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THE WINGED FOOT
T H E M A G A Z I N E O F T H E N E W Y O R K A T H L E T I C C L U B
February 2019 Vol. 138 No. 2
WORLD TITLES FOR NYAC SWIMMERS
Katie Meili and Ryan Held Claim Gold Medals in China
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THE WINGED FOOT
Officers and Governors T h e N e w Y o r k A t h l e t i c C l u b
President James B. Rafferty
Vice President Regina Conroy-Keller
Secretary John M. Nonna
Treasurer Casey Sullivan
Captain Thomas Lynch Vol. 138, No 2 Contents February 2019
Board of Governors 20
and Standing Committees Ringing In a New Year at the City House
House
Regina Conroy-Keller
Club members and guests celebrated the start of a new year.
Accounting and Auditing
Photos by Victoria Jackson
Ivan O’Donnell
Athletics
Robert Valdes-Rodriguez
Communications/Technology
Bette Rice
Engineering
Caroline M. Purcell
Intra Clubs
Cindy Spera-Cullen
Law
Curt Clausen
Membership
Departments
Jonathan Wells
Planning
John Duggan
Restaurant 6
Anthony Orlando
Editorial - by James J. O’Brien
Rooms and Renting
Milton Lee 10
Security and Safety/Insurance
Saturday Morning Program - by James Dobson
James Mercante
Social Activities 12
Joseph Mangan
Heard Around the Club
Travers Island
Chris Golden 25 Sports Review:
Personnel
James Herschlein
SWIMMING by Rachel Flinn. TRACK & FIELD by John Schutty. YACHT CLUB by
James Pintauro. JUDO by Andy Blumenthal. NYACKERS by Richard Cini.
The Winged Foot BASKETBALL LEAGUE by Tripp Hoffman. WATER POLO by Bill Irvine.
Director of Communications
Publisher & Editor
WRESTLING by Dave Foxen. THE PROFESSIONAL SITTER by M. Jake Grundstein.
James J. O’Brien
PLATFORM TENNIS by Brian Woods. TRAPSHOOTERS by Jonathan Wells.
Associate Director of Communications
FITNESS by Chuck Metzger.
Carrie Stevens
Social Media Manager/Assistant Editor 38 Social Circle:
Maria Fraschilla THE WINGED FOOT WINE & FOOD by KC Shinozaki. BOOK CLUB. IN VINO VERITAS by
T H E M A G A Z I N E O F T H E N E W Y O R K A T H L E T I C C L U B
Editorial/Special Projects Assistant
February 2019 Vol. 138 No. 2
Richard Koppenaal
John Favale. DANCE CLUB by Gary Nave.
Editorial and Advertising Offices:
On the cover: At the FINA World Championships, NYAC swimmer Katie
Communications Office Meili secured three relay gold medals, one world record and one individual
New York Athletic Club silver. Photo courtesy Mike Lewis.
180 Central Park South
WORLD TITLES FOR NYAC SWIMMERS
Katie Meili and Ryan Held Claim Gold Medals in China
New York, NY 10019 The aim and policy of THE WINGED FOOT is to present information about the varied activities of NYAC sports and amateur athletics and
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NYAC DRESS CODE
When visiting the New York Athletic Traditional Values
Club, please ensure that you com-
ply with the Dress Code. Full details
are available at www.nyac.org and
I
t seems as though we have only just past. It is a fine line that the Club walks
from the Membership Services Office.
When in doubt, formality is appro-
completed the holiday sea- remarkably well.
priate. Thank you for your coopera- son; but, as I write this, we The gentility, elegance and traditions of
tion.
CITY HOUSE
are already fast approaching the the NYAC are characteristics for which
For gentlemen, a dress shirt or golf
end of January. The new year is it is renowned. Those characteristics
shirt with slacks and dress shoes is
well and truly underway. are personified in the Dress Code
acceptable at all times. Comparable
appropriate attire for ladies. A jacket is
Traditionally, a new year signifies and in the standards of comport-
always required in the Main Dining new beginnings. It can also prompt a ment that are expected of all
Room and Cocktail Lounge. Members
may enjoy breakfast in the 11th floor
reaffirmation, a re-commitment to things members and their guests. For
Gold Room in business casual attire,
meaning a jacket and tie are not
that may have been overlooked, in what- that reason, it behooves all members to
required.
ever degree, as the old year reached its ensure that they are familiar with the reg-
Jeans and other denim wear, sneak-
denouement. This may be an appropriate ulations of the Club, and - just as impor-
ers, shorts; T-shirts and athletic time to do just that at the New York tant - with the spirit of those regulations.
wear may only be worn in athletic
areas. Ladies may not wear halter
Athletic Club. While the NYAC is moving purposefully
tops; leggings; clothing that reveals
bare midriffs.
Members frequenting the City House forward, it can only do so by remaining
and Travers Island will be very aware of grounded in the principles that have been
Athletic attire may only be worn in
athletic areas of the building.
the constant upgrades and improvements its bedrock, that have guided it and that
TRAVERS ISLAND
that are undertaken to events and ameni- have allowed it to thrive for so long.
ties. Most will also be aware that, Traditional values are inherent to the
Club House, Main Floor
Appropriate casual attire for both
throughout 2018, the Club celebrated its New York Athletic Club; adhering to
ladies and gentlemen.
150th anniversary. The NYAC, thus, per- them is inherent to NYAC membership.
Dining Room
sonifies a forward-looking institution that Watch for more on this subject in coming
Gentlemen may wear slacks and a
YOUR MONTHLY CHARGES
is firmly grounded in the traditions of its issues of The Winged Foot. s
collared shirt at all times. A jacket is
optional. Comparable appropriate attire
for ladies.
Please be aware that a summary of your monthly charges is available for you to view at
Ballroom
For events in the Ballroom, please www.nyac.org. (Please note: the balance shown on-line may not reflect the full amount due.
check the dress code associated with
the event. Jackets are always required. When paying your NYAC bill, please refer only to your monthly statement). It may be con-
Please note: while a tie is not compul- venient for you to pay your bill using direct debit or electronic funds transfer. For details of
sory in the Club House for gentlemen, how to use these options, go to “Paperless Payment” options under “My Club” at
it is always appropriate.
www.nyac.org. Or, you can call the Controller’s Office at (212) 767-7050.
