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Sophomore Don Pompan, whose hard, driving ground strokes seemed unaffected by the gale force, and senior Andy Chaikovsky, who mastered the wind with an assortment of junk shots that would make Luis Tiant proud, carried the day for the Crimson by winning their singles decisively and combining for a straight-set win at first doubles...
Fish is still uncertain about the singles roster, but sophomore Don Pompan has established himself as a fixture at number one. The doubles pairings, while also far from cemented, look like a growing strength for the Crimson. The third team of sophomore Bob Horne and recently-resurrected junior Greg Kirsch has played brilliantly of late, and the top duos of Pompan and Chaikovsky and Captain Kevin Shaw and Walker have developed into first-rate number two teams if unproven number one teams...
While the Encino, Calif., native says "the key to college matches is to be mentally ready for the big 3-3 shot," (games go to the first player to get four points) Pompan's slashing attack and hard forehand will also open some doors...
...While Pompan has secured the number one spot, there should be considerable mobility among the next nine positions...
...condition of veteran Andy Chaikovsky's shoulder will effect the line-up, since last year's co-MVP (along with Pompan) had to sit out spring challenge matches because of the injury...