Word: lindner
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Harris Masterson was off his game at first singles, and lost to freshman Rick Fagel in straight sets. Ken Lindner had lost two days of practice due to a pinched serve, and he lost to Columbia captain Doug Gruenther, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2. "My shoulder didn't bother me during the match, except possibly psychologically," Lindner said after his match, but Barnaby decided not to play him in doubles...
...Colson brothers will be tough to beat at first doubles, especially if Lindner's shoulder is still bothering him, but Harvard should have the edge at second and third doubles against Shapiro and Rabinowitz and Rampell and Doug Shaeffer...
Assuming that Lindner is able to play, Harvard has the fire power at the top three positions to hold off Columbia for another year, but the bad court conditions will give the Lions a distinct advantage. Last year Tom Loring stole victory from the jaws of defeat by upsetting Ace Baumgold at number six, but with the sudden switch from the hard surface of the Palmer-Dixon indoor courts to soggy clay, he will have trouble holding his own at number four...
...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...
Masterson and Lindner played together last year, and they are probably the best doubles team in the league. Two years ago Nielson was EITA doubles champion along with Bill Washauer, and he is paired with freshman John Inguard to the Crimson a very aggressive second team...