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GOLF INCORPORATED in Western Maryland's athletic program last year as an extra- mural activity, golf was given a major position this year, Paul Burtis, manager and acting captain, arranged a nine-match schedule which included some of the most formidable teams in this area. Five dual meets, an invitation tournament, and the state intercollegiate championship tournament were carded for the local course, while four dual matches were played on foreign courses. The local course, built only two years ago, is rapidly shaping into one of the best in this vicinity, according to visiting teams. The excellent condition of the greens, in particular, has brought favorable comment. In one of the first matches of the season, the locallinksmen played a 3-3 draw with the University of Maryland. Burtis and Oleair, who played the one and two positions, were the point-winners for Western Maryland. Two days later the Philadelphia College of Osteopathy, led by "Don" Ulrich, former Junior Amateur Champion of Ohio, completely subdued the locals, 6-0. In the Invitation Tournament, on May 7, four man teams were matched in medal play over thirty-six holes. When this was written entries had been re- ceived from Catholic University, the University of Baltimore, George Washington, Maryland, Loyola, Johns Hopkins, and Gettysburg. While anything said of the matches would be mere prophecy, it is safe to predict that Western first year in intercollegiate golf com petition will prove a successful one. Regardless of the results of subsequent matches, valuable experience will have been gained. Members of the team in addition to those already mentioned were; "Bill" Thomas, "Bob" Walters, Everett Jones, Neil Eckenrode, "Bob" Snow, Frank Sadowski, and Cleff Sumner. Oleai •. Eckenrode. Walt..rs,Snow,Burll.,Sumner. one hundred thirty-one