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Netsters Claw Way to Ivy Title

Crimson Tops Tigers, 5-2

The second set tie-breaker didn't get underwayuntil 7 p.m.--time for granola bars, bananas, andwheat thins. Lunch was a long way off by now, soenergy was in need.

With the match all knotted at two, theCrimson's Paul Palandjian (fifth singles) andDarryl Laddin (sixth singles dispensed of theirTiger counterparts rather easily.

Palandjian topped Jacob Leschley in straightsets (6-3,6-1) while Laddin whipped David Coats,6-0, 6-2.

"[Palandjian and Laddin] had remarkable shotsand tremendous consistency. They overpowered theiropponents," Fish said.

"I was very pleased--it's the best I've playedin a while, and I felt very confident out there,"Laddin said.

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With the Crimson now leading, 4-2, only onedoubles match was necessary. With the sun alreadylong gone, the coaches agreed to start only one ofthe doubles matches.

The third doubles tandem of Peter Palandjianand Dave Clark took the court for Harvard againstPrinceton's Jeff O'Dwyer and Tom Steiglehner. TheCrimson netmen had played together for only twosets previously, but the lack of experienceplaying as a duo did not show.

"It was a fine display of tennis, we reallygave them a lesson out there," Fish said.

Palandjian and Clark never let theiropponenents into the match, triumphingconvincingly 6-4, 6-0 to clinch the overallvictory--and the two titles.

With the Harvard victory assured, the remainingdoubles matches were ommitted.

"The intensity level was very high--everyonerose to the occasion," Stanley said. "Now toAthens, Ga."

THE NOTEBOOK: This was Assistant CoachTom Glenn's last regular season match at Harvard.After five years with the Crimson, Glenn isleaving for the ranks of the business world. Inthe latest coaches' poll, Harvard is ranked 20thin the nation. In the collegiate singles ranks,Stanley is currently ranked 49th, Scott is 53rd,and Peter Palandjian is 77th. Scott and Engle arethe ninth-ranked doubles team in the nation

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