1959's young swimmers construct a dynasty in the pool

The coming weeks will be devoted to one of this city’s sport’s heroes, coaching legend Benner T. Cummings. Here is the seventh installation. — M. M. Athey & The Ritzville Swim Club­

Part Seven: The Summer of 1959

“It is always a pleasure to see a group of young unknowns from a small community such as yours come through and surprise perhaps even the better known clubs. It is significant enough to note that one of your swimmers (Tom Jones) achieved the second fastest recording in the state last year for the mile swim. And others are to be credited as some of the youngest ever to place in the men...