The University swordsmen were defeated by the fencers of the J. Sanford Saltus Club of New York on Saturday in their first defeat of the season by a 7 to 6 score. The foils event went to the Saltus Club by a 5 to 4 decision, while the two teams broke even in the epee contest.

With only one more bout to take place the fencing teams stood 4 to 4 when Captain Carrillo of the University squad met Captain Dow of the Saltus Club. After a flashy and hard fought battle Captain Dow was accorded the victor by 5 to 3 touches which won the bout and gave the tournament to the New York team.