Word: crimson
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Harvard and M. I. T. varsity fencing teams competed evenly for the first two rounds last night, but the Crimson came to life in the third round and thrashed the Beavers, 17-10, before a crowd...
...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...
...Beavers came back in the foil to tie the Crimson. Captain Cliff Ruderman was soundly defeated, 5-1. Bill Castle and Art Weissman, playing number-two and number-three foils respectively, both lost by a 5-3 score...
...With cool precision, John Reitz pulled the Crimson ahead in the first bout of the epee. His opponent could not withstand his short thrusts, and Reitz had a 5-1 victory. The Beavers came back to tie the match once again in the next bout, as Micky Irvings was hit quickly and could not recover. He eventually lost...
...Crimson at this point became a litle worried. The Beavers were really cheering-their foilers were going to win three, again. Ruderman dampened their spirits when he dumped his haughty opponent, 5-3. Weissman surprised coach Marion and killed the Beaver spirit with his 5-3 victory. Castle lost, but Harvard had come out the victor in the foil...