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Both teams used a man-to-man defense, and employed somewhat similar offenses. Brown worked off a high pivot, usually Poulsen, while the Crimson most often cut around center McClellan in attempts to get clear...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, (SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON) | Title: Crimson Quintet Loses To Bruins in Overtime | 1/6/1959 | See Source »

...tonight's game, the Crimson will face a team which features a 6 ft., 8 in pivot man who can score as well as rebound. He is captain Al Poulsen, who is averaging 13 points a game and who last year ranked fourth in the league in rebounding...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, | Title: Varsity Five Takes Sixth Place In Springfield Invitation Tourney | 1/5/1959 | See Source »

Wesleyan boasts a veteran quintet that easily defeated Clark in its opening game, 78 to 53. The Cardinals are led by 6 ft., 5 in. center Don Skinner, who led the squad in scoring and rebounding as a junior last year. He plays the pivot position in Wesleyan's attack...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, | Title: Crimson Basketball Team to Seek First Win Tonight in Away Contest With Wesleyan Five | 12/9/1958 | See Source »

Varsity coach Floyd Wilson said yesterday that he had no idea of what to expect from the Lord Jeffs, but that his team would use a double pivot offense and a man-to-man defense. This represents a change from last year's defensive strategy when Wilson relied mainly on a 2-1-2 zone. Such a change is favorable, he explained, since this year's is not so tall a team as last season's quintet...

Author: By Walter L. Goldfrank, | Title: Untried Basketball Team to Face Amherst Five in Season Opener | 12/6/1958 | See Source »

Crimson center forward Roger Tuckerman, who starred on offense, faked the Dartmouth goalie in a pivot play for Harvard's initial score in the first quarter. He also assisted Hedreen for the final tally. Strong work by goalie Tom Bagnoli and left half Marsh McCall helped limit the Indian attack to one goal midway through the game...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crimson Soccer Beats Dartmouth | 10/25/1958 | See Source »

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