SPORTS of the 'CRIME'

Well, here we go again, much to my surprise.

Everything went pretty much according to form last weekend, although Pennyslvania did catch Cornell with its psyche down to ruin an otherwise perfect prediction record.

This weekend, Cornell, a bit disappointed, comes to Harvard Stadium seeking satisfaction, while others must await another day. Ah yes, the picks.

Columbia vs. Yale

Brian Dowling will destroy the Lion defense, because he has the knack of producing the big play, something Harvard found difficult in last week's narrow win over Columbia. It will be interesting to see whether the Elis can contain Marty Domres' short-passing game. Yale will win no matter how much trouble it has with Domres, but a strong defensive effort will be bad news for the rest of the League. 41-15.

Dartmouth vs. Brown

No sportswriter of reasonably sound mental processes could possibly choose Brown to beat a Bob Blackman team. But, you say, this is no ordinary Blackman team. Ah, I say, true, the Big Green has trouble, but Brown is as bad as always. In other words, this can't conceivably be called a tossup because Dartmouth never loses and Brown never wins. I'm from Providence: Brown 13, Dartmouth 12.

Princeton vs. Colgate

I still hold to my pre-season choice--Princeton will win the Ivy League title. After a surprisingly easy victory at Dartmouth, the Tigers return home for another relaxing afternoon against Colgate. Princeton 31, Colgate 6.

Harvard vs. Cornell

Three weeks ago, I thought today's game at the Stadium would be very embarrassing for Harvard. Cornell had a rock-hard defense and a potentially high-scoring offense. The potential has not been fulfilled. In its first two games, the Big Red got 17 points, but last week could manage only eight against a Pennsylvania team which yielded 13 to Brown. Harvard's defense has done well, despite some trouble with short passers like Domres and Holy Cross's Phil O'Neil. The offense moves the ball well, but occasionally has trouble crossing goal lines. 17-15 hasn't been working too well, so let's try Harvard by 17-13.