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...performances of both tailbacks supported his logic. Alternating throughout the game, Botsford averaged 8.5 yards in 11 carries and Joslin 9.8 in 10 tries...
...performance of a third junior back emphatically illustrated Jordan's wisdom in not moving Joslin to wing. John (Babe) Simourian scored three of the nine Harvard touchdowns, intercepting a UMass pass and racing 70 yards for one, and grabbing passes from Botsford for two others. The figures for his ball carrying performance are equally impressive--he carried five times for 104 yards and a 21-yard average...
...After Botsford carried unsuccessfully twice around the side, Jordan sent in Joslin, apparently with instructions for a play through the middle. Fullback Tory Gianelly took the ball and bucked six yards into the end zone...
Four juniors, all with considerable experience, will open in the backfield. Tailback Matt Botsford and fullback Tony Gianelly, both first-stringers last year, will be joined by John Simourian at wing, and Leo Daley at blocking back...
Jordan, Wednesday announced his starting backfield--Leo Daley, quarterback; Matt Botsford, tailback; John Simourian, wingback; and Tony Gianelly, fullback; but was still noncommital concerning the nature of his second backfield...