Rain Flattens Hoops as Girls Plan Early Roller Rematch

Local tipsters were rudely jointed out of plans for an early-morning cleanup yesterday when wet grounds and a heavy track caused postponement of the annual Hoop Derby, scheduled for a dawn start on Wellesley's templed hills.

As driving rain caused the scratch list to mount alarmingly, race officials decided to postpone the running of the spring classic until tomorrow morning in the hope that improved atmospheric conditions would bring faster times and cleaner running.

Eager metropolitan newsmen, on hand for the start, were treated to a sumptous breakfast by sympathizing Prentice LarRieu, Wellesley '50, who arrived at the track just in time to greet the departing photographers.