Way back last February the largest number of Freshmen in years attended the preliminary lacrosse meeting, and things began to look fairly bright for newly appointed coach George Hanford. As the weeks progressed, the team progressed with it, and prospects looked even brighter. Last Saturday, Hanford's carefully nurtued prospects suddenly burst into full bloom: the '51 squad flattened perennial powerhouse Exeter, 8 to 3.

Today, along with the Varsity, the Freshmen meet their Bulldog counterparts. On the basis of that old racetrack bogey, comparative records, Hanford's hirelings should be favored. Exeter whipped the little Eli 6 to 4, while the Crimson took the measure of the prep school. But just in case the Freshmen were getting cocky. Hanford connived with Bob Maddux Monday afternoon and the Varsity proceeded to maul '51 squad.

Perhaps the individual Freshman star, and undoubtedly the greatest tribute to Hanford's coaching charms is defenseman Dick Hausen. Until slightly over three months ago, Hansen had never played lacrosse. Yet in succeeding weeks he throttled the Dartmouth star, and the Exeter attack. Others who have suddenly emerged into athletic stardom are Clark Cowen, Dick Post, and Dick Hudner.

So far the Freshmen have collected a shiny six wins and one loss record. Their only loss was Deerfield Academy early in the season. The wins against Dartmouth and Exeter were both considered at the time stunning upsets; but the Class of 1951 has to make its own reputation.