SfnlORS - University of Baltimore

T f n n I S
WITH four veterans returning from
the 1948 tennis squad, there are high hopes for
a winning season. In fact, almost any showing
will be better than last year when the netmen
won only one match of an abbreviated five
match schedule. Coaching the team is student
John Howell, while Professor John R. Spellissy
is acting as Faculty Advisor.
Spearheading the squad is Howell, No. 1
again this year. Standing 6 ft. 4 in., he possesses
a strong offensive-minded court game
with an especially powerful serve. No.2 on
the team is Senior Don Constam, a tireless,
steady performer. Another Senior, Leonard
Mason, is No.3, while Herm Sommers and
Bernie MacKenzie handle the No. 4 and 5
spots on the club. Alternates include Clarence
Goetz, Dick Arnold, and Francis Wagner.
Last season, the golf team aroused considerable
comment in local circles when it had a
girl on its roster. This year, the tennis team
has followed the example by having lovely
Clare Barnett playing No.6 in the singles and
teaming with Howell to form the No. 1
doubles combination. Clare has a background
in tennis which befits her qualifications for
team membership. Her record includes tournament
experience and even a municipal championship.
As the REpORTER went to press, the tennis
squad had completed one-third of their schedule,
winning three matches out of five. Victories
were at the expense of Bridgewater,
Roanoke and Washington, while defeats were
suffered at the hands of Loyola and Lynchburg.
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Rushing the net for an overhead smash is lovely
Clare Barnett, first girl member of the tennis
squad
Don Constam has just completed a forehand
drive in his match against Catholic U.
Coach and No. I Player John Howell
Fir!! row: Don Constam and Herman Sommers. Second row: Faculty Advisor John Spellissy,
Clare Barnett, Bernie MacKenzie, John Howell and Leonard Mason