The following are never appropriate:
NYAC GARAGES - Special Notice
jeans and other denim wear; sneakers;
shorts; T-shirts and athletic wear.
Ladies may not wear halter tops;
leggings; clothing that reveals bare Following are parking garages at which your membership card will be honored.
midriffs.
200 Central Park South: Enter on 58th St. between Broadway and 7th Avenue and
Patio/Grill Room on Central Park South between 7th Ave and Broadway.
Shorts and shirts are required. Bathing
Icon Parking, 888 7th Ave. Enter on 56th Street, between Broadway and 7th Ave, on
suits are permitted with a cover.
the north side of the street. Or enter on 7th Ave. between 56th St. and 57th St.
Athletic attire may only be worn in Quik Park, 125 58th Street: Between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue.
athletic areas of the Club House.
NB: These garages are not owned or managed by the NYAC.
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$44 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
$37 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
$44 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
H E A R D A R O U N D T H E C L U B
Meet Our New BOARD MEMBERS
e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e
Joseph H. Mangan James Herschlein
Social Activities Personnel
Joe Mangan came to the NYAC over 30 years ago looking Jim Herschlein has been a member of the NYAC for almost
for a gym in midtown. What he found was 30 years, having joined while he and his
new friends, generous mentors, and a cal- wife, Marilyn, were residents of
endar full of activities. (He also shot a few Manhattan. These days domiciled in
hoops, exercised and stayed in shape). A Manhasset, Long Island and with two
member of the Quarter Century Club plus grown children - Matt, 27, an NYAC mem-
the Winged Foot Awards, Hall of Fame and ber, and Megan, 24 - Jim remains as
the Athletic Steering Committees, he has committed to and enthusiastic about
also been Chair of the Gymnasium Committee and Chair of his club as ever. In addition to his new role overseeing
the NYAC Basketball team. the NYAC’s Personnel department, he is a member of
Joe hails from Lock Haven in the mountains of Central several Intra Clubs, including the Fitness Center, the Ice
Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of South Hockey Club, the Stout Club and In Vino Veritas.
Carolina with a degree in Business Administration. In 1982, Additionally, Jim is a non-mooring member of the Yacht
he started his professional career in the apparel industry Club, sailing across the Sound to TI “most every sum-
with Woolrich Inc. in sales, marketing and merchandising. mer weekend.” Prior to joining the Board, he also
He continued in sales management and marketing executive served as a member of the Social Activities and Law
positions at Columbia Sportswear Company. He is currently Committees.
a principal at Mangan-Horan, LLC, a New York City apparel A graduate of Boston College and St John’s Law
industry consulting firm specializing in sales and marketing. School, Jim is presently a commercial litigator and trial
Joe lives on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with his wife, lawyer for Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP, a company
Rita. He is a long-time supporter and volunteer at the Mary with a roster of approximately 1000 attorneys across
Manning Walsh Home on the Upper East Side. He also has the country. A demanding profession does not prevent
volunteered as a coach for youth basketball with Safe Haven Jim from giving time to worthy professional causes,
Westside Basketball. As the new Chair of Social Activities, among them the Legal Aid Society, of which he is a
Joe is committed to maintaining the high standards of past member of the Board; the St John’s Law School Alumni
social events and to encouraging new ideas from the Board of Directors, of which he is vice president; and
Committee and membership. He states: “I believe I am a the Lawyer’s Committee of the Inner-City Scholarship
good listener, and I hope our members will take advantage Fund of the Archdiocese of New York.
of that. I’ve learned a lot at the NYAC. One thing I have It’s not all work, though; Jim is also a rugby enthusiast -
learned and that has never changed since the first day I he played in Barcelona, Madrid and Munich last year -
came here: I always get more than I give. I’m thrilled to be and is an avid skiier, maintaining a condo in Okemo
on the Board. I expect a lot of hard work. I hope we can all Mountain, VT. Never to be forgotten are those season
get active, stay in shape and enjoy the Club.” s tickets for the Rangers and Yankees, plus the Boston
College Eagles football season. s
8 THE WINGED FOOT
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COMPLLIMENT AR Y USE OF A THLETTICS F A CILITIES
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Foor complete details and restrictions,
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or visit www.nyac.org.
Disscounts apply to members only.
Other restrictions
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Saturday Morning Program by James Dobson. Photographs by Bin Lin
SMP Holiday Celebrations
J umping into January after the holidays, the NYAC’s Saturday Morning Program at the City House continues to combine world class
coaching in a variety of sports with a focus on developing teamwork skills for children from ages six to 16. The SMP held its annual
holiday lunch in mid-December and is now focused on the New Year. However, echoes of the Weekend of Champions and the US
Olympic Committee’s social media truck back in November remain. An upcoming events calendar is below, but be sure to see additional
pictures on the NYAC website (www.nyac.org), under the Junior Programs heading. s
Upcoming Events
March 9th
SMP/Closing Celebration
Luncheon
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Irish Breakfast at TI
It’s always a fun occasion. A mouth-watering menu of traditional Irish fare, enjoyable Irish dancing and music, plus
the finest views imaginable of the Long Island Sound. Irish Breakfast at Travers Island is now a January tradition, as
evidenced by the full house that enjoyed this year’s event on Sunday morning, January 6th.
