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...Bassett to Quarterback Team...
...other side of the picture, Yovicsin will once again have the services of Mike Bassett at his disposal. Bassett next year will probably be second only to Gary Wood of Cornell in consistency and team contribution. If he can avoid the early-injury fate of Charlie Ravenel and Ted Halaby the Crimson will have experienced, dependable leadership. Bill Grana returns at fullback, giving Harvard at least one superb runner and blocker. Stan Yastrzemski should be an adequate replacement for senior fullback Fred Barti on the second team...
Captain Dick Diehl, a tackle, and fullback Bill Grana were placed on the second team. Tackle Ed Smith, quarter-back Mike Bassett, and halfback Hobie Armstrong received honorable mention...
...Crimson penetrated Yale's turf deeply and successfully early in the second period after a short punt by Tim O'Connell gave Harvard the ball on its own 40. The highlights in this drive were Taylor's courageous sideline catch of a Bassett pass for 16 yards, and Taylor's 23 yard gain on a double reverse to the Yale five...
There was a surge of excitement when Harvard's Jeff Pochop recovered Lee Marsh's fumble on Yale's first play, but a holding penalty nullified Bassett's touchdown run several plays later, and a field goal attempt was short...