The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-07-08
SWIM UPSETS IN OLYMPICS BY US.
 EN TRIES SEEN
International View p-oin [ Favors American Stars
 Over Jap Champions
BY VIRGIL PINKLEY United Press Staff Correspondent

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 Rome (UP)-victory for United States Olympic swimmers in mems events at Berlin next summer ap- pears likely from an international viewpoint.
 Japan, winner of the 1892 olym- pic championships, is the only nation capable of giving the Unit ed States team serious competi- ton. Prior to the Los Angeles games, United States superiority in swimming was established. The rise of Japanese swimmers during the last five years has been one of the outstanding accomplishments in the sports world.
 Another continent, South Amer ica, also will make a strong bid for aquatic honors. Brazil and the Argentine have produced some splendid swimmers.
 Flick Leading American
 Americas sprint entry is headed by handsome Peter Flick, New York Athletic Club, who has an edge on the 100 meter field. This tall 20-year-old champion holds the worlds record of 56.S seconds for 100 meters freestyle.
 Only shade behind Flick is Ar thur Highland, 1884 national champion, who has 5s seconds flat for 100f meters. Other leading sprint swimmers include Charlie Flackhmann, Illinois: Ralph Elan agan, Miami, Fla, high school sen- sation; Johnny Macionis, Yale; Walter Spence, N. Y. A. C., and Matthew Chrostowski, IS, Provi- dence, R. l.
 Japan's fastest swimmer is Ma sanori Yusa, national 100 and 200 meters champion. His best time is 5S seconds flat for 100 meters. In 1884, he defeated Highland by a hand to win his native title.
 Boasts Powerful Stroke
 Yusa swims with powerful stroke and has a booming finish. While he will be assisted by able teammates, Japan's chief hope is centered on Yusa.
 The big surprise of the Berlin swimming events may be furnished by Manuel de Rocha Villar, Brazil. or S. Rocca, Argentine. During the 1885 South American champion ships in Rio de Janeiro, Villar won the 200 meter title in 2:19.6. Only two-tenths of second behind came Rocca.
 villar swims all events from 50 to 1.500 meters like a champion. His task will be to select the event which offers the greatest oppor- tunities for his style. He and Roc- ca are anchor men for relay teams which excel those of other coun- tries, with the possible exception of the United States.
 Young Italian Promising
 Italy has a promising prospect in Cappellini Dino. who holds the native record of 1:02.1 for 100 me- ters. Dino is youngster just be- ginning to find himself. When he develops his style he may become name in international swimming.
 Hungary. usually represented by crack sprint swimmers, has a like ly champion in Crisk. Last sum- mer he won the European 100 me- ters title in 59.7.
 Great Britain has a number of youths who may develop into Olympic possibilities. M. Schas- sells, Glasgow. has shaded 57 sec onds for 100 yards and recently swam 220 yards without serious competition in 2:47.S.
 Two Events Stand Out TTnite5 StatoS swin, m ora at Rer- lin will be aiming for the 100 me- ters and 800 meters relay cham pionships won by Japan at Los An geles. Yasuji Miyazoki was home first in the 100 meters, and team mate, 1T. Kawaiski, placed second. The Japanese relay team defeated the United States quartet and es- ta ablished a new record of 5:5S.4.