Last week eight men who form a congenial group the 150 pound crew obliterated all vague comments about their organization, such as "fine looking crew," "smooth oarsmen", and "well coordinated boat" by bringing home the bacon in the figure of the Goldthwalt Cup, the symbol of their precedence over two other principal lightweight crews of the East. Yale and Princeton. The conquest was expected by many but few had dared to voice their opinions.

The indications beforehand were, that Bert Haines, with the aid of a considerable backbone of veterans which made up half of the crew, and included the stern three, had once more built up an eight of high calibre. Perhaps for Haines. The only definite statement he made, and he made this with particular stress, was that the second lightweights were exceptional and that they constantly kept within two lengths of the varsity. This has been proved in practice. Bob Homans has with confidence stroked his eight to within the seven minute margin between the two crews with unbelievable regularity.

Vince Bailey Strokes

Facing Coxy Larner, in the stern of the shell, pacesetter and virtual sparkplug for the boat, is Vince Bailey who is stroking the 150's for the second year. In the course of time Vince has acquired considerable self-confidence and has the strength and the ability to row his own race provided he has even as much as a third of a length lead, and what's more he proved the efficacy of his confidence in the race last Saturday when he performed this very feat. He is only a junior, which speaks well for his own ability as well as the prospects for next year.

Backing up Bailey, and stern man on the starboard side in Howle Turner, another junior who is having his second season in the varsity lightweight boat. While it is hard to draw fine lines between the forms of any men who row in a good lightweight crew, it seems safe to say that Turner shapes up as one of the smoothest oarsmen in the boat. Behind him in the six position is Sam Peirce rounding out the trio in the stern who are not only classmates, but have rowed together for one year already.

Gifford up from the Jayvees

In the five seat, is one of the two seniors in the boat, Ben Gifford. Last year, Gifford rowed on the Jayvee 150's and has the distinetion of being the only man in the boat who has stepped up from last year's second boat. Directly behind him is a solid trio of sophomores, holding down the four, three, and two positions.

The four position is held down by Pete Hazard, who earlier in the year had a tough fight with Joe Bodell for the position. Like most of the members of the 150's he is a hard worker. Behind him is Seth Crocker who is another work horse. At two, Pote Koeniger is one of the power houses of the boat. In the bow position for another year is Gordon Gilkey, the only other senior in the boat. Gilkey is a reliable oarsman and pulls a large amount of water. He will be hard to replace next year.

Henley Trip Unlikely

The possibilities of the 150's going to England at the end of this year seem few. When he was questioned on this point Bert Haines smiled and said it would cost too much money, but he wasn't definite, and there have been rumors of an "angel" in the offing, which are unfounded as yet.

Saturday the 150's enter the American Henley, which is sponsored by the American Rowing Association. They enter as an outstanding crew and should certainly have little difficulty with other lightweight college crews. It seems likely also that the second 150's will have an even easier time in their particular class, and they will very likely give the varsity boat a run for their money should they meet them.