Rain, mud, and wet grass have forced athletes to delay their activities on diamonds, tennis courts, and even on the golf course until the time when their equipment can be dusted off instead of wiped with a wet rag.

Sixteen straight days of drizzle have postponed three Red Sox games so far this season, one on April 14 at Baltimore, and a double header on Patriot's Day, April 19, with the Washington Senators. The annual Boston Marathon ran that day, and despite the puddles along the route, Hideo Hamamura of Japan set a record for the event.

Seven games in the National League have been postponed already this week, and the forecast of more heavy mists forebode empty dugouts again today. The New England PGA-Press golf tournament planned for last Monday was also rescheduled.

Crimson athletics have also suffered, particularly Yardling events, as the freshman baseball team has postponed three games in the last three days.