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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...best world tournament performance to date, the U.S. nationals crushed East Germany last Friday, 9 to 2, to clinch a spot in the six-team, round-robin finals. Captain Bill Cleary, his brother, and Owen all scored for the Americans. The three ex-Crimson aces have been less effective since then, as the U.S. teams has absorbed two straight lickings by the Russians...
...times of rebellion the processes of democracy are always strained at best. When the revolution comes after long years of repression and cruelty, any measures which can avert a blood bath have strong justification. But between averting a blood had and inciting and abetting of new violence lies a fine line, and one too easily crossed...
Junior guard Mike Donohue was usually the fifth starter, although Dave Grayer took his place several times. A ferocious hustler, Donohue barely missed double figures for the year, as he netted a 9.8 average. His speed on fast breaks was often decisive, but his fiery spirit got the best of him on several occasions, and near-fights ensued...
Usually assigned to cover a player taller than himself, Grayer stood out on defense, although he scored well in only two contests. His best shot, a line-drive jumper from around the key, was not overly effective, but should be better next year...
Most of the Crimson team also rose to the occasion, especially the first line, Paul Kelley, and defensemen Dick McLaughlin and Mike Graney, each of whom played his last game for the varsity. The sophomore line showed some of its best hockey this year, accounting for the Crimson's two first period goals...