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In lacrosse, the rivalry between the two academic bastions is a new one. In the distant past, when neither school was a national powerhouse, the game never had the aura of its counterpart in football or other sports.
In recent years, however, both schools have emerged into lacrosse's national spotlight, and the annual matchup has truly become The Game. Last year's matchup was the culmination of the Crimson's and Eli's lacrosse prowess.
Today, at 2 p.m. at Ohiri Field, the Harvard and Yale men's lacrosse teams get a shot at the redemption of rivalry. Both schools have suffered serious setbacks since last year, when Harvard cruised to the quarters of the NCAA tournament, and Yale advanced to the semis.
It is clear to us and the other members of the Harvard student body that the more popular, revenue-producing sports will continue to hold The Crimson's spotlight. Hockey, basketball, baseball, tennis and lacrosse have all been established as prominent sports much longer than ourselves, and we do not...
What we ask for is not incredibly demanding, or even out of the ordinary. Perhaps an occasional article between baseball double-headers or lacrosse national tournaments? Or just a mention, a word in "Sports Shorts" (see The Crimson, April 22) like most every other sport received? Or just a listing...