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After his very impressive triumph over Dartmouth's Dick Hoehn last Wednesday, Crimson captain Ned Weld experienced a severe let-down and lost in straight sets to Columbia's Lloyd Moglen and Cornell's Don Rubell. Other Crimson losses were absorbed Friday by Jorge Lemann and Saturday by Tim Gallway...

Author: By Peter J. Rothenberg, | Title: Tennis Squad Defeats Cornell, 7-2, Faces Yale With Perfect Season | 5/11/1959 | See Source »

Every goal but one was scored when the teams were at full strength, and on a carefully set up play, not a defensive mistake. Play was rugged--vicious during the initial two periods--and the passing and play making was accurate and crisp, except for a slight let-down on...

Author: By John R. Adler, | Title: Terriers Edge Sextet In Third Period, 3-2; Marquis Scores Two | 3/3/1959 | See Source »

Princeton, although it has the top intercollegiate player in the person of sophomore Steve Vehslage, does not have the depth necessary to challenge the exceptionally well-balanced Harvard team. At the top positions, Princeton will pose a threat, but the Tigers' main hope for victory lies in the possibility of...

Author: By Frederick W. Byron jr., | Title: Varsity Squash Players to Face Weak Penn Squad This Afternoon | 2/12/1959 | See Source »

The varsity must be considered the favorite in tonight's contest, but if the Crimson experiences a let-down after three "big" games, an upset could be in the making.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Varsity to Meet Colby Six Here | 12/17/1958 | See Source »

The greatest danger to the Crimson's chances at New Haven may well be the psychological let-down after the Dartmouth game, which was regarded by many as virtually a match for the league title. Overconfidence or a don't-care attitude could seriously weaken the varsity against the Blue...

Author: By Kenneth Auchincloss, | Title: Baseball Triumph Over Bulldogs Would Give Varsity League Title | 5/16/1958 | See Source »

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