Autumn leaves lining Boston's Charles River framed the largest head race in the world, the Head of the Charles. Despite the absence of its No. 1 stroke, out with mononucleosis, the men's rowing club placed a very respectable 41st among 80 teams in the Club A race.

The club's 17-minute, 34-second time was not far off the winning time posted by Harvard, which was 16:20. It was a tight race that found 10 seconds separating the Irish from jumping into the top 30. The luck of the Irish was missing in the fours race, as their boat was not delivered and the team had to borrow a decidedly lesser boat.

The rigor broke with over two miles left in the race, allowing only three rowers to race. Refusing to quit, the club still finished ahead of two other boats.

u The bowling club took to the lanes in the Brunswick Great Lakes Tournament in Lake Zurich, Ill. this past weekend. Placing 45th of 52 teams, the club demonstrated a blend of experience and youth.

Veterans Ann Deitch and Darren Kraft averaged 195 and 170 respectively, while freshman Jason Pawlak and Dan Buttke show promise for the future.

Kevin McFadden, Kevin Gertken, and Brian Gertken completed the scoring for the Irish. Next week the club will be at the Sycamore Classic in Terra Haute, Ind.

u The sailing club used novice sailors in the Cedarfest Regatta at Michigan State this weekend. The low finish of 17th place was expected, but the experience gained by the club's newer members should prove beneficial for future MCSA competition.

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