Word: columbia
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...describe in clear English the administrative routine, the departmental politics, the board of trustees, the foundations and the multiple demands made on the school by the neighborhood, big business, and government. Before he attempted this outline, Barzun apprenticed for twelve years as Dean of Faculties and Provost at Columbia. Since the "hero" of the book is naturally Columbia, his remarks on violence and student conceit have more than routine interest...
...After Columbia had narrowed the point margin to three by defeating Harvard's Mike Slutzker in the 152 class, Mark Faller regained Harvard's 6 point lead with a 6-2 decision in the 160 class...
...Columbia came back in the next match with a winning decision over Tony Rayner in the 167 class to again draw within three points. But Harvard captain Howie Chatterton, wrestling the 177 weight, widened the Crimson lead to 17-9, scoring the only pin for the Harvard team...
...Columbia then capitalized on Imrie's fluke loss to force the meet's decision into the final match. Crimson heavyweight Tom Trip saved Harvard's lead, winning his contest easily on points to give Harvard an unexpected class victory...
Despite the loss the meet was encouraging for the Crimson. NYYU had beaten Columbia 18-9, the same score with which the Lions toppled Harvard. The improvement in Irvings, sabre Tony Abbott, and Tom Keller, who was facing his strongest competition of the year, was evident. Going into what will be the decisive stretch of the season, starting with Trinity on Wednesday and Penn on Saturday, the NYU meet is an encouraging sign...