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Dates: during 1960-1960
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Tufts' roaster includes nine sophomores from last year's very successful freshman team--three of them in the starting lineup. Their big scorer and rebounder is sophomore center Bill Vrettas, 6 ft., 3 in., who is averaging 16 points per game.

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Crimson Five Battles Weak, Inexperienced Tufts Quintet Tonight | 12/15/1960 | See Source »

The rest of the starting team is Phil Klein, a 6 ft., 3 in., sophomore, and 6 ft., 2 in., Bill McGrath at forwards, and Leroy Haythorn, 6 ft., and Paul Goldberger, 6 ft., 1 in., at guards. Goldberger, a sophomore averaging 10 points per game, is injured and might...

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Crimson Five Battles Weak, Inexperienced Tufts Quintet Tonight | 12/15/1960 | See Source »

With their lack of height an almost insurmountable problem, the Jumbos have had to rely on a pressing defense and a fast break offense. The very young squad has still not perfected the difficult patterns used in such a style, hence the 1-4 record.

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Crimson Five Battles Weak, Inexperienced Tufts Quintet Tonight | 12/15/1960 | See Source »

On the other hand, the Crimson has not been showing any outstanding play of late either. After unexciting wins over Bowdoin and Brandeis, the varsity finally played a good game, but lost to powerful Holy Cross. They followed this performance with a narrow victory over a surprising M.I.T. team and...

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Crimson Five Battles Weak, Inexperienced Tufts Quintet Tonight | 12/15/1960 | See Source »

Before the varsity game, which is scheduled for 8:15, the Crimson freshman will face Tufts. The Yardlings' only previous game was an 81-43 rout of M.I.T. last week.

Author: By Steven V. Roberts, | Title: Crimson Five Battles Weak, Inexperienced Tufts Quintet Tonight | 12/15/1960 | See Source »

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