We're having one Howl--of--a--tim.e at Lakeside on Thursday, October 29!

Bob Sarlatte will MC an evening of Improv & Comedy that will keep you laughing all night!

The fun and laughter start at 6:30 p.m. with no~host cocktails. At 7 :30 p.m. a delicious 4~course dinner will be served to you

and your guests in the Dining Room. After dinner we will enjoy the fun & laughs from top comedy talents.

$45 per person including tax and gratutity. Coat & tie required ... or come in costume!

No cancelation refund after October 28, 1998.

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COVER STORY The Olympian is lucky to have

designer/artist Jack Martin on its staff. This month's cover shows Jack's talent as he captured ( on his Macintosh computer) this eerie visual of ghosts, bats, pumpkins and such celebrating the coming of Halloween. I'm sure this is meant to warn us all to be careful out there on a scary moonlit night.

You might also enjoy Ray Wilson's story of the meaning of Halloween on page 8. Then if you investigate further, you might find more Goblins. Witches and Ghosts.

OLYMPIAN is published monthly by The Olympic Club at Kohnke Printing, 375 Fremont Street. San Francisco, CA 94105, and entered a~ Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office at San Francisco under the Act of March 3, 1879. Editorial offices are at 524 Post Street. San Fran­cisco. California 94102. Manuscripts will not be re­turned unless accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Subscription price, $32.00 per year. Single copies $2. 75 each at Club Office. For prompt delivery of the Magazine. Olympians should please notify the Ac­counting Department at 524 Post Street of any change of address. Telephone (415) 775-4400.

OLYMPJAN (ISSN OOJ0-21631

VOLUME 26 / OCTOBER 1998 I NUMBER 10

4 This Month's Calendar

8 Goblins, Ghosts and Graveyards /RAY WILSON

9 Randy Haag Wins Golf Stroke Play / CHRIS STEIN

11 J/J Banquet A Full House Success!/ JuuE ROGERS

12 Jim Corbett Fight Night/ RAY WILSON

14 Handball Doubles Championships/ BERNIE SAMET

14 DIPSEA "98 And Other Running News/ ERIC KRAWITT

15 Esther O'Riordan is the new WGS Champion/ HANNAH WYNNE

16 There's No Place like Home/ RAY HERMAN

17 "We're Looking For A Few Good People'·

17 Sports Quiz/ RICK KELLER

18 Ruggers Establish J/J Program/ RoB TooKOIAN

18 Maui Channel Relay Swim/ GREG HlcKs

18 Tips From The Pros

18 In Memoriam

20 1998 Fall Athletic Class Schedule

21 Athletic Director's Update/ GARY CROOK

21 What's Doing In Athletics

22 Golfers: Rules Talk! / JEFF HALES

22 Tee to Green/ GOLF COMMITTEE

23 General Manager's Report I PAUL KENNEDY

STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (ACT OF AUGUST 12, 1970: SECTION 3685, TITLE 39. UNITED STATES CODE.)

The name and .icldress of the puhlisher, editor and managing editor: The Olympic Cluh. 524 Pnst Street, Si'!n Francisco. puh!is!wr: Tom Hall. Editor: Paul Kennedy, Managing Editor.

The owner is The Olympic Club, 524 Post Street. San Francisco, California 94102. There are no bond holders, mortgages. or other security holders. The average number of copies of each issue in this publication sold or distributed through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers,

during the 12 months proceeding October I, 1998, was 6700. The average number of copies of each issue distributed free (including samples) by mail. carrier delivery or by other means was 100. The total number of copies distributed was 6800.

Signed: PAUL KENNEDY. Managing Director, October I, 1998

OLYMPIAN STAFF

EDITOR: ToM HALL (tomh@olyclub.com) FEATURE WRITER: RAY WILSON DESIGN & ART DIRECTION: ToM HALL STAFF & CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Shirley Ahern, Bruce Blinn, Gary Crook, Ted Drozdowski, Phil Galvin, Ray Hehman, Jim Nicosia, Nigel O'Rourke, Josh Peckler, Bernie Samet, Chris Stein, Mark Soltau, Jim Stephenson, Tristan Kirchknopf, Dana Totten, Hannah Wynne. CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: Steve Hall, Nick Leaskou, Jack Martin. STAFF & CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Bill Alich, Elio Fontana, Stephen Haag. Jay Karutz. Tom Hall, Bernie Samet, Tom Vano, Chuck Wight.

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Experience Your Olympic Club

OCTOBER 1998 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 Seniors Club lnterclub Sports Championship 1st Rd BO: 12:30 pm - Ocean Competition @

Member BO: 8 am Multnomah Club Lakeside New Member Tour 1 0am

~ Yoga Class 7 am Lakeside Lakeside and 5:30 pm Main Dining Room Main Dining Room City Club Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm 6to9pm Piano Entertainment Bob Guiterrez

5 6 7 8 9 10 City Club City Club Seniors Club Monday Night Football WGS Guest Day New Member Championship 2nd Rd Men's Club Vikings vs Packers Reception 5 :30 pm BO: 12:30 pm - Ocean Championship Qualifier

~ Member BO: 8 am S/T:7:15 am Start of Women's Start of Senior Fitness Power Pacing 7 am, Lake Course Strength & Conditioning Program 10:30 am Noon, 3 pm & 5:30 pm ~ Class 5:30 pm

Begining Yoga Class Yoga Class 7 am Start of Ski Conditioning and 5:30 pm Lakeside ~

~ Class 12 Noon 5:30 pm Main Dining Room Main Dining Room Aerobics Class 7 am ~ ~ Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6 :30 to 9 pm Yoga Class 5 :30 pm City Club A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Seit-Defense Class 7 pm Circuit Training 7 am 6 to 9 pm 6 to 9 pm Piano Entertainment Gemini

12 13 14 15 16 17 Fall Bike Ride J/J Sailing Outing Marin 9:30 am City Club Seniors Home & Home Men's Golt Monday Night Football At Monterey 1 pm Men's Golt Club Championship Dolphins vs Jaguars Club Championship Qualifier & Flights

~ty Clpb City Club ~ Champ, Humphrey & S/T:7:15am Aerobics Class 7 am All Fits S/T:7:15 am-Both Courses o e aci11g Yoga Class 7 am 2 pm Both Courses 7am, Noon, and 5:30 pm Lakeside 3 & 5:30 pm Lakeside ~ Sunday Brunch City Club Main Dining Room Main Dining Room 10 am to 1:30 pm Aerobics Class 7 am ~ City Club Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Buffet Dinner Yoga Class 5 :30 pm ~ A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm 5 to 7:30 pm Seit-Defense Class 7 pm Circuit Training 7 am 6 to 9 pm 6 to 9 pm Piano Entertainment Tom Leps

19 20 21 22 23 24 Men's Golf

City Club Men's Club City Club Aerobics Class 7 am Championship Club Championship

~ Champ, Humphrey & Monday Night Football Final SIT: 8 am All Fits S/T:7:15 am Jets vs Patriots ~ Murder Mystery Night Lake Course Both Courses Power Pacing Cocktails Main Bar

5/1 OK Fun Run 7 am, Noon, City Club

5:30 pm Polo Field 8 :30 am

3 pm & 5:30 pm Yoga Class 7 am Dinner 6:30 pm

and 5:30 pm Lakeside Lakeside City Club Main Dining Room Main Dining Room Aerobics Class 7 am City Club City Club Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm City Club A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Seit-Defense Class 7 pm Circuit Training 7 am 6to9pm 6 to 9 pm Piano Entertainment Rich Martini

26 27 28 29 30 31 Halloween

Daylight Savings City Club

~ Time Ends Monday Night Football Steelers vs Chiefs

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acing ~ 7am, Noon, Yoga Class 7 am

~ Lakeside City Club

3 & 5:30 pm and 5:30 pm Main Dining Room Main Dining Room

Aerobics Class 7 am City Club ~ Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Seit-Defense Class 7 pm 6to9pm 6 to 9 pm Piano Entertainment One More Time

There's So Much To Experience

NOVEMBER 1998 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 3 Election Day 4 5 6CityClub 7 2-Man Best Ball Friday Night BO:9am Mixer with/DJ Both Courses

City Club 7-11 pm

Monday Night Football Handball Hall Of Fame Tournament

Cowboys vs Eagles WGS Guest Day Lakeside

City Club Qijy__QyQ City Club New Member Tour Power Pacing Yoga Class 7 am Aerobics Class 7 am 10am 7 am, Noon, and 5:30 pm Lakeside Lakeside

