Houghton, Phinney Feature Time Trials

Coach Jaakko Mikkola's track team underwent the first early-season time trials Saturday afternoon in preparation for the informal meet with Tufts.

Although times were kept strictly confidential, Captain Bob Houghton and Fred Phinney looked particularly impressive in leading their respective heats in the three-quarter mile trails, while Bill Palson loped his eight laps in effortless style to finish with a less impressive time. To redeem himself, the smooth-striding star tore through a furious quarter-mile a few minutes later.

A very fast time in the 600 was turned in by Yardling Max Pincus to lead his teammates to a successful afternoon. Russ Farrington was another Freshman to star, almost beating Senior Tom McElligott in their heat of the three-quarters. On the whole, both Varsity and Freshman teams look well prepared for the battle with Tufts.