Volleyball Kingston Number 1 ... Kingston House, who, for the last two years, was best man In the volleyball tournament, today became the groom as they bested Bamboo. In two straight games to become the House Plan champions. Rick Kushner, the last remnant of the past great Kingston teams, was really up for this game. He didn't even break a sweat as the Kingston squad handled Bamboo easily, after coming in second to York for two straight campaigns. Artie Spar of Kingston opened the game with his now famous southpaw serve, and "the Kush," as he is affectionately known, scored the Initial point and set the pace for the rest of the contest. The Kingston leader, Mickey "Noodles" "Spike" Kurlanzik, was cold to start and Bamboo jumped to an early 3-1 lead. "Noodles recovered to return, a good spike from Bamboo's Berkowitz, but Marc Hazen came right back on a fine return of a Kingston spike. The game was moving slowly as neither team could break it open. Then all of a sudden, Bamboo broke out to an 8-4 lead with exceptionally together play. But Howie Elson broke Bamboo's back with an off-balance fall away (and down) save and Kurlanzik hit it over for the point. Kingston was on its way. Spar was serving and he was clutch. He reeled off three straight and Kingston trailed by one, 8-7. Bamboo scored again, but then Kush went to the serving line. He was loose, as always, and kept Kingston going, A beautiful Spar save of a tough Berkowitz spike, a Kurlanzik spike and it was 9-all. Another point. An Elson spike and the first game was over. Kingston took a 1-0 lead, winning it 11-9. The second game started off with a long volley with Kingston finally coming out on top for a 1-0 lead. It was evident now, that a championship was in the making. Kingston had the momentum and Bamboo had their backs to the wall. A Kushner spike, a Kurlanzik slam and it was 3-0. Kurlanzik tried to finesse Berkowitz, but Noodles wasn't cool enough to fool him. Bamboo was going to fight to the end. They tied it at three apiece and went ahead 5-3. Here, Kushner, showing his beautiful form, style, grace and suavity, attempted field goal on a spike, For second spot, Regal had to play Bamboo. I would like to reiterate my view on student refs once more. I do not question their capability but they are not looking for the fouls a phys.ed, major is aware of. This was apparent in this game. Many times hands went over the net and bodies into the net, and although they were apparent to those watching the game, the calls were overlooked. Bamboo set up many of their plays thus pulling an advantage over the men of Regal, Berkowitz of Bamboo tried to spike but Al Walowitz effectively blocked it, followed by Steve Horowitz blocking another spike from Bamboo. Berkowitz went down to dig out a spike by Regal and got real tight when its team couldn't get the best point. Finally Hazan scored it. The second game Bamboo started out with a lead of 6-0 but Regal did not become discouraged. They pulled the score up to 6-5 trailing the overconfident boys of Bamboo. The game continued, refs missing calls, and Bamboo setting up for the final win. The third place game was played by Regal and Random. Regal had the premonition the number 3 spot would be theirs again! Regal began with a strong lead of 4-0 with Bob "Shades" Gordon of Random trying to spike to break the serve. Jerry Tranes of Regal loosened up and jumping over a few heads to retrieve the ball, broke a Random comeback of 4-3. After a few volleys. Random managed to take the lead 7-6. After Bruce Hollander spiked for Random, the Regal team pulled together with a comeback from Larry Aruti, They took the lead 9-8, and Random, trying unsuccessfully to get ahead, lost 11-9. The second game was a quickie. Regal began with an eight point lead served by Mark Weinsteln. Wally "Ballerina" Moses did some fancy footwork and spiked two in a row. Random picked up three points, but "Chooch" started serving and the game was over 11-3.