The Puritans have a remarkably well-balanced squad. And what they lack in depth, they made up in scrappiness.

Kirkland, last year's champion, has fallen. Not only have the Deacons lost two out of two, they have failed to enlist any more than two of last year's squad to help them out. Star outfielder Freg Wagon, for example, has strayed out of activity. This is ironic indeed in an organization which worships that rather vague deity, House Spirit.

The Kirkland team as it is and not as it might be include two competent pitchers, southpaw Peter Weber, formerly of the '51 Yardlings and right-handed Ed Smith, who also plays first base. Catcher Quint Stiles, second baseman John Panky, and center fielder Bruce Hopper are the standouts on the team.

Leverett fields an undistinguished team. The Bunnies have one good pitcher, Dick Reynolds, who was on the mound when Leverett tied Eliot, 6 to 6. The outfield is pretty efficient with Brad Bradbury and Whit Calkins, a former Freshman pitcher who is also dangerous at the plate. Will Brown is the most only fair.

Adams pitches best; Eliot hits best; Lowtil fields best; Winthrop does a little of each; Kirkland use to; the other's don't.

The shady phantom looks up from his porridge and talks--Lowell, Adams, Winthrop, Eliot, Kirkland, Leverett, Dudley, and Dunster--in that very order