After a month's rest, the varsity fencing team returns to competition with a match against powerful N.Y.U. in New York City this afternoon. Once again, however, a powerful New York team will probably slice past the Crimson, and win easily.

Harvard fencing fans can take heart in something though-the nation's number one collegiate foiler. Tom Keller, has rejoined the team.

His return gives the Crimson much needed stength at its weakest weapon. In its last two outings, the fencing team has had only four victories from its foilers. After he gets some needed competition in the next couple of matches, Keller should be able to regain his speed. timing, and coordination, giving the Crimson at least some dependability and victories at the foil.

All-American

Keller quit the team for personal reasons before the season even began, With his return two weeks ago, the Crimson regained its best foiler and its one of two All-Americans.

"I never thought that he would leave the sport completely." coach Edo Marion said. "I had a feeling that he would be returning near the end of the season, but I never really expected that he would return this early; he is certainly welcome."

Unfortunately, the powerful N.Y.U. squad may not give Keller a chance to slowly unwind. "N.Y.U. is as powerful in fencing as Penn State is in football. We will have a very tough time." coach Marion said yesterday.

With the addition of Keller. the Crimson lineup may be the strongest of the year. Captain Cliff Ruderman and senior Art Weissman will team up with Keller at the foil. Weissman missed the last two matches because of illness.

Tolbert Out

Larry Cetrulo, the Crimson's other All-American, will be at his familiar post. the number one saber. Sophomore Pat Pugliese and Scott Beckett will fence at the other two saber positions. Richard Tolber, the regular number two foiler, will not be competing in this match because he failed to practice for most of the week.

After not being able to fence for the past two months, because of dizzy spells, John Reitz will be competing at theon Wednesday and took yesterday off. This isn't the meet we've been aiming for," he added.

The duel between Nosal and Krause was a contrast of styles. Outside the circle, Noscal warms up by running and going through the motions. Krause prepared himself by doing headstands and shadow-boxing. In the actual putting motion, Krause has developed a complete three turn delivery while Nosal still relies on only two. "I'm working on three because it gives you more momentum and torque," Nosal said.

Hevern's fourth place finish was encouraging because he has been in a slump recently. "I threw 48' at the beginning of the year but then fell behind." Hevern said. "I'm using my legs more now, and I think tonight helped me to rebuild my confidence."