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Coach Bob Pickett is counting on captain Fred Pereira at 167, Pereira same in second in the tournament, the highest finish by a Crimson wrestler. Almost as high were sophomore 137-pounder Howard Durfee, who took third place, and Peter Keeler (123) who finished fourth among the lightweights...
...Pereira was riding a Wesleyan opponent in his first match when his rival suddenly jerked his head upwards. The blow split Pereira's chin. A few minutes and seven stitches later, doctors advised the Crimson captain to withdraw from the tournament...
...Pereira agreed with coach Bob Pickett that he should continue; he went on to wrestle his way into the finals of the 167-pound class before losing to Navy's Eastern champion Peter Carey on a 4-1 decision. His second-place finish was the best achieved by a Crimson wrestler in the meet...
...Pereira Praises Durfee, Chace...
...Pereira singled out Durfee and heavyweight Tack Chace for praise for their tournament performances. Chace won two matches and dropped two, failing to place because of a bad draw...