1946

One of the really fun events since my return to the Upper Valley occurred in February, at an evening meeting of the Hanover Historical Society no less. The program was a series of presentations on the history of sports at Dartmouth and in Hanover. Organized by fellow townie Hugh Joyce, son of the late professor of English whom some of us enjoyed while wading through freshman year Chaucer, the presentations evoked many a fond memory as the names and deeds of the standout players and coaches were recounted by Whitey Burnham on basketball, soccer, and lacrosse; Mike Choukas '51 on hockey; Seaver Peters '54 on football; Dr. David J. Bradley '38 on skiing; and your secretary on baseball. The mention of Jeremiah, Tesreau, Hillman, Dent, Cowles, McLaughry, etc., etc., reminded many in the room of the important part our era played in the College's long and very interesting sports history. Did you know that our first intercollegiate sports competition was in baseball in 1886? Or that Dartmouth's football team traveled to Seattle in 1920 and defeated the University of Washington in the inaugural game in their new stadium? Or that the Big Green went to the NCAA "finals" in basketball in 1942 and 1944? Sorry all of the 1946 sports fans couldn't have been with us that evening!

Bob and Jackie Kimball returned to Hanover from their Tucson, Ariz., winter home for the March funeral of Jackie's brother, Ad Winship '42. Ad was the retired long-time, and very effective, vice president for Development and Alumni Affairs at the College. Our condolences go to the Kimballs and to Ad's immediate family.

Once again, a plug for Welles Fendrich and his class agents as they wrap up their 1990 Alumni Fund efforts. To Welles, head agent; Art O'Hara, leadership gifts coordinator; Jim Barnet, participation coordinator; Bob Kimball, matching gifts coordinator; Brad Morehouse, memorial gifts coordinator; and regional agents BillDeStefano, Fred Garfield, Walt Koontz,Tom Montgomery, Bob Poet, Jim VonRohr, and Bill White: thanks for your labor of love, and best wishes for the most successful results yet.

Regretfully, I must report the death of Richard Nash Sisson on January 7. Richard lived in Fairview, Pa., and is survived by his sons, Joseph and David, to whom our sympathies are extended.

Once again a plea for cards and letters, or even phone calls to 603/448-6941, with news of you and yours. Frankly, these columns are much more interesting, and easier to write, if you guys (and gals) will just take a minute or two to let your classmates and friends in other classes know what you are up to. Thanks.

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