July - August 1999
| Vol. 10, No. 4

More Honored at USRA Annual Banquet

In addition to previously recognized award winners, three other racquetball enthusiasts earned recognition for their accomplishments at the USRA’s Annual Banquet in Houston over the Memorial Day weekend.

For his outstanding efforts in programming junior racquetball in Oregon, Gary Kerwood was awarded the Joe Sobek Outstanding Contributor Award. Given to athletes, coaches, officials and administrators who have demonstrated remarkable commitment to the sport, Kerwood was added to a lengthy list which includes the likes of made-for-TV portable court creator Randy Stafford and clinician Fran Davis.

At match point in a 14-14 game, Mississippi’s Robert Jacobs reversed the referee’s decision on a crucial point and awarded his opponent a hinder call. The point was played over and Jacobs ironically lost the game and entered into a tiebreaker in which he, again, fell to his opponent. For his inspired act of good sportsmanship, Jacobs was given the John Halverson Fair Play Award.

Indiana’s Jeff Wright was added to an impressive list of Presidential Award winners. The honor is given to the state president who demonstrates exceptional performance in the areas of tournament administration and reporting, special development projects, fundraising, successful administrative ventures, publication projects or other exceptional program achievements.