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The Lions reestablished dominion in their den, yielding only a combined eight points to their next three Crimson opponents. Though Columbia was virtually assured of victory after posting a 22-3 lead, it was humbled somewhat by Harvard Co-Captain Pete Holmes, a modern-day wrestling Daniel.
Holmes, undefeated this season, practiced every wrestling element except restraint on Lion George Crum in the 167-lb. match. Holmes was awarded the technical pin after taking a 17-2 lead early in the third round. His victory gave the Crimson its last five points of the afternoon.
With the score tied at one last Friday, Colgate's Mark Holmes had an open shot in the right circle 11 minutes in the middle period. Holmes didn't count on defenseman Jerry Pawloski clearing the puck out before Holmes could get his shot off.
His stunning victory was followed by a tie from John Freeman at 158-Ibs., and victories from Co-Captain Peter Holmes at 167-Ibs., John Willoughby at 177-Ibs., Alex Konovalchik at 190-Ibs. and Tony Consigli in the heavyweight slot.
Though Harvard didn't allow Princeton a point in the final four matches, each contest was tight. Holmes, who had coasted to a 7-0-1 record this season, edged his opponent, 3-2. In the final round, Konovalchik scored an escape and was awarded a point to slip by...