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Word: botsford (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...suddenly, with a full period to go, the Crimson took fire. With Ron Eikenberry and Nat Dodge in at the halfbacks, and Botsford over the center, the varsity moved in 14 plays starting from its own 30, to score a touchdown...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Powerful Tufts Eleven Overcomes Crimson Varsity in Opener, 19-13 | 10/8/1956 | See Source »

...offense, relying more on deception than the old single-wing did, was without much sparkle, except for a touchdown drive in the last period. The sudden switch in formations was especially rough on quarterbacks Matt Botsford and John Simourian who, understandably, lacked the finesse found in most Ivy quarterbacks...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Powerful Tufts Eleven Overcomes Crimson Varsity in Opener, 19-13 | 10/8/1956 | See Source »

...Harvard lacks no experience in its backfield, what with seniors Matt Botsford, Tony Gianelly, and Jim Joslin, as well as junior Walt Stahura all playing together for the first time in Coach Jordan's new A-Formation...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Untried Crimson Will Face Jumbos In Season Opener This Afternoon | 10/6/1956 | See Source »

...Botsford, the scrappiest, if not cockiest member of the quartet, will have the majority of the burden upon his shoulders today since he is the quarterback...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Untried Crimson Will Face Jumbos In Season Opener This Afternoon | 10/6/1956 | See Source »

This will not be a new experience for Botsford, for as a sophomore he had to step into the tailback position left vacant by the great Dick Clasby. If Botsford can come through, a great deal of Jordan's problems may be solved. But if he can't, Babe Simourian, the very fast and agile senior will be given the opportunity...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Untried Crimson Will Face Jumbos In Season Opener This Afternoon | 10/6/1956 | See Source »

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