Lacrosse

Hampered by a weak defensive unit and a general inability to play together consistently, Coach Tom Dent's varsity lacrosse team has managed to win four of its last seven contests. After winning a 7-3 scrimmage with the University of New Hampshire, the Indians lost to Syracuse 14-10 and to R.P.I. 9-4. They defeated Union College and Hobart by identical 11-6 scores, lost 10-8 to Harvard, then beat a strong Yale team 6-4 and walloped M.I.T. 14-3.

The game with Rensselaer was the only one seen by this observer. R.P.I, is rated as one of the best teams in the East,, but the Indians might have won had it not been for a number of penalties and a good many missed opportunities.

R.P.I, jumped off to an early 2-0 lead as their attack easily penetrated the rather weak Dartmouth defense. However, in the second period the Indian offense began to move and got back one goal. R.P.I, "fluked" their third goal and led 3-1 at halftime. During the first half, and particularly in the second period, the Indians carried the attack, making 27 shots at the R.P.I, goal. Half of these went wide and the rest were blocked, but better timing and closer teamwork should have given Dartmouth the lead.

Early in the third period Dick Gates scored unassisted on a beautiful fake, and the score stood at 3-2. But with Dartmouth players being penalized right and left (13 during the game), R.P.I, roared back to tally three and three more in the final stanza to win handily 9-4.

The Indians played better at Harvard, losing 10-8 in a closely fought game played on wet grounds. The difference here may have been caused by the Crimson's playing on its home field under adverse conditions.

Coach Tom Dent has stuck pretty well to the same team combination during the season. The defense has improved of late and the Indians are expected to do better in their remaining games.

SHOWING HIM THE WAY TO GO HOME: The umpire's hand points the way to George Corbett, Dartmouth outfielder, who tripled in two runs against Harvard and scored on a wild throw.

CAMPIONIZED: Ron Campion '55 (No. 13), attack man and son of Jim Campion 28 of Hanover, netted five goals in the Green's 11-6 lacrosse victory over Hobart. One of his scoring on the former Clark School field is shown above, the bail framed by a top-floor window of Cutter Hall.