Word: elision
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The Harvard little boat used a strong base cadence to push through Yale and Princeton, both of which gained a small advantage over the Crimson off the start. Harvard passed the Elis, then traded seats with Princeton for 200 meters.
When Harvard students engage in their favorite pastime of Yale bashing, they never lack ammunition. And while the Elis make valiant but futile attempts to defend their alma mater, one thing even they acknowledge is that Harvard is safer than its younger, poorer sister.
Well, for one thing, the outcome will have absolutely no impact on the battle between the Crimson (18-12-0 overall, 7-3-0 Ivy) and the Elis of Yale for second place in the Ivy League. Harvard holds a one-game lead with just two games remaining.
Saturday, Harvard dismantled the Elis, 6-1, in match that was also moved indoors because of rain. Only an inspired performance by Yale senior Cindy Kuragami--who was playing in her final collegiate tennis match--prevented the Crimson shutout. Kuragami defeated Crimson sophomore Gina Majmudar in three sets at first...
Any game against Yale brings with it the history of one of college sports' great rivalries and tends to make team rankings and league standings irrelevant. Although the Elis have no national ranking, it does not mean that the Crimson are heavy favorites.