Qijy__QyQ 3 & 5:30 pm Father-Daughter Father-Daughter Aerobics Class 7 am Qijy__QyQ City Club Night Night Yoga Class 5:30 pm City Club A la Carte Dinner Buffet Main Dining Room Main Dining Room Self-Defense Class 7 pm Circuit Training 7 am 6to9pm 6 to 9 pm CLOSED For Dinner CLOSED For Dinner

9 10 11 Veteran's Day 12 13 14 Qijy__QyQ City Club Seniors Year-End Fleming Challenge Monday Night Football Annual Meeting Tournament & Awards Packers vs Steelers 6pm Banquet BO:12 Noon BO: 9 am Lake

City Club City Club Tennis Banquet Power Pacing City Club Aerobics Class 7 am Lakeside 6:30 pm

Lakeside 7 am, Noon, Yoga Class 7 am

Lakeside Lakeside Father-Daughter City Club

3 & 5:30 pm and 5:30 pm Main Dining Room Main Dining Room Night Aerobics Class 7 am City Club City Club Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Main Dining Room Yoga Class 5:30 pm City Club A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm CLOSED For Dinner Self-Defense Class 7 pm Circuit Training 7 am 6 to 9 pm 6 to 9 pm Piano Entertainment Tony Hall

16 17 18 19 20 21 Qijy__QyQ

City Club Wine Makers Dinner

Monday Night Football Cocktails 6 pm Broncos vs Chiefs Dinner 7 pm

~ty Cl Pb o acing

City Club Qijy__QyQ 7am, Noon, Aerobics Class 7 am 3 & 5:30pm Yoga Class 7 am

and 5:30 pm Lakeside ~ City Club Main Dining Room Main Dining Room Aerobics Class 7 am City Club City Club Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Yoga Class 5 :30 pm Qijy__QyQ A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Self-Defense Class 7 pm Circuit Training 7 am 6 to 9 pm 6 to 9 pm Piano Entertainment Bob Guiterrez

DINING ROOM 14ND B14R FICJWRS "CJF CJPER14TICJN AT THE CITY CLUB-For reservations, call 775-3088, extension Zl0

Breakfast:

Lunch: Main Dining Room 7 a.m.- IO a.m. Monday - Friday

Main Dining Room 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday - Friday Grill Room 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday - Friday

A la Carte Dinner: Main Dining Room 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday

Buffet Dinner: Main Dining Room 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursdc1y

Snack Bar: 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Main Bar: 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday

Abbreviations: SGA - Seniors Golf Association. WGS - Women's Golf Section. SSP - Spousal Social Privilege.

AT LAKESIDE -For reservations, call 587-4800

Breakfast: Grill Room 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday & Sunday

Brunch: Main Dining Room - 10 a.m.-1 :30 p.m. Sunday only

Lunch:

Lunch:

Dinner:

Grill Room 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

Main Dining Room 12:00 - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Main Dining Room (A la Carte) 6:30-9 p.m. Friday & Saturday Main Dining Room (Buffet) 5 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Sunday only

Grill Bar: 11 a.m-7 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday Main Bar: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES James L. Moriarty. Chair Karin-Elise Bering Brian F. Davis Dr. Stephen F. DeLuchi Richard Garvin Gregory T. Labagh J. Michael Nagle. Jr. John E. Sequeira David Taylor

ATHLETIC Douglas A. Norton, Chair Andrew J. Clark John Korzick Jerry H. Langer David J. Mackin Phyllis E. Quinn Mark J. Ryan Joseph A. Thomas Thomas A. Tucker

BUILDING Anthony Pantaleoni, Chair Mark A. Coffey David A. Cebalo Levon Nishkian Frank J. Rollo Domenic A. Ziga1n

DEVELOPMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTS Bernerd J. Ford, Clwirman Richard L. Bechelli Dennis P. Bouey John R. Gemry Robert C. Gould David H. Hines Bart C. Lally, M.D. Rick Maguire Joseph F. Millen Ronald E. Marenda, D.D.S. Dennis F. Moriarty Rudolph E. Vasquez

FINANCE Edward V. Killg, Jr.. Choir R. Michael Delagnes Daniel B. James Albert Keane Gary 0. Phillips Douglas E. Sobolik Roben Tomasello

GOLF John P. Flanagan, Chair Jack Bieber Michael A. Brusati Steven D. Collishaw Mark A. Dowdy Manin "Pat" 0. Greaney. Jr .. M.D. Richard G. Holm Bruce McQuarrie, Jr. J. Michael O'Donnell

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1998 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS James A. Drucker, President Richard J. Lucas, Vice President Martin D. Rockey, Secretary Edward V. King, Jr., Treasurer Gerald C. Davalos

Albert P. Keane Stephen S. Meeker Gary 0. Phillips Edward M. Riordan G. Edward Rudloff, Jr. Nicholas L. Sica Daniel B. James

GREEN Ronald E. Marenda, D.D.S., Chair Marte J. Bassi Thomas C. O'Kane Vincent Kilduff Golf Liaisons Steven D. Collishaw John P. Flanagan Richard G. Holm

HISTORY & ARCHIVES Paul B. Hogan, Chair Alessandro Baccari William E. Callan David P. Dawson Robert W. Dawson William Gabriel Leslie M. Lawrence J. Russell Levikov Raymond L Pariani Garnet F. Wynne, Jr., M.D. Andrew Jameson, PhD, Ex-Officio Kevin Starr, Ex-Officio

HOUSE Jack J. MacDonald, Chair Raul R. Artiga E. Jeffrey Banchero Kenneth C. Bollier Kenneth J. Dito Richard J. Guggenllirnl'. John C. Marciano James P. Nuss Edith Zitelli

INSURANCE Brian L. Holl, Chair Robert L. Davis H. Stuart Kinder Robert T. Lynch Patrick J. Murphy J. Francis Sinnott

INVESTMENT & ENDOWMENT Robert L. Hobson, Chair Stephen D. Bard Michael P. Carroll John R. Hayes Gary R. Herbert A. James S. Robertson H

.JUNIOR/JUVENILE Brian Browne, Chair Paul Capurro Matthew J. Healy William W. Kingsbury Margarita Perry Joesph Sheehy, D.D.S.

LEGAL Christopher G. Gillam. Chai, Fred L. Pillon Michael J. Stecher

MEDICAL Thomas R. Russell, M.D., Director W. Aubrey Federal, M.D., Asst. Director Smith A. Ketchum. Ill, M.D., Asst. Director

OLYMPIAN Josh M. Peckler. Chair James R. McManus Arthur J. Sullivan

TENNIS Michael P. Burkart. Chair Lars B. Ahlstrom John R. Dougery John P. Gartland, M.D. Ned A. Hills Robert N. Schnal, D.D.S.

WINGED O FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Robert M Tomasello Richard J. Guggenhime Andrew Burke Russ Hafferkamp Carol Kaufman Gary 0. Phillips Richard J. Lucas Melvyn I. Mark Andrew Mecca Kevin P. O'Brien Gerald W. Stratfolll Gerald C. Davalos Silvia Zanello

COMMISSIONERS William L. Olds, III, Bosket/Jal/ Wiley Schmidt, Deputy Basketball Jim Sweeney, Deputy Bosket hall Jeff Winkel, Deputy Basketball Garrett Wynne, Cycling Tyler Heerwagen, Deputy Cycling Charles W. Barberini,Sr., Ha11dha// Mark Ohleyer, Deputy Ha11dba// Steven T. Kearney, Jo11ior Go/( Stephen Wynne, Lacrosse William Stewart, Pistol Mike Dunia, Jr., Rifle Alex H. Takaoka, Depwy Hijle Shawn G. Dahlem, Rugby Robert Tookoian. Deputy Rugh.1 Peggy Lavelle. Rwwing Woodrow Herve, S/u){gt111 Oliver Keller, Soccer Gary Goodemote, Depury Soccer Stanley C. Woerner, Sojiha/1 Raymond D. Williamson, II, Depwy Sufi/Jal/ Stephen P. Jones, Spin and Swirn E. Glynn Jones, Dep1ay Spin & 5H'im F. Alexander Dean, Squash John F. McKenna Ill. Deputy Squash Tim A. Birnie. Masters St1,fmmi11g Jamie Patrick, Deputy Masters Swimming Michael S. Keck, Rottgh Water Su·imming Joan Schriger, Deputy Rough Water Swimming Paul Paradis. Trim//1011 John Bennett Indan, Water Polo Kirk Everist, Deputy Wmer Polo