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- Our History -
Robert Ripley, Believe it or Not
Cartoonist, Handball Champion, Explorer, NYAC Member - Robert Ripley was a man of many talents
F
ew NYAC members have had as lasting an impact on popular In addition to boxing, Ripley began to play tennis and golf. His best
culture as Robert Ripley, the celebrated cartoonist, explorer sport, however, was handball, which he began to play after moving
and creator of “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not.” into the Club. “It’s the most natural thing in the world
But, before he became world famous, Ripley, like to slap a ball with the hand,” he observed. Handball
countless Club members, past and present, was pas- quickly developed into an obsession, and Ripley pro-
sionate about athletics. LeRoy Robert Ripley was born gressively transformed himself into an elite competitor,
on December 25th, 1890 in Santa Clara, CA. In 1908, racing to the courts almost every day immediately after
he sold his first cartoon, to Life magazine; one year work. Over the next several years, Ripley became so
later, he moved to San Francisco and began working enthralled with the sport that he and several other
as a sports cartoonist for The Bulletin, a local daily Killers spearheaded an initiative to build courts on the
newspaper. In 1910, having moved to the San Club’s rooftop. Ripley used the roof to play year
Francisco Chronicle, he covered the heavyweight box- round, in the winter shovelling snow off the court
The legendary Robert Ripley.
ing championship bout between Jim Jeffries and Jack himself.
Johnson, billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The experience turned At the Chicago Athletic Club in 1925, Ripley was involved in the
him into a lifelong boxing fan. most high profile handball match of the time. He still lived in relative
In 1913, Ripley moved to New York City after accepting a position obscurity, not having yet reached the pinnacle of his fame; the same
at the New York Globe and Commercial Advertiser. Later that year, could also be said of his opponent, Avery Brundage, a successful engi-
he became a member of the NYAC, where he planned to take advan- neer and Chicago’s metropolitan handball champion. Years later, as
tage of the Club’s boxing ring. The NYAC also boasted the best box- president of the International Olympic Committee - the only
ing instructor in the country, Professor Mike Donovan, who attracted American to ever hold that position - Brundage was referred to as the
some of the world’s greatest fighters to the City House. On several “most powerful man in sport.”
occasions, Ripley stepped into the ring with Ripley defeated Brundage in this clash of
champion boxers Georges Carpentier and
Believe it or Not... titans, but the match was to be one of the
Jack Dempsey, both of whom Ripley idol-
ized and who also frequented the Club.
O n November 3rd, 1929, Robert Ripley
drew a panel in his syndicated cartoon
saying “Believe It or Not, America has no
last serious competitions of his life. His car-
tooning career took off after 1925, leaving
In 1918, Ripley moved into room 59 of him little time for recreation. In 1929, after
national anthem.” Despite the widespread
the NYAC’s second City House, located at seeing one of Ripley’s cartoons, media mogul
belief that “The Star-Spangled Banner,” with its
59th Street and Sixth Avenue. In so doing, lyrics by Francis Scott Key set to the music of William Randolph Hearst sent a succinct
he joined a group of about 200 other NYAC the English drinking song “To Anacreon in telegram to his editors in New York: “HIRE
members who lived at the Club and who Heaven” was the United States national RIPLEY.” The cartoons would soon be syn-
were informally known as “the Bachelors.” anthem, Congress had never officially made it dicated in 17 newspapers worldwide.
so. In 1931, John Philip Sousa (like Ripley, an
Ripley’s room was small - it was described Though his newfound fame diminished his
NYAC member) published his opinion in favor
as a large closet rather than a bedroom - and time on the Club’s handball courts, Ripley
of giving the song official status, stating that “it
he didn’t have his own bathroom; however, still called the NYAC home, and rented
is the spirit of the music that inspires” as much
it only cost him one dollar per day, roughly as it is Key’s “soul-stirring” words. By a law room 1801 in the current City House for
$18 in the currency of 2019, and he didn’t signed on March 3rd, 1931, by President several years. He died of a heart attack on
spend much time in his room, opting instead Herbert Hoover, “The Star-Spangled Banner” May 27th, 1949 at the age of 58.
to take advantage of the Club’s many ameni- was adopted as the national anthem of the - Richard Koppenaal
United States. s
ties.
FEBRUARY 2019 13H E A R D A R O U N D T H E C L U B
NYAC Employee of the Year
hroughout each year, the Club’s senior management selects an Employee of the Month. As you may imagine, this is not an
T easy task given the number of NYAC employees - both at the City House and Travers Island - and the diversity of their
responsibilities. All the more difficult is the task of selecting the NYAC Employee of the Year. The announcement is traditional-
ly made at the annual staff Holiday Party, this year held on Tuesday, December 18th, and is always a source of enormous anticipa-
tion. After much deliberation, the 2018 NYAC Employee of the Year was announced as Carlos Rivera, a 20 year member of the
Club’s City House Lobby staff. Carlos started working as a bellman in September 1998 and is universally acknowledged as a popular,
gracious and diligent member of the NYAC team. Congratulations to Carlos and thanks for his many years of exemplary service. s
Above left: L to R - General Manager Roger Simon, Employee of the Year Carlos Rivera, Assistant General Manager Daniel Perez and Director of Human
Resources Andrew Halper. Above right: The NYAC’s Champions of the Month throughout 2018 were all candidates to become Employee of the Year. General
Manager Roger Simon (fourth from right) offered congratulations. L to R: Tameshwar Kallicharan (Gymnasium), Carlos Rivera (Bellman), Bella Jose
(Engineering), Miguel Jimenez (Stewarding), Colin Pigott (Front Desk), Jose Roman (Kitchen) and Carlos Velez (Stewarding).
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...that in 2019, American Legion Post 754, housed on the 12th
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...that in 1936, NYAC member Robert Ripley was voted in a
newspaper poll as the most popular man in America, more
popular than fellow member, Franklin D. Roosevelt?
...that in his 1382 poem Parlement of Foules, Geoffrey
Chaucer made the first modern reference to Valentine’s
Day as a romantic holiday?
...that former NYAC President August Belmont, Jr. was born
on February 18th, 1853. In addition to being an entrepreneur,
Belmont was renowned for breeding Man O’War: one of the
greatest thoroughbred racehorses in history.
