Word: cetrulo
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Crimson started out well, winning all three of its opening saber bouts. Larry Cetrulo, the number-one saber, jumped out quickly, and, before 45 seconds had elapsed, defeated his first Beaver, 5-4, "It wasn't the best in fencing as far as style is concerned," coach Edo Marion said, "but it certainly was powerful...
...Sophomore Rick Tolbert, fencing behind Cetrulo, dominated his bout with a more reserved style. Taller than his opponent, Tolhert charged forward and intimidated him, getting touches in the process. His Beaver fell, 5-2. Pat Pugliese, the number-three saber, also won an easy 5-2 victory...
...second round. Cetrulo gave his opponent even less time than he had given the first Beaver. They were finished in 30 seconds, and Cetrulo had another 5-1 victory. The Beavers, however, came back to win the next two saber matches and tie the score as Tolbert and Pugliese both lost...
...final round, the hapless Beavers lost seven of nine bouts. Their fans stopped cheering wildly and began thinking about next year. Cetrulo's opponent received some coaching from his teammates before the bout, but it was to no avail. He faced Cetrulo, and a few seconds later was seen on the bench trying to figure out how he had lost, 5-0. Tolbert and Scott Beckett both won by two touches...
...Even if the Engineers score heavily in the foil. Harvard's epee and sabre team should have little trouble with their opponents, M. I. T. is weak in the sabre, while Harvard's Larry Cetrulo and Richard Tolbert are good enough to win easily. They both captured two matches in the C. C. N. Y. test. Marion has seven sophomore sabremen, and one of them will gain useful experience at the number three position...