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...Harvard's defense--fifth in the nation in defense against scoring--has been improving rapidly and has shown it can handle any passer. Cornell quarter-back Bill Robertson--the Ivy League's best last year--was held to under 60 yards passing yardage by the Crimson's defenders last week...
Instead of the usual 5-3-2 formation which deploys 8 men on the attack, Munro's 4-2-4 gave high-scoring speedsters Peter Bogovich, Solomon Gomez, and Captain Scott Robertson more room to operate in, by sending only 6 men into the attacking zone. The passing and midfield play of "link" men Jaime Vargas and Richie Hardy proved to be the key to Harvard's domination of the game...
Numerous injuries have cropped up this week during rugged practice sessions. Fullback Hilary Worthen and halfback John Gordon pulled leg muscles, while Robertson nursed a twisted knee sustained against Cornell. Outside Gerry Montero, who has been plagued by an aggravated groin muscle all season, compounded his troubles with an ankle sprain this week and is a doubtful starter today...
Harvard's new formation gave its speedy line room to operate in. This extra space more effectively utilized the quickness of inside Solomon Gomez, center forward Peter Bogovich, and Captain Scott Robertson, who continually penetrated the Redmen defense to take short-range shots...
...senior quarterback completed 11 of 18 passes for 102 yards, making Robertson look pallid by comparison. Robertson--who averaged well over 100 yards passing per game in Cornell's first three games--was held to only 58 yards (seven completions in 18 attempts) by the Crimson's stingy defense...