Proven Sales Record
...that the first recorded Groundhog Day occurred on
February 2nd, 1886. Groundhog Day is rooted in the
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14 THE WINGED FOOTWelcome to Our Newest Members
H E A R D A R O U N D T H E C L U B
T h e N YA C e x t e n d s a w a r m w e l c o m e t o t h e m o s t r e c e n t a d d i t i o n s t o i t s r o l l s
Anthony N. Bronzo, Associate, New York, NY Richard M. Kenny, Resident, Long Beach, NY
Matthew P. Buckley, Associate, New York, NY Timothy Kiernan, Associate, New York, NY
Vanessa S. Buia, Resident, New York, NY Ryan Lynch, Associate, New York, NY
Gianna Ciminello, Associate, Scarsdale, NY Diane M. Marsh, Associate, New York, NY
Cristina Ciminello, Associate, Scarsdale, NY Robert McMaster, Associate, Basking Ridge, NJ
Kathryn Collopy, Associate, New York, NY Lt. Cdr. Sean M. Miller, Military, New York, NY
John Davenport, Associate, New York, NY David G. Mosler, Associate, New York, NY
Declan Duggan, Child of Member, New York, NY James J. Murren, Non-Resident, Las Vegas, NV
Allan J. Ellinger, Resident, Guttenberg, NJ
Michael C. O’Rourke, Associate, New York, NY
Mary Zegarac Epner, Resident Spouse, New York, NY
Peter R. O’Sullivan, Resident, New Canaan, CT
Nolan K. Fillet, Associate, New York, NY
Lt. Col. Mark B. Pemberton, Military, New York, NY
Edward A. Friedman, Resident, Scarsdale, NY
Charles B. Reed, Associate, Brooklyn, NY
Kevin Edward Gallagher, Associate, New York, NY
Christopher Reilly, Resident, New York, NY
Mark A. Gillis, Resident, New York, NY
Brian Rogers, Associate, New York, NY
Maxwell S. Heiden, Associate, New York, NY
Philip B. Rooney, Non-Resident, Wilmette, IL
Jaimie Higgins, Resident, New York, NY
Patrick M. Hoban, Non-Resident, Herndon, VA Trevor J. Russell, Associate, New York, NY
Taylor A. Huff, Associate, New York, NY Matthew A. Schroth, Associate, New York, NY
Michael Ivie, Associate, New York, NY Daniel F. Spies, Resident, Pelham, NY
Matthew C. Jurjevich, Associate, New York, NY Thea R. Tympanick, Associate, New York, NY
Patrick C. Kane, Non-Resident, Houston, TX Katherine Whiston, Associate, Rye, NY
Robert Kavanagh, Resident, New York, NY Casey Woodring, Associate, Darien, CT
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FEBRUARY 2019 15H E A R D A R O U N D T H E C L U B
Holiday Events at
the City House
T
he holiday season at the New
York Athletic Club is invariably
characterized by festive events of
all descriptions. Among the most popular
are the annual Chairman’s Dinner, held
on Tuesday, December 11th, and the
Intra Clubs’ Snow Ball, held on
Thursday, December 20th. Both were
enthusiastically attended, with the spirit
of the season in full evidence.
16 THE WINGED FOOTALL ROADS LEAD TO THE WINGED FOOT AWARD
College AT City
HOOPS HOUSE THE
Join your fellow Club members for a celebration of
the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament.
COMPLETE A TOURNAMENT 4-ON-4 ST. PATRICK’S
BRACKET AND WIN BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
March 18th – 20th Thursday, March 28th 12pm-2pm
Visit www.nyac.org between Showcase your skills on the court with a
March 18th and 20th to complete single elimination 4-on-4 basketball
a downloadable tournament bracket. tournament hosted by the
Bracket winners will receive a gift NYAC Basketball Club in the
from the Club, and one lucky City House Gymnasium.
winner will receive two tickets Open to all NYAC members.
to the NYAC’s Winged Foot
Award Banquet. For more details, please call the
Athletic Office at (212) 767-7093.
SWEET SIXTEEN TIP-OFF EVENT FRIDAY NIGHT DROP-IN
th
Thursday, March 28 6:30pm-midnight JUNIOR BASKETBALL CLINIC
th
Friday, March 29th 7pm-8:30pm
Come and watch regional action on the 10
floor of the City House. Enjoy your favorite fan Bring your child to the City House
foods – sliders, wings, tacos, popcorn and Gymnasium for a basketball skills clinic.
more. Signature bar. Open to children of members aged 6 to 13.
$30 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more information and to register, please call
Includes one complimentary drink. (212) 767-7093. On-line registration is also
available at www.nyac.org.
For more information and to
make reservations, please call
(212) 767-7044 or visit
www.nyac.org. TAP ROOM SPECIALS
Throughout the tournament
Sliders, chicken wings, $5 pints of beer.H E A R D A R O U N D T H E C L U B
Gymnasium Etiquette ing the gym.
• Once your work-out is over, please clean up! Dirty towels
A
s you would expect in the world’s greatest athletic club,
should be placed in the bins, weights should be returned to
the gymnasium sees a lot of activity, all the more so,
racks and other equipment to its proper place.
these days, with the
• Please wear appropriate work-
new Technogym and Peloton
out apparel. Hats are not permit-
cardo equipment. (Make sure to
ted.
try it out!). On any given day you
• Please wipe down equipment
can see fitness enthusiasts, world
after use.
class athletes and those just try-
• Inappropriate language and
ing to lose a few pounds all
behavior will not be permitted.
enjoying the same superb facili-
Remember - courtesy counts!
ties. With so much action, it’s
important to keep a few matters The City House contains some
of protocol in mind. Following are some guidelines to remember of the finest exercise facilities in New York City. We encourage you
the next time that you’re heading to the sixth floor to pump some to enjoy them, but also to respect them and your fellow members.
serious iron...or even to walk on the treadmill. Most important of all, remember: any day that includes a good
• Conversations on your cell phone are prohibited. Always! workout is a good day. See you on 6. s
• Check your coats and bags in the locker room before enter-
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In Memoriam
T he NYAC offers condolences to the families and friends of the
following members, recently deceased, who will be sadly
missed.
