Amherst Trips Linksmen, 6-3; Freshmen Beat Tech, 4 1/2-1 1/2

The varsity golf team dropped its first match of the season yesterday afternoon against Amherst, 6 to 3, in South Hadley. The all-veteran Lord Jeff squad carried three individual victories and got a tie in another, while getting two wins and a tie in the best ball.

"Meaty" Cordingley lost to Bob Bingham, 2-1 as "Hunker" Graves was winning from Joe Fall, 4-3. Amherst won the best ball in this foursome. "Pious" Pete Macgowan gave Harvard another point by beating Durkes, 3-1, and Don Peddie finished all even with George Baird. The best ball was also tied. Gerry Davis and Jack McCann were beaten, 3-2 and 5-3 respectively, and Amherst also took this best ball point.

The Crimson Freshmen opened their season with a 4 1/2 to 1 1/2 victory over the M. I. T. cubs at Belmont.