Word: munro
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Coach Bruce Munro had a fine time experimenting with his offensive lineup and approach. He alternated Larry Ekpebu and John Hedreen at center forward and gave wings Sweeney and Dick McIntosh trials at inside. With Ekpebu at center, the team used a charging offense--Ekpebu hung back on defense and tried to run passes right down the middle. Hedreen served more as a pivot man, feeding the rest of the line...
Wesleyan uses the same general plan of attack as the Crimson, with short passing, good control, and careful shooting. In summation, as varsity coach Bruce Munro said yesterday, the Cardinals play "a good brand of soccer...
...Munro will go with the same basic lineup that has given the varsity a 5-0-3 record so far this season. The only players in doubtful shape are insides John Mudd and Hedreen. Mudd has been bothered by a trick ankle, and Hedreen is suffering from shin splints. The importance of these two competitors has been clearly demonstrated...
Besides Mudd and Hedreen, Munro will start Dick McIntosh and Tadgh Sweeney at wing, Larry Ekpebu at center forward, and Marsh McCall, Bill Rapp, and Charlie Steele at the halfback positions. Captain Lanny Keyes and Tim Morgan will be at fullback, and Tom Bagnoli will open in the nets...
...developments have aided the Crimson offense, which came to life somewhat in a 2-1 victory over M.I.T. on Tuesday. Coach Bruce Munro's decision to "open out" the attack has given the varsity forwards more room to maneuver, and the return of inside John Hedreen has bolstered the team's lagging line play. Hedreen has developed a case of shin splints, but is expected to start...