Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
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October 1940
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PHILADELPHIA
The Outdoor Philadelphia Open Championships were held on May 12th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Ristine in Strafford, Pa. Perfect weather conditions attracted a large group of spectators.
There were nine competitors in the Sabre Championship in which Philip C. Shakespeare, Jr., of the Sword Club won first place over Charles E. Willous of the Salle Scafati of Newark, N. J., in a fence-off after tieing for first with 7 victories and 1 loss apiece. Jay Stockhardt of the Philadelphia Fencers Club was third with 6 wins and 2 losses.
Richard F. Warren won all bouts to place first in the Epee Championship over the seven other entrants. George Ciancaglini of the Wilmington Y.M.C.A., took second place on touches over Eugene Botelho of Haverford College after tieing with 4 victories and 3 losses apiece.