SENIORS' GOLF ASSOCIATION James A. Walker, President Bernard Martin, \lice President John A. Barulich, Secretary John J. Gray, Treasurer William D. Jordan, TournamellI Chair Bruce McKeel, Tournamellf Co-Clwir Ray Hehman, MemhershtjJ & Publicity Chair Richard Detata, Activities Chair Gene Simpson, Activities Co-Chair

WOMEN'S GOLF SECTION Miriam McPhaul, Capwin Laura Pimentel, Co-Capwiu & WGANC Hep Kathe Farrell, Secretary Ernestine Campagnoli, Corresponding Sec. Cathie Hehman, Treasurer Fumiko Haruyama, Tour11a111ellf Chair Barbara Azevedo, Tournament Co-Chai1 Barbara Bocci, Tournament Co-Clwir Emlen Ehrlich, Tournament Co-Chair Nicki Zarganis, Tourname111 Co-Chair Robin Murray, lnvitalional Chair Ginny Atwood, Invitational Co-Clwir Carol Murray, Invitational Co-Chair Marilyn Watson, lnvitarional Co-Chair Diana Upton, Handicap Chair Susan Brown, Handicap Co-Chair Betty Harder, Honorary Scores Chui, Virginia Fetter, Scores Co-Chair Ruth Preskar, Scores Cu-Chair Carol Bassi, Rules Chair Fran Gentry, Hiswrian Kathy Loring, Mnnhership Choir Caroline Scarpelli, Membership Cu-Chair Lynn Blackwell. Special Events Choir Mary Joy Hilmo, Special Events Co-Chair Shirley Ahern, News Edi1or Hannah Wynne, Co-NeH1s Editor Terry Pierce, 9-Ho/e Group Ceil Andrews, Coordinator Barbara Schulz, Ex-Officio

STAFF Paul Kennedy. General Manager Jay Karutz, Lakeside Manager Jay Bedsworth, Ciry Club Manager John Tansey, Human Resouffe Diret·tor Gary Macknin, Comroller Jim Lucius, Head Golf Professio,wl Nigel O'Rourke, Head Tennis Prqf'essiunu/ Gary Crook, Athletic Director Marti Diehl, Membership Director

MEMO from our Club President

Our Club is very fortunate to have hundreds of fine employees. The friendliness and professionalism of the staff are exhibited on a daily basis at both clubhouses, and when a key employee retires, it is a day mixed with emotions of happiness and sadness. Thus it will be when Chef Jean-Pierre Mercanton leaves us effective January I, 1999 after thirty-five years of service at Lakeside. Jean- Pierre started as a station cook in April of 1963 and progressed to sous-chef until 1969 when he was promoted to Executive Chef. His Dining Room presentations have always been spectacular and the Banquet food the best of any club in the Area. Congratulations, Jean Pierre, you are a master of your profession! Enjoy your retirement.

The first nine months of the year have shown remarkable growth in athletic and fitness activities at the City clubhouse. The Club's athletic class schedule, mailed to all of you with the September bills, shows a wide variety of classes and programs for all members. Check the schedule for ongoing classes in aerobics, power pacing ( our version of the popular group cycling program), expanded Yoga classes, ski conditioning and fitness swimming classes. Notice also a strength and conditioning program, just for women. There are also six-week programs for back care, orientation to the fitness areas of the Club and a new offering called PAIN FREE for those who find any exercise too difficult or painful to start.

This fall will also see the third session of the very popular "Golden Jockster" senior fitness program. All Club members 60 and over are encouraged to join in this program which this year will have options including "slow break" full court basketball, a triathlon training group and a dedicated swim group in addition to the general fitness and weight-lifting programs.

The Junior/Juvenile program had an active summer which ended on a high note with its banquet where Ronnie Lott and Kurt Rueter signed autographs and posed for photos with the J\J's in attendance. The banquet, arranged by Chairman Brian Brown and his commit­tee, was well attended and very successful.

The J/J committee has also added a sailing event for this month and is busy planning the 1999 summer program. With the large

In accordance with Articles XXI and XXII, of the Bylaws of The Olympic Club, the Board of Directors has selected a Nominating Committee to submit a report at the Annual Meeting placing in nomination for the office of Director four (4) qualified nominees for such offices to be filled at the election following the Annual Meeting. Any member nominated must be a member in good standing at the time of nomination and election. To be eligible for nomination, a member shall have been an Active and/or Life member of the Club for not less than ten (10) years immediately preceding the person's election; however, a person who has been an Active and/or Life Member for not less than five (5) years immediately preceding the person's election shall be given credit for any Athletic and/or Contributing membership in calculating the ten (10) year requirement above. The person shall also have served on a standing committee for at least three (3) years or on the Board of Directors.

Anyone who fulfills the requirements listed above, may submit, or have submitted on their behalf, their name as a candidate for nomination, along with a resume of their qualifications, to the Nominating Committee, c/o the General Manager's Office by THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998.

Any member interested in serving on a standing committee, commencing January 1, 1999, should submit their name, along with a resume of their qualifications, to the President, c/o the General Manager's Office, by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1998.

number of Junior/Juvenile members joining the Club, next year's programs will be available to members only.

Some athletic notes ofinterest. ...... BASKETBALL - the sign up for the fall/winter leagues stands at 350 as of this writing with more to come by the deadline. CYCLING besides 2000 Olympic hopeful Mike Tillman, the Club sponsors over 10 riders in local and national age group competitions with many successes this year on both the men's and women's sides. HANDBALL - over 120 players will participate in the Christmas doubles and Hall of Fame tournaments this year. LACROSSE- our team finished second in its second year of existence and won its first tournament at Lake Tahoe. PISTOL and RIFLE both teams were represented well at the NRA champi­onships at Camp Perry, Ohio. ROUGH WATER SWIMMING -three relay teams representing the Club won their divisions and the Club again sponsored the Trans-Tahoe swim. RUGBY - the team was strong in the Northern California RFU play this year. RUN­NING - from marathons to 1 OK runs, to the Dipsea race, to the 6:00 a.m. group, Club members are active all around the Bay Area. SHOTGUN - eight shooters represented the Club at local events with three moving on to the World Championship at San Antonio. SOCCER- our team is currently playing in the top division of the SF City League. MASTERS SWIMMING the Club's long presence at major national meets continued this year and is only getting stronger as women and seniors compete with the team. SQUASH- the gallery has been repainted and new furniture added to upgrade the area for members. TRIATHLON - this month three Olympians will compete in the Ironman in Hawaii. WATER POLO- the team was very active again this year and will be playing at the Indoor Championships in New York in November.

Congratulations to Steve Lyons who competed in the Nike World Masters Games in Oregon in August and won the Gold medal in the l 500 meter run.

The Club's Annual Meeting Will Be Held November 11, 1998

The following notice of The Olympic Club's Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 11, 1998 was issued by Martin D. Rockey, Secretary.

Please take notice that, pursuant to Article XX, Section 1, of the Bylaws, the Annual Meeting of the members (Active

and Life members in good standing) of The Olympic Club is

hereby called to be held on Wednesday, November 11, 1998 at

6:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) in the City Clubhouse, 524 Post Street, San Francisco. At said meeting all business, in­

cluding the nomination of Directors, will he considered, c1cted

upon and determined.

