'57 Trackmen Choose Former State Champ Dick Wharton Captain

Richard G. Wharton of Roxbury, Mass., and Matthews Hall, has been elected captain of the freshman track team. Wharton, who ran number three for the freshman cross country team, competes in the 600 yard run and the mile relay; he has won the 600 in each of the Yardlings' four meets this winter.

He is a former state champion in the 1000, running for Boston Latin School. He was also co-captain of Latin's undefeated cross country team, last year.