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Show A recognized ace in the breast stroke and medley relay events, Van Dam proved an excellent leader in Utah's successful drive to a championship.Together with team mate Ramsey, Norm dominated over all competition. Invariably in the anxiety to defeat each other, their battles were an inspiration to all spectators.Norman Van DamCaptainLarson, Tanner, Judd, Van Dam, Ramsey, Thornton, Rossiter, Thomas Fox, Parkinson, Van Cott, Hofer, Ericksen, We+herell, Welch, Sharp, Coach Welch Bennion, Mower, Root, Nibley, Clayton, Holt, UrrySwimming TeamHurling a defiant challenge to Rocky Mountain opponents, Charley Welch's Cimson paddlers, swimming confidently through the waters of the Deseret Gym pool to an overwhelming victory in the 1935 divisional meet on March I, recorded championship number eight in Redskin victory books. Seventy-one points for Utah, thirty for U. A. C, and two for Montana State marked the final scoreboard standings.A comparatively short season caused by a scarcity of competition resulted in only one dual encounter. In this meet, the "Tribe" strongiy decisio'ned the Aggie tanksters, 55-29.Contributing to the successful defense of the undisputed reign were the strong breast stroke duo of Van Dam and Ramsey; backstroke specialist Gil Sharp; Kurmada, Tanner, and captain-elect Clayton, all outstanding speed artists. The entire squad drew commendable praise from head coach Welch.Two Hundred Eighty-six |