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By Ray Wilson Halloween formally begins at dusk on October 31st and is a Halloween, or anyhow the date, was also associated in pagan

slightly altered way of saying All Hallows Eve. All Hallows Day, times with the return of herds from the pasture and the renewal of November 1, began as a pagan festival for the dead. Adapted by laws and land tenure. The dying throes of sacrificial human Christianity as were many pagans holidays, All Hallows ( or beings and even the direction taken by rising flights of birds at Holy) Day was transformed onto a solemn remembrance of all twilight sometimes, it was felt, prophesied the future. known and unknown saints and martyrs of the Catholic Church The spiritual and religious meaning of Halloween vanished by Pope Boniface IV in the seventh century, a time when martyrs' into oblivion long ago. Halloween as observed in America is a deeds and sacrifices were still fresh in the minds of believers. relatively recent secular phenomenon dating from the late nine-

Many of the darker symbols associated with Halloween seem teenth century. Hibernian immigrants from that time are supposed to derive from the Druids, an early Celtic priesthood. The Druids to have brought many Halloween-associated customs with them­believed that afternightfall on the eve of what we call Hallo we' en, some of the prankish variety such as young men overturning ghosts, gremlins, spirits, elves and witches appeared with the aim outhouses and breaking windows. More benign practices included of inflicting harm and mischief on the living. Cats, especially bobbing for apples and the building of bonfires. black cats, were imbued with spiritual powers as it was believed In recent decades Halloween evolved into a kind of annual that cats were once human beings metamorphosed into feline party for small children. The American origins of Trick-or-Treat form as punishment for evil actions. custom are a little mysterious and a matter for debate, but there

To ward off the threat of these supernatural creatures, the doesn't seem to be much spiritually of tradition involved. In the living of this world sacrificed animals and occasionally fellow- past few years, grown-ups have reappeared on the Hallowe'en humans, and conducted other ritu · tlu1 b~f gaining scene with costume parties supplying most of the meaning for approval and support from ot , more benevolent spirit~ contem.wary American-style Halloween.

The Stroke Play Championship was adopted in 1991. Since then, it has become one of the major golf tournaments at The Olympic Club.

After the first round, there were a handful of players in conten­tion to capture the illustrious Championship Flight. Jack Reiher was the leader with a 73.

Randy Haag started his second round with a double bogey on the third hole. Then he caught fire, going 6-under par on the final 15 holes to shoot an impressive 67. He needed to catch fire because two players were lurking right behind, as Josh Levin and Gary Vanier shot a pair of 70's. Dan .James captured the net title with a 141 for his two rounds.

In the First Flight, Mike Ahern outdistanced Steve Hinshaw and .Joe Thomas by three shots with a net total of 136. Jim Moriarty won gross honors with a 153 total, beating Bill Smith by three shots.

In the Second Flight, new golf member, David Thompson, had a come-from-behind victory over Mike Kerns with a 135 net total. Ken Matson took low gross with a 166 total over Phil Keegan's 170.

It was a great weekend of golf and, luckily, no Goblins were seen.

HOW THEY FINISHED CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT

Low Gross: 1st - Randy Haag - 141 2nd - Josh Levin - 144

3rd - Gary Vanier - 146 4th - Bob Oillan - 150

5th - Gregg Yon Thaden - 150 6th - Steve Davalo, - 1 51

Low Net: 1st - Dan James - 141

2nd - Jack Bieber - 144

FIRST FLIGHT

Low Net: 1st - Mike Ahern - 136

2nd - Steve Hinshaw - 139 3rd - Joe Thomas - 139 4th - Herb Brown - 143 5th - Carl Seneker -141

6th - Phil Clare - 143 Low Gross:

1st - Jim Moriarty - 153 2nd - Bill Smith - 156

SECOND FLIGHT

Low Net: 1st - David Thompson - 135

2nd - Mike Kerns - 139 3rd - Dick Detata - 144 4th - Reed Payne - 144 5th - Gary Coover - 145

6th - Miguel Concepcion - 146 Low Gross:

1st - Ken Matson - 166 2nd - Phil Keegan - 170

Josh Levin

Mike Ahern

Gary Vanier

Joe Thomas

Mike Kerns

Randy Haag

Dan James

Ken Matson

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At The City aub

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Reservations limited to 80 guests ( a limit of one guest per member)

By Julie Rogers The first Annual J/J Banquet (in a long time) was wildly

successful. It's not just that we were 200 plus bodies. push­ing the capacity of the City Club's Main Dining, Olympian and Squire Rooms, but, I believe (seeing is believing) that the J/J's in attendance had a great time. I even found in the suggestion box (in hard-to-read handwriting) a note that we should do this again and (by the way) next time get Jerry Rice! Okay, but rm not sure Jerry could have cre­ated the same excitement that Ronnie Lott and Kurt Rueter did. Every J/J had the opportunity to have his/her picture taken with each athlete and have his/her photo autographed. Many J/J's came prepared with footballs, base­balls, helmets and T-shirts for the celebs to sign. I give major 'kudos' to both Ronnie and Kurt for the time and attention they gave to everyone of the J/J's.

After picture-taking and autograph signing, Kurt and Ronnie spoke to the capacity audience, allowing time for the kids to ask questions. J/J Chairman Brian Browne spoke briefly, welcoming the large turnout.

Thanks to everyone for making this happen. I promise that we will do this again next year!

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By Ray Wilson The Roar of the Crowd," the title of Olym1

lent) autobiography might best describe the t

Corbett Night" at the City Club. Catering Dir, Superintendent of Services Teddy Rios, alon1 tribute to the old champion.

The evening began with hors-d'oeuvres: er salmon tartlets. Dinner followed with short 1

mashed potatoes, haricots verts (green beans was dessert: caramel Napoleons with buttersc

Satiated with food and drink, Olympians a the Concord Youth Center. All the contests v. who, for some of us in attendance, may have

Jim Corbett Night is always a colorful, rau, City Club production. All of us in attendance

3entleman Jim Corbett's famous (and excel­:r and tone of the twentieth renewal of "Jim Vicki Tom, Executive Chef Klaus Seib and

1 a cast of dozens, put on this year's sold-out

prawns and shrimp roll, sushi and chili cured ,nd beef tenderloin accompanied by wasabe l glazed French carrots. Crowning the meal sauce and blueberry Zinfandel sorbet. 1ests turned to a five-bout card sponsored by ntertaining. One featured two young women ,n the best show of the evening. ~vent and easily the most perennially popular forward to next year's 21st renewal.

Photos by Steve Haag

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By Bernie Samet Really, everybody was a winner! With

some great handicapping, four of the four­somes tied for first place with a score of 70, two under par. Our scramble/shotgun format was the same as ever. With just nine holes on the Ocean Course open, we simply went around twice. As always, all ties are resolved with dice. It took a little longer this time. First to fall to the side­lines were Rod Martinelli, Mike Sordelli and Fred Nagle whom had to settle for 4th place. Next to go down the tubes (3rd place), were the Dick Hoedt, Ezio Paolini, Charlie Leach and Dan Costello group. 2nd place went to Hal Jones, Frank Rollo, Brendon Mc Devitt, Jim Keller and Mike Ohleyer. That left Tom Tucker, John Korzick, Bill Hickey and John Shiels as the winning foursome. It was the first trip to the winners circle for Tom and both Johns. Bill previously finished in the win­ners circle in 1990.

Closest to the hole prizes went to Tom Tucker, Jay Danzig and Jim Keller, while the longest drive award was scooped up by Mark Ohleyer. Many thanks go to the "handicapping committee" Jim Keller and Tom Tucker.

Tom T cker, Bill Hickey, John Korzick, John Shiels Rod Ma inelli, Mike Sordelli, Fred Nagle

Frank Rollo, Jim Keller, Brendon McDavitt, Hal Jones, Mike Ohleyer

Bert Keane, Dan Costello, Ezio Paolini, Charlie Leach, Dick Hoedt .,-r.,,..,.,..,...,,._..

DIPSEA '98 and the other Running News By Eric Krawitt

Several Olympic Club runners made the annual pilgrimage up the Mill Valley stairs, over the Dipsea trail, and on into Stinson Beach for the famous handicapped event. Fonner Dipsea winner, and 1997 Olympic Club Runner of the year, Joe King was sidelined do to an injury, and was forced to cheer for the 1500 runners making the seven and a half mile, treacherous journey.

Steve Lyons, recently featured in Run­ners World was this year's top Olympian, placing 7th with a time of 50:05, after finishing 6th in last year's race. The ever improving runner, Tom Caruso placed l 05th, and improved from last years 446th place finish, cracking the l hour mark with a time of 59:53. Marathoner, Eric Krawitt,

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was the 3rd Club finisher, placing 142nd, with zero handicap minutes, down from last years finish of 53rd. Other Olympic Club finishers were, Mike Fannelli, (I 50th) in 1 :02: 15, Mike McLoughlin, in 1 :03:06, Tri athletes William Fratt, (298th) in l :07:24, and Gary Davis recov­ering from a spill during the practice run. Other Participants included Brett Evart, Frederick Flowers, Mickey Lavelle, Rolf Rosander and Tony Orser.

The overall finisher this year was 60-year old Russ Kiernan with a scratch time of 47:59, and an actual time of l :00:59, which was Russ's 6th finish in the top 5.

