It won't be the same sort of M.I.T. was, but once again the team is highly favored to beat this afternoon.

The closest match of the day ably be between Paul Sullivan, the son's number on man, and the Andy Bartos, who topped Sullivan number two level in last year counter.

As of yesterday's practice, there been two reversals in the usual line-up. Sophomore Frank play in the number three slot Doug Walter, and Gary Adelman place Keith Martin at number five.

Coach Jack Barnaby plans to crack doubles teams of Sullivan Ripley, Adelman and sophomore Niederhoffer, and Martin and But John Vinton and Bob Inman, sophomores, may be substituted of the other pairs if the meet as expected.

The Columbia line-up was of late last night. The Lions have returning lettermen in Cambridge their first League game.