Jim Zug at Politics & Prose(Oct. 19, 2003)

James Zug drew an enthusiastic crowd of 70 to Politics & Prose Bookstore, on Connecticut Ave., for a reading from his new book, Squash: A history of the game. With a forward by the late George Plimpton, the book covers all aspects of the game and has been praised in The New Yorker and Wall Street Journal and on NPR. An appendix lists tournament winners, including the Woodruff-Nee.

Farewell to the Arlington Bees
Tom Hafer, captain of the Arlington Y team in Div. 2 (formerly known as the B League), has announced the club's withdrawal from league competition, marking the first time in 20 years that Arlington will be missing from both the A and B leagues. Most of Arlington's top players have migrated to other clubs, to play on international courts. The Arlington Y remains one of the few outlets for Washington's hardball players, but is under increasing pressure to upgrade their courts' playing surfaces and lighting. In a parting statement, Hafer commented, "I have participated in the NCSRA leagues for over 20 years at all levels, and have enjoyed it immensely. I can remember the days when Arlington was a squash power, including a series of dedicated top-flight pros and multiple in-house tournaments. I have personally participated on league-winning D, C and B teams." Thanks to Tom for mentoring so many players through Arlington.