In other Olympic Club running news, both Joe King and Steve Lyons had fan­tastic finishes in the Track and Field World

Master's Games in Eugene, Oregon in August. In the 70/75-year old division, Joe King placed 2nd in the 5000 meter event and 3rd in the both the High Jump ( 4' 2 1/2 ") and the 1500 meter run. Steve Lyons won his (50/55-year old) division in the 1500 meter run. At the Capitol Mile in Sacramento, Tom Caruso, and Peter Badertscher ran in the 4:50's for the mile and Master's runner Mike Fanelli ran a 5:04 mile.

The next Club Running Event is the Fall Family Fun Run and Walk on Satur­day, October 24th at the South Side of Golden Gate Park at 8:30 a.m. This event is for runners, walkers and racers alike. For further information, please contact Tom Montross at the Club.

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By Hannah Wynne The Main Dining Room was beautifully

decorated by Lynn Blackwell and Mary Joy Hilmo. We were served a sumptuous lunch by our esteemed Chef, Jean PieITe, making it a pe1fect setting for the crowning ournew WGS Champion, EstherO'Riordan !

After three days of stroke play compe­tition, the winners were Bridget Egner, 1st runner-up. In the I st Flight, Marilyn Watson took low gross, Robin Murray 1st low net and Mary .Joy Hilmo 2nd low net. While in the 2nd Flight, Dorothy Cournale was low gross, Linda Duncan 1st low net and Kathy Drever 2nd low net. Then in the 3rd Flight, Mariko Dreyer won low gross honors, Evelyn Tournahu 1st low net and Carol Murphy 2nd low net. Finally, in the 4th Flight, Ceil Andrews was 1st low gross while Nicky Zarganis took I st low net and Ann Gould 2nd low net.

Many thanks go to Fumiko Haruyama for a most successful tournament.

New Champ Esther O'Riordan Golf Pro Chris Stein with Esther O'Riordan and Golf Pro Jim Lucius Runner up Bridget Egner

Marilyn Watson, Robin Murray, Mary Joy Hilma Dorothy Cournale, Linda Duncan, Kathy Drever

Mariko Dreyer, Evelyn Tournahu, Carol Murphy Ceil Andrews, Nicky Zarganis, Ann Gould

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Br Rur He/11na11 The Senior Gulf Association found a

key to winning some of the Home & Home tournaments: get the opponents to show up early and hope they don't find their swing forms until just before lunch. On September 3rd, Monterey's Seniors had to blast off at 8:30. while the closer Sharon Heights group went off at 8:00 a.m. on September 16. For Gary Willson and others who tried to squeeze in breakfast just before tee-off, they found the Club ·s efficient staff had almost removed all the food I 5 minutes prior to blast-off.

With or without a tasty breakfast. the early morning breezes were favorable, as the ··o" Club bested Monterey 39 to 27 and Sharon Heights 43 to 32. It should be noted that the tournament chairman, Jim Jordan. turned his duties over to Gene Simpson so he could sleep in while trav­eling in Europe.

Those winning the frunt. back and 18 against Monterey were Frank Albrecht, Richard Alverrez. Lloyd Aubry, .John Barulich, Ralph Cicurel, Jay Danzig. Fred Diercks, Jack Goodwin. Art Hileman, Warren Kujawa, Ed Pater. Jim Walker, Gary Willson, aud Richard Wittig. The closest to the flag stick were Ken Matson at 7 · 8" on #8 and Don Blank at 15' 9" on #15.

The Olympians wliu wun all 3 tcam points playing Sharon heights were: Frank Aguirre, Frank Calegari, Roeg Cushing (playing in his first tournament with his improved vision), Bob Davis, Jim Deitz, Don Heatherington. Bruce Mc Keel. Don

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Nelson. Jacques Nouaux, and Jim Walker. The closest to the hole honors went to Jerry Dever al 5' 7" on #8 and Mike Heaton on #15 at 8' l(l". (What happened to Jay Daniz's accurate play'?)

For some reason hole number 8 seems to be easier for the hitter to get closer to than on # 15. Could it be the crowds watching from the clubhouse? Or is it easier to keep a ball closer to the hole when the green is flatter? We could test the theory of surface condition by substituting # 13, but it would be too costly to erect a bleacher around one of the other par 3s.

Roeg Cushing and Don Heatherington

Sharon Height's Dave Dawson and Jim Walker

Tournaments Totals To Date With only 2 tournaments left in the

1998 Home & Home season, 123 Seniors have come forth to represent the Club. The top IO (as Dave would say) perform­ers are: Jim Walker (23), John Barulich ( 19), Dick DeTata (I 8), Bob Davis (I 7), Jacques Nouaux ( 14.5), Ray Hehman ( 14.5), Gary Willson ( 14),Tom Buffalow ( 13.5 ). Rich Demartini ( 13.5 ), and George Goodwin (13.5).

Year End Activities For those looking ahead to the more

Senior golf and great food, there is the Year End Tournament and A ward Ban­quet on November 12.

For those looking ahead to the more Senior social activities and great food, the Grand Fall Dinner Dance, planned by Dick DeTata and Bruce McKeel. will feature a lively band and fond farewells to our l 998 President, Jim Walker, Vice-President Bernie Martin, and Tournament Chair­man. Hill Jordan.

Sharon Heights guest and Tom Buffalo

The 1998 US Open Poster Produced for the USGA by Olyrnpian Artist Nick Leaskou ,, "A Legenckiry Golf Artist. .. " - U:iGA

A fulkolur, cummemumtiw poster of our U.S. Ojxn with beautifully de wiled

views of the Lake Course. Overall size is 23" x 29".

Only $22, including tax.

Now amiable in the Golf Pru Shop ut Luhesic.le cmcl thfe Spum Shop

at the Cit)' Club.

The jJuster, upon re,Juc:st, will be /xrsunulizec/ wid signed by the artist in the

Golf Pro Shoji. Order yours we/a)'.

The most important factor contributing to the reputation The Olympic Club has as "America's oldest and superior athletic club" is the integration of the professional manage­ment with the voluntary committee system. Year after year, individual Club members (with Active status) step forward and volunteer their time and commitment to meetings and decision-making on multiple issues ranging from golf to financial strategies. The pay is poor (nothing), but the rewards and benefits are extraordinary.

We have a variety of committees, beginning with Activities, which plans and is in charge of all the Club's social and entertainment-related events and undertakings. Admis­sions considers the qualifications of each proposed member and reports its recommenda­tions to the Board of Directors. The Athletic Committee promotes, encourages and over­sees athletic programs. Buildin2 advises the Board on all matters relating to the planning of construction projects, letting of contracts and the performance of construction work. The Discipline Committee investigates complaints of violations and recommends what sanctions, if any, are to be imposed. Finance monitors the finances of the Club. Golf monitors playing on the courses, and arranges and oversees all tournaments, and the Green Committee watches the care, maintenance and condition of the golf courses. History and Archives is responsible for maintaining all historical records, books, manuscripts, prints, photos, musical scores, trophies and other memorabilia as well as organizing any displays or exhibits of these items. The House Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Board on matters pertaining to the operation of the City and Lakeside clubhouses. Insurance recommends appropriate and adequate insurance coverage for the Club; three members of this committee must possess expertise in property and casualty insurance coverage and one must possess expertise in employee benefits. Investment and Endowment maintains sur­veillance over the management of the Club's bond, securities and other financial invest­ments. The Junior/Juvenile Committee oversees the activities of the Juvenile, Junior and Intermediate membership. The Olympian Committee oversees the publication of the Club's monthly magazine, and the Tennis Committee oversees the playing of this sport on Club courts as well as all tournaments and the maintenance of Club tennis facilities.

Remember, you must be classified as an Active member to be eligible to serve on a committee. Giving time and talent is an integral part of membership. Consider it! Show us your interest and return the fonn below. Goblins, Ghosts or Ghouls need not apply.

Member's Information Sheet for Committee Service

Phone/Day( __________ _ Night( ___________ _

Committee Interest: ________________________ _

Relevant Experience: _______________________ _

Three Members (!) _____________ Phone=( ___ ) _____ _

as References: (2) _____________ Phone#( ___ ), _____ _

(3) _____________ Phone"( ___ ) _____ _

All Active Members wishing to be considered for Committees must return this form to Marti Diehl no later than December I, 1998. All responses are to he confined tn the space provided ahove. No additional submissions or materials will be considered.

