September 20, Issue 1987 - Volume 23, Number 1

Pennsylvania - Sterling Ashby of Milton Hershey High records one of his 12 falls for the 1987 wrestling season. The Spartans of Milton Prevailed 36-19 against across town rival Hershey High.

Photo by Bill Hunkings

Letter From the Editor
College Action:
1987 Divison I College Recruiting
By Dan Fickel
Sports Medicine:
The Problem Shoulder In Wrestling And It's Treatment
By Bruce McAllister, M.S., A.T., C.
Mat Thoughts:
Bill Welker on Official Bloopers
Action - Reaction:
Why Freestyle?
By Bill Yozipovich, Greenfield, ID
16th Match of Life, coach wins by pin:
Wrestling Heroes:
Lou Banach

October 1, Issue 1987 - Volume 23, Number 2

Grundy High School's 119 pounder Carl Harrison (front) shoots fot the leg of Broad Run's Doug Esquerra at the Virginia State AA Championships. Harrison won 13-2.

Photo by Steve Brown

Letter From the Editor:
Dan Fickel
Letters To The Letter
Wrestling U.S.A. Pre-season Top 120 College Wrestlers
Action Reaction:
The 57th Annual NCAA Wrestling Tournament A Different View
By Joe Cesari
Feature:
Schultz steals spotlight at senior nationals
Tips & Secrets
Academics and Wrestling: The "Perfect" Match
Wrestling Series:
Standing Wrestling
Outside Arm Tie (Elbow - Wrist) series
Mat Thoughts:
Bill Welker on Oh the love of the sport
U.S. Wrestling Champions: What is their secret
Mat Notes

October 15, Issue 1987 - Volume 23, Number 3

Indiana's David Ferguson of Jay Cnty High pinning in the semi-finals of the Indiana State Championships. Ferguson went on to win the 105-lb state title.

Photo by Steve Duncan

Letter From the Editor:
Cal Johnson
Letters To The Letter
NAIA Preview
By Dan Fickel, Contributing Editor
Mat Thoughts:
By Bill Welker, Contributing Editor
Feature - Canada Cup 1987
Coaching Tips
"Recent Modifications In The Soviet Wrestling System" by Dr. Ken Cox
New Perspective In Strength Training, by Matt Nrzyecki
USA State Reports

November 15, Issue 1987 - Volume 23, Number 4

Indianapolis, IN-John Smith going for the gold in the 1987 Pan American Games.

Photo by Michael M. Miller

Letter From the Editor:
Cal Johnson
College Action NJCAA Preview by Dan Fickel, College Editor
Wrestlers Corner:
"Keeping College Wrestling Programs Alive" By Thomas P. Murt
Coaching Tips:
"Weight Training and Injusry Prevention in the Preadolescent Wrestler"
By Craig A. Horswill
"Stimulating Muscular Growth"
By Matt Brzycki
Sports Medicine
"Increase Your Performance with a Mora" by Dr Curtiss Flypd, D.D.S.
Action - Reaction, by Chris Campbell
Winning - The Self-Image and Performance, by John D. Curtis, Ph.D
USA State Reports

December 15, Issue 1987 - Volume 23, Number 5

1987 Big Sky Conference outstanding wrestler Troy Humphrey (standing on his head) defeated his Northern Arizona opponent. Troy now wrestling for Westeren Montana.

Letter From the Editor:
Lanny Bryant
1988 NCAA Division I College Wrestling Pre-Season Forecast
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
Action-Reaction: "Hey, Dedicated Wrestlers, There's No Allowance For You"
By Bill Welker, Contributing Editor
Mat Thoughts on Holiday Season Wrestling
Bill Welker, Contributing Editor
Project COPE, How to COPE To Success
By Curtiss O. Floyd, d.d.s.
Mat Notes
USA State Reports

January 15, Issue 1988 - Volume 23, Number 6

Indiana - Pan American Games, 180.5 lb. Greco Roman, Christopher Catalfo, USA, throwing a suplay on Juan Conde of Cuba.