Peter Larkin, Senior member, elected 1980, deceased December 31st,
2018. A former foreign editor of CBS News, Peter Larkin was 76
years old at the time of his death. As a journalist, his mission was to
Robert M. Barnes Jr., Senior member, elected 1979, deceased help Americans better understand events abroad and their impact on
September 30th, 2018.
the US. He worked at UPI and at CBS News as a war correspondent
Dr. Bruno Bellinfante, Life member, elected 1965, deceased
in Vietnam and during the Indo-Pakistani war. Life-threatening bat-
December 3rd, 2018.
tlefield wounds he sustained while covering the Vietnam war left him
Robert A. Bergquist, Senior member, elected 1987, deceased July
with lifelong pain. Despite this, Peter worked at CBS News for more
21st, 2018.
than 20 years, rising from foreign correspondent to CBS News
Richard Carroll, Senior member, elected 1991, deceased July 20th,
2018. London Bureau Chief. He ultimately became Foreign Editor of CBS
Robert L. Clotworthy, Olympic Medalist member, elected 1956, News, working closely with Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather.
deceased June 1st, 2018. A native of Westfield, NJ, Robert International news coverage directed by Peter won many awards and
Clotworthy won a bronze medal in springboard diving at the 1952 accolades. Condolences are extended to his daughter, Brett Elizabeth
Olympic Games in Helsinki. He returned four years later to claim Larkin. Donations in his memory can be made to the Overseas Press
the gold medal in Melbourne. He was inducted into the International Club Foundation.
Swimming Hall of Fame in 1980. He passed away in his adopted Joseph Macedo Jr., Senior member, elected 1971, deceased
home of Salt Lake City, UT, aged 87. November 16th, 2018.
Alvaro D. R. Conde, Senior member, elected 1991, deceased October Thomas F. McCarthy, Senior member, elected 1950, deceased
27th, 2018.
December 5th, 2018.
Austin A. Graham Jr., Senior member, elected 1950, deceased
Joseph A. Pardo, Senior member, elected 1958, deceased December
December 28th, 2018.
29th, 2018.
Gerald Duerr, Special member, elected 1987, deceased December
Michael Patestides, Life member, elected 1965, deceased November
3rd, 2018.
13th, 2018.
David Gale, Resident member, elected 2010, deceased October 17th,
2018. Joseph V. Personeni, Life member, elected 1964, deceased November
Cornelius E. Gallagher, Special member, elected 1957, deceased 3rd, 2018.
October 17th, 2018. Ralph A. Ranghelli, Life member, elected 1969, deceased June 17th,
Rev. Richard Gorman, Clergy member, elected 1993, deceased 2018.
January 23rd, 2018. John R. Sachs Jr., Resident member, elected 1998, deceased
John Hsu, Senior member, elected 1997, deceased November 26th, November 18th, 2018.
2018. Robert G. Stemper, Senior member, elected 1982, deceased
Vanja G. Ilic, Senior member, elected 1979, deceased November November 26th, 2018.
10th, 2018. Competing for his native Yugoslavia, Vanja Ilic placed
Guy A. Thomas III, Life member, elected 1965, deceased December
fifth as member of his nation’s 4x200m freestyle swimming relay
30th, 2017.
team at the Olympic Games of 1948. Mr Ilic proudly explained that
Murray Vernon Jr., Life member, elected 1951, deceased June 26th,
his performance earned him an Olympic medal, the governing body
2018.
having opted to present all finalists with a medal as WWII had
Richard S. Wallgren, Senior member, elected 1984, deceased
denied them their Olympic opportunities in 1940 and 1944.
Dr. Lawrence J. Klecatsky, Senior member, elected 1969, deceased September 19th, 2018.
December 14th, 2018. A highly decorated rower, a tribute to Dr Phillip A. Watson, Senior member, elected 1991, deceased December
Klecatsky appeared in last month’s issue of The Winged Foot. 29th, 2018.
John C. Lacy, Senior member, elected 1944, deceased December 29th, John A. Ziegler Jr., Special member, elected 1978, deceased October
2018. Mr Lacy was the NYAC’s fourth longest serving member. 24th, 2018.
FEBRUARY 2019 19Welcoming 2019
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electable fare, lively music and a breathtaking fireworks display at midnight; the occasion was the NYAC’s
New Year’s Eve Celebrations, held concurrently on the ninth and 11th floors of the City House, where
members and guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening welcoming a new year. It was a night that truly
exemplified the spirit of the New York Athletic Club - an elegant evening filled with a sense of celebratory cama-
raderie amongst the best of friends. It also marked the conclusion of the Club’s sesquicentennial year, which saw a
myriad of events, activities and celebrations. What will 2019 bring? If the NYAC’s 150th year was any indication,
the answer is simple: great things . Photos by Victoria Jackson
20 THE WINGED FOOT9 NYAC Style
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New Year’s Eve at the City House,
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Held and Meili Strike Gold in China
he 2018 FINA Short Course World Championships held in Hangzhou,
T China from December 11th to 16th proved to be a
spectacular success for NYAC swimmers Katie
Meili and Ryan Held. The venue was the
Tennis Centre at the Hangzhou Olympic
& International Expo Center which boasted a brand
new Myrtha pool. With the pressure at peak intensity,
Meili and Held came away with gold medals that
were made all the sweeter by their American and
world records.
Meili helped the United States secure a gold medal
and a new world record in the 4x50m medley relay,
tackling the breaststroke leg. The time of 1:42.38 blew
away the previous record, set by the United States in 2016.
Meili also walked away with a silver medal in the 100m breast-
stroke, recording a time of 1:03.63. She took two additional gold
medals as a member of the women’s 4×100m medley relay and
mixed 4×50m medley relay.
Ryan Held also enjoyed a golden championship. A 2016 Rio Olympian,
Held was a part of six relay finals in Hangzhou, setting an American Record in a
prelim of the 4x100m freestyle relay. Over the course of the Championship, Held
claimed five medals: 4x100m freestyle relay (gold); mixed 4x50m freestyle relay (gold,
world record); 4x50m freestyle relay (gold); 4x50m medley relay (silver); 4x100m medley
relay (gold). He also secured a fourth place finish with the team in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
Held’s finest accomplishment may have been his individual American record posted on the
opening leg in the morning prelim of the men’s 4x100 meter freestyle relay. Held clocked 45.82 seconds
on the opening segment to claim the American record. In the final that evening, teammate Caleb Dressel
handled lead-off duties and broke Held’s brand new mark with a time of 45.66. There was consolation for the
NYAC man, however, as the combination of he, Dressel, Michael Chadwick and Blake Pieroni was sufficiently
powerful to take the gold medal, setting a world record of 3:03.03. - Rachel Flinn
24 THE WINGED FOOTThe NYAC’s Ryan Held claimed a clutch of gold
medals plus a world record at the world short course
swimming championships in China.