1. Who was the oldest man to win the U.S. Open?

a) Jack Nicklaus b) Billy Casper c) Jackie Cupit d) Hale Irwin 2. Who was the oldest man to win the

Masters? a) Gary Player b) Sandy Lyle c) Seve Ballesteros d) Jack Nicklaus 3. Who was the oldest man to win a

PGA event? a) Ben Hogan b) Lloyd Mangrum c) Gene Littler d) Sam Snead 4. Who was the oldest man to win a

major championship? a) Ben Hogan b) Jack Nicklaus c) Amie Palmer d) Julius Boros 5. Who managed the SF Giants to the

1962 National League crown? a) Bill Rigney b) Tom Sheehan c) Dal Maxwell d) Alvin Dark 6. This pro tennis player·s nickname

was "the Rocket" a) Tony Roche b) John Newcombe c) Rod Laver d) Arthur Ashe 7. This College's nickname is the

"Rainbows" a) San Diego State b) Idaho c) Utah d) Hawaii 8. This NFL All-Pro was called

"Sweetness" a) Gale Sayers b) Dick Butkus c) Walter Payton d) Joe Thiesman 9. This head coach lead the Cal football

team to its last Bowl win. a) Joe Kapp b) Mike White c) Bruce Snyder d) Roger Theder 10. This professional football player

was called "the Kansas Comer" a) John Riggins b) Jim Brown c) Willie Gilmore d) Gale Sayers

80-100% c01Tect World Class 60-70% correct Competitor 40-50% correct Bench Wanner 20-30% correct Water Boy

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By Rob Tookoian Well, we're getting ready for new and

promising Olympic Club Rugby Season. Over the summer, we had a number of accomplishments, foremost of which was the establishment of a Junior/Juvenile Rugby Program. We had up to 15 J/J Olympians consistently practice through­out the Summer 7's Season. They were primarily Junior and Senior aged High School players. A tremendous amount of progress was made in their skill level in the past two months. Two or three, in particular, show tremendous potential to be national and even international caliber players in the future. It was a wonderful way to introduce a new generation of a J/J members to rugby. For more informa­tion and upcoming events contact Kevin Barth at (415) 775-2168.

SUMMER 7's The OC ruggers continued a tradition

of excellence in Seven's Rugby over the summer. We played in 3 National Quali­fier Tournaments and The Palo Alto 7's Tournament.

In our second qualifier, we made it to the semi-finals only to lose to Sacramento, who eventually took third place in the Nationals. In the third Qualifier in Tacoma,

we looked to upset several other teams vying for a bid to Nationals. We fell short by again losing in the semi-finals, this time to Old Puget Sound. OPS finished fourth in the nation, losing to Sacramento in their final match at Nationals. In our last tournament of the summer, The Palo Alto Sevens, we played well and made it to the Championship Match against San Mateo. We lost a tough match to the two-time defending National Champions. Despite failing to qualify for the Nationals, we showed that we can unquestionably play with the best, with our only losses coming to the 1st, 3rd, & 4th best teams in the nation.

UPCOMING SEASON LOOKS LIKE A WINNER

The 15 's season is fast approaching. We look forward to a successful year and are well prepared to take the league by storm. With this in mind, we will begin practice in early October and have several pre-season games and tournaments lined up. We also have a kick-off planned for October l 0th, so mark it on your calen­dars. For more information on the upcom­ing season and events, please call the hotline ( 415) 281-0840 or Rob Tookoian at (415) 474-3061

Maui Channel Relay Swim The Long Way to Ka'anapali

By, Greg Hicks Sometimes there can be great satisfac­

tion in finishing last. Such was the experi­ence of the Olympic Club's "Spin and Swim" team that competed in the Maui Channel Relay.

The race began for the six member team on the eastern shore of Lanai with lead swim­mer Dan Barry.

It was an excellent stan and the team ap­peared to be holding a good position with Greg Hicks swimming second. Soon gusty tradewinds rose from the northwest creat­ing 4 to 5 foot seas in the middle of the chan­nel. Team Captain Denny Rice, a veteran channel swimmer of over twenty years com­mented that the swells were the highest he'd ever seen.

This became believable when Bob Moretto and Dave Laverne tagged inside a 5 foot wave, barely visible as its frothy white-cap covered them both completely.

Despite spells of seasickness and the tur­bulent waters, the team swam on gallantly.

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But later, a mile from the finish, the team met a head-on, off-shore current. They swam aggressively through the current at ten minute intervals but could not find any slack against its force.

Luck seemed not in their favor but the team was detennined to finish the race. Fi­nally, "Spin and Swim" Commissioner, Glynn Jones made a "command decision" to swim parallel to the Ka'anapali shore in an effon to penetrate the current. He suc­cessfully swam to within 500 yards of the finish line, then tagged Bob Moretto who swam the last leg of the swim.

Scampering up the beach, Bob crossed the finish line in just under 7 hours, almost a record for the "longest" team swim.

At the awards banquet that evening, high­spirited that they had simply finished the race safely, the team was suprisingly mentioned first and ceremoniously awarded last place.

Overall, the team was recognized for their persistence and commitment to com­plete the race.

- From 1118 Pros Equipment!

Having the right equipment is an integral part of playing the game to

the best of your ability. Because golfers come in all sizes, shapes and strengths, it is very

important that their equipment is suited to these variables. After years of fitting clubs, we have found that

very few members were using equipment that was properly fitted

for their game. Our professional staff at Lakeside is trained in club fitting. It would be

very beneficial for you to take advantage of this service.

- ]!M LUCIUS -

Indecisiveness! A common mental mistake on the

golf course is indecisiveness (should l hit an 8-iron or 7-iron? Does the putt break right or left?). Uncertainty leads ! to bad shots and missed opportunities. 1

You must be committed to your shot/ ' putt before you address the ball.

Decisiveness is a key to increasing your ; chance for a successful shot. - CAROLYN HOFFMAN, PH.D. -

Attributes of a Champion! Ability to Win

Easier said then done! But champions have the ability to win

even when they are not playing at their best.

It's unrealistic to think you're going to play well every time out.

Learn to rely on other parts of your game - mental, athleticism,

speed, etc.

- ToM GULLICKSON/ NIGEL O'RouRKE -

INMEMORIAM Edward J. Derry of Menlo Park, died

August 14. A member since 1972. Gene M. Edwards of San Francisco,

died August 16. A member since 1954. Mrs. Charles Zappettini of San Jose,

died August 23. SSP since 1955. John C. O' Day of San Francisco, died

September 15. A member since 1962.

Thought the last Mixer was good? Well, this one's gonna be even better!

Join us at the

on Friday, November 6 from 7 to 11 p.m.

for our

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DJ Jason Aquino will be back spinning the most danceable music in

town, while our friends from

will be pourin' dollar ( that's right, $1) martinis! As usual, admission is free and there's no limit to

the amount of guests members can bring, so bring 'em all! See you there!

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· 199.8 Fall i\thletic @lass Schedule BEGINNING CLASSES This Fall, in addition to the on-going classes offered all-year round, (Yoga, Power Pacing, Senior Fitness, Ex-Movers & Shakers and Morning Aerobics) the Athletic Department is offering beginning classes in these same areas. We are also offering some innovative and exciting classes. The "beginner" classes are designed to open the door to new skills and practices. We encourage members to segue into on-going programs after completing the beginner classes.

Bt<:GINNING POWER p ACING This really is a beginner class! You do not need to be familiar with the concept, nor do you need more than a modest level of fitness to participate. The class will include members of various fitness levels and will progress to become more challenging for each participant. Padded bike pants and the ability not to fall off a stationary bike are all that's required. Tuesday and Thursday, 3 p.m. Power pacing room off the east side of the track. Duration: 6 weeks. Minimum participants - 5. Maximum participants - 9. For more information and to reserve your place, call Bernie Samet at 775-3088, ext. 504. Starts on October 6.

WOMEN'S STRENGTH TRAINING & CONDITIONING Open to all women. Focus is on proper lifting techniques, mixing free weights and machines while maintaining flexibility. Monday and Wednesdays, 5 p.m. On the 2M floor. Duration: 6 weeks. Minimum participants 4. Maximum participants - IO. For more information and to reserve your place call Tristan Kirchknopf at 775-3088, ext. 246. Starts October 5th.

