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Springfield did score first, and did shut out the Crimson until half way through the second period. But the Maroon had enjoyed not only spring practice but two outside scrimmages (with Yale and Coast Guard), as well. The Crimson went in without either of these decided advantages...
...took the Crimson a little while to get used to competition, that was all. A pass interference ruling gave the Maroon the ball on the Crimson's eleven at the seven-minute mark of the first period, and Norm Anderson then burst through right tackle to score standing up at 7:14. But after that, Springfield never penetrated beyond the Harvard 40-yard line...
Notwithstanding, Springfield lost to Harvard 21 to 13 last year and is an underdog in today's opener. In 1952 Solem brought down a heavy line that wasn't in shape and the resulting line play saw many Maroon injuries and missed tackles. This year's team has already scrimmaged Yale and the Coast Guard Academy, surviving both workouts in good condition...
Harold Haines will be the key man in both formations. The 6 foot 1 inch junior will be the blocking back in the wing and then do the passing out of the Maroon's T. He may also do a lot of the team's kicking...
Still limping from the ankle sprain he sustained two weeks ago, the husky Manos worked out with the varsity yesterday, but Jordan has apparently given up hope of having him ready to go against the Maroon...