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...contest is simultaneously a coach's pleasant dream and nightmare. The outcome may depend on coaching strategy, at which Gambril is a master, but it may also involve a great deal of luck, which being beyond anyone's control, gives coaches many a sleepless night...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Mermen Face Tigers For League Title | 2/10/1973 | See Source »

...They have better first place strength (than Dartmouth) to rival ours." Gambril said Thursday," and better depth as well." The Tigers have, in Gambril's estimation, anywhere from four to six wins largely on the strength of their two stars, NCAA 200-yd. backstroke champion Charlie Camp-bell and distance freestyler Curt Haydon...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Mermen Face Tigers For League Title | 2/10/1973 | See Source »

...have to count on Campbell getting at least a first and a second and swimming a leg on a relay, and Haydon for two firsts," Gambril said, "so we'll just have to put up our strongest lineup, and try to out-guess them...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Mermen Face Tigers For League Title | 2/10/1973 | See Source »

What makes Gambril's job more difficult is the versatility of Campbell, who besides being an excellent backstroker is first-rate in the individual medley and the 100-yd. and 200-yd. freestyles as well...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Mermen Face Tigers For League Title | 2/10/1973 | See Source »

Besides the battle in the dives and the freestyles, the fight for seconds and thirds will take on added significance. Gambril's team, while numbering at least one strong performer in every event, may not be quite as deep as Princeton. Some unexpected Harvard seconds or thirds could mean the difference between an undefeated season and plaudits for Gambril and a record marred by another loss to the Tigers...

Author: By Charles B. Straus, | Title: Mermen Face Tigers For League Title | 2/10/1973 | See Source »

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