BEGINNING YOGA Designed for members who have never taken yoga. Instructor Annette Murphy is an expert in working with beginners, especially those with aches and pains. Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Basement Aerobics Studio. Duration: 8 weeks. Maximum participants 20. For more information and to reserve your place call Julie Rogers at 775-3088, ext. 323. Class starts October 7th.

BEGINNING BACK CARE For those with spine pain or those interested in preventing it. Learn to relax tight spinal muscles, correct posture and gait, gain flexibility and increase range of motion (side benefit: im~roved golf game). Tuesdays, 5 p.m. Basement Aerobics Studio. Duration: 6 weeks. Minimum participants - 5 . Maximum participants - 15. For more information and to reserve your place call Julie Rogers at 775-3088, ext. 323.

Starts October 6th.

BEGINNING SENIOR FITNESS Members 60+. lf the Olympic Club fitness area is unfamiliar to you, let's change that... This is a well-supervised, complete fitness program. This is a popular program, so sign up early. You will also have fun! Monday and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. On the First Floor Basketball Court. Duration: 10 weeks. Maximum - 40. For more information, and to reserve a place, call Julie Rogers at 775-3088, ext. 232. Starts October 5th.

CARDIO CENTER ORIENTATION Designed to completely familiarize you with all the aerobic equipment in the Cardio-Fitness area. The class includes a personalized program to meet your fitness goals; i.e., weight loss, endurance, interval training, and more. Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon or 5:30 p.m. On 2M. Duration: 4 weeks. Minimum paiticipants - 5. For more info1mation, ai1d Lo reserve a place, call Jim Nicosia at 775-3088, ext. 322. Starts October 6th.

WEIGHT Loss/ NUTRITION If the scales are up, and you've decided it's time to scale down, this is your oppmtunity. Even if you think you know how to eat to live, as opposed to living to eat, it's incredible what paying attention in an organized way can do ... Wednesdays, noon or 5:30 p.m. On the 2M floor. Duration: 4 weeks. Minimum panicipanls- 5. For more infmmation, and to reserve a place, Call Jim Nicosia at 775-3088, ext. 322. Starts October 7th.

PAIN FREE Not a promise, but a strong possibility! The key is proper alignment. By learning key stretches and easy exercises that return the body to its natural design and posture, the aging athlete can often reduce or remove chronic pain as well as regain flexibility in ones hip's, shoulders and lower back. Handball/ Squash players - this means you! Wednesdays, 4 p.m. Basement Aerobics Studio. Duration: 4 weeks. Minimum participants 4. Maximum participants - I 0. For more information, and to reserve a place, call Bernie Samet at ext. 775-3088, ext. 504. Starts October 7th.

ON-GOING CLASSES

Power Pacing: Mondays noon; Wednesdays at 7 a.m., noon, 3 and 5:30 p.m.; and noon Fridays in the Power Pacing room off the east side of the track.

Yoga: Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 a.m. in the Basement Aerobics Studio.

Senior Fitness Maintenance: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. on the Basketball Court.

Morning Aerobics: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 7 a.m. in the Basement Aerobics Studio.

Fitness Swim: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11 :30 a.m.

Ex-Movers & Shakers: Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Basement Aerobics Studio.

Ski Conditioning: Starts October 6 -Tuesdays & Thursdays, at 12 noon. Basement Aerobic Studio.

Athletic I)irectc,r's tJpdate icr ()ctc,ber . . . . ~ ' .... .... ·-

Call Gary Crook At 775--3088, Extension 406 It will be scary for players in "A" League Basketball

facing new members M.J. Nodilo and Mike Gilmore who recently joined the Club. Both have recently played NCAA Division I basketball. M.J. played locally at U.S.F. for Phil Matthew's team, while Mike played at Harvard, where he ended up as one of the school's top ten all-time leading scorers. Both will help bolster the traveling team that lost Dan Williams, who moved to Texas for job-related reasons, and Peter Dukes who returned to graduate business school in the east. All three leagues begin play at the end of the month.

At the Nike World Master Games, the Club's Basketball 35-&-Over Team, captained by Andy Clark, went 2 and 2, which included a win over a team from Uruguay. We had no true "big" man on the OC team, but John Sheehan and Joe Saveri did great work against much bigger players in all of the games. In Track & Field competition, OC's John Garvey won a bronze medal in the discus with a throw of 42.80 meters, in the men's 35-40 age group. Another Olym­pian, Jim Hodge, who joined the Club in 1972, won a gold medal in the 50-54 lightweight singles sculls rowing.

Also at the Nike World Master Games, The Olympic Club Water Polo Team came up a little short, finishing second. Some of you may have seen the game, which was shown on ESPN II in late August. The Open Division team fin­ished fifth at the U.S. Outdoor National tournament held in Hawaii in early August and followed that with a third place finish at the Hawaiian Invitational won by Stanford.

The Club's Lacrosse team won its first championship at the North Lake Tahoe tournament (as reported in last month's Olympian). The star player for the Club was John Novak who won just about every face-off for The Olympic

Club Team. I would like to congratulate Commissioner Steve Wynne who has worked very hard to get this team off the ground at the Club.

The Rugby Team was actively involved in "Sevens" play over the summer. The team would qualify for the national tournament if it had won any of three tournaments they were involved in. It turned out the team got three seconds. The three teams that went on to the I 6 team national tour­nament finished first, third and fourth there. That was a good start guys; lets see if we can do better next year!

On the shooting front, George "Bob" Wallace won the State Conventional Pistol Championships held in Santa Cruz, while Roger McLean won the Police category at a registered match held in Canton, Ohio. Roger followed that with a second place in the Police category at the National Pistol Championships. Good shooting, guys.

The Rough Water Swim Team had 25 swimmers at the Santa Cruz Pier Swim in August, training for one of the Club's six teams for the Maui Channel Relay and Waikiki Rough Water Swim which occurred on Labor Day. See the published story on page 9 of this month's Olympian.

Last month, in your Club statement, you received a list of new and existing fitness programs open to all members. This information is reprinted on the opposite page to keep you aware of all the great programs available in the City Club facility and at no charge. T encourage you to partici­pate and use your Club.

This month, there will be two special events outside the Club which are fitness oriented; the 5/1 OK Fun Run and Fall Family Bike Ride. See below for complete informa­tion and join in the fun of being a member of The Olympic Club. Be sure to watch out for Goblins, Ghosts & Ghouls.

Sunday, October 11, 1998 At the Marin Cheese Factory

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

We'll assemble at 8:30 a.m. next to the Polo Field in the south parking lot area of Golden Gate Park. The Fun Run begins at 9 a.m. (walkers are welcome) "' "'L);';;:,",

Only pre-reistered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt, so call today to make your reservation. 775-3088, ext. 326

Join The Olympic Club Cycling T earn on the beautiful back roads of Marin County. Long and short rides for all ages and abilities. BBQ and picnic lunch after the ride!

The ride is open to all members and friends , but remember , adults are responsible for their own children! We cannot ride along with each and every child. For more information and details call Bernie Samet at 775-3088, ext. 504, RSVP by October 5th! We will meet ready to ride by 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot of the Marin Cheese Factory on Petaluma-Pt Reyes Road. You can reach the area by going through Novato on Novato Blvd. then left on Petaluma-Pt. Reyes Rd. You may also go through Petaluma ("D" Street) to Petaluma-Pt. Reyes Rd. or take the Lucas Valley Rd. exit off fovy. 101, head west and tum right on Nicasio Valley Rd. to a right on Petaluma-Pt. Reyes Rd. There is plenty of parking is available.

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Hello golfers. Welcome to the start of the Holiday

season. Halloween and Thanksgiving are right around the corner. Wow! This year is going by fast. I haven't heard of any un­usual circumstances involving rules deci­sions around the Club lately so this month I thought I would go over rule 21, "clean­ing the ball".

I feel the easiest way to learn this rule, besides reading it, is to know when you may and maynot clean the ball. For ex­ample when your ball is on the putting green it may be marked, lifted, and cleaned. However, do you know the three situa­tions when you maynot clean the ball? lf you don't, here are the situations: 1) To determine if your ball is unfit for play. 2) For identification: in which case it may be cleaned only to the extent necessary for identification. 3) Because it is interfering with or assisting play.

Now, if a player cleans his or her ball during play of a hole, except as provided in this rule, then the player shall incur a penalty of one stroke and the ball, if lifted, shall be replaced.

If you have any questions or comments about the rules, stop by the golf shop.

