'Poon Challenges

In a rare burst of ambition, the Lampoon has challenged an undefeated CRIMSON crew to a one-mile race tomorrow morning. As one old-timer put it, "This is like entering a dredge in the America's Cup race."

Accepting the offer before a hushed audience, CRIMSON Commodore Bartle Bull insisted that his men, untested since their triumphs on the Tagus in Lisbon last year, would not permit the level of competition to lower their performance.

Drawing breath between efforts at his winter training tanks located in a Bow St. cellar, 'Poon captain Eddie Tariov exclaimed, "Aim high! It is better to fall short while reaching for a star . . ."