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Harvard co-captain Dave Fish is out indefinitely, with tendonitis, and sophomore Ken Lindner has a pinched nerve that could sideline him for several days. The loss of Lindner at second singles and first doubles would be a severe blow to Harvard's chances for an upset.
Columbia coach George Seewagon claims that on a given day his number six player can beat his first singles player, and, as of yesterday, he refused to name a starting line-up. It is likely that one or two of Columbia's top players will be moved to the bottom...
By traditional Ivy standards Harvard has exceptional strength and experience at five and six with Randy Barnett and co-captain Chris Nielson, but both will be decided underdogs, and the even with Lindner healthy, the Crimson will probably need a sweep in doubles to win the match.
Meg Morgan, playing number one, downed her opponent, 6-3, 6-4, in the closest contest of the afternoon. The three other singles players won easily, but in doubles the 'Cliffies dropped two out of three matches.
"I was happy with the singles matches," coach Perla Hewes said yesterday. "However, I've been shuffling the pairing in doubles, and apparently I haven't found the right combinations."