For the first time ever, MIT lost the coveted Engineers' Cup in Men's Track & Field. A strong RPI team came to town and ran roughshod on the Beavers, taking a 96.5-77.5 win, with WPI a "thanks-for-playing" third at 29.

MIT led through 10 events, and was still close (8 points) through 13, but when RPI went 1-2-3 in the 200 to open up a 17-point lead, the "fat lady" began to sing.

The day was not without bright spots however. Team co-captain Ravi Sastry '98 was a double winner, scoring firsts in his specialties, the Long Jump (21'7.5") and 110 Meter Hurdles (:15.70). He also contributed 3rd's in the 100 and High Jump, and led off the second-place 4x100 Relay team.

Leif Seed '99 picked up two victories also, racing to a convincing win in the 1500 (4:08.09), and coming back to win a tough battle in the 400 Meter Hurdles (:58.05).

Distance stars Mike Parkins '99 and Chris McGuire '00 both won their premier events, the 3000 Meter Steeplechase (9:41.1), and the 5000 Meters (15:34), respectively. Both were New England Division III champions in those events last May. McGuire also placed second in the 1500.

The other MIT wins came on clutch performances by freshmen. John Biesiadecki led the 800 Meters from wire to wire and scored his first collegiate win (2:01.44). Nick Michalakas, from Greece, threw the Javelin 163'8" to pull out his first victory by one inch.

Of the non-winning performances, George Torres '99 probably had the best day, qualifying for the New England Div. III Championships in both the Hammer (150'1") and the Discus (137'6").

Next week, MIT is home for the last time this season against Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby at 1:30.