Photo By Steve Velie, Osseo, WI

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
'"UNDERCLASSMEN" ALL-STAR
By Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
High School Freshman and Sophomore picked as some of the county's top underclassmen.
NCAA DIVISION II PREVIEW
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
1988 NATIONAL SCHOLASTIC WRESTLING RECORDS
By Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
MAT THOUGHTS ON COACHING
By Bill Welker, Contributing Editor
COACHING TIPS
"Manual Rresistance For Wrestlers"
By Matt Brzycki, Asst. Strength Coach, Rutgers University
WINNING
"The Mind Rules The Body" Part II
By John D. Curtis, PH.D.
SPORTS MEDICINE
"What You Need To Know About Sports Nutrition Myths"
USA STATE REPORTS
Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Illinois
WRESTLING HEROS
Featuring Greg Gibson
TOURNAMENT RESULTS & COLLEGE SCORES

February 15, Issue 1988 - Volume 23, Number 7

Greg Krider of Bellmont taking Chesterton's Craig Awald to the mat in the Indiana State Championships. Krider finished 4th in the 126 pound division.

Photo by Steve Duncan

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Lanny Bryant, National Editor
MAT THOUGHTS ON SELECTING A COLLEGE:
By Bill welker, Contributing Editor
NCAA DIVISION III PREVIEW:
By Dan Fickel, College Editor
NCAA WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP RECORDS
Compiled by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
COACHING TIPS:
"Identifying a Healthy Minimal Weight in the High School Wrestler" By Craig A. Horswill
WRESTLING TECHNIQUE:
"Winning Techniques For The Rookie Coach"
By Roger B. Sanders
WRESTLING CALENDAR
WINNING:
"The Role Of Stress In Performance"
By John D. Curtis, Ph.D.
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING:
By Bob Daemmrich, Stoughton, Wisconsin
THE EDGE:
By Howard E. Ferguson
USA STATE REPORTS:
By Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky
WRESTLING USA ALL-AMERICAN NOMINATIONS FORM
COLLEGE SCORES

March 1, Issue 1988 - Volume 23, Number 8

Indiana, Mark Tuzinski of Portage High School decisioned Chris Cole of Valparaiso, 6-3.

Photo by Steve Duncan

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Lanny Bryant, National Editor
1998 Wrestling U.S.A. Scholastic All-American Nomination
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Pre-Competition Meals
WRESTLING TECHIQUE:
By Robert B. Sanders, Coach, Bloomsburg University
"Winning Techniwue for the New Coach
COACHING TIPS:
By Matt Brzycki, Coach, Rutgers University
"More Mannual Resistance"
FEATURE: TAKEDOWN MECHINE BREAKS:
By Art Thomas
"Pennsylvania's North Allegheny Stops Ohio's St Edwards at 73 wins"
MAT THOUGHTS ON SMALL FRY DIETING:
By Bill Welker
WINNING:
By John D. Curtis, Ph.D.
Part IV "The Benefits of Relaxation for Athletes"
FEATURE:US WINS BRONZE, SOVIETS DOMINATE GRECO-ROMAN WORLD CUP:
By Cynthia Peck
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING
COLLEGE SCORES
USA STATE REPORTS

March 15, Issue 1988 - Volume 23, Number 9

Illinois, St. Charles Junior High School's 90 lber John Vimich controls the leg of Harvey's Alvin Jones at the Illinois Kids Wrestling State Championships. Vimich won 7-1.

