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MASSACHUSETTS Democratic leaders proved last weekend that their skills in manipulation are still intact. They tacked onto a standard issues convention a nonbinding preference poll, and a dull weekend in Springfield was transformed into a national media event--"a meeting of the leaders of the free world," according to one such aspiring leader, former Vice President Walter F. Mondale...
...Crimson overwhelmed Boston College in the final contest, 2-0, but had to battle adversity and unfriendly spectators in the semis when the spikers met Springfield for the third time this season...
...Springfield turned the tables in the second game, overcoming a quick 6-0 Crimson lead en route to a dramatic 15-12 win. The game was marred for Harvard by a loss of concentration. "We let up a little bit," recounted Martin, "losing the intensity" necessary to dominate the match...
...spikers, looking to blank the hosts again, were faced with a more inspired Springfield team than they had seen earlier. "They had a very vocal crowd," explained senior Captain Brad Martin, who added that the game marked the "first time they really came out to beat...
...backed with more ammunition than ever before, Springfield jumped to a 7-1 first-game lead. The spikers, however, were able to put their game together as they rallied to a close 15-12 triumph. Sophomore Jon Ross, who was later voted the tourney's most valuable player, and junior David Twite led the spikers with intimidating spiking...