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aSwim Clinic Held At Western(Continued from Page 1)!that most of the audience had neverseen. Some were taken above water.►He pointed out faults and also benefits, as portoayed in these truly remarkable pictures.The crowd then adjourned to the Westei'n pool, where every seat was taken and many clustered around the pool itself. First, Coach Armbrus-ter lectured on front and back diving. He used three cadets, L. Ditto, Andres, and Lyman, who are not divers, and demonstrated his method of instruction.Iowa Stars PerformHe then called the Iowa 160-yard champion relay team — Westerfield, Reed, Walters, and Christian. Each was a champion in his own right, Walters, especially, being one of the foremost swimmers in America. The crowd admired they’ physiques and the perfection of their performance. Westerfield showed the breast and back strokes. Walters gave an exhibition oipjhis lightning quick turns. All four gave demonstrations of swimming, while Coach Armbruster pointed out the essential things to be noticed.At the end, these four great swimmers attempted to lower the 400-yard free-style relay record. What an exhibition of speed and grace they gave! They swam the distance in 3 min., 39.9 sec., averaging less than 55 seconds per one hundred yards. AlthoughCoach Williams said it was the fast-»est record for the event ever made in this section, the time did not break the record of 3 min., 34 sec.This event ended the swim clinic. St. Louis and Alton papers carried pictures and stories of the event. Western feels indebted to Coach Armbruster and his Iowa champions and to Coach Eilers of Washington U. Capt. Williams and Major Latham deserve credit for their efficient handling of the clinic.NOTES ON THE SWIM CLINICPractically every high school of St. Louis which has a swimming team was represented at the clinic, and also several “Y” teams. Two swim-r *mers came from as far away as Jefferson City, Mo. There were nearly one hundred and fifty out-of-town guests here.Coach Artie Eilers of Washington University, St. Louis, a member of the swimming rules committee, led an interesting discussion of officiating and interpretation of rules. Questions were fired at him rapidly but he was always able to explain points to the satisfaction of the audience.Coach Dave Armbruster of Iowa University is one of the greatest swimming coaches of the country. He is president of the National A, A. U. swimming organization, has developed many all-American swimmers, and his teams have won many titles in collegiate competition.Western’s Coach Newell Williams’ pictures taken at the Olympics in Berlin, showing champion swimmersof all nations, and his peppy lecture were much enjoyed.The Iowa championship relay team was composed of Dick Westerfield, Bob Reed, Bob Christians, and RayWalters. These young men were not*only acquatic stars, but were most agreeable young gentlemen. They patiently posed for several news photographers and were most cheerful in demonstrating their ability.Coach Armbruster and his swimmers ate in Western’s mess-hall as guests of Maj. R. K. Latham, athletic director, and Capt. Newell Williams,. iswimming coach, and Mrs. Williams.The Iowa lads gave a demonstration of strokes, turns, and techniquein the Western pool that drew ap-. »plause from the crowded galleries. Then, in an exhibition of the 160-yard relay, they came within four seconds of the National A. A. U. record.The Iowa coach was much pleased with the interest shown in the clinic. He stated that he and his boys enjoy-, ed their visit to Western.The affair was considered one of the most successful events of the kind ever held at W. M. A.The Western faculty enjoyed a delightful buffet supper at the faculty club recently.“The Only Way”BETWEENST. LOUISALTONCHICAGOaOTHEALTONRAILROAD03IIIIII!IHIIC2lllllflIliIIC2IKIinilll[iailllillll!IIC3III!IUl!lllCailIIIIliJl!iSooSAY IT WITH FLOWERSDEE FLORAL CO.MEMBER FLORIST TELEGRAPH DELIVERY ASSOCIATIONTelephone: Main 1500 2524 College Ave. Alton, III.I•o«o*lt;¥14 o«a*ooot¥l4CHAS. E. ROSSHARDWARE AND PEED2520 College AvenueAarecelleeqUiaretheAtraeof tled t the m or be \haveThetheAvanlcanto tlIf yyomwhotest.Tlif ylt;saryRHalYoushoe»!♦i2*WK«J(1
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Alton Western Military Academy Shrapnel
Alton, Illinois, US
Tue, Feb 11, 1936
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