Photo courtesy of Mike Lewis.
FEBRUARY 2019 25Track & Field American triple jump record holder, Tori Yacht Club Facebook page for updates.
Franklin. On the day she set the American It is never too early to get your work
Track Team Excels
record (May 12th, 2018), Tori exceeded the orders in for spring launching preparations.
T
he NYAC’s Track & Field pro- old mark by five inches. Although the temperatures may discourage,
gram had a terrific year in 2018, Our NYAC road racing team had a stel- you can be sure that as the March thaw
and 2019 looks just as promising lar 2018. Our female road racers won an comes, so will the activity at the Yacht
as the team prepares for the USA Indoor unprecedented 11th consecutive New York Club.
National Championships, which will be Road Runners’ Club Championship while This month’s featured member is Mike
held at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Facility in our male road racers were just squeezed Gardiner and his lovely wife, Delaney.
Staten Island, NY, between February 22nd out of the title by West Side Runners. Mike came to this country from Dublin,
and 24th, 2019. - John Schutty Ireland in 1995 and had been sailing since
Yacht Club
During 2018, several of our athletes set age 14. Fortunately, his brother John had a
American records and achieved significant sailboat at the NYAC so Mike was able to
awards. USA Track & Field awarded its continue pursuing his love of sailing. After
Winter Settling In
“Wing Award” for the best championship marrying at Travers Island, of course, Mike
S
everal hearty souls ventured out on
field performance by a USA athlete to the and Delaney purchased their own boat,
the Saturday after Thanksgiving to
NYAC’s Deanna Price, the national indoor “Distraction II”, a 37 foot Beneteau in
participate in the annual Huguenot
2013.
Yacht Club and NYAC Yacht Club Turkey
“Distraction II” has become the weekend
Day Reach Race in the Long Island Sound.
getaway for this New York City based cou-
Twelve sailboats completed the race in the
ple and their two Dachshunds, Moose and
spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions. It
Ralph. On any given weekend, they will set
was a damp and cold day but the winds
out for destinations including Sand City,
were perfect for sailing. Congratulations to
Lloyd’s Harbor, Sag Harbor, Stonington or
John Mawe on Hideaway for a third place
even Block Island. Often, they leave the
finish in the non-spinnaker division and to
boat and train it back to the city only to
Alex Helfand on Shadowfox for finishing
return the following weekend. Exploring
fourth in the spinnaker division.
new harbors and destinations is their pas-
The USA’s top female hammer thrower, Deanna Price.
Commodore Joseph Taormina and his
sion.
new Flag are busy planning events and
Mike and Delaney are thankful for all the
activities for the 2019 season. A tentative
champion in the weight throw and the new great friends they have made in our Yacht
date of May 11th has been set for the 2019
American record holder and outdoor cham- Club community. From April through
Commissioning of the Yacht Club. Also in
pion in the hammer throw. In addition, September, they anxiously await Fridays so
the works are plans for a themed
Deanna defeated the current world record they can make the short trip from the city
Independence Day party and some casual
holder and Olympic and world champion to Travers Island with Moose and Ralph
Friday gatherings at the docks. The annual
in the hammer throw, Anita Wlodarczyk of and be on the boat within an hour. Weather
NYAC YC Rendezvous has been set for
Poland, in head-to-head competitions last permitting, they are off on another adven-
Essex Island Marina from July 19th-21st.
year. Heading into the 2018 outdoor sea- ture. - James Pintauro
Please go to dockwa.com or the Dockwa
Judo
son, Deanna’s NYAC team-mate, Gwen
app before April 1st to reserve your slip.
Berry, held the American record; Deanna
There has also been discussion of repeating
broke the record in May; Gwen took it Kayla’s New Year’s Eve Bash
the Labor Day Weekend swap with
back in June; then, Deanna set the current
I
t was truly terrifying. My wife and I
Huntington Yacht Club which was well
record shortly thereafter, at outdoor nation-
joined a large number of NYAC Judo
received by the members. There is more to
als where Gwen placed second.
Club members to spend New Year’s
come so watch your e-mails and the NYAC
Our NYAC team now is home to
Eve at the “Most Famous Arena in the
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7 .World,” Madison Square Garden, to Ridge GC, Scarsdale, NY
watch NYAC Hall of Famer Kayla Since the weather last year forced
Harrison compete in her third MMA us to re-schedule three outings and
match. Her first two ended in victo- cancel one, we have left some space
ries by a submission and a TKO and in this year’s schedule as a contin-
she was trying to improve her record gency in anticipation of Mother
to 3-0; as I mentioned, she was terri- Nature failing to cooperate. We are
fying. also making some changes to the
Her opponent, Moriel Charneski of tournament schedule. We will fur-
Austin, TX, had three wins under her lough the season-long match play
belt, all by knockout and her losses tournament due to declining interest
were all by decision. So she was a and both the President’s and Vice-
puncher, with enough power to President’s Cup tournaments in their
knock out opponents and very hard current form. More to come on the
to stop. She never had a chance. latter as the season rolls out.
For the first few seconds, the oppo- Don’t forget that there are major
nents traded “getting to know you” changes in the Rules of Golf this
punches and kicks; but then, after year. Go to the USGA web site
about 20 seconds of feeling each (www.usga.org) to review them.
other out, Kayla came on, pressing If you liked what you have just
NYAC Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic champion, now undefeated
MMA fighter, on New Year’s Eve Kayla Harrision prevailed for the third
her opponent and throwing her to read, why not make the NYACKERS
time. Photo by Ryan Loco/PFL.
