORS
DR. JEANNETTE M. ANDERSON
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1776 Broadway, Suite 1010
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Diplomate American Chiropractic Board Sports Practitioners
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1120 Park Avenue (corner of 90th St.)
New York, NY 10128
Tel: (212) 360-6100
1171 East Putnam Avenue
Riverside, CT 06878
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FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
ARCHITECTURAL
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CAPITOL ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC.
New Elevators • ADA Specialists
Modernization • Repairs • Maintenance
217 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222
Walter McNally, NYAC Member
Tel: (866) 314-5478
(914) 771-6640
Fax: (914) 771-6645
EDITORIAL SERVICES
Writing, Editing, Editorial Consulting: Letters, Memos,
Reports, Proposals, Resumes, Speeches (coaching), Direct
Mail, Ad Copy, Sales Presentations (coaching), and other
related writing/editorial needs.
SUCCESSFUL OFFICE SKILLS
360 East 72nd Street
New York, NY 10021
Tel: (212) 879-4469
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IMPERIAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC.
50-14 39th Street
Tel: (718) 784-3400
Long Island City, NY 11104
Fax (718) 361-7993
Engineering Installation Service and Maintenance of Class
“E” Fire Alarm System
FLORISTS
CRESS FLORISTS
Serving the Metropolitan area for 95 Years.
We welcome telephone orders from Club Members.
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Tel: 1-800-952-7377
JEROME FLORISTS, INC.
Distinct, Upscale Elegant Floral Creations. Exceptional
Design & Service. Delivery Throughout NYC.
Arrangements, parties, and corporate
events our specialty. NYAC Member
(800) 845-4316
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(212) 289-1677
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STOUT FUNERAL SERVICE, INC.
Ray E. Stout, Jr.
Tel: (212) 996-0010
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Daniel B. McManus
4 Woods Bridge Road
Katonah, New York 10536
Tel: (914) 232-3033
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Tel: (212) 288-3500
New York, NY 10028
Fax (212) 570-4768
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CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
Classic Hand Carved Reproductions
Dining, Occasional Seating and Case Goods
Residential and Contract Manufacturer
www.christopherdouglas.com
Tel: (914) 665-5412
Christopher Lo Basso, NYAC Member
FURS
PETER DUFFY
Manufacturing Furrier
231 W 29th St. (Ground Level)
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 695-6161
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Tel: (212) 490-1144
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Fax (212) 490-1036
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74 Calyer Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11222
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60 E. 42nd St.
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Tel: (917) 523-8678
Julliard and NYU trained concert pianist
Winner of numerous int’l competitions available
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All ages and levels—beginner to advanced.
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Fax: (732) 210--0411
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Over 30 yrs experience in personal and
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555 Fifth Avenue, 14th floor
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1001 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
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Tel: (203) 352-3286
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APRIL 2006
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NORMAN H. SCHULMAN, M.D. F.A.C.S.
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E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (718) 259-6309
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[email protected]
(212) 702-4073
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Tammy Kaiser, Realtor
[email protected]
Tel: (914) 522-4828
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RENTALS
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Tel: (212) 691-7434
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HOUSE OF O’CONNOR
1 Oscawana Lake Rd.
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
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Fax: (845) 526-1089
Tel: (212) 265-5959
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REAL ESTATE
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Tel: (212) 684-4111
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