University of San Francisco Athletics

Hard work and desire earned the Dons second place in last year's WCAC court wars. The team that didn't even own a tennis ball three years ago, suffered but a single defeat. The Dons hope to avenge this single setback when they face the San Jose State Spartans in the final rounds this year.

Top-seeded racketeer is Tony Sison, an experienced netter from the Philippine Islands. Backing Sison were George Rowan, Freshman Bill Earrs, Dunning Wilson, Dean Vollheim and Captain Jim Thompson. The Dons faced a tough schedule including the University of California at Berkeley, Stanford, Portland, and the University of British Columbia as well as their WCAC opponents. The tennis team is coached by former Hilltop netter Stanley Smith (TheDon).

A native of San Mateo, James Thompson graduated in 1962 in Industrial Relations, and continued his education at USF Law School.