Nyackers
the ground where she proceeded to your golf club for the upcoming sea-
dominate. Actually, “dominated” isn’t ade- son? Whether you already belong to a pri-
quate: she destroyed her opponent, control- vate club or not, NYACKERS membership
I
f you thought that 2018 was the best
ling her with her legs and pounding her makes sense. There are no initiation fees,
NYACKERS season yet, just see what
relentlessly with punishing, crushing strikes bonds, minimums or assessments. You only
we have in store for you in 2019. We
until the referee stopped the fight partway pay when you play; there is no obligation
continue our practice of rotating clubs in
through the first round. Kayla relied on her or pressure to play in a certain number of
and out of the NYACKERS’ tour to pro-
judo history (world and two time Olympic outings, and players at all skill levels are
vide you with variety and new challenges.
champion) to bring Charneski to the welcome. Our 2019 schedule can also be
In 2019, we are dropping Trump National
ground and keep her immobilized there, found on the NYAC web site, under
- Bedminster, Metropolis Country Club and
but then used her newly acquired striking NYACKERS in the Intra Club tab, and also
Preakness Hills Country Club, but are
talents to finish the match. on the NYACKERS’ Board in the stairwell
adding the Glen Oaks Club. Another awe-
Kayla then showered, dressed up for a between the City House Lobby and the Tap
some schedule. Here’s what we have
New Year’s Eve party and met with her Room. If NYACKERS membership inter-
planned for you.
NYAC team-mates and friends en route to ests you, contact Haley Bien, Intra Clubs’
May 14th - Hudson National GC,
a justly earned victory celebration. Next Coordinator, at (212) 767-7022 or
Croton, NY. June 4th - Rockaway
year will bring more fights (assuming she haleyb@nyac.org. - Richard Cini
Hunting Club, Cedarhurst, NY. June 18th
Basketball League
can find opponents – so far many have
- Mountain Ridge CC, West Caldwell,
backed out of matches) and speaking
NJ. July 10th - GlenArbor GC, Bedford
engagements to support Fearless, the foun- The Lakers Conquer
Hills, NY. August 1st - The Whippoorwill
T
dation she started to raise awareness of he Fall 2018 NYAC Basketball
Club, Armonk, NY. August 15th -
child abuse and support those affected. The League final was among the most
Fenway Golf Club, Scarsdale, NY.
champion will be busy, but that’s how she anticipated matchups in recent
September 19th - Glen Oaks Club, Old
likes it. - Andy Blumenthal history. The clash featured the most suc-
Westbury, NY. October 17th - Quaker
28 THE WINGED FOOTRing Masters Semi-Finals
Road to the Garden
at the City House Gymnasium
Thursday, March 21st
6:30pm – Doors Open | 7:30pm – First Fight
USA Boxing Metro and The Madison Square Garden Company announce
the qualifying tournament for the National Golden Gloves.
The Road to the Garden showcases the talents of New York’s best young
amateur boxers and Olympic hopefuls in venues around the New York City area.
$49 per person, plus tax. For more information and
to make reservations, please
Dress Code: call (212) 767-7093 or e-mail
Gentlemen: Jacket AthleticEvents@nyac.org.
and collared shirt
are required.
Ladies: Comparable
appropriate attire.
The NYAC Dress Code
is strictly enforced.slim lead Seidemann each scored three goals.
with a few Ultimately, the NYAC crushed Stanford, 14
minutes to 5, and won its second straight Collegiate
remaining. Cup Championship.
Key defensive At the Las Vegas Founders’ Cup, Alex
steals by Roelse of Team USA and Lachlan Edwards
O’Rourke of Team Australia led the NYAC crew.
and Fabri as After beating Riptide B, Santa Monica and
well as clutch Kearns, the men’s team faced Riptide A in
The Championship-winning Lakers. L to R: Brian Laureanu, Joe Rodgers, Jack Kuhr, James
free throws the final. A combination of stellar goal-
Singh, Jack Fabri, Matt Rader (captain), Ryan Martin, Corey O’Rourke, Cole Marcoux. from tending from Igor Mladenovic and shut
cessful team in League history, the Kings Rodgers sealed the game down the stretch down defense from Roelse led to counter
(five championships) led by their legendary for a 50-43 Lakers victory and their second attack goals by Josh Stiling, Will Sause and
captain Christian Garry, against the upstart Bob Burke Cup. The NYAC Basketball Ryder Roberts. The NYAC won the tour-
but instantly successful Lakers, led by cap- League restarts this month for the spring nament. Joe Cosentino explained, “Rob
tain Matt Rader. 2019 season. Happy Holidays and all the Maitland’s leadership kept the team
After a last place finish last season, best in 2019. - Tripp Hoffman focused on our game and on winning the
Water Polo
Garry, the master drafter, selected Rookie tournament.” - Bill Irvine
Wrestling
of the Year Nick Prus and retained their
stand-out center Ryan Mehra. They went Winning in the Water
undefeated in the regular season tested only A Busy Time
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he New York Athletic Club men’s
occasionally by the rest of the League.
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and women’s water polo teams ur NYAC wrestlers had a busy
Lakers captain Matt Rader infused young finished the fall season by winning weekend in late January at the
talent this year with League MVP Cole both of their final tournaments. The Dave Schultz Memorial and
Marcoux, Joe Rodgers, Ryan Martin, Jamie women won the Collegiate Cup held on Yariguin International tournaments. The
Singh and Jack Kuhr to pair alongside vet- November 10th and 11th in Irvine, CA. Yariguin is one of the toughest tournaments
erans Corey O’Rourke and Jack Fabri. The men won the Las Vegas Water Polo in the world. Sarah Hildebrandt came up
After a slow start to the regular season, Founders’ Cup held on October 26th to with a gold medal at 53kg, after finishing
they won their last five games, highlighted 28th in Las Vegas, NV. second at the World Championships in
by O’Rourke’s 30 point masterpiece in the After 10 of our female members repre- October. At Yariguin, she defeated Russia’s
semi-finals. sented Team USA at the 2018 Water Polo world junior champion, Natalya
The Championship game set records for World Cup and became champions for the Malyshiva, in a close bout 6-4, scoring in
attendance and the hype met expectations. third time, the women’s team was thrilled the final 10 seconds to take the win. She
The Kings balanced attack of Brian Hess, to showcase their talents against the top US also defeated former world championships
Grant Griffith, Prus and Mehra led the collegiate teams, US club teams and Team medalists in the quarters and semis.
