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...Note: The drive to the Festival Theatre in Stratford, Conn., takes three hours via the Massachusetts Turnpike and Exit 53 from the Merritt Parkway. Reservations in advance are advisable, and free picnic facilities are available on the grounds. All performances begin punctually; and, a half-hour before, there is an exhibition of expert juggling on the lawn. Forthcoming issues will carry reviews of "Henry V" and "The Comedy of Errors," which will be played in repertory with "King Lear" through Sept...
...Merritt Parkway (Conn.) 2.50 Good
Balance was most evident on the powerful freshman swimming squad where there were nine men who Coach Benn Merritt said "will definitely be point getters for the varsity next year." Merritt named four swimmers in particular Eric Klaussman in the sprints. Bruce Fowler in the 100-yard breaststroke, John Quinn in the sprints and butterfly, and Henry Whelchel in the 200-yard backstroke who he said will be a big help to the varsity...
Although the squad had many outstanding swimmers, Merritt singled out team captain Klaussmann for special praise. "He was not only an inspirational leader, but he competed in the freestyle, butterfly, backstroke, and sprints-virtually any event where points were needed." Klaussmann sand his teammates finished the season with a 9-1 record, losing only to Deerfield. In the final meet the Yardlings decisively downed a strong Yale team...
...freshmen will meet an excellent Deerfield team in an away match on Saturday afternoon. Coach Benn Merritt's squad, also undefeated this year, is an unusually well-balanced team with considerable depth, and real promise for next year...