Wise to Face Kerima In Marathon Struggle

If he can get through today's battle, athlete Tim Wise '52 has a good chance to step into the romantic lead of next Fall's Hasty Pudding show. But today won't be easy.

Wise, third baseman on the varsity baseball team and captain-elect of the ski team will be up against a tough opponent in Kerima, Known to be tough in the clinches. She is the star of the Outcast of the Islands, who was written up in Life for the famous "Marathon Kiss" which occurs in the movie, the longest ever allowed on film in this country.

On the steps of Widener at 12:20 today Wise will be given a chance to prove him self as a lover. Three official stop-watches will be on the scene to make sure the kiss lasts the required 112 seconds.