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...Hemenway Gym will be rife tomorrow afternoon with more than its usual distinctive odor. Defending national squash champion Princeton will come into Cambridge swinging, backed up by an army of rowdy fans. The Crimson racquetmen will take the courts in search of an elusive upset...
...racquetmen display more than a glimmer of optimism when they speak of today's crucial contest. They agree the team has progressed immensely over the course of the season. They anticipate strong home support for the 2 p.m. encounter. And they share a sense garnered from history that anything can happen in "the rivalry" (It might be spelled "The Rivalry" if not for the low-key ethos of squash...
...captain of this season's undefeated men's squash team has yet to lose an individual match in his four-year varsity career, and isn't likely to tarnish that record Saturday afternoon when Harvard faces defending national champion Princeton at Hemenway. The showdown promises to be the racquetmen's sternest test, and the winner will have an inside track to the national title...
...Crimson mentor Dave Fish's emphasis on the fundamentals of shot-making and court strategy paid quick dividends, with the racquetmen jumping to an early 4-1 lead...
...Crimson record to 2-0, but the tough part of the season isn't until February, when the racquetmen meet Ivy League favorites Princeton and Penn. "We're the underdogs this year, but we've played well so far," Stubbs noted...