On this day 76 years ago, the wrestling team opened its season with a win over the Columbia University freshmen, 19-13. Vernelle Dyer got the scoring started for the Blue and White, winning his match on points in the 118-pound division. Don Watt followed with a pin in the seventh minute in the 126-pound class. Captain Aertsen Keasbey, Jr. battled to a draw, then Dave Watt defeated his 145-pound opponent.

The Brookers then dropped three straight matches to their Lion counterparts, two on pins, leading to a decisive final struggle. The Long Island grapplers triumphed over their collegiate opponents when Alfred Van Ranst tossed his opponent in just over three minutes.

Opening their campaign in New York City, the Stony Brook grapplers decisively defeated the Columbia freshman wrestlers.

~ Res Gestae 1935

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