Moore decided an operation was necessary and Bok was taken to Brigham at 12-15 p.m. in Ebert's car. "He was not in much pain at the time but he could not walk under his own power." Ebert said today.

The operation began at about 2:30 p.m. and Bok was in the recovery room by 4:30 p.m. He returned to his room three hours later, and its now resting well.

Expensive Free Throw

The injury occurred as the first half of the return match of the Crimson's thrilling 23.3 football victory last fall drew to a close. The score at the time was favor of the Administration. Coming down with a rebound off a missed Crimson throw, Bok fell to the floor.

As play went on. Bok signalled for a time out, but the referee did not notice the injury, and Bok pulled himself to the sideline where he took off his left shoe and sock. Play was finally halted and Bok hopped to the side of the court.

"I thought I'd experienced all the sports injuries you could have, but I've never felt anything like this." Bok said moments later. "The heel cord is usually hard but this feels like a soft jelly mass."

Sissela Bok, the President's wife, and their three-year-old son. Thomas, were at court side for the contest and accompanied Bok to Stillman Infirmary.

However, all was not lost, as Daly pointed out while explaining the injury later this afternoon: "He'll probably be at home for three weeks and on crutches till May, but there's no doubt he'll be ready for softball season."