Photo by Elise Considine

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
By Lanny Bryant, National Editor
SPORTS MEDICINE:
Body Composition
WRESTLING USA TOP 200 COLLEGE WRESTLERS
MAT THOUGHTS ON PERSISTENCE:
By Bill Welker, Contributing Editor
WINNING:
By John D. Curtis, Ph.D.
Part V "Step One Relaxation"
COACHING TIPS:
By Matt Brzycki, Assistant Strength Coach, Rutgers University
"Are Warm-Up Sets Necessary"
WRESTLING CALENDAR
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING
WRESTLER'S CORNER:
By Clint Cassing, Reytown High School, Raytown, Missouri
"How To Intimidate Your Wrestling Opponent"
USA STATES REPORTS
COLLEGE SCORES
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
THE EDGE
FILA INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING
NATIONAL HONOR ROLL

April 15, Issue 1988 - Volume 23, Number 10

Ohio, Chris Corso of Sandusky High School (top) won a 16-11 decision over Bret Adkins of Bellevue Ohio. Chris a junior, has a career record of 50-6.

Photo by Jackie Collins

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Cal Johnson, Associate Editor
SPORTS MEDICINE:
"Importance of Dietary Carbohydrates For Training and Competiton"
By Craig A. Horswill, Ball State University
COACHING TIPS:
"THE SAFE WEIGHT ROOM PART I"
By Matt Brzycki, Ass. Strength Coach, Rutgers University
MATT THOUGHTS ON QUITTING:
By By Bill Welker, Contributing Editor
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING
COACHING TIPS:
By Matt Brzycki, Assistant Strength Coach, Rutgers University
"Are Warm-Up Sets Necessary"
WRESTLING CALENDAR
GREAT MOMENTS IN WRESTLING
FEATURE:
"Why International Exchange"?
By Toby Steward, Photos by Barry and Jeanne Knott
WRESTLERS CORNER
IOWA'S RISE TO POWER
By Mike Chapman
IOLANI INVITATIONAL WRESTLING TOURNAMENT
By Chad Schroers
USA STATE REPORTS
COLLEGE SCORES
WRESTLING HEROES
MAT NOTES

May 1, Issue 1988 - Volume 23, Number 11

Illinois - In the 1988 National Junior College Wrestling Championships 118 lb finals. Delhi's Steve Kasza (right) claims an overtime 5-1 triumph over Gabe Mendez of Garden City, Kansas.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Guest Editor, Wayne Gerenstein, President National Wrestling League
NCAA DIVISION I:
Sun Devils use balance to upset Midwest Powers
NCAA DIVISION II:
North Dakota State takes Division II Wrestling Title
NCAA DIVISION III:
St Lawrence wins its first Division III Wrestling Crown
NAIA:
Simon Fraser wins NAIA
NJCAA:
North Idaho College wins NJCAA
14TH ANNUAL PITTSBURGH PRESS
"OLD NEWBOY WRESTLING CLASSIC"
By Bill Welker
1988 NATIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONS FOLDOUT
17TH ANNUAL WRESTLING PUBLICATION CONTEST
By Jerry Chambers
USA STATE REPORTS
PROFILE OF A CHAMPION
"Smallest Athletes Compile Big Numbers On The Mat"
By Paul Kenyon
COACHING TIPS
"The Safe Weight Room Part - II"
By Matt Brzycki

May 20, Issue 1988- Volume 23, Number 12

New York - Long Island's Lance Banfi of Sachem High School (top) and Troy Bouzahis of Pine Bush for a quarter-final overtime win. It was Bouzahis's first loss afeter 99 straight win and 2 titles. Banfi won the 119 state title.

Photo by Peter Venier

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR:
Associate Editor, Cal Johnson
MASTER-OF-WRESTLING AWARD:
Winner Rometo Macias
MAN-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD:
Winner Vern Pieper
COACH-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD:
Winner John Stoshak & Russ Davenport
SPORTS WRITER-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD:
Winner Ken Wunderly
MAT MAID-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD:
Winner LeeAnne Bennett
COACHES' WIFE-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD
HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION
1988 SCHOLASTIC ALL-AMERICAN FOLDOUT:
Dream Team All-Americans
Academic Team All-Americans
All-Americans
Honorable Mention
Special Recognition