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Coach Hal Ulen's men hold an edge in the 220, 440, breaststroke, and diving, while Tech's strongth lies in the sprints. Top men certain of secing action tonight for the Crimson are: Milt Buzby in the 50 and 100-yard sprints, Jerry Gorman, Eastern Intercollegiate 440-yard swimming...
So it was strictly in Ulen tradition to spot Norris paddling along in one of the required exercise classes, and prevail over his protestations to come out for the varsity team. Last year's 440 yard ace, right behind top scorer Jerry German, figured he would be wasting his time...
Norris proved one of the best risks Coach Ulen ever had. In his Freshman year, when yearlings were still permitted varsity competition in 1945, he was undefeated in the 220 yard freestyle. Portentous of greater things to come was his showing in the NCAA, where he placed third in the...
When the current swimming season officially opens this Saturday against the Greenwood Athletic Club, Norris will be a three year veteran. It might be his fate to trail German again, because he will probably be paired with him in the 440.
Norris takes a little more distance to warm up, but there's nobody around the pool these days, or any amateur natatorium for that matter, who could stop him with a few more laps added to the run.