Matmen Handle Springfield Campbell, Cooley Shine, 25-13

The Crimson grapplers invaded Springfield College's Beveridge Center last night, and avenged their most frustrating defeat of last year with a 25-13 drubbing of the Wrestling Chiefs. At least half the spectators left the meet after Springfield's "studs" had built a 13-7 lead, but the defenders failed to contend with the strength of Harvard's upper weight classes.

A Running Start

With victories in the last four matches, the wrestlers overcame the earlier setbacks and spoiled Springfield's final meet of the season. Senior co-captain Tony Cimmarrusti began the string with a 12-2 thrashing of Springfield senior Pete Smith.

After Wee Carrion's hard-fought 4-2 decision, Mark Cooley and Jim Phills sealed this satisfying victory for the team. Cooley, a rampaging bull on the mat, dominated his opponent through the first period before a quick reverse and a pin 59 seconds into the second period. In the style that he has consistently shown throughout the season, Phills toyed with John Thornton, earning a 27-8 superior decision.

Even with the upper weight victories, Harvard's Fritz Campbell provided the most satisfying moment for the team with his decision in the 134 lb. weight class. Campbell fared Springfield co-captain Joe Auante, who was wrestling in his final match, an occasion which the announcer, never let the fans forget. After a tense, scoreless first period, Campbell managed an escape and a takedown in the second before two solid takedowns in the third period. Fritx "scrapped" for hard-fought points on the way to his 8-3 victory, which quickly silenced the partisan crowd.