Poachers Dominate
Peninsula Tennis Club fielded two entrants in the USA Adult Spring League in the 3.5 division. One team finished in the middle of the pack and the other, which called themselves the "Poachers," took top honors. Coached by Bob Simmons, the team included Eileen Carrol, Nancy Boesen, Carol Diggs, Terri Haas, Mary Lou Harris, Lori Honeyman, Sharon Keagy, Mary Long, Betty Meek, Wendy Mosley, Kim Rosner, Bambi Schmidt, Sheri Thompson and Dianne Wells.  At the time of this printing, the team was headed to Los Angeles to compete in the Sectionals.

Gretchen Runner-up at Wimbledon 35s
PTC's Gretchen Magers duplicated her 1999 showing at Wimbledon this year, reaching the finals of the women's 35s. Teaming with British legend Virginia Wade, Gretchen lost to Ros Nidefer and Yvonne Vermaak. On the way to the final, Gretchen and Virginia won three close matches: in the semis they bested Anne Hobbs and Betty Stove 9-7 in the third; and in the quarters they defeated Mima Jausovec and Hana Mandlikova 6-4 in the third.
 Gretchen has been invited to play in the Mixed 35s at the U.S. Open. Look for the results in the Union-Trib during the second week of play.

O'Campo Nets Pro Penn
The Pro-Penn Menís Singles League recently completed its Spring/Summer schedule and Lou OíCampo took away top honors. Finishing second was Olivier Meis, third was Mark Smith. For information on the fall season see Duncan.

Pointers Finish High
For the third consecutive year, the Point Loma High Boyí Tennis Team finished second in the 2000 San Diego CIF Division II Tennis Championships.
 Led by senior Denis Kolenovic (who lost but one singles match all season), the team fell to La Jolla High 11-7 in a well-contested final.
 Off the court­­in the classroom particularly­­the Pointers finished second to none. Overall, the team grade point average was 3.85. Nine players were named to the Union-Tribune All-Academic Team: Alex Hawk, Michael Hinrichs, Denis Kolenovic, James Peairs, Sarjan Patel, Avi Brown, Kevin Flores, Brandon McKay and Alex Ooi. The team was coached by PTC's Duncan Depew.

Gazebo, Etc.
Gazebo in the Works: Mike Hinrichs is putting the final touches on a gazebo that will sit between courts 8 and 9. Mike, the son of PTC's Jim and Susan Hinrichs, is building the wooden structure in part to satisfy requirements to become an Eagle Scout...Welcome New Members:
Recent new members to Peninsula Tennis Club: Tony and Mary Crisafi, Kristin Saaco, Kurt Sherer, Lora Stewart, Ted Fregosso, Jerry Greenstein, Charles Snyder, Mobley Milam, Nancy and Chris Wilkinson, and Bob Denton (renew)...PTC Overwhelms Tierrasanta TC: Led by the undefeated play of Jim Hinrichs and Mike Kuras, Peninsula Tennis club won the inaugural Inter-Club Doubles Challenge with Tierrasanta Tennis Club on April 15. Also contributing were Norm Ytterdal, Bill Hogben, Gary Wonacott, Lou O'Campo, Pat McClure, Karen Rood, and Jack and Carol Mayo.

Hogbenís Not Ageless
Watching him most any weekday afternoon playing doubles, you might not call him spry, but you certainly wouldn't think he'd just celebrated his eightieth birthday either. Youthful in every way, and blessed with undoubtedly the lowest bouncing slice serve at Robb Field, and a forehand that can be hit hard and with such an angle that even the speedy Gig Conaughton has trouble catching up with it, Bill definitely lives up to his reputation as a Robb Field tennis legend.
 A couple dozen PTC regulars surprised Bill on May 27th(his birthday is actually June 1st). Led to believe he was participating in a club mixer, Bill was caught off guard when he entered the clubhouse to find it decorated with streamers, balloons and empty boxes wrapped in colorful paper.

PTC @ the Pads
Mark your calendar: Friday, September 29th. PTC's annual trip to the Padres will begin with a tailgate party. Ticket to the (Dodger) game, food, drink and Cracker Jacks all inclusive. See Duncan or Ed for more information.

Drop In Tennis at PTC
PTC's Tuesday Night Mixer continues to draw a competitive group of adults. Round-robin play begins at 6:30pm and is open to members ($3) and non-members ($6). Recent winners: Anna, Ron, Rich, Olivier and Norm.
 Drop-in tennis at PTC also takes place on weekdays at noon. Semi regulars include Gig Conaughton, Sturat Shaw, Jerry Wood, Bill Hogben, Bob Moonswami, John Kostrewski, Billy Davis, Bob Denton and Jay Kahn.
 Saturday morning Rec Doubles begins at 10:30am, following the 9am Skills and Doubles Clinic. Regulars include Norm Ytterdal, Gary Wonacott, Chuck Cheyney, Carolyn McClure, Bill Karrasch, Bob Moonswami and Lou Poanessa.

Norm, Kay Win! Last May PTC members Norm Ytterdal and Kay Torrans teamed to win Trophy Baccarat, a mixed doubles tournament sponsored by the Quality Challenge, the senior vet pro tour event held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. Eight local tournaments were held, with the winners advancing to a playoff. Semi-finalist teams were Lilian Bateman-Steve Stevenson and Cindy & Greg Schexnayder.

