Members of the three year old California Intercollegiate Tennis Conference, the Dons for the first time are favorites to win the title. In their first match of the season, the Dons won handily over St. Mary's by a 7-2 score. A week later they conquered Santa Clara Broncos by a 5-4 margin. Against San Francisco State the Dons were favored to win, but it was just one of those days that saw placement shots skimming outside by inches and the Staters won 5 to 4. San Jose State is the fifth member of the association.
Tom Clecak, two year veteran, holds down the No. I spot on the squad closely
followed by Captain Bill Herbert in second position. Bryan McCarthy, Marin Junior College transfer, is No. 3. Other members of the first string squad are veteran Ed Dapello, and newcomers John McDonald and Tom Waters.
A strong reserve team, made up in the main of lower classmen, lists: Jack Kimbark, Frank Samonte, Phil Povey, Walt Fleischer, Doug Vueve, and John Tringali.
In each match, six singles and three double games are played. One point is given for each match win. Next year the team will be the strongest in the conference as only Bill Herbert will be lost through graduation (TheDon).
San Francisco State, 5