Kings to a 25-23 lead at half-time, punctu- China at the Collegiate Cup. After defeat- We had a bunch of wrestlers at the
ated by a pirouette three pointer by Garry ing University of Michigan and University Schultz tournament. The NYAC dominated
as time expired, much to the delight of the of Hawaii in the round robin stage, the in Greco with 12 top three placers. Randon
standing room crowd. women’s team blew past University of Miranda and Sammy Jones took first at
The Lakers used their depth in the second Pacific in the quarter-finals. In the semi- 55kg and 63kg. It was Sammy’s first title in
half, getting big contributions from Martin, finals, the NYAC women faced China. a while. In men’s FS, we also did well; 13
Singh and Kuhr. Led by Cole Marcoux (15 With 11 players scoring at least one goal, a men competed; six placed in the top three.
points, eight rebounds, five blocks) and well-balanced NYAC team won 13-3. Richie Lewis finished first at 74kg, beat-
Matt Rader (14 points, 10 rebounds, five In the championship game against ing Dan Vallimont. Dave Habat at 70kg
assists), the Lakers fought back to hold a
- Continued on page 35
Stanford, Kiley Neushul and Melissa
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The Professional Sitter
W
e live in a society where most of us are “profes- every hour. Whether it’s to the bathroom, or the coffee machine,
sional sitters”. We sit during our meals, we sit walking multiple times a day will keep your postural muscles
during our work hours, we sit while we watch activated and combat some of that tightness you may feel.
TV, and we sit while we commute. Our bodies were meant to be • Combination standing/sitting desks may provide health ben-
in motion; after all this sitting, you may notice that it’s hard to efits
do what we are supposed to do - move! Now is the time to cor- • Desks, computers, and chairs should all be at an appropriate
rect those long days of sitting. height to avoid poor posture
Muscular changes occur when Our bodies were meant to be in • Squeeze your shoulder
our bodies have been accus- blades together ten times every
motion; after all this sitting, you may
tomed to sitting for long peri- hour
ods of time. Our hip flexors get notice that it’s hard to do what we • Do not keep your head for-
tighter, our gluteal muscles get are supposed to do - move! ward while sitting at your desk
weaker, you may look in the • Consult with a professional.
mirror and even notice your posture has been getting worse. In Physical therapists, personal trainers, and other health profes-
any good rehabilitation program, recognition is a key. Then, sionals are trained in the art of movement. Consulting with
develop a plan to fix it. Here are some tips to get you started: someone may save you years of pain and discomfort.
• Set a reminder on your watch or phone to get up and walk - M. Jake Grundstein PT, DPT, MBA, CSCS
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o nyacc.org or call
TI Field House Manager Steven Didio
at (914) 740-11114.- Continued from page 30 Starting off the main draw, most competi-
looked good; he lost in the early rounds tors would have liked to imagine them-
but came back to take third. Kevin Beazley selves playing at day’s end in front of the
took third (and first the week before at the large assembled crowd for the Member-
Guelph Open in Canada). Lauren Louive Guest title. But, with the impressive collec-
took third at 59kg for our women’s team. tion of talent on hand, that honor came
We will be sending wrestlers to Cuba and down to a re-match between NYAC mem-
Denmark in the next few weeks, and then bers Brad Pursel and Oliver Cantrell. In a
L to R: Paige Keating, Brook Tsu, Isabel Comacho
to the US Open in Las Vegas from April
and Ally Kerr.
spirited match, Pursel and partner Mike
25th-27th. - Dave Foxen McCann outlasted Cantrell and Cosmin
Pintauro and Tyson Stephens did a great
Platform Tennis
Cotet much to the delight of onlookers.
job organizing the Women’s Member-
The Member-Guest was organized by Joe
Guest. This year has been a great year for
Terrific Tournaments Argento (Vice Chairman) with Gary
Women’s Paddle led by Vice Chairman,
Valente, James Grandefeld, John
O
n Saturday, January 12th, the Wendy Foster.
Mascalino, Jim Brewer, Michael Hade and
annual Men’s Member-Guest The platform tennis season goes until
Brian Woods (Chairman) serving on the
Tournament had close to perfect April 1st, but more and more members are
Committee.
weather conditions and a draw of 48 playing informal matches throughout the
The Women’s Member-Guest tournament
teams, once again making it the largest summer. If you're interested in any of our
was held the next day at TI and featured
Member-Guest on the East Coast. The early Friday Night socials, Saturday scrambles,
another exciting day of competition with
rounds were played at Wykagyl CC, or league play, please e-mail
Main Draw winners, Ally Kerr and Isabel
Pelham CC, Siwanoy CC, Fox Meadow NYACPT@gmail.com to add yourself to
Camacho, defeating the runner-up team of
Tennis Club, and the Larchmont Yacht our e-mail distribution list. - Brian Woods
Paige Keating and
Club. Special thanks to these clubs for let-
Brooke Tsu. Dawn
ting us use their paddle courts
Trap Shooting
Trapshooters Open New Season
T
he NYAC Trapshooters opened their 2018-19 Long
Island Trap Federation (LITF) winter season on
December 16th, 2018 at the Willow Wood Club. Despite
challenging conditions with driving rain and gusty winds, eight
shooters towed the line for the 100-shot match. Later in the day,
at the Trapshooter’s annual holiday party at Travers Island, the
Intra Club was presented with the trophy for the LITF 2017-18
Handicap Champion. After all, great things are expected when
you wear the winged foot! With fine food and drink, along with
the live music, a good time was had by all. - Jonathan Wells
NYAC trapshooters at Willow Wood. L to R: Curt Clausen, Jonathan Wells,
John Flanagan, John LaSalle, John Favale.
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