'56 Natators Face Brookline; Pratt Lost to Varsity Team

Freshman swimmers will seek to extend their win streak to two consecutive meets today when they battle at Brookline High School. The varsity's chances against Dartmouth here Saturday were jolted, however, when Phil Pratt '54, dash swimmer, announced that a stomach injury has forced him to quit competition for the season.

Coach Hal Ulen, naturally disappointed to lose Pratt, nevertheless foresaw a good performance against the Indians. Pratt took third in the 60-yard freestyle against Springfield in the first varsity meet last month.

Performing for the freshman paddlers will be Dave Hawkins, Australian Olympic swimmer who set a new tank record against M.I.T.