Varsity, Yardling 150s Beat M.I.T.; Track Team Wins, 75-65

The still undefeated varsity track team held an impromptu practice yesterday afternoon, working off some of its jubilation over its 75 to 65 defeat of host Dartmouth Saturday afternoon in the opening meet of the outdoor season.

This decisive victory more than dispelled any doubts about the quality of this year's team, which had come through its indoor season unbeaten, but had been held to a bare 1/3 of a point margin by the pesky Indians in their indoor meeting.

As in their last encounter, the relay determined the winner. But this time, the pressure was on Dartmouth; it had to win to tie. However, the Crimson's Bob Weil opened up a 20-yard lead on his lead-off lead; Jim Cairns, French Anderson, and anchorman Dick Wharton all increased the lead to win going away in 3:22.5.

Wharton and Captain Art Siler proved the stars in the Crimson lineup; each took two events. Wharton won the 440 in: 49.3; then he came back to win the 220.

Siler led the very successful weight men, winning both the shot and the discus. Chris Angermeyer took the javelin, and Pete Harpel, the hammer. In these four events, the varsity outscored the Indians, 23 to 13.

Cairns Surprises

One of the biggest surprises of the meet was Cairns' upset of Indian ace Doug Brew in the 880. Cairns, who has never been known as an outstanding spring runner, led most of the race and won by several yards.

Two-miler Pete Reider led a Crimson sweep in his event as he turned in a sparkling 9:39.9, the best time of his career, for the best performance of the meet. Ralph Perry took second, with Dave McLean third.

Injured Ed Carter raced to a win in the 220 low hurdles, followed closely by Mike Robertson, a converted quarter-miler. As unexpected as Robertson's showing in the lows was that of Art Martin, who ran his best varsity race, to place second in the high hurdles.

Phil Williams and Ken Wilson placed two-three in the mile behind Brew's 4:21.8, an excellent early-season performance.