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This afternoon Joe Massey-whose condition is perhaps the Elis' biggest worry-was running well in practice. Backup quarterback Chuck Sizemore and halfback Dick Jauron sustained minor injuries against Princeton, but both practiced today. Several other battered starters were back at full speed today...
Center Tom Waldstein was lost for the season against Penn, and the Crimson could encounter a depth problem there. Guard Skip Starck has movedover to center and Frank Veteran has replaced Starck, but there is no experienced backup center...
...strong running by several Yardlings Tuesday and Northeastern's use of two good freshmen in the varsity race led to a 28-28 tie. Crimson captain Rick Rojas had little trouble finishing first, but perhaps the most satisfying thing was the backup help he received...
Crone is currently listed as backup quarterback on the depth charts, but he is also working in at halfback during dummy scrimmages. The logic behind moving Crone to halfback is strong- at 6' 3" and 205 pounds, he runs with authority, has a quick start and can throw the halfback pass accurately...
...Yovicsin has in mind moving Crone to halfback permanently, he's not telling anyone. He insists that Crone is the backup quarterback and that Steve Harrison is the starter at halfback. Don't be surprised, though, to see Crone in the same backfield with Foster and fullback Tom Miller before the season is over...