In the spirit of Halloween I would like to list golf courses that remind us of this season. If you know of other courses that

I didn't list, let me know: GHOST Creek, Oregon WITCH Hollow, Oregon GHOST Pine Lake, Alberta Canada WITCH Golf Links, South Carolina PUMPKIN Ridge, Oregon BLACK ville CC, South Carolina CAT Island GC, South Carolina SPOOK Rock GC, New York BROOMe GC, Australia SPOOKY Brook GC, New Jersey BROOMe Hill GC, BC Canada MOON Valley CC, Arizona BROOMe Manor, England DARKe Peak GC, Australia BLACK WOLF Run GC, Wisconsin Old SALEM Greens GC, New Jersey SALEM CC, New Jersey, Massachu­setts, Illinois, W. Virginia SALEM GC, New York, Ohio, Virginia, Oregon SALEM Hills, Ohio, Michigan MONSTER Course at Concord Resort, New York Blue MONSTER Course at Doral Resort, Florida ORA VEY ARD Course at Bent Brook GC, Alabama ORA VEY ARD Course at Flat Creek GC, Georgia

Ghoulishly Golfing, Jeff Hales.

J/Js SAIL THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY

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on Saturday, October 17, 1998 It starts at the famous Bay Model in Sausalito at 10 a.m. where a California Ranger will conduct an informative 2-hour tour on how our Bay works. Then at 1 p.m. we proceed to the dock and board the sailing yacht "Sailing Life" for

a 3-hour sail in the Bay. It's only $25 per person (includes lunch) for this great adventure. Call Julie Rogers at 775-3088, ext. 323 to make your

reservation. Parents must pick up their children by 4 p.m.

Goblins of the Links Sportswriter Jim Murray referred to our Lake

Golf Course as a "Haunted House" that turned into a vampire at midnight. Not all of us think of our Lakeside jewel so horrifically, but there is some consensus among golfers that strange things do happen on golf courses.

It is not surprising that the literature of golf humor includes so many jokes which concern Lep­rechauns and genies. Many of us suspect that the elusive skills of our favorite game are magic gifts. The techniques which we learn on the lesson tee and from the shelf and one half of books in our home library are only marginally more effective than the invocations we recite before swinging the club and the screamed instructions we give to the ball while it is in flight. Some members even believe in spe­cific and particular elves.

Kevin 0. believes firmly in a Leprechaun who lives in the trees which shade our fairways. This little fellow, if called upon promptly, will catch an errant ball and throw it back to the middle of the fairway. He must be addressed by name, says Kevin, and Ihopethattellingyou that it is "Peterson" will not result in the elf being so frequently be­seeched that he moves across the Lake to a course with fewer players.

Why is it that it is so difficult to find ourown lost ball, and yet easy to uncover several others' balls in the same area? It is as if a spell is cast to cloud our vision. It may be that this is an adjunct to the spell that causes us to slice the ball on the par three third hole and to hook the ball on the par three fifteenth.

There actually is a perfectly good explanation for lost balls, and it has nothing to do with Hallow­een. It is the reason that I will never play with a ball that someone else has lost. You first must under­stand and accept the fact that each and every golf ball has a mind and soul of its own. Born into the world and snugly resting in a cozy box, the ball knows nothing of pain or sorrow until one terrible morning when the box is opened, the ball is brought blinking into the sunlight and balanced on a precari­ous wooden stilt. Then, before it has adjusted to its new surroundings it is struck a terrible blow and lofted into the air. Atier landing and rolling on the grass, approaching footsteps herald another crush­ing blow, and this punishment continues without relief ( unless one considers some occasional gentler kinder taps) until the ball is thrust into a sack with other balls where it can rest until brought out into the sunlight again on another day. Imagine if you will, the experience of the "lucky" ball that finds itself in some taller grass in a shady grove. The horrible footsteps approach, but they pass by, rustling is heard and curses, but soon all is quiet. The ball has found a safe harbor and knows peace-for a time.

Sooner or later, other footsteps come, the ball is plucked from its hiding place, and once again placed on that nasty peg. The beatings begin again, but the ball remembers the cool place in the trees. It longs to return, and if it is paiticularly wise, it will learn to alter its own flight. It will curve through the air, bound into the woods again, crawl beneath a leafy plant and hide.

The moral is clear: Play only with new balls (available at our Pro Shop singly, in boxes or by the dozen).

TAKING CARE.OF BUSINESS Paul Kennedy, General Manager

Congratulations go to Olympian Randy Haag, who won The Olympic Club Stroke Play Championship, as well as The Bay Regional during the month of August. In September, Randy also qualified for the United States Mid Amateur. Olympians, Scott Weisgerber and Alex Stamey also qualified for this event. We wish them all the best of luck.

Another Olympian who has achieved golf news (again) is Gary Vanier. He just won the Northern California Masters. Congratulations, Gary! And as you will read on page 15 (I assume everone reads this col­umn first. Ha, ha.), Esther O'Riordan is the 1998 WGA champion (her 2nd time). Esther defeated Bridget Egner who had won this event 7 times in the past 10 years. Atta girl Esther! Congratulations.

Our best wishes to Olympian Brad Schumacher. Brad is already a two-time 1996 Olympic gold medal relay swimmer and now a candidate for the year 2000 United States Water Polo Team in Sydney, Australia, AND the 100 meter or 200 meter freestyle swim team. A tough challenge ahead, however. Team mates say they are convinced, that "if anyone can do it in this day and age, Brad can. He is really focused and has a winning attitude". We will keep you posted on his quest for the 2000 Olympics .

Congratulations to all of these great Olympian athletes.

As indicated on page 7 of this month's Olympian

magazine, the annual meeting will take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month (November 11, 1998 at 6:00 p.m., at the City Clubhouse) instead of the 1st Wednesday of the month, so mark your calendars.

Also, in this month's magazine, on page 17, is an application to serve on one of the Club's Committees. I encourage you ( if you are an Active member in good standing) to get involved in your Club through the Club Committee System. Please understand we will have more applicants than vacancies again this year. So please, if you have not been selected in the past, re-apply this year. It is a time consuming task, but very rewarding. If you have any questions on this subject, please call me so I can attempt to answer them.

Note: last month we placed the Standard Times of Play matrix in the Olympian. If you need another copy, please contact my office. These times are different than the Daylight Savings times.

Beginning late October, our golfers will see an aggressive tree-planting program on the Lake Course. Over 150 trees will be planted to ensure that future Olympians will be able to enjoy the beautiful forest that we enjoy today. Over the next two years, you will continue to see diseased trees removed and new trees planted in their place.

Our Sunday buffet at Lakeside remains as popular as ever. To ensure its popularity, we have added a third en tree item each week (prime rib will be added the 1st Sunday of every month). In addition, new pasta dishes and desserts have been added. We hope you, your family and guests enjoy the expanded buffet.

As always, 'see you around the Club.

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on the big screen at the City Club 'i\"' '~ \ ~' \\\ __ ,.l~

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49er Bus Schedule ($9 per person)

Sunday, October 18 - Colts - 11:45 am Sunday, November 8, Panthers - 11:45 am

Sunday, November 22 , Saints - 3:45 pm Monday, November 30 - Giants - 4: 15 p.m. Monday, December 14 - Lions - 4:15 p.m. Sunday, December 27 -Rams - 11:45 am

The bus returns to Lakeside 1/2 hour after game ends. The dress code at Lakeside will be enforced. Blue jeans and t-shirts are not allowed in the Clubhouse or snack

stands. For reservations call 587-4800.

Enjoy FREE hors d'oeuvres and special prices on draft beer1

Dress code will be enforced.

October 5 - Vikings vs Packers October 12 - Dolphins vs Jaguars October 19 - Jets vs Patriots October 26 - Steelers vs Chiefs November 2 - Cowboys vs Eagles November 9 - Packers vs Steelers November 16 - Broncos vs Chiefs

November 23 - Dolphins vs Patriots November 30 - Giants vs 49ers December 7 - Packers vs Buccaneers December 14 - Lions vs 49ers December 21 - Broncos vs Dolphins December 28 - Steelers vs Jaguars

1998 Year-end Tennis Banquet & Awards Night Saturday November 18th at Lakeside Open to all Olympians & their Guests - Attire: Black Tie Optional - Includes Host Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing, & more Cost: $60 per person all inclusive. Call the Tennis Shop (415-587-3009 x252) to make a reservation for your party.

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