Harvard Foils Tip Crusaders For Ninth Win

Despite an illegal fencer and an upset stomach, Harvard's varsity swordsmen crushed Holy Cross yesterday for the second time this year, 19-8.

Coached by former Crimson captain Steven J. Schneider '52, the Crusaders were no match for Harvard. Captain Rick Kolombatovich allowed no touches in three foil bouts, the first time a Harvard fencer has turned in a perfect performance this year. Junior Dan Isaacson gave up only four touches in three bouts.

Harvard manager Jeff Friedman illegally fenced three bouts in foil when one Crimson foil man failed to show up. Despite valiant courage and sterling form. Friedman dropped all his bouts, 5-0.

After beating Richard Floyran, 5-3. Harvard junior Brian Keidan had to for-felt his two remaining epee bouts because of an upset stomach. The epee team won anyway, 5-4, as Steve Shea won two bouts. Harvard's Ed Platt lost one, but clipped Don Clecak, 5-2, and Floryan, 5-1.

Crimson sabremen trimmed the Crusaders, 8-1, as Bob Damus and Al Makaitis both took three duels. Damus held Holy Cross to two touches. Harvard junior Dave Redmond claimed two bouts and lost one.

Harvard drummed Holy Cross in December, 22-5. Yesterday's triumph boosted Harvard's record to 9-3.