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Boston, so far undefeated this year, almost threw Harkness with a fireman's lift. Though both matmen used every kind of twist and turn, neither was able to pinion the other. The fighting was fast for any kind of match, and for an exhibition it was unsurpassed...
Even more decisive than the Varsity win was the Yardling matmen's 35 to 5 swamping of the Tech freshmen. Massive Vern Miller in the unlimited division scored his usual win with a 5:5 half-nelson. Six falls and a decision accounted for the Yearlings' points. Ev Clement's defeat prevented a shutout...
...Crimson matmen were disappointed after dropping a heart-breaking one point match to the Tigers Saturday, but not a bit discouraged over their prospects for the year. They will rule a favorite over inexperienced Tufts today, and Coach Pat Johnson is counting on his grapplers to turn in improved performances now that they have had their first taste of competition...
With the heavyweight ranks considerably weakened by the graduation of Bill Glendinning, mighty unlimited class grappler, and Captain Johnnie Harkness, national 175-1b. champion, the matmen face one of the hardest years on record...
...more Varsity captains will be chosen today when the matmen and riders meet this afternoon at Dillon Field House. Following the election, pictures will be taken of the individual teams...