Word: southern
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...think we may take our lumps," Fish said with a grin this week. "We learned a lot on the southern trip (2-3 finish), and the guys have shown a willingness to work very hard on the areas that need improvement, but unless we get better we're gonna get smoked...
...freshman from Encino, California...very quick on his feet, plays an attacking game with forehand his best shot...capable of playing brilliant tennis at any given time, though not always consistent...his game improved greatly over the winter, but needs more experience according to Fish...went 1-3 on southern trip, including a well-played, three-set loss at Georgia, before injuring ankle...ankle must heal completely, and soon, if Crimson is to have a realistic shot at winning the Eastern League crown...likely candidate to play number one for Crimson in future years...
...year before that...takes the ball on the rise from the backcourt, putting pressure on the other player, but occasionally leading to inconsistency...serve is the weakest link in an otherwise outstanding game...volleys well, also hits strong forehand and return of serve...old nemesis, inconsistency, gripped him on southern trip, where he went went 1-4...hails from San Antonio, Texas...has shaved facial hair from last season, when bright red beard made him heartthrob of Crimson female fans...
NUMBER 5 or 6, GREG KIRSCH. Sophomore from Auburndale, cracked into varsity lineup for first time at tail end of '77 schedule...played extremely well on southern trip, finished 3-2...an experienced clay-court player, Kirsch has made himself into a strong all-surface player...has a very solid, consistent game, if not too flashy...has no glaring weaknesses, with strong groundstrokes and volleys, and a good kick-serve...a smart doubles player, and match-tough in both singles and doubles from long years of competition...of Czechoslovakian descent, joints Chaikovsky as second Slavic member of team...
...Cultural Evening on Southern Africa--BU's Sleeper Auditorium...