Gretchen Makes Wimbledon Finals Gretchen Magers, with partner Betty Stove, made the women's 35 finals at Wimbledon this year. They won their 4-team round-robin, then lost to the team of Liz Smylie and Wendy Turnbull. Congratulations!

Ad-Out Tennis To Start Another season of Ad-Out Tennis begins the first week of October and you're invited. Ladies doubles competition involves all levels of play. Matches are played at PTC on Mondays at 10am. If you'd like to participate, contact Susan Hinrichs at 224-7222.

Speaking of women's tennis, PTC is fielding teams in the fall San Diego County League. The B team is co-captained by Nancy Hertzog and Marti Crowe and the BB team is co-captained by Mary Lou Harris and Carroll Davis.

A Busy Summer Lots of recent tennis action at Robb Field. Our courts were used daily for warm-up and practice during the USTA Girls' 18 Nationals, held at the Barnes Tennis Center during the first week of August...On September 3-5, PTC was the site of the junior divisions of the Pacific Coast Championships, where PTC junior Lisa Shih made the finals of the girls' 12s.

Pointers Make Finals Recapping the spring high school season, Point Loma High's boys' tennis team made the finals of CIF, Division II, losing to La Jolla High 12-5. The Pointers were led by seniors John Wertz and Nick Boas, along with sophomores Jason Pongsrikul and Michael Hinrichs. The team was coached by Point Loma's Steve Seibert and PTC's Duncan Depew.

Pongsrikul Superb! Jason Pongsrikul distinguished himself as the area's top junior by winning several local and regional tournaments. He defeated Torrey Pines' Mike Placek in the finals of CIF last June, and later in the month he won the Southern Cal Junior Champs, held in Fountain Valley. Jason is trained by his father Chai.

Kolenovic Nets Award PLHS junior Denis Kolenovic was honored last March at the Harper Ink Tourney by receiving the prestigious Carrothers Sportsmanship Award. The Ink Tournament is open to San Diego residents only, and has been held annually since 1935.

Bradshaw All-America ASU freshman Allison Bradshaw led the Sundevils to an ITA #11 ranking last spring. By being seeded in singles and doubles at the NCAAs, Allie earned All-America honors...In July she won a pre-qualifying event to earn a wildcard into the TIG Classic at La Costa, where she lost 6-2, 6-4 Germany's Anke Huber in the first round.

PLHS Ladies Underway The 1999 Point Loma High's Girls' Tennis Team will be trying to improve upon their runner-up finish in last year's CIF tournament, where they lost to Scripps Ranch. The team, coached by PTC's Duncan Depew, is led by seniors Kristen Foster, Paula Roach, Molly Jones and Kelly Ingram.

Weekday Lunchtime Tennis Wanna play some instead of eat? Then join in on the Monday-thru-Thursday noontime tennis at PTC. It's classic drop-in tennis where everyone is accommodated. Semi-regulars include Gig Conaughton, Stuart Shaw, Jerry Wood, Gary Ruhman and Bill Hogben (who never loses).

Another drop-in doubles affair takes place on Friday afternoons from 3-6, but the level of play is quite high (4.5 and up). Regulars are Bryan Checkal, Ron Zamarin, Ron Bell, Tom Bryan, Steve Tucker, Dave Granger, Randy Greson, Robert McClure, Andrews Abeyta, Brent Filbert and Brad Schulte.

On Saturday morning rec. doubles begins at 10:30am, following the Saturday morning Skills & Doubles Clinic,and there's always a group to join. Semi-regulars include Norm Ytterdal, Gary Wonacott, Sam and Sahar Kamali, Chuck Cheney and Steve Stevenson.

Tuesday Nite Tennis draws quite a mix of players and levels. It begins at 6:30pm and costs $6 for non-members, $3 for members. Doubles (you don't need a partner); balls and prizes supplied.

Need Tennis Help? PTC instruction is offered daily. Besides private lessons, group clinics are scheduled on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Contact Duncan or Ed at 226-3407.

Baja Getaway Join Gretchen, Duncan, Ed, Bill, family and friends for the October 30-31 weekend tennis getaway. Caravan, or leave-the-driving-to Ed, to Ensenada. Housing at the Villa Fonatana Hotel, tennis at Estero Beach. So much fun we're doing it again. Pay your own expenses. Check with Duncan or Ed for details.

Upcoming: Octoberfest and MLB World Series Tennis/BBQs, Coaster trip to Pizza Port. Regarding these and other PTC club events, check your PTC calendar, or note late additions/changes in the clubhouse, or call Duncan at 226-3407.

PTC Facility Update Thanks to Carpeteria for the donation of the new carpet in the clubhouse. And to Sean Berke for installing the tile...And thanks to Bryan Checkal Construction for helping us out with the awning over the back patio.

The PTC To-do list includes the following: (1) constructing a front patio and walkway; (2) enlarge court #7 viewing area (replace bleachers); (3) replace needed windscreens, courts 7-12; (4) procure a metal storage shed (Any contacts?); (5) produce/buy cabana benches.

Buy-a-Bench Campaign Needless to say, you're invited to make a donation to the PTC Improvement Fund. One opportunity is to pay for a cabana bench. (Our goal is to have one between each set of two courts.) Cost is approximately $500. A commemorative plaque will acknowledge your gift.

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