Word: fichter
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Last year's top foil man. David Fichter, also returns to give the team three solid performers in the weapon. Fichter in generally considered the best technician and stylist of the foil squad but he has problems--he is often overcautious and slow--which he must overcome...
...Crimson foil squad, a weak link in Harvard's armor all year, hopes to rebound this weekend from disastrous showings against Penn and Yale. If Dave Fichter. Don Valentine and Sam Anderson can return to the level of performance that they achieved in mid-season foil action. Harvard's chances will receive a big boost...
However, the foil men rebounded to grab two victories, as Valentine and Dave Fichter kept the Crimson alive. The epee squad needed one win in three bouts to sew up the triumph, Ken Bartels opened epee action by losing, and he was followed by White, who dropped another close 5-4 decision. It all came down to Tatrallyay in the last bout, and Geza sent the Crimson home happy...
...foil squad, despite Dave Fichter's undefeated performance, was the major disappointment of the match. Against less skilled Rutgers performers. Harvard's foil men barely edged the Scarlet Knights in the event...
Marion placed equal emphasis on the foil contest. "If our foil men perform as they should, victory will be ours," he said. "(Dave) Fichter and (Don) Valetine are instrumental to our chances...