Word: loughran
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...second race, the 1000-yard freestyle, the Crimson had already conceded first place to Princeton's Joe Loughran and was hoping that Paco Canales could finish second, ahead of Tiger Rob Maass. As recently as last week Maass had covered the distance in 9:41, nine seconds better than Canales' best time...
...expected, Loughran took the race after a fast start. Maass went out more slowly, hoping to speed up at the end and nab second. Canales, who shaved for the meet, chose a pace in between...
...went out too fast after Loughran," Canales said yesterday. "I soon realized I couldn't catch him and slowed down, but by 500 yards I was tired, and at 700 Maass caught me." The two dueled for 250 yards, but on the gun lap, Canales started to pull ahead. "I gave it all I had and beat him," Canales said...
Everyone connected with the meet concedes that Princeton's Joe Loughran will win both the 1000- and 500-yard freestyle unless he slips and breaks his leg at poolside. Likewise, Harvard's Hess Yntema is a sure winner in the 200 butterfly and could be the deciding factor in either relay...
What each team needs is to capture the crucial second-and third-place points. For instance, besides Loughran in the 1000, the Tigers will swim Rob Maass, who has gone 9:41 over the distance...