Word: grana
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Late in the quarter Marty Sponaugle carried for Cornell and fumbled when smashed by Jerry Mechling on the Crimson 49. Tom Bilodean, a defensive standout all day, recovered. Bassett alternatively sent Grant and Grana off-tackle and around end, and the stands resounded with the power of their running...
Harvard's victory, however, was not merely a result of Cornell's inaptitude. At times the Crimson offense was awesome, combining the crashing runs of Wally Grant, the vigorous blocking of Bill Grana, the passing and play-calling of Mike Bassett and the receiving of a new star, sophomore halfback John Dockery...
...three recoveries, and Bassett returned to the attack. After several short gains Bilodean wound up with the ball on a double reverse and threw to Bassett, an eligible receiver this year under a new rule. From the 12 Scott Harshbargar raced to the 2 behind sharp blocks thrown by Grana and Bassett, Bilodean scored from the one two plays later, and Hartranft booted another placement...
Quarterback Mike Bassett immediately attacked the Knights' undermanned end corps. He pitched out to Wally Grant on a power sweep to the right, and when Bill Grana threw a block the swift sophomore was free. Stephenson came across field to dispatch the last defender, and Grant had his first varsity touchdown. John Hartranft kicked the first of his Three extra points, and the score was 7-0 with only 1:54 elapsed in the game...
...next play Ulcickas cancelled a Whelchel pass, throwing the quarterback for a seven yard loss. Then, on fourth down, Grana risked serious injury to prevent a Mass score, breaking through the line to throw himself at the foot of field goal kicker Milt Morin. Morin's toe dug deep into Grana's unprotected thigh, but the ball squirted off harmlessly. While badly bruised, Grana escaped serious damage and should be able to play next week...