CRIMSON RIDERS DOWNED BY OPTIMISTS SATURDAY

The Optimists' polo team proved too much for the Crimson horsemen at the Commonwealth Armory Saturday night, riding to a 7 1-2 to 6 victory. In the first half minute of play in the opening chukker R. B. Burnett '28 made a spectacular score, and later in the game F. A. Clark '29 added two more goals, but the Crimson team was penalized three goals by reason of six fouls. The Harvard team was given a six goal handicap next week.

It was the first defeat of the season for the Crimson poloists. With one defeat and three victories to their credit they stand tied with the Optimists, with whom the play off for the Indoor Polo League Championship will take place.

The lineup and summary follows

Score Optimists: 1-2, Harvard 6 Goals Almy 4. Dempsey 3, Guest 2. Clark 2. Burnett Fouls Optimists Harvard 6, Time Six 3 minute chukkers. Referee J. Walsh.

Score Optimists: 1-2, Harvard 6 Goals Almy 4. Dempsey 3, Guest 2. Clark 2. Burnett Fouls Optimists Harvard 6, Time Six 3 minute chukkers. Referee J. Walsh.