Word: merritts
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Yardlings' main problem will be stopping Army's John Ferguson, a versatile swimmer whom Army may use in a variety of places in the Cadets' opener. Crimson coach Benn Merritt wants to pit Ackerman against Ferguson...
...Coach Benn Merritt had predicted, depth was the Yardling's main problem. The Crimson took first in seven events, but took the top two spots only in the 200 yard breaststroke as Dave Law won, followed by Pete Mikhalevsky...
Freshman coach Benn Merritt, whose team will also face Springfield today, said, "We have no depth whatsoever, and we will have to put boys in events they have never competed in before." Nonetheless, the freshmen have some strong points. Merritt added that "the diving is the most solid it's been in ten years." He cited in particular Dave Silver and Tom Wallace, both high school All-American divers...
Three other All-Americans are Al Ackerman, Paul Horvitz, and Phil Johnson. "Ackerman," said Merritt, "is entirely capable of performing in any stroke at any distance. Dan Kobick is also extremely versatile." Horvitz and Johnson are both sprinters...
Dave Law is the number one breaststroker at this time, but is being pressed by Pete Mikhalevsky, John Collins, and Bob Dietz. Andy Huff is the best man in the butterfly, while Joe McGuire was favorably mentioned by Merritt for his ability in the distance events...