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Word: quarterback (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...finally took over on its own 24 for a desperation attempt to score. Dave McKelvey, a second string quarterback who had been outstanding all day, rolled out to his right looking for a receiver. Eighteen yards downfield was fullback Phil Taylor, hemmed in between two Crimson backs...

Author: By Mark H. Alcott, | Title: Cornell Overtakes Eleven, 20-16, As Last-Minute Pass Succeeds | 10/13/1959 | See Source »

Cornell, without 1958 star quarterback Tom Skypeck, is hoping for improvement in its backfield, which cannot match the Crimson's. Albie Cullen, Larry Repsher, Chet Boulris, and Charlie Ravenel have been running very well lately, and Cornell admittedly has its hands full...

Author: By Robert E. Smith, | Title: Ivy League Race Tightens | 10/8/1959 | See Source »

...Quarterback Ted Halaby led the team to an early 6-0 lead, as he scored in the first quarter on a 31-yard play. From there, the Naval Station eleven managed to contain the Crimson's hard-running quartet in the backfield for the rest of the half. The J.V.'s went on to further scoring in the second half and held the visitors scoreless until Harvard had gained its total...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Junior Varsity Eleven Wins First Game, 34-6 | 10/3/1959 | See Source »

YALE: The Elis are due to move up, if only because they have nowhere else to go. Coach Jordan Oliver will have most of last year's team back, which may or may not be a blessing. The quarterback problem seems to be working itself out, with Bill Leckonby, Tom Singleton and Art LaVallie the top candidates...

Author: By John R. Adler, | Title: Varsity to Tie for Second As Penn Takes Ivy Title | 9/29/1959 | See Source »

COLUMBIA: The Lions still need a quarterback--any quarterback. Coach Buff Donelli has already matched last years' victory total, but another triumph may be a long time in the making. Harvey Brookins is the best backfield hold-over, and the maturing of last year's freshman team--the best in ten years--may provide help...

Author: By John R. Adler, | Title: Varsity to Tie for Second As Penn Takes Ivy Title | 9/29/1959 | See Source »

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