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Harvard won the toss and elected to receive, but could not use the ball to advantage. After three inconclusive plays, Bill Taylor was forced to punt...
...Punt and kick-off receiving plays were given attention, and downfield blocking assignments were checked...
...situation changed suddenly, though, when Taylor's punt from the Crimson 20 dribbled off his toe and rolled out on the Harvard 34. Dartmouth quarterback King capitalized on his luck on two plays, the first a keeper around end for 23 yards. On second down, the classy Indian faked a pass and twisted through left tackle for the touchdown. Wellstead's kick was perfect for the conversion...
...Crimson failed to get anywhere on its first opportunity with the ball, and Taylor once again was forced to punt. This time he booted a 40 yarder to midfield...
Harvard took a punt on its own 32, and Mike Bassett tired again to crack the Dartmouth defense. He was unsuccessful. On third down, Bassett pitched to Tom Bilodeau who tried to pass to Taylor. Dartmouth's fullback Tom Parkinson was waiting at the 37 yard line instead of Taylor, and his interception set up Dartmouth's second touchdown...